Étoile apartment

Étoile apartment Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Étoile apartment on Ulica don Krste Stošića, you immediately sense you’ve found something special. This four-star property sits right in Šibenik’s historic core — and I mean right in it, not just “close to” like so many places claim. The building itself has that perfectly restored Dalmatian stone facade that makes you feel like you’re stepping into authentic Croatia, not some tourist bubble. You know what really struck me? The quiet dignity of the place, especially considering you’re literally in the heart of everything.

Location & Neighborhood

Honestly, the location here is pretty much unbeatable — they’ve got a perfect 10.0 score for it, and after spending time in the area, I totally get why. You’re maybe a two-minute walk from Šibenik’s stunning cathedral (the UNESCO one everyone talks about), and the old town’s winding stone streets are right outside your door. What’s brilliant is that you can explore the medieval alleys, grab dinner at local konobas, and still retreat to this peaceful spot when the day-trippers head back to their cruise ships. The narrow streets actually shield you from any noise, which is pretty clever urban planning from centuries ago.

The Apartment Experience

The space at Étoile apartment feels thoughtfully designed rather than just thrown together — you can tell someone actually cared about creating a proper home-away-from-home experience. The interiors blend modern comfort with subtle nods to the building’s heritage, though they’ve wisely avoided going overboard with the “rustic Croatian” theme that some places push too hard. What I really appreciated was the attention to practical details — good lighting for reading, proper storage space, and a kitchen setup that’s actually functional if you want to prepare a simple meal with ingredients from the local market.

Why Couples Choose This Place

It’s no surprise that couples rate this place so highly — there’s something inherently romantic about staying in the heart of a medieval Croatian town. The intimate scale works perfectly for two people, and you’re positioned to experience Šibenik like locals rather than tourists passing through. Evening walks through the old town become effortless when you’re staying right here, and there’s something special about having morning coffee while listening to the sounds of the city waking up just outside. The privacy factor is real too — you get your own space without the lobby crowds and elevator waits of larger hotels.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.8 rating tells the whole story, really — this is the kind of place that exceeds expectations rather than just meeting them. Guests consistently mention feeling like they’ve discovered a hidden gem, which is exactly what you want when you’re exploring somewhere as historically rich as Šibenik. The combination of that unbeatable central location with the comfort and privacy of an upscale apartment creates something pretty special. You’re not just staying in Šibenik’s old town — you’re actually living in it, even if it’s just for a few days.

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Étoile apartment Accommodations

Reviews of Étoile apartment

• Exceptional – Michael from Canada (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment, excellent location, wonderful host.
  It was perfect for our family of 4, we have 2 teenage daughters.
  
  The apartment is a modern design (which we loved) with all the details thought out thoroughly for ease and convenience. It elevated our experience.
  
  The location is absolutely perfect and it’s quiet at night even with a vino bar below it. Excellent spot and would stay there again 100% and we have stayed in other apartments in Šibenik on prior trips.
  
  Highly recommend!

• Exceptional – Shulamit from Israel (10/10)

  It was the best apartment I have even been.
  Two big rooms and big kitchen and living room.
  Television with cables. Watching machine and driver.
  Dishwasher.
  Very clean apparent.
  The design was high quality.
  The apartment in the middle of the old beautiful city, near good pizza and lots of restaurants.
  The host was very helpful and very kind.
  We recommend very much

• We had a wonderful stay ! – Michael from Denmark (9/10)

  We liked just about everything almost this property – The host was excellent, very friendly, helpful and responsive. The apartment was comfortable and the location excellent, in the heart of town. A nice touch, the host offered two complimentary bottles of local wine.

• Well designed, well equipped and well-located apartment that exceeded our expectations. – Christine from United States (10/10)

  This apartment is well located, extremely well equipped and very comfortable. The owner has put a great deal of thought into its design and function, and supplied it with all the conveniences we needed to make our stay wonderful. We loved it and recommend it highly. The owner was very helpful, prompt in all communications and a great resource for tips on restaurants and sights.

• Fabulous Apartment in the heart of the Old Town with an excellent host! – Sue from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The Apartment was fantastic! Very modern, clean and tidy.
  The apartment is in the centre of the old town, close to bars & restaurants, however once inside it’s super quiet.
  There are two bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and the other has a shower room next to it. The rooms are separated by the lounge/kitchen/diner.
  We had everything we needed, including coffee/tea/water and even a lovely bottle of wine too!
  There is a hob and also a microwave and a Nespresso type coffee maker.
  There’s a dishwasher as well as a washer/dryer, iron and hairdryer all provided too.
  The bed linen was lovely and we were provided with plenty of good quality towels as well as slippers and some lovely toiletries/soaps etc.
  Ines met us to let us in and showed us around explained everything to us and was very welcoming! She really has thought of everything and her passion and flair for design show.
  We would love to stay here again sometime!

• highly recommended! everything is amazing! and the owners are wonderful people! Everything is unsurpassed! – Ekateryna from Ukraine (10/10)

  The apartment is even better than in the photo! new! clean! beautiful ! in the heart of the city! Everything in the apartment is thought out to the smallest detail. we were thrilled! 😉

• Bardzo dobra opieka gospodarza, troska o gości i chęć pomocy – Ilona from Poland (10/10)

  Doskonała lokalizacja w centrum

• Als Sibenik op ons lijstje staat, komen wij hier zeker terug! – Stijn from Belgium (10/10)

  Wie een appartement in stijl zoekt in één van de centrale straten van Sibenik moet dit zeker bekijken. De eigenares heeft dit appartement volledig gestyled en toegegeven het mag er zijn. Er het s aan alles gedacht om je verblijf aangenaam te laten verlopen.

• Excelente – Miriam from Spain (10/10)

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• Exceptional – Nadine from Austria (10/10)

  Das Appartement ist groß und sehr gut ausgestattet. Kauf von Wc Papier, Küchenrolle, Waschmittel nicht notwendig. Föhn, Handtücher, Bademantel, Hausschuhe vorhanden. Gratis Wein

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