Hotel Life Palace, a heretiage 4-star hotel is placed in the same center of the city of Sibenik 150 meters from the famous UNESCO-protected St. Jacob's cathedral. It is a reconstructed Renaissance building with most parts from the era of the Cathedral building time. It is ideal as a starting point for exploring the city as well as business and other meetings that are organized in the center of Sibenik. Hotel Life Palace has 17 luxuriously equipped accommodation units. The highest floor rooms are having a beautiful view on Sibenik roofs and Sibenik Bay. All rooms are equipped with furniture that evokes a time of the Renaissance Jacuzzi and Finish sauna on the top of the hotel. In the hotel's complex café and patisserie are situated with local delicacies and an outside terrace on the small medieval square. Either for city exploration vacations, business trips to the area, secret meetings or a few days rest, Heritage Hotel Palace in Sibenik could be your best choice!
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HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, French, Croatian, German and 1 more
Location
Ulica Kralja Tomislava 12, Sibenik 22000 Croatia
Heritage Hotel Life Palace
321 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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We moved from another hotel that was by the sea an had no noise cancellation so what we enjoyed the most was the room had great sound isolation. We didn't hear the people on the streets or on the halls which was not the case with the hotel we just left. The room was on the 3 floor and was really spacious with all the standard offer from the 4 star hotel, slippers, houserobe, safe, minibar, the bathroom had all the necessities, except there was no water boiler to make some coffee or tea in the room. It's not a problem really... There was really little furniture in the room so it was challenging to put our stuff somewhere without making the room look messy. Maybe some additional table or something wouldn't be so bad. What was really the added value was the personel that were super nice and friendly (especially the front desk) and the breakfast that was not just served for taking but you can order omlet, toast and similar and it's made for you and served in a very elegant way. It made us feel really special, as somebody is making a breakfast for you and I'm sure that the hotel actually spares the food from going to waste which is really clever.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is a beautiful tiny hotel in the heart of Šibenik, located in an old historical building but furnished with modern amenities. We had a great time during our entire stay and enjoyed interacting with the kind and helpful stuff. We would have loved to stay even longer, had it been possible.
We really liked the style of the room - which is spacious with little furniture, and so feels very comfortable and uncluttered - as well as the amazing bathroom with nice toiletries and floor heating (so nice during winter!), and finally the beautiful spa and jacuzzi facility at the top floor that you can book free of charge.
The only negative is the hotel's breakfast facility downstairs serves as only a caffe for the rest of the day instead of a restaurant, so it's not an option to stay in and enjoy lunch or dinner within the hotel. However, that's understandable given the hotel's small size, and there are many nice restaurants nearby.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Fantastic hotel in the centre of the old town - amazing staff who were so helpful and nice.
The breakfast was included and was really a very good selection of hot and cold - would definitely recommend.
The room was quiet and felt very private and the bed was a generous size and comfortable.
We really enjoyed our trip.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I booked a Classic Room which looked lovely on the website, but in reality, was a bit cramped. The carpet was worn and very few of the furnishings had any real practical use. The “desk” wasn’t large enough to write at - or anything else. The wardrobe was tiny and so short in length that I couldn’t even hang my t-shirts in it. There was a lack of storage space. Which is fine if you’re only there for a couple of nights, but any longer it could prove to be irritating. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom well appointed. However, when I used the shower it flooded the bathroom. After that, I had to wash by holding the shower head in my hand and repeatedly turning it off. Not ideal… The breakfasts were excellent with a large selection of food. The fresh fruit was delicious and I particularly liked having an omelette prepared for me every morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is ideal for sightseeing, but be aware that there are a lot of steps up to the hotel from the seafront. I would advise asking the staff to show you the easier route which doesn’t involve carrying luggage up flights of steep steps. If you want a view from your room – mine looked out onto skylights – you’ll have to pay for the privilege.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Overall a nice stay. Great location and lovely cafe. Nice view from the room.
