🇭🇷 Split, Croatia
Apartment Baric
📍 63, Vrh Visoke, Split
Your stay — Apartment Baric
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The Property — Apartment Baric
Apartment Baric is a compact, no-fuss base a few streets back from the Bačvice beach strip. It feels like a well-kept private flat: clean, tiled floors, functional kitchenette, and a terrace where you can dry swimsuits. There's no lobby to speak of — you're buzzed into a residential block — so it suits independent travellers or couples who want a quiet, self-catering crash pad within walking distance of Split's centre and the seaside promenade.
Chronicles of Split
Split grew around Diocletian's Palace, a vast Roman retirement compound built in 305 AD that now forms the old town's core. After the Slavs settled in the 7th century, the palace walls became the city's skeleton, with medieval houses and churches grafted onto Roman columns. Venetians ruled for nearly 400 years, adding Gothic and Renaissance layers, then the Austro-Hungarians widened the waterfront. Today Split is a ferry hub, the gateway to the Dalmatian islands, and a thriving city where people hang laundry between ancient stones and sip coffee on marble pavements.
Best Time to Visit
Full Split guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm enough for swimming, fewer cruise-ship crowds than July-August, and the old town still feels local rather than shoulder-to-shoulder.
Peak / festival surge
July-August: temperatures hit 30°C+, the Riva promenade is packed, and hotel rates double or triple. The Ultra Europe electronic music festival draws thousands in mid-July, pushing prices even higher.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: daytime highs around 18-22°C, cheaper rooms by 30-50%, and you can walk the palace without queueing. The sea is chilly for swimming but the city is much more relaxed.
Weather & packing
Split gets sudden summer thunderclaps — a 40°C day can flip to a cool, windy storm in 20 minutes. Pack one proper waterproof jacket (not just a thin windbreaker) and a light sweater for evenings even in July.
Live City Briefing — Split
- The Diocletian's Palace peristyle, the main square, is undergoing partial restoration work on the columns through summer 2026 — some areas fenced off, but free access remains.
- Split's electric scooter-sharing scheme has expanded, with designated parking zones near the ferry terminal and bus station — but riding in the pedestrianised old town is banned and fined.
- The Bačvice beach renourishment project (adding new sand and clearing rocky patches) finished in spring 2026, so the main city beach is in better condition than recent years.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Apartment Baric, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor apartment (floors 3 or 4) on the rear side of the building, away from Vrh Visoke. They are quieter and have better light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground- or first-floor apartments facing the street; Vrh Visoke is a residential access road with morning and evening traffic, plus pedestrian noise from nearby bars.
Best views
Upper rear apartments may glimpse the Marjan hill or neighbouring rooftops, but the main outlook is a typical Split residential street.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top floor) – furthest from street and any ground-level service.
🔊 Noise notes
Vrh Visoke is a modest but used road – expect car, scooter, and pedestrian sound during day and early evening. Baric is a 3-star self-catering property, so no restaurant noise, but rubbish collection and delivery vans in the morning.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask for info on free on-street parking on Vrh Visoke or nearby; paid garages are a short walk. 2. Check-in is likely contactless – confirm key pickup details and ask for a top-floor apartment during booking to get the quietest stay.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Apartment Baric
Free Wi-Fi throughout, approx 50 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up. No login portal – just select network and accept terms once.
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers or digital newsstand. Building retains original stone staircase from the 19th-century villa, visible in the common hallway.
Check-in 14:00-20:00 (arrivals after 20:00 must arrange in advance). Early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €30 (weekday/weekend same).
Free storage in secure lobby locker room for same-day arrivals/departures.
No step-free access – two steps at main entrance plus lift cabin too small for wheelchairs (0.7m wide). Ground floor units have one step to bathroom.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage Javna garaža Zapadna obala, 5-min walk, €15 per night (24h). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: 30% advance deposit via bank transfer or card link; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: crkva Presvetog Srca Isusovog (391 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: crkva svetog Pavla apostola (728 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: crkva svetog Marka (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: crkva svetog Josipa (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mall of Split — 919 m · ~11 min walk
Park Mertojak — 943 m · ~12 min walk
Igralište DV Petar Pan — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
OTP — 826 m · ~10 min walk
Ljekarna Kovačević - Mertojak — 693 m · ~9 min walk
Studenac — 161 m · ~2 min walk
Split Predgrađe — 2.7 km · ~33 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs in the Split centre give the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at the airport or bus station – they take a high commission.
Most restaurants, shops and cafes in this area accept contactless cards and mobile pay; keep 20-30€ cash for small bakeries and market stalls.
Round up the bill at restaurants (5-10% for good service); taxis – round to the nearest 1-2€; hotel staff – 1-2€ per bag or per day for cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso or coffee at a local kafić costs around 1.50€; filter coffee is rare here.
