The main town in Istria is Pula, located towards the south of the peninsula. The town is best known for its amazing Roman amphitheatre – called the Arena – which was built in the 1st century AD. Accommodation in Pula comprises of a mix of hotels in the centre and larger resort hotels in an area called Verudela.
There is also a very good selection of hostels and apartments in Pula, so there’s clearly something for all budgets!
Pula has its own airport – see our Flights to Croatia page for details of flights from the UK to there. It is also possible to fly to Italy (Trieste or Venice) and then transfer across from there – see our Travelling from Italy section for more details.
Use the map/search box below to search for accommodation in Pula, or read on for a listing of hotels and private accommodation in the town.
The Best Accommodation in Pula
The Grand Hotel Brioni is a stunningly grand, 5-star hotel that has a long association with hosting esteemed guests to the region. Having undergone a recent complete refurbishment, reopening in 2022, the hotel is a beautifully tranquil spot for a holiday with many excellent facilities – including an 80-metre-wide infinity pool, a private beach, an expansive spa, and five restaurants. Read up on my full review here: Visit Croatia Review: Grand Hotel Brioni.
Accommodation in Pula – Hotels
Click through the following tabs to search for the different types of hotels in Pula. Some of the hotels listed below are in the small town of Fazana, which is about 10 kilometres north of Pula. (Fazana is also the town from where boats to the Brijuni Islands leave.)
Accommodation in Pula – Boutique Hotels
Accommodation in Pula – Hostels
- Boutique Hostel Joyce (Private rooms)
- Crazy House Hostel (Private rooms and beds in mixed dorms)
- Hostel Antique (Beds in mixed, male and female dorms)
- Hostel Ljiljana (Private rooms and apartments)
- Hostel Pula (Private rooms and beds in dorms)
- Hostel Step2 (Beds in mixed dorms)
- Riva Hostel Pula (Private rooms and beds in mixed dorms)
- Rock Hostel Pula (Private rooms and beds in small dorms)
- Youth Hostel Pula (Beds in mixed dorms)
Campsites in and near Pula
- Camping Arena Pomer (Safari and lodge tents)
- Camping Stoja
- Camping Puntizela
- Mobile Homes Brioni
Villas in Pula
- Holiday Home Brioni Riviera (Sleeps 8, pool, parking, pets allowed)
- Holiday Home Maya (Sleeps 6, hot tub, garden, parking)
- Villa Nicole (Sleeps 6, pool, parking)
- Villa Seamare One (Sleeps 16, pool, hot tub, sauna, parking)
- Villa Yasmin (Sleeps 12, pool, parking, pets allowed)