Title: Croatia Boutique Hotels, Europe: Croatia Hotel Guide | Expedia.co.uk [Croatia Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Croatia.dx43)[Croatia Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Croatia.d43.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Croatia](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Croatia.d43.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Croatia Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Croatia.d43.Flight-Destinations)[Croatia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Croatia.d43.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Croatia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Croatia.d43.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Lovrijenac Fort which includes general coastal views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071315/034ae87f-0f36-42d9-b67d-9ffa2eab6f8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Boutique Hotels in Croatia - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - 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29 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=43&startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [29 Dec - 30 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=43&startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [2 Jan - 4 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=43&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [9 Jan - 11 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=43&startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for Croatia boutique hotels ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15737400/15737339/35d36fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Studio Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15737400/15737339/c1a7ae06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15737400/15737339/dfc2da1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15737400/15737339/5b8e04a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Murum Boutique Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Murum-Boutique-Hotel.h15737339.Hotel-Information) Old Town Split 9.8/10 Exceptional (396) "Lovely hotel right at the centre of old Split." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) James [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Murum-Boutique-Hotel.h15737339.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2231200/2231180/0250a102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2231200/2231180/eef61c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2231200/2231180/c7e4a329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2231200/2231180/c8c15dff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Kazbek [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Hotels-Hotel-Kazbek.h2231180.Hotel-Information) Lapad 9.8/10 Exceptional (320) "Rooms were beautiful, staff was very pleasant, pool was perfect!!!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jeff [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Hotels-Hotel-Kazbek.h2231180.Hotel-Information) ![Comfort Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858581/ede5dbb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858581/dd19883f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![City view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858581/d468159b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858581/039d78b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boutique Hotel Luxe [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Luxe.h3858581.Hotel-Information) Bacvice 9.2/10 Wonderful (977) "Clean room, good breakfast offering, convenient location, English speaking staff." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) ERIC [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Luxe.h3858581.Hotel-Information) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3490000/3483300/3483244/6692ad56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Classic Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3490000/3483300/3483244/222a1362.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3490000/3483300/3483244/902ce5e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3490000/3483300/3483244/6acfcce3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Jägerhorn [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zagreb-Hotels-Hotel-Jagerhorn.h3483244.Hotel-Information) Gornji Grad 9.2/10 Wonderful (919) "Nice location, great breakfast" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Rosalie £88 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zagreb-Hotels-Hotel-Jagerhorn.h3483244.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Suite, City View | Living area | 48-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12336800/12336764/eff327af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Room, Annex Building (Attic) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12336800/12336764/86ad6358.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Suite, City View | Living area | 48-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12336800/12336764/673b32dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Suite, City View | Living area | 48-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12340000/12336800/12336764/bb4babe0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St. Joseph's [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Hotels-St-Josephs.h12336764.Hotel-Information) Dubrovnik Old Town 10/10 Exceptional (152) "A beautiful, small, well-maintained property with friendly, helpful staff!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Michael [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Hotels-St-Josephs.h12336764.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9641600/9641518/8f224fae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9641600/9641518/7f908a33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Double or Twin Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9641600/9641518/327d2b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9641600/9641518/95e984c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Piazza Heritage Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Piazza-Heritage-Hotel.h9641518.Hotel-Information) Old Town Split 9.8/10 Exceptional (323) "Everything about the hotel was excellent " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) jules £148 includes taxes & fees 29 Dec - 30 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Piazza-Heritage-Hotel.h9641518.Hotel-Information) ![Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9478900/9478867/3db5a514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9478900/9478867/23f48b40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Duplex, City View (2nd Floor ) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9478900/9478867/e903f2b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9478900/9478867/1b18aac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Judita Palace Heritage Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Judita-Palace-Heritage-Hotel.h9478867.Hotel-Information) Old Town Split 9.8/10 Exceptional (488) "An incredibly charming property, with a team of staff that is second to none, especially Andy. Gorgeous room, excellent breakfast, and a quaint bar. Perfect central location. Loved this place!