Some issues, the rooms are abit dated, u have one key card so if u want to charge your phone while out you can't as no electricity.
The temp of the jacuzzi was very luke warm so the wellness room wasn't great.
Breakfast on the first morning had great selection but on the second it was missing alot of the options.
My wife asked for English breakfast tea and was told she would have to pay a premium above black tea.this needs to be addressed especially when you can chose any barista coffee of your liking.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The hotel is in a well-renovated building, everything was fine and the location optimal in the old town and close to everything. Unfortunately, breakfast was total chaos when their chef called in sick and the hotel clearly didn't have a contingency plan, as we had to catch our bus we had to go without our already paid breakfast. The hotel should make a contingency plan so that everyone knows exactly what to do so that the customers are not affected.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Stayed here because we also stayed at this hotel in 2018 and we were super happy back then. Unfortunately the hotel has gone backwards slightly over that time but it is still very good. Breakfast is excellent and generous. Rooms are clean and a little funky. Shower pressure in room 103 is very poor, but our friends who stayed in room 104 had good pressure. Location is perfect in the middle of the old town. They no longer have an arrangement regarding car parking. Would probably stay here again if we ever visit Sibenik again.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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It was really great vacation and it was really great hotel that we spend in a few days. Šibenik is a beautiful town to rest and to recharge your batteries. The hotel also contributed to that. It is a beautiful four star hotel, clean, room was clean beautiful looking decorated in a rustic but modern way. Bathroom was also clean and beautiful. Breakfast was truly excellant, tasty with fresh ingredients. People who work in the hotel were very professional, competent and kind. And what’s good about it is that they’re all young. Therefore, not to be outdone, my love and I really liked this hotel and we recommend it.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My wife and I arrived in this city of Šibenik and booked for two nights at this super hotel, Life Palace. We were received by Barbara, (see photo on the right side) who is not only the receptionist but also a certified tourist guide. She made our stay just wonderful, by advising us where to go and telling us about historical events, 15th century, see picture. Marija from the bar (see photo on the left side) was so helpful and so efficient. The nice building, the staff friendlinessand the hotel location made our stay a real pleasure!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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There are many heritage hotels in Croatia, comprising historic buildings sensitively repurposed as hotels. The Life Palace was our first experience of a heritage hotel and it certainly has the required historic credentials. As you would expect, the hotel is well-located in the old centre of Sibenik. It’s within a few minutes’ walk of the town’s main sights, although there can be a lot of climbing involved in those short walks!
Given its location, it’s not possible to drive right to the hotel. We parked our car in Poljana Public Garage, which is a modern underground carpark close to the hotel.
The staff we encountered at the Life Palace were a mixed bunch, ranging from slightly surly to extremely welcoming (the latter very much outnumbered the former). Breakfast was a highlight, with helpful staff who gave us the option to eat inside the building or outside in the square which the hotel fronts.
Our room was very pleasant, with a slightly whiffy bathroom. We soon discovered that this is a feature of many historic hotels in Croatia.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Manchester, United Kingdom56 contributions46 helpful votes
It’s completely free! Sorry fir late reply. They will meet you at Car park it’s in dick as you drive in we left our car there for the duration of our trip and didn’t pay anything the Hotel gives you a voucher ( piece of paper) for your exit
Hi,
No idea about the city in the Autumn - sorry
I paid the night roughtly 80 - 100€, breakfast included.
The parking is not far, +/- 100m but you have some stairs between the parking and the hotel. You may call the hotel when you arrive at the parking. They send you somebody for helping you with the luggages and showing the way. I did and waited more or less 5 minutes before somebody came so not so long.
Frédérique
There are more places to choose from in the Sibenik area.
PRICE RANGE
$107 - $173 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CroatiaDalmatiaSibenik-Knin CountySibenik
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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Are there any historical sites close to Heritage Hotel Life Palace?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik (0.05 miles), St. Michael's Fortress (0.2 miles), and Dalmatian Ethno Village (2.8 miles).
