The story of our hotel name begins with the legend of Zagreb.
In ancient times, when there was a great drought in this area, a great warrior passed with his army, which had already fainted from thirst. The warrior thrust his sword into the ground and clear water flowed from it. Then he saw the beautiful girl Manda and shouted: „Mando, darling, grab the water!“ (Croatian word for grab is “zagrabi”) and according to tradition, the city and the well got their names.
Just as the well Manduševac has been the soul of the city for years, Hotel Manda is an ideal starting point for exploring the soul of the city of Zagreb, his interesting stories and secret legends which you will remember forever.
One of Zagreb’s stories is hidden within the historic building that is now home to MANDA Heritage Hotel.
The story of the building dates back to 1927, when the Engineers’ House (Inženjerski dom) was built according to the design of architect Aladár Baranyai, from the architectural practice Benedik & Baranyai. Located opposite the monumental Stock Exchange Palace designed by Viktor Kovačić, today the headquarters of the Croatian National Bank, the Engineers’ House was conceived as its architectural counterpart. Together, the two buildings created a monumental architectural gateway towards what was then the newer eastern part of Zagreb.
Almost a century later, MANDA Heritage Hotel was created out of a love for Zagreb, its history, architecture and people. Through the careful restoration of this historic building, we have preserved its character and architectural heritage while bringing it together with contemporary design, comfort and a modern hospitality experience.
When you stay at MANDA, you are not simply staying in a hotel — you are becoming part of a Zagreb story.
In addition to its excellent location near Zagreb’s main square, the hotel offers 26 superbly equipped units with breakfast. Air-conditioned rooms, smart TV, wireless Internet and a minibar are just a few of the amenities that will make any stay even better.
Just like Zagreb is precious because of its citizens, so are also our employees those who make the most valuable part of the Manda Heritage Hotel. With our personalized service we will strive to always meet all the needs of our guests and make sure that they feel the warmth of our beautiful city and fellow citizens.