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Michael [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Judita-Palace-Heritage-Hotel.h9478867.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3545500/3545427/27bc284b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3545500/3545427/654c4b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3545500/3545427/95e95e17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Double Room (in Villa Dobric) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3545500/3545427/c5828399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Vestibul Palace [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Hotel-Vestibul-Palace.h3545427.Hotel-Information) Old Town Split 9.6/10 Exceptional (363) "Great place! Amazing staff! Wonderful breakfast." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Steve £101 includes taxes & fees 29 Dec - 30 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Hotel-Vestibul-Palace.h3545427.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2303000/2302905/02fabbae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2303000/2302905/4a53fca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2303000/2302905/95a5c46f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2303000/2302905/d6599a3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritage hotel Bastion [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zadar-Hotels-Heritage-Hotel-Bastion-Relais-Chateaux.h2302905.Hotel-Information) Zadar Old Town 9.4/10 Exceptional (483) "Staff were very friendly and professional Had a really nice stay Close to all we wanted to see and do" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Dwyane £120 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zadar-Hotels-Heritage-Hotel-Bastion-Relais-Chateaux.h2302905.Hotel-Information) ![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539900/2539894/4dbcb831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Penthouse Suite with Hot Tub Terrace and Old town view | Living area | LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539900/2539894/d7118634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Penthouse Suite with Hot Tub Terrace and Old town view | Living area | LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539900/2539894/cbe6c1ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Penthouse Suite with Hot Tub Terrace and Old town view | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2539900/2539894/ce7efb28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Marmont Heritage [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Hotel-Marmont-Heritage.h2539894.Hotel-Information) Old Town Split 9.4/10 Exceptional (460) "Excellent breakfast and friendly staff!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Cara £84 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Hotel-Marmont-Heritage.h2539894.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Perfect location. Beautiful building. I’m coming back next time I visit Split!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Central-Square-Heritage-Hotel.h27080958.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Ambasador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84110000/84109700/84109642/c7325ab6_y.jpg) ### Hotel Ambasador 10/10 Excellent "Great place great service" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Hotel-Ambasador.h84109642.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Dubrovnik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1205500/1205413/5c986b9d_y.jpg) ### Hotel Dubrovnik 10/10 Excellent "I spent 6 nights at Hotel Dubrovnik. The location is excellent, a short walk from the main square and less than 10 mins from the train station. My room was very comfortable and I appreciated getting a complementary bottle of water on day 1\. The breakfast buffet is quite good with a selection of hot and cold items. I suggest you treat yourself to a treatment at the spa as I really enjoyed my facial and it was great value. Getting a drink at the bar one evening proved challenging and I gave up after 40 mins. Other than that everything else went well when I started here. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zagreb-Hotels-Hotel-Dubrovnik.h1205413.Hotel-Information) ![Prijeko Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15660000/15658400/15658304/d9bd8cad_y.jpg) ### Prijeko Palace 10/10 Excellent "This boutique hotel was the perfect place to stay for my Old City Dubrovnik visit! The staff are pleasant and helpful and the room was fantastic. The hotel is a block off the main thoroughfare (Placa) and was quiet in the evenings. The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. I’d stay here again on my next trip. Highly recommend! " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Hotels-PRIJEKO-PALACE.h15658304.Hotel-Information) ![Boutique Hotel Porto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70780000/70770100/70770001/b0879f89_y.jpg) ### Boutique Hotel Porto 10/10 Excellent "The overall stay was excellent and the daily house keeping service was very well appreciated " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel-Porto.h70770001.Hotel-Information) ![Sheraton Zagreb Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34700/34687/e0ef53aa_y.jpg) ### Sheraton Zagreb Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Great customer service, clean spacious rooms, definitely recommend this hotel to everyone!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zagreb-Hotels-Sheraton-Zagreb-Hotel.h34687.Hotel-Information) ![Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1352600/1352547/0d5362a0_y.jpg) ### Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split 10/10 Excellent "Plenty of food choices . Love Bar services. Great environment " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Split-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Resort-Spa.h1352547.Hotel-Information)