A vacation in the Balkans and the Pula peninsula in Croatia? Find out where to stay in Pula!
Pula – pronounced « poula » – is a town in northwestern Istria, Croatia. – is a bilingual Italian/Croatian municipality with a population of 58,594, whose history dates back almost 3,000 years. Numerous Roman remains bear witness to two millennia of history, where the ancient blends with modern architecture. So there’s no shortage of things to see! As everywhere else in Croatia – the Côte d’Azur of the European Union – tourist numbers are high in summer, so accommodation can be expensive.
Accommodation in Pula can also be noisy, as the city center is small and a nightlife hotspot. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, it’s best to move away from the bars and discos. Look to the beach, for example, to find a hotel in Pula and the surrounding area. Here’s our selection of places to stay in Pula.
The historic center
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The ancient quarter of the city, it’s now the city center where millions of visitors flock, and where the ancient mingles with the contemporary. In addition to hordes of tourists practicing the art of the selfie and whipping out their smartphones at every corner, you’ll find the emblematic remains of Pula: the Forum – the main square in Roman times -, the amphitheatre, the Roman theater, the Temple of Augustus, the Golden Gate, the Arch of the Sergi, the Gate of Hercules, the double gate, the Venetian fortress – Kastel – overlooking the old town, but also all the facilities of our modern age for going out: discos, bars, cinemas. Be careful if you come to Pula in July and August: prices are likely to double!
The area around Pula
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From May to September, the beaches of Pula are frequented by thousands of young people from all over Europe who come to party: drunken revelers, girls in swimsuits, incessant noise and crowded beaches characterize the place, which transforms itself into an open-air festival. An atmosphere that could scare you away if you’re looking for peace and quiet. If you want to explore the Pula peninsula, you can spend the night in Pula and go for a walk during the day: the Kamenjak National Park near Premantura, the Brijuni Islands National Park, the village of Rovinj – a successful romantic getaway -, the village of Bale and other picturesque towns.
A wide range of accommodation is available in and around Pula, from camping with local people – autocamp – to youth hostels, hotels and apartments rented from private individuals (via Airbnb). A good compromise would be to rent an apartment near Pula’s beaches and walk 10-15 minutes to Pula city center.
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