Venue and Accommodation

The Venue: Esplanade Hotel Zagreb 

The Esplanade Hotel Zagreb is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, renowned for its timeless elegance and world-class service. Originally built in 1925 for passengers of the famous Orient Express, the hotel blends historic grandeur with modern comfort. Just steps from the heart of Zagreb, the Esplanade offers beautiful meeting spaces, exceptional dining, and a unique atmosphere that will provide a memorable experience for IDCC26 attendees. 

Address: Mihanovićeva 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia 

Phone: + 385 1 45 666 66 

E-mail: info@esplanade.hr   

Picture of the Esplanade Hotel lobby, Zagreb. Image taken from tripadvisor.com.

Picture of the Esplanade Hotel lobby, Zagreb. Image taken from esplanade.com.

Getting to the Venue 

The Esplanade Hotel Zagreb is conveniently located in the city center, just 16 km from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport. Travel into the city is quick and easy: 

• By taxi or ride-share: A direct journey takes around 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic. Airport taxis are available outside the airport, or you can use Uber. 
• By airport shuttle: The Pleso Prijevoz shuttle runs regularly from the airport to Zagreb’s main bus station, you can purchase your ticket online in advance or on the bus. From Zagreb’s main bus station, it’s a 25 min walk, 6 min taxi or 11 min tram ride to the hotel. 
• By car: The hotel offers valet parking and is well connected to the motorway network for those arriving by car. 

Accommodation 

Special Conference Rates at Esplanade Zagreb Hotel will be available using a discount code (this will be sent in the confirmation email after purchasing a ticket for IDCC26). 

We are pleased to offer our conference guests exclusive accommodation rates at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel. Enjoy a single room for €155 or a double room for €173 per night, including VAT, à la carte and buffet breakfast are included. These rates are valid for bookings between 15–18 February and are based on a minimum 3-night stay. A tourist tax of €1.35 per person per day applies. 

Picture of the inside of The Esplanade Hotel. Image taken from booking.com.

Guests also benefit from complimentary super-fast Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, free access to Press Reader Hot Zone, and complimentary use of the Health Club, including the fitness center and sauna. Parking is available on-site for €30 per car per day. 

Room numbers are limited. Book early to secure your stay and enjoy these exclusive perks!