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Lobagola is not your typical B&B. Located in the very heart of Croatian
capital Zagreb, it emerged from true love for meeting people, going places,
gastronomy, arts, crafts, and for our beautiful country. Here, all guests are friends.
Rooms, lobby, kitchen, terrace... the whole space is a story waiting for you to
immerse into its charming atmosphere.
Originally, term Lobagola represents 'the path of the
elephants'. These good-tempered animals, symbols of
strength, honor and patience, repeatedly travel long distances
to get to the source of food and water, and eventually they
return using the same path. We hope that your first stay at
Lobagola will make you want to come back again.
We hope this guide will give you a glimpse of the beautiful city of Zagreb and help
you organize your trip. Also, throughout the guide you will find many links not just
about Zagreb, but also about Croatia and the region. We'll be updating Zagreb city
guide throughout the year with useful information and tips using our social media
profiles on Pinterest, Google+, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
Lobagola B&B is located in the center of Zagreb, just a step away from the
main city street Ilica. Our neighborhood is a safe and quiet residential area known
for many beautiful Art deco villas. Lobagola B&B building dates from 1927 and
offers six rooms, spacious living room and kitchen, and a large terrace outside.
Address: Bosanska 3, 10 000 Zagreb
Phone: +385 (0)1 5081 990
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.lobagola.com
See Lobagola B&B on Google Maps
Arriving in Zagreb by bus or
train
If you’re arriving in Zagreb by bus or
train, we recommend taking the tram
to Lobagola B&B. There are 3 tram
lines that stop very close to us: 2, 6,
11. If you’re arriving from the main
railway station or the main bus
station, take trams number 2 or 6
(make sure that Črnomerec is
written on them)and exit at the stop
called ‘Trg dr. Franje Tuđmana’.
Tickets can be bought inside the tram,
just ask the driver. One ticket costs 10
kuna and is valid for 90 minutes.
Arriving in Zagreb by plane
If you’re arriving by plane, the fastest
way to reach Lobagola B&B is to take
a taxi. Feel free to contact us to
arrange shuttle service for you.
Otherwise, you can take a shuttle
bus from the airport to the main
bus station. From there, take trams
number 2 or 6 (make sure that
Črnomerec is written on them) and
exit at the stop called ‘Trg dr. Franje
Tuđmana’. This will cost you 40
kuna per person (30 kn for the shuttle
and 10 kn for the tram ticket).
Arriving by car or
motorcycle/bicycle
If you have GPS in/on your vehicle
then please enter our address
Bosanska 3, 10 000 Zagreb, and/or
GPS coordinates: 45°48'48.86"N ;
15°57'31.93"E.
More info
If you have any questions about how
to get here or how to get around the
city send us an email at
[email protected] or ask at the
reception.
Welcome to Bosanska, the street whose gorgeous architecture will take you to the
past. Take a stroll uphill and be amazed by the most beautiful Art deco and
secession villas that Zagreb has to offer.
Our B&B is just a step away from the main city street called Ilica. Ilica is home to
many shops and cultural sites and leads you to Ban Jelačić Square- the main
Zagreb square which is your starting point for exploring the city.
On the way to the main square, make sure not to miss British Square (or
Britanski trg) and its food and antique market. The open-air food market is held
every day until about noon, while you can experience the antique fair every
Sunday.
The scent of fine coffee spreads around gently and mingles through the morning
until it finally sneaks under your door and comes to you, whispering and inviting
you to rise into a new day… Well, that’s how a normal day begins at Lobagola.
Rich and plentiful breakfast will surely boost your energy for the day in front
of you, so exploring the city will be as enjoyable as it gets!
After long exploration of Zagreb’s
attractions, you can recharge your
batteries with warm toast coupled
with a cup of organic tea in our living
room. And of course, we won’t be mad
at you for dipping in our cookie jar
for some freshly baked biscuits!
Famously known as a lounge area, but, honestly, we don’t like this word at all. We
simply call it our living room hangout. Because everything in Lobagola is open,
airy and friendly, so are the colors of our sofas. The colors represent
Mediterranean treasures (wine, olive and salt) that will for sure entice you to
leap forward. A leap forward to meet a new friend or to finish your business
assignment on your laptop.
