Only 20 metres away from the Church of St. Donat and 40 metres from the unique Sea Organ and Greetings to the Sun Monument, these modern apartments in an ancient stone house come fully equipped. The nearest beach is just 40 metres away.
Set in a 700 years old house, the oldest house in the historic core, each apartment is fully renovated and offers air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a fully equipped kitchen, with a fridge, coffee maker and utensils. There is a bathroom with shower cabin in each apartment.
From the east side of the house you have views of the St. Donat Church, the Cathedral and the remains of a 2000-year-old Roman forum and a Roman temple. The west side overlooks the old romantic streets, the Church of St. Francis and the Franciscan Monastery.
You can book transfer services, excursions on a private boat or to the surrounding National Parks, Big Game Fishing and parasailing on site.
Zadar’s main bus and train stations are just 2 km away from Donat Apartments. The ferry port is a 5-minute walk away. The distance to the airport is 10 km. Free public parking is available in front of the property.
Score from 482 reviews
Superb
9.2/10
Rooms: 6
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Address: Fra Donata Fabijanica 2, Zadar 23000 
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What people say
I was in two minds if I should this review - the first selfish and the
other as a thank you to the owners. The location is fantastic - if you
want to be right in old town Zadar, warning - you will be so in the
'action' that the church bells might wake you up - but that is
part of the charm. The apartments are 'cosy' but well designed
and well kitted out - the water hot, the appliances worked and the bed
comfortable. The people who run this place should get a mention -
nothing is too much troubl. all reviews »
Katarina and her colleagues at the front desk was amazing!!! Thank you
guys!!! They made us feel very welcome, provided us with local
information, booked our taxi to the airport, held our bags on our final
day, etc. - brilliant hospitality!
The location was superb - right by the famous Sea Organ and by the old town.
The apartment itself was really well equipped, and a great shower!
Whatever anyone says about this place not having a lift or complaining about the stairs - idiots! It's a listed bu.
Excellent central location and completely renovated rooms which are very clean and comfortable. The stairs are narrow and winding however they will assist with your luggage. The staff is very helpful and accommodating advising of what there is to do in Zadar and offering a good quality restaurant named The Bruschetta. Zadar's historic area is very nice to walk around and is approximately a 10 minute taxi ride to the bus station. We really enjoyed our short stay in Zadar as it was just an overni.
The staff were so helpful. We were a bit concerned about finding the apartments and finding parking but the young man even waited at the end of the road to guide our car in and ensured we had a free parking space I front of the apartments. He helped with luggage and the girl member of staff exp,aimed all the sights and area. The apartment was at the top of the building with lots of stairs but that was fine and it's spaciousness and comfort made up for that. Good central location.
The friendliest staff I've ever seen. And after all everything is about people. So no matter how much one could like the venue (perfectly clean, nice tableware, all the necessary cooking utensils, nice shower and so on), but for me the most important part of every stay is the people. And the hotel staff - the were just perfect, helpfull, enthusiastic, positive. I'm looking forward to staying there again.
Well situated and central to Zadar, the staff were very helpful, we had difficulty finding the apartment, called their number and someone came to meet us outside a local bar.
The apartments are right in the City centre and very convenient for everywhere, you must visit the fruit and veg market and sample the produce, in particular the cherries
The kitchen was well equipped, along with the bathroom. .
Really friendly staff, went out of their way to accommodation us. We arrived at 10:00 and were still able to check in. On one morning, after getting a breakfast recommendation from the staff, we started walking to the restaurant when it started raining. Out of nowhere the guy from the front desk pops up with two umbrellas for us - he had chased us down.
Extremely friendly receptionist, the girl gave us valuable hints concerning restaurants and other acitivities and helped us to find a proper free parking lot near the accomodation.
The central location of the house in the old town of beautiful Zadar is brilliant, just a five minute walk to the sea organ at the shore.
Very good price.
Location right next to the Roman Forum, with a view on the famous Pilar of Shame. Less than a minute walk to the Zadar City center.
Parking spot right next to the apartment, although the entrance is very narrow.
Very friendly, on the edge of being overly helpful, personel. Lovely studio, small but sufficient.
