Which stays in Zagreb feel more like an experience than just a hotel room?

A stay in Zagreb with the Principality of Zarijak, a self-proclaimed micronation, comes with a story and a citizenship to earn.

Martina Zrnec

Nov 12, 2026 · 2 min read

In Zagreb, the Principality of Zarijak offers a stay that is part of a micronation, not just a room. Its Zagreb territory is called Darmar's Place, and guests can earn Zarijak citizenship by staying the minimum number of nights at its territories. The minimum stay at Darmar's Place in Zagreb is 6 nights.

What is Darmar's Place in Zagreb?

Darmar's Place is the Principality of Zarijak's territory in Zagreb. The Zarijak home page calls Zagreb its "Metropolitan Hub" and the "Administrative Capital", and lists it as one of its territories you can visit.

Type of stay: Darmar's Place is an apartment.

Why does a stay in Zagreb feel like more than a hotel room?

Zarijak describes itself as a self-proclaimed micronation. A stay is a visit to one of its territories, and the about page says you visit by booking a stay at one or more of them.

It does not claim independence from Croatia. Croatia keeps full sovereignty over all its territories, and citizens of Zarijak stay citizens of Croatia or their own country.

Can I become a citizen during a Zagreb stay?

Zarijak says citizenship is earned by staying at its territories. Its home page lists recognition as an official citizen, official citizenship documentation and citizen events as benefits.

Application status: open

Processing time: 2 to 4 weeks

Current citizens: 14

The minimum nights for each territory are on the citizenship page.

Can I earn a title as well?

Yes. Stay the minimum nights at two active territories to become a Knight or Dame. Complete all three active territories (Hanor, Villa Degenija and Luvano's Place) to become a Count or Countess.