Hotel Villa Cittar
Novigrad's old town, steps from the marina
About this hotel
Hotel Villa Cittar sits inside Novigrad's historical centre, only a few metres from both the beach and the marina, with air-conditioned rooms that include a balcony, minibar, safe and LCD satellite TV kept comfortable rather than showy. Parking spaces and a bar with a sun terrace round out the practical side, and the nearby Lungomare pizzeria and Lido Bar mean dinner is a short walk rather than a drive after an Istralandia day. The property draws more repeat guests than most others in the area, a reasonable signal that families who base themselves here once tend to come back. For a family-resort feel without a sprawling complex, Villa Cittar's central Novigrad position does most of the work.
- Novigrad historic centre
- Near beach and marina
- On-site parking
Our take
This suits families wanting resort-style ease at town-centre scale, walking to the beach, marina and dinner rather than driving between a self-contained complex and the outside world. It suits fewer travelers seeking a large pool or extensive on-site programming, since the offering here is centred on location and comfort rather than resort infrastructure. Book the balconied family rooms well ahead of peak season, since Novigrad's historic centre carries only a modest number of true family-sized options.
- ✓Book family rooms with balconies well ahead for peak summer, since Novigrad's historic centre has limited inventory.
- ✓Walk to the Lido Bar or Lungomare pizzeria for dinner rather than driving, both sit a few minutes away.
- ✓Confirm on-site parking availability directly with the hotel given the historic centre's tighter street layout.
Why we love it
- A few metres from the marina
- Repeat-guest favourite
- Balconied family rooms
- Walking distance to dinner
Why guests love itChoosing Villa Cittar over a bigger resort meant every evening after Istralandia ended with a short walk to the marina rather than another car trip, and that made the whole week feel less exhausting than expected. The balcony became the spot where swimsuits dried overnight before the next park visit. It is a modest, comfortable hotel rather than a grand one, and for a family that wanted Novigrad's old town right outside the door, that was exactly the point.