It's central, close to everything and very easy to access whether by car or on foot.
The exterior and the staircase may put off at the beginning, but the interior of the studio is well designed and clean. I could see that all studios have the same furniture sets. Great thanks for the warm welcome.
The location could not have been better. Staff were most helpful
especially Sanja and Marco. Apartment was well equipped. Free Wifi was a
welcome bonus. Lots of information on town and possible tours available
at reception. We were made feel very welcome and staff showed great
pride in their town.
The lady al The desk was So hulpfull and friendly! We had an issue with our rental car and she also helped us with the problem by calling. She even helped us with the carrying the luggage because we were in the hiest floor. Excellent service and the apparment was modern,new and perfectly cleaned.
The position is really central (a bit chaotic if you get there on a busy holiday saturday), 100 m far from the Sea organ and Donat square. The apartment looked like it had been recently renovated, big enough for two people and all the suitcases.
The staff was very gentle and helpful.
This is a very friendly, clean and well serviced place. Parking though difficult is available. The hotel is central to what you want to see but a little difficult to find. Calling the hotel to guide you in is helpful.
Modern rooms in an old building combine charm with convenience.
Staff were fantastic. Really friendly ,incredibily helpful including booking us on a boat trip and getting time tables for local bus services. The location is also superb, right in the middle of the old town.Plenty of good restaurants within a few minutes walk.
the staff are nice and helpful, but at the time we arrive ( already informed in email of our arrival time), there is no one , luckily the neightbour help us to call them, the rooms is good n comfortable, its jz few min to the centre, very close.
The location was really good, in the city center, and 2m to the seaside where we can swim.
The staff was very helpful, we took the tour form the appartment, to the KARA national park, the tour was great, we really have had a nice time!.
Perfect location for city visit. Next to the shopping promenade, and all restaurants. Apartment renovated and clean. Very good service. Our bags were carried upstairs and we got very tasty cakes for breakfast, due to Eastern.
Well designed apartman close to the old town center. Well equipped kitchen. Free parking if you can drive in a narrow entrance (between two houses). Free wifi. Comfortable bed. Very kind staff +++, speaking fluent english.
The apartments were a compact but comfortable. The ones on the top floor are the largest but then you have to be prepared to walk up the flights of stairs with your luggage. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Staff extremely helpful - nothing was too much trouble..
Apartment was well equipped and spotlessly clean.
Apartment was superbly situated in the old town.
We would definitely stay here again (9.5/10).
Superlative service. Sanya was amazing helping us in so many ways to get mobile working, excursions, restaurants, rides and so much more. Location is great.Very reasonable fee to go to airport.
Good introduction by the staff when got there.
Rooms very newly renovated and quite nice.
Donat lies in a very good location in the central part of Zadar.
- staff is very friendly and helpful
- the apartment is right in the city centre and close to the sea
- all is clean and new
- big choice of TV channels.
We had a really great time at Apartments Donat. The staff makes the stay close to a home.
The Apartment is comfortable, clean and central.
Great location in the Old Town of Zadar, very friendly staff, no problem
with airport transfer, very helpfull. Just to come again there!.
great place to stay in, very clean and very nice staff. very welcoming and helping with any questions or suggestions for trips.
Very friendly staff; she helped us out a lot and was always very happy to help. Good room, no complains! Worth the visit.
Apartment Donat is a beautiful accommodation especially it is in centre of old town. Zadar is a lovely place to stay.
Staff extremely helpful and forthcoming in confirming all travel plans, bus connections, etc. Very much appreciated!.
Good kitchen area
Great aircon
Good price
Friendly staff
Nice old building, well renovated
Close to all the action.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Location right next to the Forum is excellent. Just a small walk to the sea.
location in old part of town was great, apartment was completely renovated and tastefully done. Good value.
Very good location, newly refurbished apartments. Clean and stylish. Staff was extremely helpful and nice.
Wonderful situation close to Old Town. Nice kitchen. We only had breakfast but good cooking facilities.
Very convenient location and very friendly staff - even helped us park the car in a very tight space!.
Excellent and very friendly staff. Great location in the old town. Very clean and modern facilities.
Location was excellent. Likewise the value.
