Hotel Istra - by Liburnia Hotels & Villas
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Istra - by Liburnia Hotels & Villas is worth booking if you want a seafront position in Opatija at the lowest price we found and can live with dated rooms. If you care about modern interiors, our other two picks are better rated and not wildly more expensive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Opatija. It suits travellers who will spend their days on the promenade and in town, and who mainly need a clean bed, a good breakfast and the sea on the doorstep. Pets are tagged on the listing, which helps if you travel with a dog.
Skip it if room condition matters a lot to you. Guests point to dated rooms and facilities, and its guest score, while solid, was the lowest of the 10 hotels we compared.
Location and getting around
The address is Maršala Tita 143. Beachfront is listed among the property's facilities, and guests say it sits directly on the seafront promenade within walking distance of the town centre. The location score is 9.3 out of 10.
The only nearby sight in our data is the Rijeka Mosque, 7.9 km away and about 99 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi if you plan to go into Rijeka. Walking times to other points in Opatija were not given, so check the map for anything specific you want to reach.
What guests say
The score is 8.5 out of 10 from 3,735 reviews, a large base of opinion. Two strengths stand out. Guests love the position on the seafront promenade, and they praise the breakfast as a rich, varied buffet with fresh options. The breakfast list is long: continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are all mentioned.
The weakness is the building itself. Reviewers describe the rooms and facilities as dated and question the cost for what you get, even with the prime position. Expect older interiors rather than a recent refit.
Price and how it compares with our other Opatija picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, put Hotel Istra at €76.19 a night, 40% below the sample median of €127.73. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Amadria Park Hotel Royal, was €152.80 a night with 9.4 and 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, Keight Hotel Opatija, Curio Collection By Hilton, was €132.12 a night with 9.5 and 5 stars. In November the five-star option was actually cheaper than the four-star one. So Istra saves you about €56 a night against the luxury pick. That is a real saving, but the scores show what the extra money buys.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible properties in Opatija. Istra had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was reserved. An 8.5 from more than 3,700 reviews and a 9.3 location score made it a safe budget choice, even though it sat 10th of 10 on guest score.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Ask whether your room faces the sea, since that was not confirmed. Check whether the pool and restaurant are open in your travel month, any pet fee, and the cancellation terms.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Istra in Opatija on the seafront?
Beachfront is listed by the property and guests say it sits right on the seafront promenade. Sea-view rooms were not confirmed, so ask when you book.
Are the rooms modern?
Guests describe the rooms and facilities as dated. If modern interiors matter, compare it with our other two Opatija picks.
How good is the breakfast?
It is one of the main strengths, a rich buffet with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options listed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate.
Can I walk to Rijeka?
Not realistically. The Rijeka Mosque is about 99 minutes on foot, so use public transport or a taxi.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €76.19 a night. Check today's price for your dates.