Apartments & Rooms Graso
by the TopOfHotel team
Apartments Graso is the value pick for travelers who want an Adriatic sea view from the balcony without paying luxury-hotel prices.
Apartments Graso is the value pick for travelers who want an Adriatic sea view from the balcony without paying luxury-hotel prices.
In-Depth Review
Apartments & Rooms Graso earns its reviews mostly for one thing: the Adriatic sea view from a private balcony. That's the selling point that sets it apart from other places at the same price. It sits right on the Promenade, the stretch locals walk in the evening — relaxed, less hectic than the Old Town core, but still close to everything. If you want a sea view on a tight budget, this is the best pick on this list.
Rooms and decor
The rooms were renovated recently, and reviews call the standard much higher than expected for the price. The beds are very comfortable, the bathroom is clean with a walk-in shower and soft towels, and the air-con stays cold and reliable even in summer. Wi-Fi works well. The real highlight is the balcony looking straight out over the Adriatic — especially at sunset, when the water turns copper and purple. That view comes up again and again in the reviews.
Food and amenities
This is an apartment-style stay with no food on site, but restaurants, cafes and a supermarket are all a 2 to 5 minute walk away. The Promenade has several fresh-seafood spots that reviewers single out, which suits travelers who like to find their own meals and keep the budget flexible. The owner does flexible check-in and replies quickly by message.
Location and getting there
From the Promenade it's about 5 minutes on foot to the Old Town and Diocletian's Palace. The bus and train stations and the ferry port for Hvar are around 8 minutes away, which is handy if you plan day trips out to the islands, and Bacvice beach is roughly a 10-minute walk. One thing to know: there's no lift, so it's up to 8 flights of stairs — not for anyone with knee or hip trouble, or with very heavy bags.
Things to know before booking
The two real catches are the stairs and the noise. With no lift, every trip up means 8 flights. And the Promenade stays busy late, so the street can be loud at night with the windows open; shutting them for quiet means leaning on the air-con, since the room can get warm closed up.
Our take
Apartments Graso suits independent travelers, backpackers and couples who want a good Adriatic sea view on a budget and don't mind the stairs or some street noise. At around $71 a night for that view from a private balcony and a Promenade location, it's unusually good value for Split.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Adriatic sea views from a private balcony — one of the best views you'll get in Split at this price.
- Promenade location: an easy walk to all the key sights, the ferry port and the bus station, without the crowds of the Old Town core.
- Freshly renovated rooms with very comfortable beds; reviews call the standard much higher than expected for the price.
- Clean bathroom with a walk-in shower, soft towels, and air-con that stays cold and reliable even in summer.
- Rates start at around $71 a night, which is unusually good value for a sea view of this quality.
- There is no lift and the building runs 8 flights of stairs, so it is tough going with bad knees or heavy bags.
- The Promenade stays lively late, so the room can be noisy at night with the windows open.
- Closing the windows for quiet means relying on the air-con, since it can get warm with them shut.
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Insider Tips
- The upper floors (6 to 8) have the clearest Adriatic views — say you want a sea view when you book, and be ready to climb the stairs for the better outlook.
- Sunset in summer runs roughly 19:30 to 20:30, when the Promenade looks its best — grab a Croatian wine from the nearby supermarket and take it out to the balcony.
- It's an apartment with no on-site food, so plan to eat out; restaurants, cafes and a supermarket are all a 2 to 5 minute walk away, and the owner does flexible check-in and replies quickly by message.