Apartment Gulin

Apartment Gulin Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Apartment Gulin on Istarska Street, you immediately get that “I’m staying somewhere locals actually live” feeling — which, honestly, is exactly what you want in Šibenik. This three-star property sits right in the heart of the old town, and I mean really in the heart of it. The building has that authentic Croatian coastal charm without trying too hard, and you can tell from the moment you arrive that this isn’t some cookie-cutter tourist accommodation.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s the thing about Šibenik — location is everything, and Apartment Gulin absolutely nails it. You’re literally steps away from the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St. James, which means you can wander over for those golden hour photos without fighting crowds of day-trippers who haven’t arrived yet. The narrow stone streets around Istarska are perfect for evening strolls, and you’ll find yourself discovering little konobas (local taverns) that aren’t in any guidebook. Couples especially seem to love this area — I can see why, since there’s something undeniably romantic about having medieval architecture as your backdrop when you step outside.

The Apartment Experience

What I really appreciate about staying at Apartment Gulin is that it feels like borrowing a friend’s place rather than checking into a sterile hotel room. The apartments are thoughtfully set up with everything you actually need — a proper kitchen if you want to grab fresh ingredients from the morning market, comfortable seating areas where you can plan your day, and windows that let in that gorgeous Adriatic light. The furnishings strike that sweet spot between modern comfort and local character, so you’re not sacrificing convenience for authenticity.

Exploring from Your Doorstep

One of the best parts about this location is how walkable everything becomes. The fortress of St. Michael is maybe a 10-minute climb uphill — totally doable and worth it for the views over the red rooftops and harbor. When you want to cool off, the waterfront promenade is just down the hill, where you can catch boats to the Kornati Islands or just grab a coffee and watch the fishing boats come in. I found myself using the apartment as a perfect base camp, ducking back during the midday heat and then heading out again for dinner when the town comes alive in the evening.

Why Guests Love It

The high ratings really make sense once you’ve spent a few days here. You’re getting that authentic Šibenik experience without sacrificing comfort, and the location means you can experience the town’s rhythm rather than just passing through it. There’s something special about being able to hear the cathedral bells from your window and knowing you can walk to dinner without consulting a map. For couples especially, this feels like the kind of place where you can actually relax and enjoy each other’s company instead of constantly figuring out logistics. It’s not flashy or over-the-top — it’s just really, really well-positioned for the kind of Croatian coast experience most people are actually looking for.

Apartment Gulin Accommodations

Reviews of Apartment Gulin

• Ivana from Ireland – 2 May 2025 (8/10)

  The location is great, and the host is kind. The apartment is close to all the famous sights. The place has a nice terrace.
  
  What could be improved: The bathtub is a bit tricky if you're tall, but we managed 😀

• Sinclair from United Kingdom – 11 October 2024 (9/10)

  Very close to Old Town and local restaurants. Very comfortable bed and a balcony with table and chairs. Kitchen has a gas cooker and large fridge. Bathroom was spotless and the host Zrinka was very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: All good!

• Markus from Finland – 1 September 2024 (8/10)

  Very clean place.
  
  What could be improved: Toilet is very small.

• Martina from Croatia – 28 August 2024 (9/10)

  Apartman izuzetno uredan i čist, a domačica vrlo ljubazna i susretljiva🫶

• Nikolina from Croatia – 19 August 2024 (9/10)

  The location and the terrace were perfect. The hostess was kind and accommodating.
  
  What could be improved: This has nothing to do with the apartment, it's the way the city just is. There is no nearby practical parking.

• Marco from United Kingdom – 30 October 2022 (8/10)

  We stayed 3 nights in August 2022 in the ground floor apartment. Located in an excellent position, about 15/20 mins’ walk if you come from the bus station (like we did) and less than 10 mins’ walk from the historical centre and the St. Nicholas Fortress. There are a couple of handy small supermarkets just down on the main road..
  Clean and furnished with taste and air-conditioned (main living room/kitchen only!); no air con in the bedrooms, but fans are provided. We welcomed the bottle of water and the carton of apple juice we found in the fridge.
  Two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two single beds. The beds were comfy.
  Spacious and clean bathroom with bidet.
  Outdoor front area with table & chairs and clothes hanger and a pergola overflowing with black grapes.
  Front garden with a peach tree (among others) with plenty of peaches (when in season, although they had very little taste).
  Good safety as you get a key for the apartment and one for the front gate. The area seems overall very safe anyway.
  
  What could be improved: The outside front area is very shady so there is very little natural light coming into the apartment.
  If you decide to have your breakfast/meals at the table outside you’ll have to deal with midgets/mosquitoes.
  The shower/bathtub curtain is far too short in length and width and should be replaced by a more suitable one.

• Claire from France – 30 August 2022 (8/10)

  Idealement situé,.près du centre et au calme

• Josje from Netherlands – 8 August 2022 (8/10)

  Zrinka is ernom snel met reageren en super vriendelijk!
  
  What could be improved: Naast schoonmaakmiddelen zou het ook fijn zijn geweest als er bv zonnebloemolie en peper zou zijn geweest.

• Camille from France – 24 July 2022 (9/10)

  une honte très chaleureuse et arrangeante. beaucoup d’espace dans cet appartement et de l’intimité à deux pas du centre historique.

• Silvija from Croatia – 15 July 2022 (9/10)

  Veliki apartman sa 2 spavače sobe. Čisto i uredno. Domaćica izuzetno ljubazna. Kuhinja dobro opremljena. Terasa sa pogledom na vrt i tvrđavu Sv Mihovila.Sve je bilo odlično. Za svaku pohvalu.

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