Rijeka Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

The airport is on the island of Krk, near Omišalj, linked to the mainland by the Krk Bridge: about 27 km and 40 minutes from the centre of Rijeka, with no need for a ferry. The shuttle that crosses Omišalj and Kraljevica has to be booked in advance by email (about 9.50€); since there are no hotels really close to the terminal, the choice is between the city centre, handy for the Korzo and the harbour, and nearby Kostrena, for those who also want a beach.

Rijeka centre and the Korzo

City centre · Airport shuttle via Omišalj and Kraljevica, about 40 minutes, to be booked in advance by email; 27 km from the airport.

Best for: Travellers who want the pedestrian Korzo, the central market and the ferry harbour within easy reach.

Pros

Grand Hotel Bonavia is a step from the Korzo and the sea, right in the centre
Hotel Continental, dating from 1888, is a protected monument on the bank of the Rječina river

Cons

No hotel is really close to the airport: the transfer always needs the shuttle or a taxi of about 40 minutes
Rijeka's centre has fewer evening venues than Opatija or the nearby coastal towns

Recommended hotels in this area

Grand Hotel Bonavia: In the centre of Rijeka since 1876, a step from the Korzo and the sea; renovated rooms and a service level above the city average.
Jadran, Rijeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Seafront hotel near the ferry harbour, with 70 rooms and views over the gulf; part of the Marriott Tribute Portfolio brand.
Hotel Continental: Built in 1888 and today a protected cultural monument, on the eastern bank of the Rječina river, 300 metres from Rijeka's main street.

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Kostrena, the beach south of the city

Neighbourhood · About 8 km from the centre of Rijeka, 15 minutes by car.

Best for: Travellers who want a beach and a spa without giving up proximity to Rijeka.

Pros

A 200-metre pebble beach, plus indoor and outdoor pools and a spa centre
Away from the traffic of the harbour and the station

Cons

Out of town: a car or taxi is always needed for the Korzo or the central market
Few independent restaurants nearby, so guests depend on the hotel

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort And Spa: In Kostrena, about 8 km south of Rijeka, with a 200-metre pebble beach, plus pools and a spa centre; positioned between Rijeka and Opatija.

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