Meeting new friends always
includes sharing, that’s why we set
up a projector in our living room.
It’s not here only for your business
purposes, but also to entice you to
share those pictures from Timbuktu
you just came from!
Just because we are placed in Zagreb
city center that doesn't mean that you
could not enjoy a change in
perspective. Our green islands bring
freshness to your perspective, and also
provide a feast for a number of bees
(have you tried our homemade honey
yet?).
Also, Lobagola B&B terrace is an
ideal spot for enjoying your morning
meal. What could be more relaxing
than waking up to a delicious
sunny breakfast?
Relaxing moments need to be cherished and
savored in a special atmosphere. Grab a
book from our library, sip on a glass of
excellent Croatian wine, and let our
soothing blues and jazz vinyl melodies take
you to another dimension, a timeless
moment… Try one of our Amazonas
hammocks as a free ticket into that
dimension :)
Keep your wheels safe with us; no
matter if it’s a two-wheeler or a four-
wheeler. Lobagola B&B is placed in a
safe residential area, but we all like to
keep our minds at peace.
So while you’re exploring and
discovering all Zagreb’s attractions
and must-do’s, rest assured that your
vehicle will be safe and sound.
Lobagola B&B can’t replace wisdom and
teaching of your parents, but we firmly
believe that good preparation leads you
towards your goal.
If you are a round the world traveler you can
ship your tires, spare parts, or extra
equipment to Lobagola B&B where it will wait
for your arrival. Our experience and history
as a service and helping point for bicycle and
motorcycle travelers in the Balkan region
means that you can always count on us.
It's no secret that a bike tour is the best way to uncover a city.
Lobagola B&B Zagreb daily
bicycle tour (25,00 eur)
Take in the most iconic sights and
attractions of the Croatian capital by
bicycle!
Lobagola B&B Zagreb daily
bicycle tour is a perfect way to
discover (and rediscover) Zagreb and
its famous sites in a fun and unusual
way! Imagine yourself cycling through
the heart of historic Zagreb and
learning about the past and present of
the Croatian capital from a guide who
will tell you stories, share little known
fun facts, and let you in on many local
secrets. Add climbing a tower &
enjoying a breathtaking view of the
city, visiting hidden parks & famous
food markets, as well as trying
delicious local food & drinks. Well,
that's our Zagreb daily tour. The tour
also includes coffee and cake of
your choice at scheduled stops.
Lobagola B&B Bike a park-picnic
tour (45,00 eur)
Fancy a picnic in Zagreb's central
park?
Join our Bike a park-picnic tour for
an amazing experience that doesn't just
include cycling through beautiful parks
and other green heavens in Zagreb, but
also includes tasting fresh local food &
drinks!
Following this tasty adventure, you
will visit Zagreb's most famous open
food market, a boutique wine shop and
will sample original Maraschino. The
tour will end in Zagreb's central park
with a picnic consisting of food goodies
we picked along the way! All food,
wine and Maraschino sampling is
included in the price.
Lobagola B&B Craft tour (25,00
eur)
Is time travel possible? Find out in our
tour of old traditional manufacturing
workshops!
A shoemaker, oldest umbrella
handmade production, some original
leather works, with a flick of
traditional jewelry making, are just
some of the highlights of Lobagola
B&B Craft tour.
Can you imagine sampling fresh
baked warm bagels and buns from
Zagreb's oldest bakery? Well that's
just the thing that will await you at
the end of our tour.
Tour participants will receive
discounts at all the manufacturing
workshops we'll visit on this tour. The
tour also includes coffee and
bagels of your choice at
scheduled stops.
Lobagola B&B A la carte bicycle
tour (45,00 eur)
A bicycle tour completely tailored by
your own wishes and
preferences. In this tour we suggest
visiting at least one of the city's
museums, some of the many ateliers of
young talented Croatian artists...
Tour highlights will also include some
of the well hidden secrets in Zagreb
like the Observatory, the oldest well in
Zagreb or old public water pumps,
which became big street art project
and are known in Zagreb as ‘francek’.
