You might be free to wander around today, but St Michaels Fortress hasn't always been so welcoming! Find out the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

This history-filled fortress is in Sibenik Old Town, a place that has plenty of things going for it! Cathedral of St. James, Skradinski Waterfalls, and Vodice Harbor are other worthwhile sightseeing options close by when you're done at St Michael's Fortress.

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Palazzo President

Grad

$2,187

per person

Dec 23 - Dec 25

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Split (SPU)

20/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)

Exceptional Stay – Truly Above and Beyond This hotel in Croatia is extraordinary. The service was nothing short of exceptional—warm, personal, and full of thoughtful surprise-and-delight moments that made our stay unforgettable. Our room was beautiful, spacious, and luxuriously comfortable, with every detail carefully considered. The location was perfect—an easy walk to Old Town while still offering a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. The staff made us feel genuinely cared for, and their hospitality set a new standard for us. A truly memorable experience. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Lanterna Rooms

Varoš

$2,309

per person

Dec 23 - Dec 25

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Split (SPU)

19.6/10 Exceptional! (230 reviews)

This was a quant little boutique hotel in the heart of everything which we loved! The check in was easy and the check out was equally as great. The host had great communication with us and gave us some very good recommendations on where to eat and what to do/see. Our room was a bit small and our view was of a bar/street but we were ok with it as it got quiet around 11 so it didn’t disturb our sleep. The little court yard was cute although we didn’t use it as someone was always using it when we thought about it but that’s ok! All in all I would recommend staying here if you’re looking for a boutique hotel in the heart of everything! Dining, bars, shops all right around the corner from the hotel!

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Divota Apartment Hotel

Varoš

$2,391

per person

Dec 30 - Jan 3

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Split (SPU)

18.8/10 Exceptional! (533 reviews)

The apartment is in a great location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. I highly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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Cathedral of St James and Kanal-Luka in Šibenik, Croatia. The cathedral was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2000. Photograph taken from St. Michael’s Fortress.

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St. Nicholas Fortress

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Sibenik with a stop at St. Nicholas Fortress. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Medieval Mediterranean Garden of the Monastery of St. Lawrence

3/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Medieval Mediterranean Garden of the Monastery of St. Lawrence, a lovely green space in Sibenik. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Benedictine Monastery of St. Lucia

4/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Benedictine Monastery of St. Lucia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Sibenik. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Church of St. Krsevan

You can browse the exhibits at Church of St. Krsevan, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Sibenik. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.