Importanne Centar is an underground shopping centre directly beside Zagreb Main Railway Station and King Tomislav Square. Opened in 1994 as Croatia's first modern shopping centre, it combines fashion, footwear, beauty, groceries, services and casual food in one of the most convenient shopping locations in central Zagreb.
Its location makes Importanne particularly useful if you have time between trains, are staying around Zagreb's Lower Town or simply need groceries, cosmetics, clothing or a quick meal without travelling to one of the large suburban malls.
Importanne Centar short facts
| Best for | Convenient central shopping, groceries, quick food and shopping between trains |
|---|---|
| Location | Trg Ante Starčevića 7, beside Zagreb Main Railway Station |
| Retail units | About 120 |
| Regular shop hours | Monday-Saturday 09:00-21:00 |
| Food and hospitality | Generally 06:00-24:00 |
| Supermarket | Konzum |
| Parking | Underground garage with around 450 spaces |
Is Importanne Centar worth visiting?
Importanne Centar is most useful for convenience rather than as a major shopping attraction in its own right. Its biggest advantage is location. The centre sits immediately beside Zagreb Main Railway Station and is connected with the pedestrian underpass used by passengers moving between the station, tram stops and the southern side of the railway.
If you have an hour or two before a train, Importanne is much easier than travelling to Arena Centar or another large mall. You can buy groceries, toiletries, shoes, clothing or something to eat without leaving the station area.
If shopping itself is the main purpose of your day, Zagreb's larger malls offer a much broader selection. See our guide to shopping in Zagreb for more options.
What shops are in Importanne Centar?
Importanne has around 120 retail units across categories including fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty, food, electronics and services.
Current major tenants include:
- Deichmann - footwear
- Pepco - clothing and household products
- Europa 92 - denim and fashion
- Tom Tailor - fashion
- dm - cosmetics, toiletries and household products
- BIPA - beauty and personal-care products
- Roberto and Guliver - footwear and accessories
- Konzum - supermarket
Smaller boutiques, jewellery stores, beauty services and specialist businesses make up much of the remaining tenant mix.
Food, cafes and supermarket
Importanne is particularly practical for food and groceries because of its railway-station location. The centre currently has around 10 food and hospitality businesses. Options include bakeries, fast food, cafes and international food alongside the Konzum supermarket.
Current examples include:
- Asian Food Store
- Pan-Pek
- Pek-Snack Baš Burek
- Everest Fast Food & Asian Fusion
- Canadian Club
- Caffe Bar Mr. Bean
mportanne is therefore useful for breakfast, coffee, takeaway food or buying snacks and drinks before a train journey.
Shopping between trains at Zagreb Main Station
Zagreb Main Railway Station is only a few metres from Importanne Centar. The railway platforms, station building, tram stops and shopping centre are connected through the same wider pedestrian area and underpass system. If you have luggage and limited time, Importanne is one of the easiest places in Zagreb to buy travel essentials without making a separate trip into the city.
King Tomislav Square is immediately north of the station, so the centre also fits naturally into a walk through Zagreb's Lower Town and Green Horseshoe.
Opening hours
Shops
Monday-Saturday
09:00-21:00
Food and hospitality
Monday-Sunday
06:00-24:00
Most shops are normally closed on Sundays, except on selected working Sundays permitted under Croatian retail rules. Individual businesses, including Konzum and some food outlets, can have different opening hours.
Parking at Importanne Centar
Importanne has an underground garage with around 450 parking spaces arranged over two levels.
Current short-stay parking costs €2 per hour and the garage operates 24 hours a day.
The underground location can be convenient if you need parking close to Zagreb Main Railway Station, King Tomislav Square or the southern part of the city centre.
How to get to Importanne Centar
The centre is at Trg Ante Starčevića 7, directly beside Zagreb Main Railway Station.
By train
The entrance is only a short walk from the platforms and main station building, making train the most obvious way to arrive if you are already travelling through Zagreb.
By tram
The Glavni kolodvor tram stop is around 50 metres from the shopping centre entrances and is served by several Zagreb tram lines.
See our guide to Zagreb tram lines for current route information.
By bus
City bus stops on the southern side of Zagreb Main Railway Station connect through the pedestrian underpass toward Importanne Centar.
On foot
Importanne is within easy walking distance of King Tomislav Square, Zrinjevac and other Lower Town attractions, so no public transport is needed if you are already exploring central Zagreb.
Croatia's first modern shopping centre
Importanne Centar opened in 1994 and describes itself as the first modern shopping centre in Zagreb and Croatia.
Its construction was technically unusual because much of the complex was built almost 30 metres below ground beside an operating railway station during the early 1990s. The centre covers around 30,000 square metres in total, with approximately 8,800 square metres used for retail.
Pets at Importanne Centar
Dogs and cats are allowed in the common areas of Importanne Centar subject to centre rules.
- Only one dog or cat is permitted per owner.
- Dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Cats must be carried or transported in a suitable carrier.
- Dogs taller than 30 cm at the shoulder must wear a muzzle.
- Pets cannot enter restaurants or areas used for preparing, selling or consuming food.
- Individual shops can decide whether pets are permitted inside.
Address and official information
Importanne Centar
Trg Ante Starčevića 7
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
Phone: +385 1 4577 076
Official website: Importanne Centar