💰 Cost of Living
Average monthly expenses for a digital nomad
🏠 Accommodation
🍜 Food & Dining
🚗 Transportation
🎯 Other
⚡ Digital Nomad Essentials
Everything you need to work remotely from Zagreb
📶 Internet
☁️ Weather
✈️ Transport
🛂 Visa
✓Advantages
- ✓Affordable capital city by EU standards with good value eating out and rent
- ✓Lively café culture and specialty coffee scene ideal for laptop work
- ✓Compact, walkable centre with excellent tram network
- ✓Strong safety perception and relaxed local vibe
- ✓Good English level among younger locals and in hospitality
- ✓Central hub to explore the rest of Croatia and the Adriatic coast by train or bus
- ✓Growing coworking scene with several modern spaces
- ✓Rich mix of Austro-Hungarian architecture, museums and street life
- ✓Green spaces like Maksimir Park and Medvednica mountain nearby
- ✓Seasonal events and vibrant nightlife around Tkalčićeva street and Jarun Lake
✗Disadvantages
- ✗Winters can be cold, grey and foggy, less appealing for sun-seeking nomads
- ✗City is landlocked – beaches and islands require several hours travel
- ✗Older trams and some infrastructure can feel dated outside the centre
- ✗Air quality can be moderate on some winter days due to heating and traffic
- ✗Fewer international flight connections compared to major EU hubs
- ✗Nightlife is lively but more local and smaller scale than Berlin or Budapest
- ✗Coworking options are good but not as numerous as in bigger capitals
- ✗Peak summer heat and occasional storms make July–August less comfortable
- ✗Some buildings and rentals are older and may lack soundproofing or lifts
- ✗Bureaucracy for residence permits can be slow and paperwork-heavy
💼 Top Coworking Spaces
Best places to work in Zagreb
Impact Hub Zagreb
📍 Basaričkova 11, 10000 Zagreb • 200 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
HUB385
📍 Petračićeva 6, 10000 Zagreb • 300 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
BIZkoshnica
📍 Ilica 71, 10000 Zagreb • 150 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
WESPA Spaces
📍 Zavrtnica 17, 10000 Zagreb • 300 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
Mydesk Coworking Zagreb
📍 Ulica Radoslava Cimermana 62b, 10000 Zagreb • 200 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
☕ Best Cafes to Work From
Laptop-friendly cafes with good WiFi
Cogito Coffee
📍 Donji Grad
Quahwa
📍 Donji Grad
Program Bar
📍 Donji Grad
Botaničar
📍 Donji Grad
In the Yard
📍 Donji Grad
Filteraj Specialty Coffee & Refills
📍 Donji Grad
🏘️ Best Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Zagreb
Donji Grad (Lower Town)
The elegant 19th-century Lower Town is Zagreb’s main downtown area, centred around Ban Jelačić Square and a string of parks known as the Green Horseshoe. It has theatres, museums, boutiques and many tram lines, with plenty of cafés and restaurants on every block.
Gornji Grad & Kaptol (Upper Town)
Historic hilltop district with cobblestone streets, St. Mark’s Church, the cathedral and views over the city. Quieter at night but very atmospheric, with small bars along Tkalčićeva street and easy access to Lower Town via the funicular.
Jarun & Lake District
Residential area built around Lake Jarun, known for watersports by day and lakefront bars and clubs at night. Popular with active locals, runners and families, with easy tram connections into the centre.
Maksimir & Šalata
Leafy residential areas east and north-east of the centre, close to Maksimir Park, the zoo and sports stadiums. Quiet streets, local cafés and good tram or bus connections make them attractive for longer stays.
🏛️ Top Attractions
Best things to do in Zagreb
Ban Jelačić Square & Ilica
The main square and beating heart of Zagreb, framed by Austro-Hungarian facades and busy tram lines. From here you can wander along Ilica, the city’s main shopping street, and dive into side streets full of cafés, bakeries and bars.
Zagreb Cathedral & Kaptol
Gothic twin-spired cathedral dominating the skyline, currently under restoration after the 2020 earthquake. The surrounding Kaptol area and Dolac Market below are perfect for exploring local produce and everyday city life.
St. Mark’s Church & Upper Town
Iconic church with colourful tiled roof depicting the coats of arms of Zagreb and Croatia, set on a quiet square with parliament buildings. The surrounding Upper Town has lantern-lit streets, viewpoints and the daily cannon shot from Lotrščak Tower.
Museum of Broken Relationships
One of Zagreb’s most famous museums, showcasing personal objects and stories from relationships around the world. Funny, touching and sometimes heartbreaking – a unique cultural stop that many nomads remember long after leaving.
Maksimir Park & Zoo
Huge urban park with lakes, forest paths and open lawns, ideal for jogging, working on a bench with your laptop or weekend picnics. The zoo inside the park makes it a popular outing for families.
Dolac Market
Zagreb’s main open-air market just above the main square, with red umbrellas, fresh produce, local cheese, cured meats and baked goods. Great for stocking up on groceries and grabbing a simple lunch.
Mirogoj Cemetery
A tranquil arcaded cemetery at the foot of Medvednica mountain, known for its ivy-covered arches, domes and sculptures. Feels more like a peaceful park and architectural monument than a typical cemetery.
Jarun Lake
Large artificial lake in the south-west of the city with walking and cycling paths, rowing course, pebble “beaches” and a cluster of bars and clubs. In summer it becomes Zagreb’s outdoor playground and nightlife hotspot.
🛡️ Safety & Healthcare
What to know about safety and medical care
🚨 Safety
🏥 Healthcare
💬 What Nomads Say
Real reviews from digital nomads
"Zagreb was such an easy base for three months. I rented a one-bedroom near Maksimir Park for under what I was paying for a room in Western Europe, tram tickets were cheap and I could walk almost everywhere. I worked mostly from Cogito and Quahwa – both had great WiFi and plenty of plugs. People were friendly, English was no problem and I loved being able to hop to the coast on weekends. Winter days were a bit grey, but overall I would come back in a heartbeat."
"I stayed in Zagreb during spring and it felt like a smaller, calmer version of Vienna. The coworking options are solid – I used HUB385 for focused work and Impact Hub when I wanted more community. Cost of living is still reasonable for an EU capital, and the tram network is super convenient. Downsides: no beach nearby and nightlife is more local-bar vibe than big club scene, except around Jarun in summer. Still a great hub if you want Europe but don’t need a massive city."
"Zagreb was my first stop as a digital nomad and it treated me really well. I joined a small coworking in the centre and quickly got to know other freelancers. Cafés are everywhere, prices are fair and I always felt safe walking home from Tkalčićeva late at night. Bureaucracy for the digital nomad residence permit was a bit intense, so I ended up just using the 90-day Schengen stay. I would recommend Zagreb especially in May, June or September when the weather is perfect."
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