Donji Grad is the grid of Austro-Hungarian streets below the old upper town, organised around the Green Horseshoe of parks and squares. Everything is close: cafés, shops, museums, the main station and many tram lines. Buildings are elegant but old, and some still bear earthquake damage.

• Parks and squares of the Green Horseshoe

• Trams, the main station and the centre on your doorstep

• Cafés, restaurants and museums in walking distance

Elegant, central and lively

• You want a central, walkable first base

Rents are higher than in residential districts but stable throughout the year. Ask about the building's structural condition and heating.

Fibre is widely available and coworking spaces are well equipped. Zagreb has the best connectivity in the country.

Younger people speak excellent English. The international community is smaller than on the coast in summer but more stable.

Zagreb is very safe, day and night. Earthquakes are a known risk, and some older buildings in the centre were damaged in 2020.

Trams cover most of the city, the centre is walkable, and the airport is around 20 minutes away. Buses and trains link Zagreb to the coast and neighbouring capitals.

Continental

Cold winters, sometimes snowy, and warm summers that can be hot in July and August. Spring and autumn are pleasant.

• Older buildings, some damaged in the 2020 earthquake

• Geography and destination overviewWikipedia2026-10-07

Last reviewed 2026-10-07