We have prepared answers to the most frequently asked questions about booking private accommodation in Croatia on Laganini.com. For more information or support, please contact us via contact form .
FAQ
Laganini.com is a digital platform for booking/advertising private accommodation in Croatia — you can search a selection of more than 10,000 apartments, rooms, holiday homes, mobile homes, Robinson tourism, agritourism and private camps.
Laganini.com enables direct communication between guests and hosts via the contact form (email), phone, social media, or link to their own website. Guests negotiate price and booking conditions directly with the hosts of accommodation (no fees). Therefore, Laganini.com is not a travel agency and doesn't charge provision or fees on reservations. By booking private accommodation in Croatia via Laganini.com you can save up to 50% on agency fees.
Our journey began in 2012 via ApartmanInfo.hr portal and a network of 14 regional portals covering all major European markets. Through a carefully planned consolidation, all regional portals and ApartmanInfo.hr were merged into the centralized Laganini.com platform, available in 13 European languages — making it one of Croatia's most trusted accommodation search engines.
Laganini.com is also a unique destination and travel guide, where guests, visitors, and tourists can find useful information about tourist destinations in Croatia including where to stay (accommodation), what to visit (tourist guides), and what to do (attractions, points of interest, etc.).
With over 10,000 accommodation listings across apartments, rooms, holiday homes, and villas, Laganini.com has one of the largest offers of private accommodation in Croatia. Search is simple, fast, and allows you direct contact with hosts of private accommodation. On top of that, there are no agency fees or additional fees — you pay the reservation directly to the owners. You can find your ideal private accommodation in Croatia cheaper by up to 50% compared to booking through travel agencies!
Laganini.com is completely free of charge for both guests searching for accommodation and hosts advertising their accommodation. There are no agency fees or any other fees. Guests pay reservations directly to owners of accommodation and we provide the platform to advertise private accommodation in Croatia.
Unlike large online travel agencies (OTAs) that typically charge 15–20% commission on every reservation, Laganini.com connects you directly with property owners at zero commission. You pay the host directly — no middleman, no hidden fees, no booking surcharges.
Laganini.com is a freemium service for accommodation owners in Croatia. The basic account is free of charge, while upgraded accounts (PLUS and PRO), featured ads, website building, and consulting services are charged.
There are several ways to find your ideal accommodation in Croatia. From the home page, you can search for private accommodation in Croatia using the search form or quick search.
You can also search accommodation by region, by riviera, and by accommodation type (depending on whether you are looking for an apartment, room, holiday home, Robinson tourism, Agrotourism, camp, or hostel).
If you still didn't decide where to spend your next vacation in Croatia, we recommend visiting the tourist destinations page. Here you can find useful tourist information for more than 300 tourist destinations in Croatia.
1. Search: Find accommodation using the search form, or browse by destination, region, riviera, or accommodation type.
2. Review the listing: Check photos, description, price list, host profile, guest reviews, and contact details.
3. Contact the host directly: Send an inquiry via the contact form, or reach the host by phone, WhatsApp, Viber, or social media — all contact details are on the listing.
4. Agree on terms: Discuss dates, price, payment conditions, and cancellation policy directly with the host.
5. Pay the deposit: Most hosts require a deposit in advance to secure the booking. Always request written confirmation before transferring any payment.
6. Enjoy your Croatian holiday!
We advise you to verify pricing, availability, and cancellation terms before paying any deposit.
After an ad is entered by the host (owner of the accommodation), we perform a basic verification (email, phone number) of the accuracy of the entered data including accommodation photos.
Hosts of accommodation publish their ads independently and take full responsibility for presented information including description and photos. By accepting our terms of service, hosts agree to guarantee accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, quality, security, and legality of products and services offered through our platform.
We recommend you to contact directly owners of accommodation or check their website for further confirmation if possible. Before paying a booking deposit, we recommend you to request an invoice, which is the obligation of every host of private accommodation in Croatia.
For terms of cancelation of the reservation, please see the description on each ad or contact directly owners of accommodation. We advise you to ask your host for terms of cancelation of the reservation before you make a reservation.
Laganini.com is digital platform for advertising private accommodation in Croatia not a tourist agency ( we don't charge any fees). All terms of reservation and cancelation of the reservation are negotiated directly with hosts (owners of accommodation).
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Having helped guests discover Croatia since 2012, Laganini.com has collected insights across every region. Croatia offers a wide range of stunning coastal and island regions, each with a distinct atmosphere. The most popular areas for holiday apartments include:
Dalmatia — Croatia's most visited region, featuring Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, and Šibenik, surrounded by hundreds of islands. Famous for its crystal-clear sea, historic old towns, and vibrant nightlife.
