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Zagreb, the Western metropolis - Croatia
Zagreb is undoubtedly the “Western” city in the former Yugoslavia. Shopping streets with all kind of boutiques you may think of remind rather Western Europe than the Western Balkans. There are some monuments to see, situated around the cathedral hill. Don’t miss the old town where not only parliament and government buildings, but as well many museums stand. And to go out, the most fancy coffees are situated around the small lake outside town where you will find – like anywhere in the Balkans – expensive cars and mini skirts. And hills in the east of town, reachable by tramway, are worth a walk. Zagreb is nice to visit and moreover easy to reach (6 hours by train from Belgrade, several day trains and one night train), but don’t plan too many days, as more interesting places like Sarajevo or Mostar are very near.
Even if the official Youth hostel is situated very close to the train station, travellers that appreciate comfort, cleanness and friendly service should absolutely avoid it (other Youth hostels where we have been on the Balkans were all very recommendable). Tourists reported that there is an other private hostel outside centre that is very nice and not expensive.
