Why go
- City in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
- Served by Rijeka Airport (RJK).
History
Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia. It is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and in 2021 had a population of 107,964 inhabitants. Historically, because of its strategic position and its excellent deep-water port, the city was fiercely contested, especially between the Holy Roman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Kingdom of Italy and Yugoslavia, changing rulers and demographics many times over centuries. According to the 2021 census data, 85% of its citizens are Croats, along with small numbers of Serbs, Bosniaks and Italians.
Where to stay
Mihanovićeva ul. 12, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · enginerooms.hr
Dolac 11b, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · hotelopera.hr
Rožići 1, 51221, Kostrena, Croatia · dckostrena.hr
Pavlinski trg 1, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · oldtown.rest
5 Žabica Treci kat, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · rirooms.hotbb.top
Trpimirova ul. 6-3kat, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · plohe.book.rentl.io
Riva, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · botelmarina.com
Brig ul. 45, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · oldschool.hr
Splitska ul. 2, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · rivarooms.eu
Šetalište Andrije Kačića Miošića 1, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · jadran-hoteli.hr
Ul. Strossmayerova 1, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · jadran-hoteli.hr
Šetalište XIII divizije 46, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · jadran-hoteli.hr
Ul. Ivana Žorža 7 A, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Hosti 56, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Ciottina ul. 22, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Pulska ul. 30, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Dolac 4, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Vodovodna ul. 33a, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
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Ul. Antuna Dalmatina 2, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · rijeka.apartments
Kumičićeva ul. 27, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Ul. Šime Ljubića 6, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · mololongoaccommodation.com
Trpimirova ul. 1A, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · mololongo.com
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Ul. Pavla Rittera Vitezovića 2, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia · juanitolovestotravel.com
Vinogradska ul. 16, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Zagrebačka ul. 21, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
Ciottina ul. 9, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 24a Korzo, 51000 · burgerking.hr
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-24:00 · 26 Mate Lovraka · trattoria-krug-rijeka.eatbu.hr
Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:30 · 58 Ulica Zdravka Kučića, Rijeka, 51000 · restaurantguru.com
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 14:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, vegan options, step-free access ·… · koya-rijeka.com
Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 07:00-24:00; Tu off · 1A Prolaz Ante Dukića · restaurant-loza-kastav.eatbu.hr
Pizza, Burger, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Chicken, Seafood, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10-23 · 2 Podkoludricu, Rijeka, 51000 · nautica-restaurant.com
Barbecue, Fish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 · Ulica Antuna Barca, 51000 · riba-stan.hr
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-23:00 · nonofrane.com
Sandwich, Juice, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: PON-PET 06:00-22 SUB 06:00-14:00 NED 07:30-13:00 Features: outdoor seating · 12 Šime Ljubića, Rijeka, 51000
Balkan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating
Wok, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Rijeka
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-23:30; Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-13:00,16:00-24:00; Sa 07:30-12:00; Su 16:00-24:00 · scsrdoci.com
PašTa, RižOt, Burger, Salate, Wok, Ribe, Restaurant · Features: step-free access, air conditioning · Trg 111. brigade Hrvatske vojske 2, Rijeka
Pasta, Regional, Cafe · Features: air conditioning · Rijeka
Dessert, Sendric, Kroasan, Torte, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Kukuljanovo
Kolač I Torta, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Ulica Ante Starčevića, Rijeka
Jela Sa RošTija, Marende, Deserti, Juhe, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · Laginjina ulica 42, Rijeka
Mediterranean, Cake, Pancake, European, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Ulica Slavka Krautzeka, Rijeka
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Fries, Chicken, Nacho, Pizza, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · Pulska ulica, Rijeka
PalačInke, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Erazma Barčića 11, Rijeka
American, Sandwich, Burger, Pasta, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · Kukuljanovo
Kebab, Fast Food · Features: delivery, air conditioning · Kukuljanovo, Kukuljanovo
Juhe, Fish, Restaurant · Juhe/Fish restaurant · Uski prolaz 1, Rijeka
Fish, Burger, Fast Food · Fish/Burger fast food · Kostrena
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Mavrinci
PačAlinka, Restaurant · PačAlinka restaurant · Erazma Barčića, Rijeka
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 6 Verdieva ulica, Rijeka
European, Restaurant · European restaurant · Halubjan, Viškovo
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Ice Cream · Features: vegan options · 11A Ulica Ante Starčevića, Rijeka, 51000
Burger, Croissant, Pita, Pommes, Salad, Shake, Sladoled, Umaci, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan… · mcdonalds.hr
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Riva, Rijeka, 51000 · boonker.hr
Coffee Shop, Burger, American, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-24:00, Fr,Sa,PH 08:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating · 7B Verdijeva ulica,… · kingscafferijeka.com
Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · streetfoodnu.com
Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:30; Dec 24,25,31,Jan 01 off Features: outdoor seating · 49 Ulica Slavka Krautzeka, Rijeka, 51000 · pizzeriapampas.hr
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · m.facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 5b Riva Boduli · bistro-mornar.business.site
Sandwich, Tost, Burger, KolačE I Torte, Hamburger, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · Riva Boduli 7b, Rijeka
Balkan, Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, vegan options · 2a Šetalište Joakima Rakovca
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Put Vele Crikve 1, Rijeka
Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating · petrol.hr
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Airports
Rijeka Airport (RJK) 16 km to the centre
Rijeka(Omišalj), 08, HR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Croatia Airlines, Germanwings, Ryanair) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Cologne, Hamburg, London, Split, Stockholm… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Croatia Airlines OU (EM2, A320) · 3 routes: London, Split, Zagreb
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 3 routes: Cologne, Hamburg, Stuttgart
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Stockholm
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Grobničko Polje Airfield 7.6 km to the centre
Soboli, 08, HR
Novi Lazi Airstrip 42 km to the centre
Novi Lazi, 048, SI
Getting there by ferry
Rijeka
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
Riječki terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
Taxi boat
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Taxi boat Kristal 9
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Taxi boat Opatija 5
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Water taxi to Opatija
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Rijeka - Krk
Ferry route · G&V Line Iadera
Rijeka-Cres-Martinšćica(Cres)-Unije-Susak-Ilovik-Mali Lošinj
Ferry route · Jadrolinija
Rijeka - Rab - Novalja(Pag)
Ferry route · Jadrolinija
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rijeka Airport (RJK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RJK has direct flights to 7 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Cologne, Hamburg, London, Split, Stockholm…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Rijeka, 0.4 km); routes include Rijeka - Krk, Rijeka-Cres-Martinšćica(Cres)-Unije-Susak-Ilovik-Mali Lošinj, Rijeka - Rab - Novalja(Pag).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rijeka, Croatia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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