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are per night for 1- or 2-night stays—cheaper for 3 nights or more, all Sb are non-view,
most Db have views—otherwise €20 less, no elevator, air-con, pay Wi-Fi, some nighttime
noise—especially on weekends, Trg Maršala Tita, tel. [phone], www.maistra.hr , adri-
[e-mail] ).
$$ Villa Cissa, run by Zagreb transplant Veljko Despot, has three apartments with
tastefully modern, artistic decor above an art gallery in the Old Town. Kind, welcoming
Veljko—who looks a bit like Robin Williams—is a fascinating guy who had an illustrious
career as a rock-and-roll journalist (he was the only Eastern Bloc reporter to interview the
Beatles) and record-company executive. Now his sophisticated, artistic style is reflected in
these comfortable apartments. Because the place is designed for longer stays, you'll pay
a premium for a short visit (50 percent extra for 2-night stays, prices double for 1-night
stays), and it comes with some one-time fees, such as for cleaning. But it's worth the ad-
ded expense. Veljko lives off-site, so be sure to clearly communicate your arrival time
(smaller apartment-€108/€98/€88 plus €30 one-time cleaning fee, bigger apartment-€110
more plus €50 one-time cleaning fee, extra person-20 percent more, cash only, air-con,
free Wi-Fi, lively café across the street, Zdenac 14, tel. [phone], www.villacissa.com ,
[e-mail] ).
$$ Casa Garzotto is an appealing mid-range option, with four apartments, four rooms,
and one large family apartment in three different Old Town buildings. These classy and
classic lodgings have modern facilities but old-fashioned charm, with antique furniture
and historic family portraits on the walls. Thoughtfully run by a friendly staff, it's a
winner (rooms—Sb-€80/€80/€70, Db-€120/€105/€90; apartments—Db-€165/€140/€120;
2-bedroom family apartment—Db-€175/€150/€120, extra person-€25-30; includes break-
fast, off-site parking, loaner bikes, and other thoughtful extras; 30 percent extra for 1-night
stays, air-con, lots of stairs, free Wi-Fi in main building, reception and most apartments
are at Garzotto 8, others are a short walk away, tel. [phone], mobile [phone],
www.casa-garzotto.com , [e-mail] ).
$$ Trevisol Apartments has four new, modern units on a sleepy Old Town street, plus a
few others around town. Check your options on their website, reserve your apartment, and
arrangeatimetomeet(Db-€90/€75/€50;biggerseaviewDb-€110/€80/€60;extrachargefor
1-night stays: 50 percent in peak season, 30 percent off-season; no breakfast, air-con, free
Wi-Fi, Trevisol 40, main office at Sv. Križa 33, mobile [phone], www.lvi.hr , Adri-
ano).
$$ B&B Casale has three simple but affordable and nicely appointed rooms atmospher-
ically located in a tight lane in the heart of the Old Town. As there's no air-condition-
ing, thin windows, and lots of outdoor cafés nearby, it can be noisy at night (Db-€80/
€55/€46, breakfast-€9/person, cash only, free Wi-Fi, Casale 2, tel. [phone], mobile
099-888-5947, [e-mail] , Adriano).