The welcome: 9.8
The staff score is the highest of all the categories. Guests mention tips for restaurants, routes and where to park in town.
Borik · Zadar · Croatia
Apartments & Rooms Petra
★★★
A white family villa with a garden and a secure parking yard in Borik, Zadar's seaside neighborhood. Rooms, a studio and an apartment, most with a balcony looking over the Zadar channel toward the island of Ugljan.
- 9.5on Booking.com · 276 reviews
- 4.7on Google · 144 reviews
- 650 mto Diklovac beach
Secure booking on Booking.com · Rates change by date
A quiet, hospitable base by the Zadar channel
Apartments & Rooms Petra is a private villa on Ulica Roberta Frangeša Mihanovića, in Borik, the residential and holiday district northwest of Zadar's old town. The street is calm, there's a supermarket right across the road, and restaurants, cafés and several beaches are within walking distance.
What guests praise most is the welcome: the staff score 9.8 on Booking.com, cleanliness and comfort 9.7. The old town is about 3 km away in a straight line; a city bus (line 8) stops roughly 500 m from the house, and you can also drive, since parking is free and gated.
See availability →What makes it special
Six concrete things, all taken from the listing and from guest reviews.
Cleanliness and comfort: 9.7
Bright, spotless rooms and very comfortable beds, according to reviews.
Balconies with a view
Many rooms look over the Zadar channel to the island of Ugljan; one guest heard "the sea from the balcony".
Free private parking
A paved yard with a camera and a secure gate, uncommon in a city where parking is hard.
Supermarket across the street
A small thing that guests mention again and again, especially in the apartment and the studio.
Garden and barbecue
A shared garden with a barbecue area for evenings outside.
Hotel photos
The rooms
A mix of rooms, a studio and an apartment, all with air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom. Room sizes and layouts vary, so check the one you choose on Booking.com.
Double rooms
The simple option for two: bright, with a kettle in the room and a small fridge. The rooms don't have a kitchen.
See price →Studio
One open space with a bed, a small kitchen with a microwave, kettle and a table, so you can make breakfast.
See price →Apartment
A fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and utensils, for stays of several days or for a small family.
See price →Top-floor room with a sea view
Guests single out the top-floor rooms for their balcony and the view toward Ugljan.
See price →Amenities
A small guesthouse with no pool or restaurant: its strengths are the welcome, the garden, the parking and the quiet.
- Free wifiIt scores 10 out of 10 on Booking.com.
- Air conditioningIn all rooms and apartments.
- Free private parkingWith a camera and a secure gate.
- Kitchen in the apartment and studioFridge, kettle and utensils. The rooms don't have a kitchen.
- Kettle in every roomFor coffee or tea whenever you want.
- Barbecue areaIn the garden, shared with other guests.
- Garden and terraceA large garden with seating outdoors.
- Airport transferListed as a service: ask the hotel for the details before you arrive.
- Satellite TVIn the rooms and apartments.
- Smoke-freeSmoking is not allowed.
- Quiet hoursFrom 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM; parties and events are not allowed.
- English and CroatianThe family speaks both.
Where to eat
There's no restaurant or breakfast service in the house, and the covered terrace is no longer used for meals. But food is close by, and the apartment and studio have kitchens.
Supermarket across the street
For breakfast, picnic food and everything you need for the kitchen.
Bodega Fiolic · 400 m
A café-bar, the closest one.
Restaurant Pizzeria Šime · 550 m
A neighborhood restaurant and pizzeria.
Restoran Capo · 600 m
Another restaurant within a short walk.
Barbecue in the garden
A guest says the host helped with the grill.
Old town · 3 km
Zadar's best restaurants and wine bars are in the old town, a short bus or taxi ride away.
A Roman forum, the sea's own music and the islands of northern Dalmatia
Zadar is a compact peninsula city on the Adriatic with more than two thousand years of history, a Roman past and a modern waterfront. It's also the gateway to the Kornati islands, the Paklenica canyons and the Zadar archipelago. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
The Old Town peninsula · 3 km
A walled old town on a narrow peninsula, with stone-paved streets, churches, Venetian-era walls and gates, and the main square, Narodni trg. It's compact and easy to walk.
