Directions to Buzz Hostel from the Zagreb Airport Pleso

April 7th, 2010

Directions to Buzz Hostel from the Zagreb Airport Pleso

There are frequent Airport Bus departures which will cost you 30 kn. It will take you to the Bus Station. Take a tram numbers 5 or 7( going towards Kvaternikov trg) and get off at the 6th stop which is Mašićeva street.
Walking distance from the station to the hostel is just few minutes. When you get off on the station start walking back in the direction where tram came from- 1st street on your left will be Šulekova- turn and walk to the 2nd street on your right which will be Rakovčeva street. When you turn right to Rakovčeva- first street on your left will be ours- Babukićeva. You will see our Buzz Backpackers sign – 1b Babukiceva.

Or you can take a taxi form the airport to the hostel. It should cost around 200 kn.

PRICES OF TRAM TICKETS ARE AS FOLLOWS

- 8kn from kiosk

- 10kn or more if you decide to buy from tram driver

Directions to Buzz Hostel from the Bus Station (Autobusni Kolodvor)

April 7th, 2010

From the Bus Station (Autobusni Kolodvor)

The easiest way is to take a tram numbers 5 or 7 (going toward Kvaternikov trg) and get off at the 6th stop which is Mašićeva street.
Walking distance from the station to the hostel is just few minutes. When you get off on the station start walking back in the direction where tram came from- 1st street on your left will be Šulekova- turn and walk to the 2nd street on your right which will be Rakovčeva street. When you turn right to Rakovčeva- first street on your left will be ours- Babukićeva. You will see our Buzz Backpackers sign – 1b Babukiceva.

Or you can take a taxi form the buss station to the hostel. It should cost between 70 kn ( try to nagotiate price).

Directions to Buzz Hostel from the Main Railway Station (Glavni Kolodvor)

April 6th, 2010

Directions to Buzz Hostel:

From the Main Railway Station (Glavni kolodvor)

There are three options you can take to get here:

Option 1. Take tram number 9 – direction Borongaj – going east (you’ll be facing north when you exit the train station and east will be on your right) and get off at the 9th stop – Šulekova street. Walking distance from the station to the hostel is just few minutes. Whe you get off on the station cross to the right side of street and walk in the directon where tram came from – second street on your right will be Babukićeva. Once in Babukiceva walk straight up and about 150 meters later on your right hand side you will see 1b Babukiceva and Buzz Backpackers sign. You have made it. Then, just buzz.

Option 2. You can also take a tram number 4 which will be going east as well (you’ll be facing north when you exit the train station and east will be on your right). Get off at the 9th stop – Mašićeva street. Walking distance from the station to the hostel is just few minutes. When you get off on the station start walking back in the direction where tram came from- 1st street on your left will be Šulekova- turn and walk to the 2nd street on your right which will be Rakovčeva street. When you turn right to Rakovčeva- first street on your left will be ours- Babukićeva. You will see our Buzz Backpackers sign – 1b Babukiceva.

Option 3. Take a taxi form the train station to the hostel. It should cost around 70 kn ( try to nagotiate price).

Samobor

April 2nd, 2010

This little town 30 minutes away from Zagreb is where Zagrebians come for hearty food, creamy cakes and pretty scenery.

A shallow stream stocked with trout curves through a town centre that is composed of trim pastel houses and several old churches , while the verdant woods of samoborsko Gorje are perfect for hiking.

In keeping with it’s mission to preserve a little piece of the past , the main economic activity centres on small family businesses involved in handcrafts, restaurants and the production of mustard and spirits.

The town’s literary and musical traditions are reflected in a number of annual festivals, most famously the Fašnik (Samobor Carnival) on the eve of Lent.

Samobor is perfect place to spend your afternoon – after sightseeing we recommend you to finish your visit in one of following charming traditional restaurants:

Samoborska Pivnica ( phone:33-61-623, address: Šmidhena 3, mains: 35-90kn)

An excellent array of local specialities is served in this vaulted space, with a variety of sausages, eye-watering horseradish and delicious, cheesy štrukli. It’s a beer house (pivnica), so accompany your food with a glass of crisp local beer.

Pri Staroj Vuri (pnone:33-60-548, address: Giznik 2, 2-course meal:90-110kn)

About 50m uphill from Trg Kralja Tomislava, this restaurant serves traditional dishes ina acosy cottage, and sometimes hosts poetry readings. The specialities of the house are Hrvatska Pisanica ( beef steak in a spicy mushroom, onion, tomato and red wine sauce) and Štruklova Juha ( soup with štrukli).

U Prolazu (pnone:83-66-420, address: Trg Kralja Tomislava 5)

This eatery on the main square serves the best kremšnjite (custard pie) in town.


Nocturno

March 26th, 2010


(Skalinska 4, mains: 30-50kn)

Right on the sloping street underneath the cathedral, this place is very popular for its Italian menu and lively outdoor terrace . There are all usual pizzas and some good salads too!

The risottos are pretty huge , so order one of those if you are starving.

Our recommentadion: fried squid with tartar sauce.

Ivica i Marica

March 25th, 2010


(Tkalčićeva 70, mains satrting at 40kn)

Based on the Brothers Grimm story Hansel & Gretel , this little restaurant/cake shop is made to look like the gingerbread house from the tale, with waiting staff clad in traditional costumes. They serve old traditional Croatian dishes along with great cakes and ice-cream.

http://www.ivicaimarica.com/restoran.html