Plitvice Lakes National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls, travertine barriers, and wooden boardwalks — is just 90 minutes inland from Zadar and is consistently rated Croatia's top natural attraction. The 6 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay within 6.2 km of Plitvice Lakes from Zadar, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.
Our Picks — Plitvička Jezera
500 m away
About 500 m from Plitvice Lakes from Zadar, roughly a 6-minute walk. Guests score it 7.8 out of 10 across 2,543 Booking.com reviews.
★ 7.8 guest score from 2,543 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
2.3 km away
About 2.3 km from Plitvice Lakes from Zadar. Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 across 3,554 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.6 guest score from 3,554 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
3 km away
About 3 km from Plitvice Lakes from Zadar. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 677 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.4 guest score from 677 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
3.1 km away
About 3.1 km from Plitvice Lakes from Zadar. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 308 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 308 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
3.4 km away
About 3.4 km from Plitvice Lakes from Zadar. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 717 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.2 guest score from 717 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
6.2 km away
About 6.2 km from Plitvice Lakes from Zadar. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 519 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.1 guest score from 519 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
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