The tour also includes coffee and
cake of your choice at scheduled
stops. The tour does not include
tickets for museums or galleries.
More info
Check out our official website for more
info on Lobagola B&B bicycle tours.
To book a tour contact us at
1. Old Upper Town (Gornji grad):
With the oldest parts dating from the
11th century, the Upper Town is a
perfect place where you can sense
centuries old tradition of living in
Zagreb. Spots that shouldn’t be missed
when visiting the Upper Town include
St Mark’s church, the Stone gate, the
Museum of Broken Relationship, the
Meštrović Studio and the Gallery of
Naïve Art.
2. Funicular: One of more popular
tourist attractions is the Zagreb
funicular. It is the shortest funicular in
the world, 66-metre-long, and it will
take you from the Lower to the Upper
Town for just 55 seconds! Next to the
funicular there are stairs in case you
want to take a nice walk.
3. Lotrščak Tower: Built in the 13th
century, the tower is famous for its
cannon which is fired every day at
noon. You can even climb the tower
and be as close to the cannon as you
can while it's being set on fire
(woohoo!).
4. Mirogoj: Located outside the city
centre, Mirogoj Cemetery is not only one
of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe, but also a beautiful park and open art
gallery. It is known for its ivy covered walls, beautiful domes and arches, vaulted
walkway, as well as the last resting place for many famous Croatians. Herman
Bolle, the famous architect, is the author of this cemetery.
5. Observatory: Located just 10
minutes from the main square, the
Zagreb Observatory is a must-see
attraction for all those interested in
astronomy. It's open every evening
from Tuesday to Friday and it's free of
charge.
6. Ferdinand Budicki Automobile
Museum: If you're an old-timer
lover, don't miss the first automobile
museum in Croatia which features
more than 125 classic cars and
motorcycles. Along with popular
classic cars and motorcycles, the
museum also exhibits car related
photographs, organizes mechanics
workshops, film projections and other
events regarding the long history of
traffic and car culture in Croatia.
8. Dolac: As the biggest open-air food
market in Zagreb, Dolac represents
the belly of the city. Interested in
trying some fresh homemade cheese,
sour cream, or some organic veggies
and fruit? This is the place that will
fulfill your fantasies. On the ground
floor there is also a fish market and a
meat market, and we highly
recommend trying the traditional
Croatian sausage called ‘kulen’.
10. Street art: Pimp my pump
Once, the center of Zagreb was full of public water
pumps, where you could trench your thirst
whenever you wanted. Well, progress was
inevitable and a large number of water pumps, or
‘francek’ as they're known among the citizens of
Zagreb, were removed. When a group of street
artists under the name “Pimp my pump“ started to
decorate them, suddenly water pumps became a
great street art project. Now there are lots of
funky decorated ones that look like Goran
Ivanišević, the famous Croatian tennis player, or
like comic book heroes such as Batman.
7. Museum of Broken
Relationships: This is not your
typical museum. The exhibition
consists of various items left by
people from all over the world who
decided to give up things from their
failed relationships. Although the
museum is located in Zagreb, its
collection went on a world tour
allowing visitors from all over the
world to donate their objects and
be a part of the museum.
9. Nin salt plantation store
Visit the store of one the oldest sea salt
production facilities in whole Europe.
See the traditional way salt was
harvested for more than 700 years,
and treat yourself with a flower of salt
for that exquisite cooking festivity you
have in plan.
Top 5 places to bring a bottle of wine with your better half or your friends and enjoy
the moment.
1. Lotrščak Tower
2. Gradec
3. Zagreb Eye
4. Sljeme viewpoint
5. Grič/Zagreb Observatory
Lobagola B&B always recommends places we tried out thoroughly and of course
places that have similar energy like ours.
Here we goooooooooooo:
(Tomićeva 4) One of the oldest continously open restaurants in the heart of Zagreb, is proud of their family business and traditional cousine. Here you will for sure taste one of the best Štrukli pastry and traditional coastal dish named Pašticada. Located next to Zagreb's funicular, will be a great ending point after you have explored majestic Upper Town.
