Self-Service Laundrettes In Croatia – Laundry While Travelling

As a long-term traveller, a frequent chore is laundry, and more often than not in Croatia it requires a visit to the laundrette, aka the laundromat. Shorter-term travellers and those on holiday may also need to do laundry, including those who like to travel light.

I’ve spent many months in Croatia over the last few years and visited a variety of laundrettes/laundromats across the country. This includes Split, Rijeka, Ogulin, Karlovac, Sibenik, Mali Losinj, and Osijek. I haven’t needed to use one in Zagreb yet; however, I can see that happening at some point. They all work slightly differently, so I created this guide for the ones I have used to clean my clothes.

Types of Launderette/Laundromat in Croatia

You have two options for laundrettes in Croatia: self-service or full service, where they wash and dry your clothes for you. You rarely get a choice, as these are few and far between.

Self-service laundrettes require more work; however, you don’t need to return to pick up the laundry when it’s done. I prefer to get the job done, then get home with a coffee/beer while I wait for the machines to do their business. Most self-service launderettes have seating inside and, if lucky, outside seating too.

My Laundry Modus Operandi & Some Helpful Tips

My modus operandi is to use my OEX backpack as the washing basket for me and my wife when travelling. When it’s nearly full, this is a complete load in an 8 kg washing machine. If the weather is hot, I head out to arrive when the laundrette opens to avoid carrying in the heat. I usually pop to the nearest bar while the machine runs on an alarm, so I’m back just as it’s done.

For drying, I split the load into 2 dryers. Full dryers are bad at getting clothes dry and can take up to 2 hours. A split load usually takes 40-50 minutes to dry, thus saving time. This isn’t always possible, as there may not be two free. This is another reason I like to be first in the laundromat, as they are more often than not free then.

In summer, we hang clothes outside to dry when possible to save time and money.

Tried & Tested Laundrettes in Croatia

Details of the laundrettes where I’ve successfully washed clothes while visiting Croatia.

WASH BAR self-service laundromat in Mali Losinj

Because we spent so much time in Mali Losinj, I used the WASH BAR self-service laundromat the most. It is in the town centre on the hill and is a rather pleasant laundry. This launderette is self-service and has a change machine. Use the machine on the right to avoid getting tokens through.

The washers take 8 8 8KG, which is roughly a 75-litre backpack full. Washing takes roughly 55 minutes. That is enough time to pop to a bar on the seafront for a coffee or a laundry-day beer or 2. Alternatively, there are benches in the shade at the entrance.

Many apartments have some form of hanger for drying, so that’s the cheapest option. Otherwise, the dryers charge 1 euro for 10 minutes; 50 minutes are required, roughly. You can find out more information and opening hours on their website.

Address: Ul. braće Ivana i Stjepana Vidulića 28, 51550, Mali Lošinj

Modrulj Laundrette in Split

When in Split, we used the Modrulj Laundrette, which is near all the central sites and our dog-friendly apartment. Modrulj Laundrette is a full-service place where you drop off your washing and pick it up cleaned, dried, and folded.

The process is that you fill a basket, which is what they charge by. You get a ticket and a collection time, usually 3-4 hours later. When you collect from the laundromat, you pay in cash. A load costs 14 euros. You can find more details and current prices on their Facebook page.

Address: Šperun ul. 1, 21000, Split

Praonica rublja Laundry Jelena in Ogulin

Praonica rublja Laundry Jelena in Ogulin is a full-service launderette near the train station. Using them was pretty straightforward once you realised you needed to call from outside; they would come and pick up your washing.

The procedure here was to fill a basket, then weigh it to determine the price. Then arrange a time later that day or the next day for collection. Again, call the phone number on the door. You can find out more on their Facebook page.

Address: Ul. Augusta Šenoe 12, 47300, Ogulin

Self-service laundry Tiramola Sibenik

While visiting Sibenik, I found the self-service laundry Tiramola at the bus station to be very good. They are open from 8 am until 10 pm daily and were very easy to use. They have three washers and three dryers. You put your clothes in, then select the machine number on the keypad. Finally, tap your payment card, select the wash or drying temperature, and you’re done. I found a full load needed two cycles to dry, but these were thick clothes.

Address: Draga 14, 22000, Šibenik

Self-service laundry WASHING FOR 10 in Karlovac

While travelling in Karlovac, a small city, we needed to clean our clothes, so I visited the launderette. The centrally located one is “Self-service laundry WASHING FOR 10”.

This self-service laundry charges 6 euros for an 8 kg wash. However, the drying is a bit cheeky; they charge 3 euros for the first 10 mins, then 1 euro per 10 mins. Most machines elsewhere charge a flat fee of 1 euro for 8-10 minutes.

The laundrette functioned well. They had indoor seating and a pleasant bar opposite, with views of the entrance. They have an in-store change machine that accepts 10 and 20 notes. You can find out more details on their Facebook page.

Address: Gajeva 14, Karlovac

Self-Service Laundry Cinderella in Rijeka

Rijeka is a handy crossroads for getting the ferry to the Croatian Islands, so we’ve visited a few times. We’ve used the Self-Service Laundry Cinderella near the railway station. Despite the name, they aren’t self-service and only do service washes.

They charge by volume: you fill a basket to the level, and they charge per basket to wash, dry, and fold. They only accept cash payments but were prompt and had the lot done within 4 hours. You can find out more about them on their Facebook page.

Address: Krešimirova ul. 22B, 51000, Rijeka

Q Vešos Laundry: A Self-Service Laundrette in Osijek

Slightly out of Osijek centre is Q Vešos Laundry, a self-service laundrette. It is one of the cheapest self-service places I’ve used in Croatia. It cost 4 euros for an 8 kg load and another 4 euros to dry it. You need 1-euro coins for all machines; however, they have a change machine that works. The establishment was clean, and the machines were free when I visited on a Saturday morning.

Nearby is a bakery, the famous Fiat monument and Cafeteria Exclusive, a bar next door. The bar made for a fantastic waiting room, as their Karlovacko was only 2 euros. As a bonus, they were dog-friendly too and had many canine guests. Overall, Q Vešos Laundry in Osijek impressed me, as it was so cheap. You can find out more on their website.

Address: Vukovarska cesta 92, 31000, Osijek