Plitvicka Jezera, Plitvice Lakes National Park 53231 Croatia, Croatia | (888) 399-9863
Located near the
Plitvice National Park entrance
Free second-day park entry
Free Wi-Fi available
throughout the hotel
Spacious, clean rooms;
some have balconies
Breakfast is included
On-site bar and restaurant
Scenic views from the lobby and
adjacent deck
Free on-site parking
Meeting room for up to 50 people
Isolated location -- no shops
or restaurants nearby
Dated room decor and furnishings
No air-conditioning in rooms
No elevator
Wi-Fi
connection can be shaky
Like the other government-owned and operated hotels near the entrance of Plitvice National Park, Plitvice Hotel, built in the 1950s, has seen better days. Although the reception and dining areas have been renovated, the 51 rooms, while large and clean, are dated -- beds, carpets, and bathrooms could use a refresh -- and they're not air-conditioned. Smaller than the other park hotels, Plitvice Hotel is less packed with tour groups than its neighbors. It has a large deck offering views over the scenic park, and a pleasant on-site restaurant and bar, which is convenient for guests visiting the park without cars. Rates can be high, but they include a second-day park entry. Travelers who have their own cars might want to consider staying outside the park -- Plitvice Miric Inn offers higher-quality rooms at lower rates.
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Scene
Mid-century building with a bright, spacious lobby and dining area
Built between 1954 and 1957 by Croatian architect Marijan Haberle, Hotel Plitvice holds a place in Croatian architectural history as one of the best examples of a building built for public use in post-World War II Croatia. The bright, open-plan lobby is huge, with a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the spacious outdoor deck and the wild, thick forest, a piano that anyone can play, and clusters of teal-colored retro-looking leather sofas scattered throughout. The bar has a stone fireplace, and the adjacent outdoor deck is a popular spot for guests to gather with drinks at the end of the day, and mingle. Though tour groups use the hotel as a rest stop, crowds are fewer here than at the two other, much bigger park hotels next door. The Plitvice is popular with solo travelers and couples seeking to stay in an exceptional natural setting -- and staying here makes it easier to get an early morning start on the hiking trails.
Location
Near the entrance to Plitvice National Park
Plitvice Hotel is a six-minute walk from Entrance 1 of Plitvice National Park, and it’s a seven-minute walk to Entrance 2. The location is isolated for doing anything aside from visiting the park, and the few restaurants and snack bars are open only during the summer months. A car is needed for visiting the nearby villages, and their restaurants and shops. Karlovac, the closest big city, is a 75-minute drive away. Zagreb International Airport is a two-hour drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Basic and dated rooms, but spacious and clean
Though the guest rooms at Plitvice Hotel are spotless and large, they're dated. Bedspreads are old-fashioned, and the basic wooden furniture looks flimsy. Bathrooms have granite counters, hairdryers, toiletries, and shower/tub combos, but the baby-blue tiles are off-putting. But size wins here: Superior Rooms have separate sitting areas, and Superior Rooms with Balconies show off views of the park, though the balconies themselves, with broken floor tiles and peeling paint on the railings, could use a refresh. Rooms are not air-conditioned -- and while nights are cool, days can get hot. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi.
Features
Free breakfast, spacious lobby and dining room, free Wi-Fi
The huge on-site dining room with 160 seats serves a free buffet breakfast, and offers an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. Unlike the rooms, it has been refurbished with a fresh coat of paint and new carpeting. The lounge on the outdoor deck off the bar area is a popular spot for a nightcap. A small shop in the lobby sells souvenirs and snacks. An on-site conference room seats up to 50 people, and it can be booked for events. Wi-Fi is free throughout. On-site parking is free, and laundry service is available, as is room service.