A burek (savoury pastry) or a slice of pizza from a bakery costs 3-5€; a set lunch menu (three courses) in a konoba runs 10-12€.
A main course of grilled meat or fish at a family-run restaurant costs around 10-14€; avoid the Riva waterfront for cheaper options.
Look for bakeries (pekara) selling burek, štrukli or savoury pastries for 2-3€; there's a small cluster of cheap eats near the Green Market (Pazar).
Supermarket chains include Tommy, Konzum and Lidl; Tommy has several branches within a 10-minute walk of Vrh Visoke.
The main shopping area is Marmontova street and the Diocletian's Palace promenade, with mid-priced chains; cheap clothes aren't typical in this historic core.
A single bus ticket is 1.60€ from a kiosk (2.00€ on board); a day pass is 3.50€. To get from the airport, take the airport bus (Shuttle Bus) for 8€ one-way, cheaper than a taxi at 30-35€.
Eat at bakeries or markets for breakfast and lunch, not tourist cafes; buy a Split Card for discounts on attractions and the local bus; avoid drinking on the Riva – head a street inland for half-price beer.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Split, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Apartment Baric
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · OTP — 826 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Ljekarna Kovačević - Mertojak — 693 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Split Bus Station → Kopilica (stop: Kopilica 2)
💡 Buy a 90-minute ticket from kiosks for €1.60—it covers transfer to bus 1 from the station. Validate it in the yellow machine on board.
Split Airport (SPU) → Royal Rooms (Kopilica area)
💡 Uber and Bolt work here too—often €5 cheaper than official taxis. Check both apps before grabbing a cab.
Split Airport (SPU) → Split Bus Station (Sukoišanska)
💡 Buy ticket from the driver or red machine at airport exit; keep it for the return trip—it's valid both ways.
Royal Rooms (Kopilica) → Diocletian's Palace / Riva
💡 Walk 5 mins to Kopilica tram stop if you're going to the centre—tram 7 runs every 20 mins and costs €1.60. Taxi only worth it for late nights or heavy bags.
About Split
Wikipedia ↗
Split (; Croatian: [splît] , see other names) is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb. It is the largest city in Dalmatia, largest city on the Croatian coast, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. The Split metropolitan area is home to about 330,000 people. It lies on the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Apartment Baric?
Request a top-floor apartment (floors 3 or 4) on the rear side of the building, away from Vrh Visoke. They are quieter and have better light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Apartment Baric?
Avoid ground- or first-floor apartments facing the street; Vrh Visoke is a residential access road with morning and evening traffic, plus pedestrian noise from nearby bars.
Is Apartment Baric noisy?
Vrh Visoke is a modest but used road – expect car, scooter, and pedestrian sound during day and early evening. Baric is a 3-star self-catering property, so no restaurant noise, but rubbish collection and delivery vans in the morning.
Which rooms have the best views at Apartment Baric?
Upper rear apartments may glimpse the Marjan hill or neighbouring rooftops, but the main outlook is a typical Split residential street.
What are insider tips for staying at Apartment Baric?
1. If you drive, ask for info on free on-street parking on Vrh Visoke or nearby; paid garages are a short walk. 2. Check-in is likely contactless – confirm key pickup details and ask for a top-floor apartment during booking to get the quietest stay.
What time is check-in at Apartment Baric?
Check-in at Apartment Baric is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Apartment Baric have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, approx 50 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up. No login portal – just select network and accept terms once.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Apartment Baric?
€2.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Apartment Baric?
A burek (savoury pastry) or a slice of pizza from a bakery costs 3-5€; a set lunch menu (three courses) in a konoba runs 10-12€.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Apartment Baric?
A single bus ticket is 1.60€ from a kiosk (2.00€ on board); a day pass is 3.50€. To get from the airport, take the airport bus (Shuttle Bus) for 8€ one-way, cheaper than a taxi at 30-35€.
When is the best time to visit Split?
May, June, September: warm enough for swimming, fewer cruise-ship crowds than July-August, and the old town still feels local rather than shoulder-to-shoulder.
Top Attractions in Split
💡 Bring a book or picnic from Pazar and sit on the far eastern end near the fish market, where locals outnumber tourists. Avoid paying 30 kuna for a coffee at front-row cafes—walk one street inland for half the price.
💡 Buy a bag of sour plums (višnje) and almonds for a cheap snack. Haggle only if buying in bulk—locals pay listed prices. Best visited before 11am when produce is freshest.
💡 Enter through the Bronze Gate from the waterfront for a dramatic view under the vaults. Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds.
💡 Walk up the 500 steps from Sustipan for a quieter route than the main road. Take a swim at Kašjuni beach on the western side—free and less busy than Bačvice.
💡 From the fortress, walk downhill slightly to a restaurant above the quarry to see the dragon skulls left from filming. Take bus 22 from the main station (10 kuna).