'''Rijeka''' is the principal seaport of Croatia, located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea. It has 144,043 inhabitants (2001) with greater city area reaching up to 200,000 and is Croatia's third largest city.
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Get in
'''Taxi Transport services''' Whether you arrive in Rijeka by airplane, train or a ferry boat and you need transportation to your final destination (hotel, apartment or private accommodation) you can use taxi service by calling 970. Taxi usually comes within 10 to 15 minutes from the call except in busy summer season where it depends on how much business they have. When calling taxi service from a cellular phone you need to dial city area code 051 [http://wikitravel.org/en/Croatia#Telephone (Croatia area codes)].
You can also book online your transportation which is great when you are in a hurry or have a larger number of people in need of transportation, or you just want everything organized in advance. See [http://www.jamtransfer.com/ Rijeka taxi transfer] for transportation booking, tariffs and service details.
By car
Travellers heading from Zagreb (185 km) should take the A1 to Bosiljevo and then take the A6 to Rijeka. Portions of the A6 are currently being converted into a 4-6 lane motorway. The unfinished sections should be completed by 2008.
Travellers from Trieste (76 km) should take A7 upon entering Croatia at Rupa border crossing.
Travellers from Split (380 km) can take A1 to ?uta Lokva and then proceed via Senj and Crikvenica to Rijeka.
By plane
[http://www.rijeka-airport.hr/index-eng.asp Zra?na luka Rijeka - Rijeka airport] is situated on the nearby island of Krk, around 17 km from the railway station in Rijeka.
[http://www.croatiaairlines.hr/Default.aspx?alias=www.croatiaairlines.hr/en Croatia Airlines] flies between London (Heathrow) and Rijeka.
[http://www.tuifly.com/ Tuifly] connects Rijeka with Bonn/Cologne, Hannover, Leipzig, Memmingen and Stuttgart.
[http://www.norwegian.no/ Norwegian] connects Rijeka with Oslo.
There is a designated bus service from the airport into Rijeka.
There are regular bus services from Rijeka into Zagreb Airport for connections there. The Croatia Airlines website has more information.
By train
Rijeka has been an important railhead since its early days as one of the major ports of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and is connected with direct services to other major cities in Croatia (Zagreb, Osijek) as well as twice daily services to Ljubljana in Slovenia, and one train via Zagreb each day to Budapest. Services to Pula by train are possible, though as the two cities are not connected in Croatia by rail (the connection is now in Slovenia), a designated bus is timed to take you that part of the journey.
The Railway station is located in 5 Kre?imirova Street, at the northern edge of the town area. Information on rail services is available on the information counter, or on the telephone +385 (0)60 333-44-44. You can buy tickets or make reservations at the station ticket-office (+385 (0)51 21-33-33). The railway station has a luggage lockers open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, ans is charged 15 kn. There is also a tourism information office in the station building, but is open odd hours - although there is a large map at the front of the station building. There is also an ATM at the station.
The [http://www.hznet.hr/ Croatian Railways] website contains good information on train times and prices, and there is also some information for travel Rijeka-Ljubljana on the [http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/international_transport/international_links/ Slovenian Railways] site.
By bus
Rijeka is connected by bus with bigger cities in Croatia, Slovenia and elsewhere in Europe. The busy bus terminal is located in the city centre at the foot of the imposing Capuchin church, on Trg ?abica. You can find good information on timetable and fares at the Autotrans office (which also sells tickets), at ?abica 1 or by telephone +385 (0)60 30-20-10. Timetable is also available on the company's website [http://www.autotrans.hr/Home.aspx?PageID=11]. There is a left-luggage office next to the newspaper and cigarette stand, open from 5:30 am till 10:30 pm (the latest of all the transport modes in Rijeka). Luggage safekeeping is charged 9 kn.
By ship
As one of the largest ports of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and the largest port in Croatia, ships play an important role in the life of Rijeka.
Of best use to travellers from Rijeka is the [http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2 Jadrolinija] ferry service. The state-owned company operates small vessels to the nearby islands, as well as large car-carrying ferries down the Adriatic Coast to Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik before travelling to Bari in Italy. Ferries operate the year round, and are more frequent in the summer months. The passenger terminal is located in the city center, and on the waterfront just near the Jadrolinija office building (where one buys tickets on the ground floor) is a left-luggage office.
Get around
Most of Rijeka is accessible on foot, and traffic is actually banned on Korzo in the heart of the city. For those a little away from the city or tired, an efficient local bus network operates operating in a single-direction, circular movement around the central city area, and fanning out in all directions. The bus to Trsat (#1) is probrably the most useful for tourists, and a good alternative to the 538 stair climb to the top of the mountain. Rijeka also has cheap and well organized Taxi service, they will get you anywhere in the city for approximately 10 Euro or less.