The young woman at the desk was extremely helpful.
Staff is extremely friendly, room well appointed and tastefully decorated. Perfect location.
Helpful, friendly staff and immaculately clean. Would definitely stay again and recommend!.
Excellently placed for visit given its proximity to centre of Zadar and
to the sea organ.
The location is good and near to the beach. The staff in the hotel are
really helpful.
Location is excellent. Staff very helpful. Newly decorated and very clean. Great wifi.
Good location in the old city of Zadar
Clean and new rooms
Very helpful staff.
Very central, perfect little airconditioned studio. Free parking and wifi.
Central location, very well equiped.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Easy access to the hotel with car and to the city from the hotel.
Spotless. Excellent location to 'riva', city and restaurants.
The staff is friendly and helpful,and the location is good.
very central, friendly helpful staff, well appointed.
Not that I did not like anything but things to note: Spiral staircases 3
churches/bell towers in close proximity.
Beds were slightly uncomfortable, but this is a minor point...
A bit difficult to locate and we had to go around a one way system 3 times to find it and part way on foot. Not being able to reserve a parking space in advance.
Some people may Fi d the spiral steep stairs difficult.
The apartment was very small with no outside facility, which we expected, therefore was quite dark.
One side of the the bed was pushed up against a wall with no lighting which was uncomfortable.
The cooking equipment of the kitchen could be improved (e.g. there were no eggcups in our apartment).
There is no direct sunlight so the place is a bit dark and it lacks a balcony, but such places are rare to find in Zadar due to the construction of the city and you cannot have it all, this is just a small minus not worth considering.
Very little! An easy chair or small couch in tv area would have been
nice. No sweeping brush.
It's just a pitty that it is located in zadar. Because I think there are much beautiful cities I'm Croatia.
Even if they claim the parking is for free, it is quite overfilled of residents' cars, who were by the way not happy to see us occupying precious space.
Anyway, there's toll parking all around.
steep stairs could be a problem for the elderly.
The church bells woke us up at 7am but it was a beautiful sunny day so it wasn't a problem. You could always keep your windows closed and the air conditioning on if you want to block out the bells.
we are assigned the top floor, its hard to carry our 2 big luggages up to 3/4 floor throughout the very narrow stairs, anyway my husband did it himself.
The price maybe a little bit high, but it is worthy.
Extremly narrow spiral stairs, and staircase. With bigger suitcase it is very hard to go up or come down, especially if your apartman is on the third floor. The lady from the staff helped us, but it was a little training to come down or go up 3 floors. Do not choosethe apartman, if you are not in a good condition.
Apartment was a bit cramped.
Narrow spiral staircase up to our apartment, which was on the second floor, was fine for us but would have been very tricky for an elderly or infirm person.
No fire escape to building.
Stairs could be a challenge for some. Sloping ceiling on top floor room in bathroom and dining a bit annoying if you are tall. Shower very tight fit and entrance quite low.
Rooms vere a Little noisy.
Nice rooms, but a litte small for a longer stay.
We loved everything!.
You can hear the church very well every morning at 7AM. But it wasn't such a big deal.
No fault for apartment or venue except the stairs is spiral and can be difficult to carry a heavy suitcase.
I couldn't find the wi-fi password in the room after office was closed.
Staff were a little keen to sell trips/excursions
Walls were a bit thin and others in the building made noise from quite early.
Access to upper floors was by a narrow, steep spiral staircase which made it difficult to carry luggage up to our rooms.
We loved everything.
3 floors up a spiral staircase to our apartment was not ideal. Staff will carry luggage up and down but if you are older or not so fit then a lower floor should be requested.
Did not accept credit cards.
Stairs are extremely narrow. Difficult to get suitcases up to the top floor. Parking is tricky. Have to navigate a very narrow opening to get your car in.
Bathrooms are very small. ( but nicely done).
Room is on third floor under the roof and I didn't see any precautions in case of a fire!!!!.
Would have been impossible to find without satnav. Needs to be some
mention about the spiral staircase.
steep stairs, be aware:) Not a problem though.
Very steep stairs but help was offered with luggage.
The apartment is a little bit small!.
steep staircase.
