THE RISE Studio Apartments Pula

Loved the location. It is super central. Close to Arena and right next to the historic castle and lively Giardini Street, with bars and cafes.

You can drive directly to the apartment to unload your luggage. However, since Pula’s city center is a pedestrian zone and closed to non-resident vehicles, you will need to park your car in one of the nearby public parking areas afterward.

Location in town and facilities

The studio is very small, but it is well located in the city center. However, the biggest issue is with parking. The listing mentions free street parking, but this does not exist. All the spaces around are for residents only, and we unfortunately received a €99 fine. It was a very unpleasant experience. Only on the second day, after asking the host, we were told about a so-called “free parking” 2 km away from the studio. When we checked, it was not free at all, costing €1.30/hour. For me and my partner, this created unnecessary stress, especially since I am pregnant, and it really did not help our stay.