See
Rijeka is unfortunately more of a transport hub and port city than a destination in itself. Still, if you have time to spare between connections, it can be filled by a stroll along the pedestrianized Korzo (look for the large clock), or a visit to a museum such as the maritime museum. The stunning National Theatre building (similar to the one in Zagreb and Budapest) occupies a prominent location in the city. For a little exercise, climb the stairs to Trsat to visit its recently-restored fortress and several historic churches, or catch the #1 bus to Bivio, with its seaside paths and catwalks.
Do
Rijeka offers rich night life on weekends during the whole year and some football matches of local NK Rijeka club are also an event not to be missed if you are a fan. Cultural life is also wealthy.
Buy
Rijeka has many large shopping centres as well as numerous small and medium stores for everyone's taste. Rijeka Tower is one of the newest and largest shopping malls in this part of Europe.
Eat
There are numerous restaurants offering domestic and international food. There are also many fast-food restaurants, some of them open 24 hours.
Drink
Wherever you go in Rijeka, you will find a place to drink and relax. There are hundreds of bars and cafes across the city. There are two ships docked in the harbour (city center) with bars, casino, and a night club.
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Sleep
There are only three hotels in the centre of Rijeka. If you are arriving late, try neighboring Opatije for a wider selection and range of hotels.
''' Grand Hotel Bonavia''', +385 51 357-100, [http://www.bonavia.hr]. The 125 old and completely refurbished 4-star hotel with 242 beds located in the very heart of Rijeka. It belongs to the Wren's Hotel Group and has its own car park and garage.
''' Hotel Jadran''', +385 51 216-600, [http://www.jadran-hoteli.hr/jadran/index_en.php]. is a four-star establishment located by the sea. It was reopened in December 2005 after thorough reconstruction. It has 66 single and double bedrooms. Every room is air-conditioned, and has a satellite TV and radio, direct telephone line, Internet connection, safe and mini-bar.
''' Hotel Continental Rijeka''', +385 51 372-008, [http://www.jadran-hoteli.hr/continental/index_en.php]. A two star hotel built in 1888 with 37 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom and 4 hotel suits on two floors. All rooms are equipped with a TV and a direct telephone line, while the access to the Internet is possible via modem, using the telephone connection port in the room. A complete warm breakfast in included in the price of approximately 400 HRK (57 EUR) per night for a single.
Hotel Neboder. trossmayerova 1. 385 51 373 538. ttp://www.jadran-hoteli.hr/neboder/index_en.php. 4:00. 2:00. Hotel Neboder is part of the complex of the Croatian Cultural Centre ( Hrvatski kulturni dom ) and also its highest segment. The building is 14 floors high and dominates the central part of Rijeka , oriented towards the sea.
Due to its position and height of the hotel the view to the entire Kvarner Bay is exposed to the viewer's eye. Starting from the right side and gazing to the left ? everything is like on the hand: eastern part of the Istrian peninsula and U?ka, Opatija, Rijeka and then, further to the left, towards small towns of Kostrena and Kraljevica and the island of Krk.
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Many locals will rent out rooms in their houses to travellers for several nights. Virtually all tourist/travel agencies will have information on available rooms. You are more likely to get a room if you stay for at least two nights. Talk to a travel agent, and if there are any vacancies, they will give you directions to the house. The rate is generally the equivalent of 20-30 U.S. dollars per night per person. This is quite reasonable and is an excellent way to get to know a local family. If you don't have any luck in Rijeka, try taking a bus (No. 32, 14kn) to nearby Opatija.
Get out
Opatija, once the secluded seaside resort of the rich and famous, is just a short 20-minute bus ride along the coast from Rijeka. Buses depart frequently, and this is the best spot from Rijeka to go swimming. There are many fine restaurants and hotels (both of which seem to be lacking in Rijeka). Try to get a table at Le Mandrac in Volosko harbour, it is one of the finest restaurants in Croatia.
'''Jadrolinija''' [http://www.jadrolinija.hr] run ferries down the coast to Dubrovnik. It stops at Split, Stari Grad, Kor?ula, and Sobra on the way. Journey time is up to twenty hours, so getting a cabin is highly recommended. The restaurant serves up some decent food at surprisingly reasonable prices, but bear in mind that the 22% tax is not included on the menu. There is nothing in the way of entertainment, so bring some entertaining company or a good book.
Islands of Rab, Pag, Losinj, Cres, Susak, Unije and Ilovik also can be reached by daily catamarans, which leave Rijeka at afternoon. Oneway prices for adults are up to 40 kn, depending on destination.
Buses from Rijeka will easily take you to places such as Pula (66 kn), Trieste (Italy), Zagreb, and Zadar (152 kn).
Trains will take you to Ljubljana (Slovenia), Vienna (Austria) and Zagreb.