Vallis Aurea
Lanterna (Opatovina 31) None as the place with above average service, will for sure create amazing gastronomic experience for new and returning visitors. And, of course, they have
a nice selection of wines. We recommend Pošip white wine from Grgić winery.
Express Bar – (Petrinjska 4)
Owned by three young guys and Lobagola
B&B friends, this small specialty coffee bar
will draw you with its energy. Coffee
offering is changed every month, so there
are always new blend to choose from. It’s a
non-smoking place, though with a big
terrace so if you fancy smoking you can do
that outside.
Cafe u dvorištu or Coffee bar in the backyard – (Ulica Jurja Žerjevića 7/2): This
is a second café we highly recommend. Placed in the center of Zagreb, has a laid
back atmosphere and great decoration, and they are bicycle friendly as we are, so
no more reason to wait, go there!
Melin (Kožarska 19) – Located just
off the busy Tkalča Street, this bar’s
big terrace surrounded by trees and
greenery has become a cult spot in
Zagreb. It’s known for a unique retro
style with old tables and chairs, old-
time radios, and great live music
sessions.
Booze & blues (Tkalčićeva 84) –
After almost 10 years of dreaming, a
dream become reality, and Booze and
blues bar was opened. It’s not a huge
club, but just the right size to host
known and unknown bands that will
offer performances to remember. The
interior is really funky decorated, lots
of guitars and old drums are used to
make lightning cabinets that are
hanged above the bar. How cool is
that?
Mojo Bar (Fra Grge Martića 5) –
Situated in a basement just beside the
National bank of Croatia, it became in
no time a place to enjoy great live
performances of jazz/rock musicians.
They offer a really wide range of
homemade ‘rakija’ and their wine list,
with wine poured per glass, is huge
and affordable.
Buzz Bar (Preradovićeva 30) –
Newly opened, and already created a
real buzz :)
They offer daily live music
performances of various rock, jazz
and blues bands, coupled with
affordable and wide range of beers,
wines
Bornstein (Kaptol 19)
Experience oldest wine basement in Zagreb located in one of the old bishop's vilas. Caring wide and diverse selection of small Croatian wine producers, coupled with chees plates, croatian prosciutto and selection of tappas will please even the most demanding wine conessieurs.
We at Lobagola really like art and we often attend art exhibitions. What are the best
places to see some young talent?
We recommend:
1. Lauba (Baruna Filipovića 23a): It's
also known as the House for people and
art. It exhibits works of many great
modern and postmodern Croatian artist,
as well as works of foreign artist.
2. Mala (Trg bana J. Jelačića 6)
3. Galerija Kaptol (Kaptol 13)
4. Canvas (Tomašićeva 8)
5. HDLU - Salon mladih (Trg žrtava fašizma 16)
If you're interested to visit ateliers of young Croatian painters and/or sculptors join
us for a Lobagola B&B bicycle “A la carte tour“ where we visit ateliers, and why not
spend a few euros and support young artists like Martina Grlić & Stjepan Šandrk.
1. Zrinjevac
The most popular park in Zagreb and an ideal spot for taking a rest from your all-
day walking. On the north side of the park you can see the Meteorological Post
which stands there since 1884 and to this day measures the temperature and air
pressure. The park is decorated by an avenue of platanus trees, pools with fountains
and busts of notable figures.
Just across the park you can visit the Archeological Museum. It contains 400,000
artifacts in five main collections. The most famous one is the Zagreb Mummy
covered in linen bandages with an Etruscan manuscript. Today the text is called The
Linen Book of Zagreb and is known as the longest text found in that obscure and still
undeciphered language.
2. Tomislavac
Tomislavac or King Tomislav Square got
its name after the first Croatian king
Tomislav. It separates the old part of the
Lower Town from the new part of the
city. Here you can find a great statue of
the king, the largest railway station in
Croatia and the gorgeous glass domed
yellow building known as the Art
Pavilion.
3. Botanical garden
We definitely recommend popping into
the Botanical garden for a pleasant and
quiet stroll in the city center. It's been
open since the 19th century for the public
(in 2014 it celebrated 125 years from its
opening) and it’s free of charge. It is part
of the Zagreb famous complex of parks
known as a “Green horseshoe“. It covers
the area of 5 hectares and is home to
more than 10 000 plants species from all
over the world.
