Zagreb • Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Zagreb
A neighborhood guide to Zagreb: what each area feels like, what to do there, and how to choose where to stay and wander.
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Map: Zagreb neighborhoods (quick orientation)
Pins mark approximate neighborhood anchors to help you build a mental map of the city.
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A quick mental map
Zagreb’s core is a two-level story: Upper Town (historic, quiet lanes, viewpoints) and Lower Town (parks, museums, boulevards). Beyond that, neighborhoods like Maksimir and Jarun add greenery and a more local pace — and Novi Zagreb shows the modern city across the river.
Neighborhood vibes (high level)
- Upper Town (Gornji Grad): romance, stone streets, views.
- Lower Town (Donji Grad): architecture, museums, parks, best first-timer base (Green Horseshoe vibe).
- Kaptol area: historic core energy near major landmarks.
- Trešnjevka: local everyday Zagreb — markets, casual food, and a lived-in pace.
- Maksimir: park life, calmer pace, easy nature access.
- Jarun: lake loops, sporty vibe, summer evenings.
- Novi Zagreb: modern side + Museum of Contemporary Art.
Start with these neighborhood guides
If you want the fastest way to “get” Zagreb, read the two core areas first — then pick one side-trip neighborhood.
How to choose where to stay
If this is your first trip, start central. If you want a different vibe, choose based on your mornings.
- Want walk-everywhere convenience? Choose the center.
- Want quiet nights? Choose Upper Town edges or residential streets.
- Want morning nature? Choose near Maksimir or Jarun.
Related guides
Keep exploring Zagreb
Use the guide list to build a trip that fits your pace — a few anchors, plenty of wandering, and at least one night walk.
Love Zagreb is an independent guide. For official updates, visit Zagreb Tourist Board and the linked official sources above.