Sea Organ · 2.6 km
A modern instrument built into the waterfront: pipes under white stone steps play soft, random tones as the waves push air through them. It's a favorite place to sit at sunset.
Greeting to the Sun · 2.5 km
A wide circle of glass panels set into the pavement next to the Sea Organ. It charges with sunlight by day and puts on a colorful light show after dark.
Roman Forum and St. Donatus · 2.8 km
The remains of the Roman forum of Iader, with one tall column still standing, lie beside St. Donatus, a round church from the 9th century and Zadar's best-known landmark. The cathedral bell tower nearby has views over the old town.
Kornati National Park · 49 km
An archipelago of dozens of bare, rocky islands and islets in clear water, protected as a national park. It's visited on boat tours from Zadar and nearby towns; the park sets its own fees and rules.
Paklenica National Park · 25 km
A mountain park with deep limestone canyons in the Velebit range, known for walking trails and rock climbing. It's a day trip by car, bus or tour along the coast; check trail conditions before you set out.
When to go to Zadar
Average high temperature and rainfall in Zadar, month by month (approximate values).
10°Jan
12°Feb
16°Mar
19°Apr
22°May
28°Jun
30°Jul
30°Aug
25°Sep
20°Oct
16°Nov
12°Dec
Mild (Apr–May, Oct) Hot and dry summer (Jun–Sep) Cool and wet (Nov–Mar) · mm
- ☀️ June to September is the Mediterranean summer: hot, sunny and mostly dry, the best time for swimming and island trips. July and August are the busiest and hottest months; book early.
- 🌸 April, May and October are mild and pleasant for walking the old town and the waterfront. The sea is cooler, there are fewer people, and some seasonal boats and restaurants run reduced schedules.
- 🌧️ November is usually the rainiest month. From November to March it's cool and wet, with short sunny spells; it's a quiet time and a good one for museums and the old town.
- 💨 The bora (a cold, gusty wind from the north-east) mostly blows in winter, and the jugo (a humid wind from the south) brings rain. Strong wind can delay or cancel ferries and boat trips.
- 🎶 The Sea Organ plays all year, but it depends on the waves: it's louder when the sea is rough and nearly silent when it's calm.
- 🧴 In summer the sun is strong and the old town's stone streets hold the heat: carry water, wear sunscreen and a hat, and sightsee early or late in the day.
How to get here
Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Zadar's airport is in Zemunik, east of the city (12 km in a straight line from the hotel), with flights to European cities, more of them in summer. A taxi or rental car takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes; the hotel lists an airport transfer, so ask about it when you book.
By ferry
Zadar's ferry port, Gaženica (6.2 km from the hotel), has car and passenger ferries to nearby islands such as Ugljan and Dugi Otok, and sailings to Italy depending on the season. Check timetables and which port your sailing uses, and book vehicle space early in summer.
By bus
The bus station (4.3 km) is a short taxi or bus ride from the hotel. Buses connect Zadar with Zagreb, Split, Šibenik, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik and many other towns; the bus to Dubrovnik crosses a short stretch of Bosnia and Herzegovina, so carry your passport or ID card. City bus line 8 to the old town stops about 500 m from the house.
By car
The A1 motorway links Zagreb, Zadar and Split, and there are tolls. Plitvice Lakes (85 km) is a long day trip from Zadar. The house has free parking in a gated yard with a camera, which saves you the hunt for a space; in the old town parking is restricted.
Entry and money
Croatia is part of the Schengen area and uses the euro. Entry requirements depend on your nationality and can change: check them with official sources before you travel. Cards are widely accepted and there are ATMs in the city.
Getting around
The old town and the waterfront are all within walking distance of each other, but from Borik you'll want the bus, a taxi, a ride-hailing app or your own car to reach them. Boats run to the nearby islands.
What's nearby
From Ulica Roberta Frangeša Mihanovića, Borik. Distances are approximate; beaches and restaurants as listed on Booking.com.