4. Maksimir
Zagreb’s oldest public park called Maksimir is located in the eastern part of the city.
Founded in the 18th century, it was redesigned in the 19th century. The park
consists of big meadows, creeks, and five lakes and serves as an excellent place for
jogging, walking and relaxation. You can also find the city zoo in the southern part
of the park.
5. Jarun
Zagreb's biggest lake was built as a rowing race track for the University games in
1987. It is a huge recreational area for rowing, sailing, cycling, inline skating or just
pleasant walking. During summer the lake is often visited by locals who enjoy
cooling down in its waters.
6. Medvednica
A nature park that is just 30-
minute ride by car from the city
center. Among locals it is also
known as Sljeme, which is
actually the name of its highest
peak (1033 m high). During
winter the slopes host the World
ski cup slalom race, but they are
mostly open for public use. After
a hard day at work or after
studying it’s really nice and
refreshing to hit the 30 minute ride to the top of the mountain and test some fresh
powder. Besides skiing, Medvednica offers a big variety of trails for mountain
biking and trekking. There are a few small free climbing areas at the foothills of the
mountain.
1. Try some traditional ‘štrukli’
2. Ride a bicycle through Maksimir Park
3. Throw a lucky coin into the Manduševac
Fountain or the Well of Life by Meštrović
4. Visit Dolac open-air food market, known
as the “Belly of Zagreb”
5. Visit the antique fair on British Square
6. Drink a cup of coffee Croatian way (we
can compare it with Fika tradition in
Sweden, although a cinnamon cake is not a
part of it here)
Here are some basic phrases for beginners that could come in handy
when visiting Croatia!
Good morning - Dobro jutro
Good afternoon - Dobar dan
Good evening - Dobro večer
Hi/Bye - Bok
Yes/No - Da/Ne
Thank you - Hvala
Sorry/Excuse me - Oprostite
You're welcome/Please - Molim
See you - Vidimo se
Let's go for a cup of coffee! - Idemo na kavu!
Do you speak English? - Govorite li engleski?
How much does it cost? - Koliko košta?
One beer, please! - Jedno pivo, molim!
Can you help me? - Možete li mi pomoći?
What is the best way to get
around Zagreb?
Since we are in the city centre, we
always recommend walking or cycling
around Zagreb. If the weather isn't so
nice or you're tired of all-day walking,
our tram system is very easy to use.
Check the tram lines on the city map or ask at the reception to help you out. Where can I buy a ticket for the
tram?
Tram tickets can be bought inside the
tram from the driver, but more
convenient way is to get one from the
newsstands/kiosks.
How do I book a taxi to the
airport?
If you wish to use a taxi, you can
always ask us to book it for you. Our
taxi partner offers a fixed price of
200,00 KN for taking you from
Lobagola B&B to Zagreb Airport, and
60,00 KN for a drive from the main
bus or train terminal to Lobagola
B&B.
Do people in Croatia speak
English? Can I get by speaking
German?
People in Croatia more or less all
speak English, because we learn it
from elementary school. German is
often spoken in the northern parts of
Croatia, while Italian in the southern
parts.
Can I pay in euro?
Croatian currency is kuna, so in
Croatia you can pay with kuna only.
Some places act also as an exchange
office and can exchange money for
you.
Do you tip in Croatia?
In Croatia a usual amount for tipping
is up to 5 %, and if you're extremely
pleased with the service then 10 % is
normal.
What's with all the smoking in
bars and cafés?
Well, here smoking culture is a big
one. There was a ban on smoking in
bars, but then the income rapidly
dropped, so the ban was removed.
Nowadays smoking is not allowed in
restaurants, while some bars that
don’t allow smoking have small glass
cubicles where you can have a smoke.
What's the thing with all the
bakeries?
In Croatia everyday food is always
oriented towards bakeries if you
would like to have a snack. It can be
just a bagel, or a greasy ‘burek’, it's up
to you to decide.
Why don't bars offer food?
Some bars offer food, but they're in
low numbers, because of the
complicated law regulations that you
need to pass before you can serve
simple meals in your bar.
