Sarajevska 3 4th floor, 22000 Šibenik, Croatia
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Martin Apartment Overview

First Impressions

You know what struck me first about Martin Apartment? It’s tucked away on the fourth floor of a building right in Šibenik’s historic heart, and honestly, the climb up those stairs feels like you’re discovering some well-kept local secret. The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense that you’ve landed somewhere special — not flashy or overdone, just genuinely comfortable in a way that makes you want to kick off your shoes and settle in for a while.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, you really can’t ask for a better spot in Šibenik. From Sarajevska 3, you’re literally steps away from everything that matters — the stunning Cathedral of St. James, those narrow medieval streets that wind toward the fortress, and honestly some of the best konobas (that’s what locals call their traditional restaurants) I’ve stumbled across in Croatia. What couples seem to love most is how you can wander out for dinner, maybe grab a nightcap overlooking the channel, and be back home in minutes without dealing with any tourist crowds or long walks back to your accommodation.

The Apartment Experience

This three-star place doesn’t try to be something it’s not, and that’s exactly why it works so well. Martin Apartment feels more like staying at a friend’s place than a typical hotel — you’ve got your own space to spread out, a proper kitchen if you want to grab some fresh fish from the morning market, and windows that actually open to let in those Mediterranean breezes. The setup is practical without being boring, and after spending days exploring Krka National Park or the Kornati islands, having a real home base to return to makes all the difference.

Getting Around & Daily Life

What I really appreciated was how effortlessly you slip into the rhythm of local life here. The apartment sits right where residents actually live and work, so your morning coffee run takes you past the same bakery where locals grab their burek, and evening strolls naturally lead you toward the waterfront where families gather as the sun sets. You’re close enough to the main sights that nothing requires planning — the fortress is right there when you feel like climbing up for sunset views, and the old town’s restaurants are practically at your doorstep when hunger strikes.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.5 rating honestly makes perfect sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s the kind of place where everything just flows naturally — you wake up in the heart of one of Croatia’s most charming coastal towns, you’ve got the freedom to live like a local rather than feeling stuck in tourist mode, and somehow the whole experience feels both relaxed and genuinely Croatian. Couples especially seem to get it — there’s something romantic about having your own little corner of this medieval town, being able to duck into quiet side streets or find that perfect spot for an evening drink without the whole production of checking out of a hotel and dragging luggage around.

Martin Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 2 sofa beds for 4 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Martin Apartment

  • Perfect location, beautiful clean apartment with amazing views – Mary from United States (10/10)

    Martin was the perfect host. He helped us with a few minor issues such as finding the parking and was always very responsive to our questions. The apartment has beautiful views from every room and everything you need for a comfortable stay. The location is walkable to everything in Old Town.

  • Superb – Mihaela from Romania (9/10)

    Very nice place, clean, excelent location, a very good comunication with the owner

  • Exceptional – Lee from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Martin was extremely helpful and gave a service way above just providing accomodation. We based our next journey leg on his advice to visit Trogir, on the way to Split. The accomodation was perfectly located; everything for a family was within walking disance and this was an ideal stopping off point for 4 nights.

  • Exceptional – Margareta from Croatia (10/10)

    Everything was exceptional.

  • Exceptional – Giacomo from Italy (10/10)

    Perfect position for visiting the city. The owner is very kind and helpful for everything. The apartment is clean and fully equipped!

  • Good value stay in great location. – Clare from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Excellent location, spacious and lovely host who helped us find the apartment and showed us where to park.

  • perfect location and lovely spacious apartment – Paul from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Perfect location, the apartment is lovely and very
    spacious. Martin was very helpful and met me at
    the bus station, although the apartment is only
    round the corner from it.

  • Nice 2 days in Sibenik – Peter from Slovakia (10/10)

    Nice apartment
    Great location
    Parking place

  • Kind host and perfect location in Sibenik! – Saramariephoto from United States (10/10)

    The host, Martin, was very kind and helpful. He met us at the bus station and walked us to the apartment, helping my mom with her luggage. The apartment was nice and comfortable, with beautiful views of Sibenik from all of the windows. It was in a nice location close to the bus station and in the historical center. There was an elevator in the building as well. Martin let us store our luggage in his workshop after we checked out, which was very helpful. Thank you, I hope to return soon!

  • Exceptional – Amanda from Switzerland (10/10)

    Super accueil, emplacement idéal. Confort au top.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Barone Fortress: 1.2 km
  • Kastel sv. Mihovil: 700 m
  • Krka National Park : 2.4 km
  • Sibenik Town Museum: 400 m
  • Stari Grad Šibenik: 250 m
  • Fortress of St. Michael: 750 m
  • Hrvatski Kralj Petar Krešimir Iv: 50 m
  • The Church of St Barbara Šibenik: 350 m
  • Srednjovjekovni Sam. Vrt Sv. Lovre: 500 m
  • Srednjovijekovni vodoopskrbni sustav 4 bunara: 500 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Bar: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar Perla: 50 m
  • Restaurant Forum: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Fortress of St. Nicholas: 4.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Waterfall Krka Waterfalls: 14 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Banj Beach: 1.4 km
  • Jadrija Beach: 4.1 km
  • Zablaće Beach: 7 km
  • Sv Nikoloa Beach: 7 km
  • Grižine Cove Beach: 8 km

Public transport:

  • Train Šibenik: 700 m
  • Train Mandalina: 2.2 km

Closest airports:

  • Split Airport: 52 km
  • Zadar Airport: 77 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms

Entertainment and family services:

  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
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House Rules at Martin Apartment

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 20:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 09:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.9

Comfort:

9.8

Location:

9.8

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.4

Cleanliness:

9.6

Value for money:

9.5