- Supermarketacross the street
- Bodega Fiolic (café-bar)400 m
- Pizzeria Šime550 m
- Restoran Capo600 m
- Diklovac beach650 m
- Borik beach1.2 km
- Diklo beach1.5 km
- Greeting to the Sun2.5 km
- Sea Organ2.6 km
- Roman Forum and St. Donatus2.8 km
- Old town (Narodni trg)3 km
- Bus station4.3 km
- Gaženica ferry port6.2 km
- Zadar Airport12 km
What guests say
9.5 out of 10 on Booking.com from 276 reviews, and 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 144 reviews.
9.8Staff
9.7Cleanliness
9.7Comfort
9.4Value for money
9.3Facilities and services
9.2Location
«It was a pleasure to return here. Bright, very clean rooms, hospitality at its finest, and the sound of the sea heard from the balcony.»
«Outstanding friendly welcome giving you all the information you want about restaurants etc. Even a local supermarket right across the apartment.»
«Top floor room has a lovely, romantic balcony with nice view. The whole place has a charming, friendly and relaxing vibe.»
«The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Our host was kind, responsive, and very helpful throughout the entire stay.»
«A wonderful place to relax, especially if you want to be near the sea but with peace and privacy. Clean, tastefully decorated and with everything you need.»
«The rooms are well equipped and small. It's close to the beach, but you have to walk a fair bit because many of the streets nearby are cut off.»
What to know before you book
Check-in 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Tell the hotel your arrival time in advance. Check-out is early, between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
Quiet hours and no parties
Noise is not allowed from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and parties or events are not permitted.
No pets
Pets are not accepted.
Children of any age
Cots depend on the room type and there are no extra beds: check the option you choose.
Only some units have a kitchen
The apartment and the studio do; the rooms do not.
No breakfast or restaurant
The covered terrace is no longer used for meals; there's a supermarket and restaurants nearby.
Cleaning at the end of the stay
A guest notes that rooms are cleaned only when you leave; on longer stays towels are changed (a guest staying a week mentions it).
Not on the beach
The sea is a short walk, but streets in the area end or twist, so check the route on a map the first time.
Payment
Booking.com handles the payment; carry cash for any extras at the property.
Things to do from Zadar
Highly rated tours on Viator: a walk through Zadar's highlights with the Sea Organ, a three-island boat tour with snorkeling, Kornati and Telašćica Nature Park, a guided day trip to Plitvice Lakes, a romantic sunset boat cruise and a food tour of the old town. Check each tour's meeting point or whether it includes pickup; cancellation terms vary by tour.
Zadar Highlights: Old Town, Sea Organ & Local Tastings
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Zadar: 3 Islands Luxury Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz & Snorkeling
See the tour →
National Park Kornati & Telascica Nature Park for 15 people max
See the tour →
From Zadar Plitvice Lakes Guided Day Tour with Tickets
See the tour →
Zadar: Romantic Luxury Sunset Boat Tour with Aperol Spritz
See the tour →
Discover the Old Town of Zadar Through Food, Wine & History
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Ulica Roberta Frangeša Mihanovića 63, Borik, 23000 Zadar, Croatia
Book your stay at Apartments & Rooms Petra
See today's rates and availability on Booking.com. Many rates can be cancelled for free; check the conditions of each one before you book.
See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Apartments & Rooms Petra?
In Borik, a residential and seaside district of Zadar, on Ulica Roberta Frangeša Mihanovića. The old town is about 3 km away in a straight line.
How do I get to the old town?
City bus line 8 stops about 500 m from the house and goes to the old town; a taxi or a short drive also works, and parking is free at the property.
Is there parking?
Yes: free private parking in a yard with a camera and a secure gate.
Is breakfast included?
No. There's no breakfast service or restaurant at the property; a supermarket is across the street, and the apartment and studio have kitchens.
Do the rooms have a kitchen?
No. The apartment and the studio have a kitchen with a fridge, a kettle and utensils; the rooms have a kettle but no kitchen.
How far is the beach?
Diklovac beach is about 650 m away and Borik beach about 1.2 km. The listing also says about 400 m to the shore at Diklo; the streets are winding, so check the route on a map.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM (tell the hotel your arrival time) and check-out is between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
Are pets or parties allowed?
No. Pets are not accepted, parties are not permitted and quiet hours run from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.