Apartment Šibenik Johnny's Place
by the TopOfHotel team
Johnny's Place is the best-located budget apartment in town — right in the old town, scoring 9.5 for around $51 a night.
Johnny's Place is the best-located budget apartment in town — right in the old town, scoring 9.5 for around $51 a night.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Apartment Sibenik Johnny's Place wins over budget travellers with a 9.5/10 score at a starting price of around $51 a night, set inside a Dalmatian stone building in the heart of the old town that looks far more characterful than the price suggests. The style is pared-back minimalism: natural stone walls left exposed, simple white-and-wood furniture, and a clean bathroom. Rooms are compact and best suited to 1-2 people. Wi-Fi is fast, the air-con keeps things cool, and cleanliness is praised consistently in reviews.
Food and amenities
This is a stripped-down, self-catering stay rather than a full hotel — there is no breakfast, no spa and no restaurant. What you get in return is the lowest price in the old town. Cafes, bakeries and seafood spots aimed at visitors are dotted all around the surrounding streets, so finding a coffee or a meal is never a problem.
Location and getting there
The old-town setting is the real draw. St. James cathedral is a 3-minute walk, and St. Michael Fortress and the harbour are all reachable on foot inside 10 minutes. That makes it an easy pick for anyone planning to explore Sibenik on foot all day and wanting a cheap, well-placed base to come back to.
Things to know before booking
Service is minimal — no breakfast and no around-the-clock front desk, so you are largely self-reliant. Rooms are small, built for 1-2 people rather than a big family. And with no on-site food, you will be relying on the old town's cafes and restaurants for every meal.
Our take
For backpackers and solo travellers, Johnny's Place is hard to beat: a 9.5 score and a prime old-town address for around $51 a night. Go in expecting an apartment, not a hotel, and the location more than makes up for the lack of frills.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Lowest starting price in the Sibenik old town — from around $51 a night, cheaper than every hotel in this list.
- Scores 9.5/10 on both Booking.com and Agoda, higher than several 4-star hotels here.
- Excellent location in the old town, within walking distance of every landmark — St. James cathedral is a 3-minute walk, and St. Michael Fortress and the harbour are inside 10 minutes.
- Genuine Dalmatian stone walls give it more character than the price would suggest, with clean lines and simple white-and-wood furniture.
- Cleanliness is a recurring highlight in reviews, alongside fast Wi-Fi and air-con that keeps the room comfortable.
- Very little service — there is no breakfast and no around-the-clock front desk, so you are largely on your own.
- Rooms are compact and suited to 1-2 people, which makes them a poor fit for a bigger family.
- No on-site food at all — no restaurant, no spa — so you will be eating at the cafes, bakeries and seafood spots around the old town.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Insider Tips
- Book this if you plan to walk Sibenik all day and just need a cheap, well-placed base — the location does the heavy lifting, not the amenities.
- Since there is no breakfast, line up a nearby old-town bakery or cafe for your morning coffee and pastry before you arrive.
- Confirm front-desk and check-in hours with the host ahead of time, as there is no around-the-clock reception.