Istria — Croatia's westernmost peninsula, popular for Rovinj, Poreč, and Pula. Ideal for those seeking Mediterranean charm, excellent gastronomy, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Kvarner — Home to the elegant resort town of Opatija and the beautiful islands of Krk, Lošinj, and Cres. Well-suited for families and those seeking a quieter seaside retreat.
Explore all tourist destinations in Croatia to find the perfect location for your holiday.
The earlier you book, the better the choice and price of private accommodation is. For the peak summer season (July and August), we recommend booking at least 3–6 months in advance — the best apartments fill up quickly during this period.
Based on over a decade of booking experience, apartments in top destinations like Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar are often fully booked by April for the summer season.
For travel in June or September (shoulder season), 1–3 months in advance is usually sufficient, and prices are often 20–40% lower than peak season. Off-season travel (October to May) has excellent availability and the lowest prices.
If you're flexible with dates, check out last-minute and first-minute deals for significant discounts on available apartments, villas, holiday homes and mobile homes.
Prices of apartments and holiday homes vary by region, season, capacity, and amenities. As a general guide for a standard 2–4 person apartment:
Peak season (July–August): €60–€200 per night
Shoulder season (June, September): €40–€120 per night
Off-season: €25–€80 per night
Popular destinations like Dubrovnik and Hvar tend to be at the higher end, while northern Dalmatia, Istria, and Kvarner typically offer better value. Since all bookings on Laganini.com are made directly with accommodation owners — with zero commission — you get better prices than on large booking platforms and travel agencies that charge 15–20% in fees. Exact prices are always shown on each listing page before you contact the host — no hidden fees, no surprises.
Yes! Many hosts on Laganini.com offer first minute and last minute deals with significant discounts on private apartments and holiday homes in Croatia.
First minute deals reward guests who book early (3–6 months in advance) with reduced rates for securing accommodation ahead of the season.
Last minute deals are offered by hosts to fill remaining availability, usually 2–4 weeks before the travel date.
Browse all current last minute and first minute deals in Croatia — updated regularly throughout the season. All deals are posted directly by registered Croatian accommodation hosts — contact them immediately to confirm availability and secure your booking.
We hope that we answered all your questions and now you can search for your ideal accommodation. If you still didn't decide which part of Croatia to visit, we can help you to explore and discover interesting tourist destinations and tourist attractions in Croatia!
FAQ
Laganini.com is developed as a freemium web platform, where basic usage is free for both guests looking for accommodation and for hosts advertising their accommodation.
While the basic account for accommodation owners is free of charge, other services with higher levels of added value are charged. Our portfolio of paid services includes upgraded accounts (PLUS and PRO), featured positions (city, region, category, and home page), building of attractive and specialized websites, consulting services, and other services.
If you are the owner of private accommodation in Croatia, and you prefer direct contact with your guests and you want to improve visibility on the internet and occupancy of your accommodation, we recommend you to register on Laganini.com and advertise completely free of charge. You can always upgrade your account to paid services if you wish to receive more inquiries from the guests.
If you need help or support, please contact us via our contact form.
Each ad published on web portal Laganini.com is also published on the following related domains:
Paid ads (featured ads) are singled out and are occupying first positions on the accommodation list. Free ads (basic ads) are listed after paid ads. When ranking free ads, Top ads (selected by admin because of quality) are at the top of the list, followed by the rest of the free ads.
All ads are shuffled before showing on the list of accommodation, so each paid or free ad have equal opportunities for guests to see them and send inquiry.
First option is to choose one of the featured positions (paid advertisements). You can upgrade your account (PLUS or PRO account) anytime via the user interface of Laganini portal.
Second option is to fill in all required information on your ad. Quality ads that contain all information and quality photos are becoming Top ads. Top ads are showing before basic ads on the accommodation list and have a higher chance of direct inquiry and direct reservation. Top ads are regularly checked and approved by admin, so keep this in mind:
All these are important not only for ad rankings but also for better impressions of visitors and potential guests. Ads with all information have a much higher number of direct inquiries and consequently direct reservations.
Top ads (quality ads approved by admin) have a better ranking compared to basic ads. Top ad is complete ad and have all relevant information for visitors and potential guests. To improve your visibility and ranking on accommodation list and to become Top ad, your ad needs the following:
Basic ad last indefinitely or until the owner of accommodation does not remove it. It can also be removed by admin if we have complaints from guests or we see the ad is inactive (the owner didn't sign in a user interface in the last 1 year).
Featured ads and paid services (PLUS and PRO ad) lasts 1 year (365 days). Before the expiration owner will get a notification to extend service. If service is paid it will be extended for the period of another 1 year (365 days). If service is not paid it will automatically become a basic ad (free ad).
Please check more details about advertising your accommodation on Laganini.com, where you can find all the details, pricelist, and reviews from satisfied fellow accommodation owners.
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