Bure 2, 22000 Šibenik, Croatia
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Apartment Marko Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Apartment Marko, you immediately get that feeling you’ve stumbled onto something special — and honestly, the 9.2 guest rating starts to make perfect sense. This three-star property sits right in the heart of Šibenik’s old town, where cobblestone streets wind between medieval walls and you can actually hear the Adriatic lapping against the harbor just steps away. The building itself has that authentic Croatian charm without trying too hard, and there’s something refreshing about a place that lets the location do most of the talking.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about staying at Apartment Marko — you’re literally in the thick of everything that makes Šibenik worth visiting. The famous Cathedral of St. James is practically around the corner, and those narrow alleyways that Instagram dreams are made of? You’ll be wandering through them on your way to grab morning coffee. Couples seem to get this immediately (they’ve rated the location 9.0), probably because there’s something undeniably romantic about having the entire UNESCO World Heritage old town as your backyard. Plus, you can walk to the waterfront in about three minutes, which means evening strolls along the marina become part of your daily routine.

The Accommodation

The apartments themselves strike that perfect balance between modern comfort and local character. You’re not getting cookie-cutter hotel rooms here — each space feels thoughtfully arranged, with enough room to actually spread out and settle in. The kitchenette setup is genuinely useful if you want to grab fresh ingredients from the morning market (which, by the way, is walking distance), and the Wi-Fi actually works reliably. What really impressed me was how quiet everything stays despite being right in the center — those old stone walls do their job well.

Practical Perks

Two things that’ll make your stay significantly easier: the continental breakfast gives you a proper start to the day without having to hunt down a café first thing, and — this is huge in old town Šibenik — there’s free private parking on site. Anyone who’s tried to navigate Croatian coastal towns with a rental car will appreciate not having to circle narrow streets looking for a spot. The parking situation alone probably saves you 20 minutes of stress each time you come and go, which adds up over a few days.

Why Guests Love It

What keeps people coming back to Apartment Marko isn’t just one standout feature — it’s how everything works together seamlessly. You wake up in the morning, step outside, and you’re immediately part of Šibenik’s daily rhythm rather than observing it from some distant hotel district. The combination of that prime location, reliable amenities, and genuine Croatian hospitality creates one of those stays where you start planning your return visit before you’ve even checked out. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re living in Šibenik rather than just passing through, and honestly, that’s exactly what you want from a few days on the Dalmatian coast.

Apartment Marko Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4$68
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Reviews of Apartment Marko

  • Michelle from France – 24 September 2024 (10/10)

    Appartement simple mais très confortable.
    L' hôte est charmante, très bon accueil

  • Jana from Slovenia – 22 September 2024 (10/10)

    Very nice experience, comfortable and clean apartment, kind and welcoming host

    What could be improved: /

  • Egle from Lithuania – 14 September 2024 (8/10)

    Everything was clean, comfortable, everything you need is in the apartament, if it would be cold there are heating devices inside. Host was very nice, ofered coffe, fruits, beverages, very friendly 🙂

    What could be improved: Adress in booking is not acurate, which caused us some navigation problems. Later when we got exact adress we reached it, also when arrived you have to follow.signs Apartament marko, this way you will find it faster, or ask locals who are very friendly 🙂

  • Kamila from Poland – 27 August 2024 (10/10)

    Przestronny apartament w cichej i spokojnej okolicy. Dobry dojazd. Apartament bardzo czysty, dobrze wyposażony, wygodne łóżka, klimatyzacja. Wspaniała właścicielka, która codziennie rano przychodziła do nas z kawą i słodkościami. W lodówce czekała na nas zimna woda, a na stole pyszne cherry. Chwilę po przyjeździe przyszła do nas z zimną lemoniadą, która była zbawienna w prawie 40-stopniowym upale. Innym razem obdarowała nas pomidorami z ogródka, jeszcze innym przyniosła lody dla naszych córek. Naprawdę wspaniała i ciepła osoba. Z największą ochotą wrócę do tego miejsca!

  • Fabio from Italy – 22 August 2024 (10/10)

    Se penso alla parola ospitalità mi viene in mente la signora che ci ha accolto.
    Se il navigatore viene impostato direttamente dall'app di booking ti porta esattamente alla casa che è un posto tranquillo fuori dal caos cittadino.
    La proprietaria ci ha accolto con caffè, frutta e cioccolatini per i bimbi.
    Parcheggio auto all'interno della proprietà. 8 min di macchina dal centro città

    What could be improved: Nulla

  • Annick from Belgium – 14 August 2024 (9/10)

    Very friendly host. Charming lady.
    Nice appartment with all necessary accessories.
    Very good restaurant nearby (Billice) with nice view on the baye.

    What could be improved: Nothinh

  • Mladen from Serbia – 22 July 2024 (10/10)

    Great hospitality, clean and comfortable. Thank you.

  • Sorin from United States – 12 July 2024 (10/10)

    Very friendly hosts.

  • Dénes from Hungary – 30 June 2024 (10/10)

    The enviroment and the peace, the lake

  • Roni from Finland – 29 April 2024 (5/10)

    Good location nice staff. They gave us free liquorice which was great.

    What could be improved: Apartment was not clean. It had A LOT of insects flying and nesting around. Spider webs in almost every corner etc… With a simple clean apartment would be worth the money.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Barone Fortress: 7 km
  • Kastel sv. Mihovil: 6 km
  • Krka National Park : 0 m
  • Sibenik Town Museum: 7 km
  • Stari Grad Šibenik: 7 km
  • Fortress of St. Michael: 6 km
  • Hrvatski Kralj Petar Krešimir Iv: 7 km
  • The Church of St Barbara Šibenik: 7 km
  • Srednjovjekovni Sam. Vrt Sv. Lovre: 6 km
  • Srednjovijekovni vodoopskrbni sustav 4 bunara: 7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Adria Oil: 7 km
  • Cafe/bar Caffe Bar Sunset: 2.3 km
  • Restaurant Restoran Odmorište Krka: 3.7 km

Top attractions:

  • Fortress of St. Nicholas: 11 km

Natural beauty:

  • Waterfall Skradinski Buk Waterfall: 8 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Banj Beach: 7 km

Public transport:

  • Train Šibenik: 7 km
  • Train Mandalina: 9 km

Closest airports:

  • Split Airport: 54 km
  • Zadar Airport: 78 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Croatian

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Flat-screen TV
  • View
  • Bath

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
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House Rules at Apartment Marko

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 18:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

8.7

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.6