

Hotel Description
You know what struck me first about Academia Apartments? It’s one of those places where the name actually makes sense once you’re there – there’s this quiet, studious vibe that feels completely different from your typical hotel chaos. I mean, sure, it’s got four stars, but honestly, it punches way above that weight class with a 9.2 rating that feels totally earned.
The apartment setup is where this place really shines, and I’m talking about proper living spaces, not those cramped hotel rooms where you’re tripping over your suitcase every five minutes. You get actual kitchens – like, with full-sized fridges and decent counter space where you can spread out groceries from the local markets. The living areas have that lived-in comfort that makes you want to actually hang out there instead of just collapsing on the bed after a long day of sightseeing. I spent way too many evenings just lounging on their surprisingly comfortable couches, planning the next day’s adventures while making terrible coffee (that’s on me, not them – they provide proper coffee makers, I’m just hopeless with anything more complex than instant).
What really sold me was how quiet it gets at night, especially considering you’re still close enough to everything that matters. The soundproofing is actually solid – I was expecting street noise but barely heard anything, even with windows cracked for fresh air. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that standing-in-line-behind-tour-groups nonsense you get at bigger hotels. The staff clearly knows what they’re doing; they’ve got that helpful-without-being-pushy thing down perfectly. Parking wasn’t the nightmare I’d braced for either, which honestly was a huge relief after dealing with some absolute disasters at other places in the area. The whole setup just works well for people who want hotel services but prefer apartment-style space – you can cook when you feel like it, spread out your stuff without playing Tetris with your belongings, but still get fresh towels and someone to call if the WiFi acts up. It’s that sweet spot between independence and convenience that’s surprisingly hard to find.
Rooms
- Deluxe Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Deluxe King Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child


Reviews
Maksym from Ukraine (10/10)
Very nice apartment with perfect location and everything you need for comfortable staying. View from windows is just amazing! Thanks to the owners for hospitality!
Jayne from United Kingdom (8/10)
The apartment was lovely. Very well equipped, very clean and had everything there that you would need. Ewa is an exceptional host. She goes above and beyond what you would expect from a host.
Alice from United Kingdom (10/10)
Clean, modern, bright, spacious. Great location. Building feels safe.
Paula from Australia (10/10)
Everything was perfect. The location is amazing, with the view from the apartment being a great perk. Restaurants and cafes are nearby, and the old town is within walking distance. The property host was extremely kind and attentive throughout the stay.
Joe from United Kingdom (10/10)
The location
Elizabeth from United States (10/10)
Beautiful view, helpful owner
Anastasia from Greece (10/10)
We only stayed there one night but we will be back for sure! They helped me hold my luggage until check in time and made sure that everything was okay during our stay!
Crowe from Ireland (8/10)
Room was clean, modern and warm. Kitchen was well equipped. Great location to the Old town with only a couple of minutes walk to restaurants etc.
would highly recommend but maybe staying in room away from road or bringing earplugs.Dermani from Greece (8/10)
The facilities were clean and warm all day long.
Hila from Israel (9/10)
very beautiful design. modern-day up to date. I really loved it. the owner was very nice and helpful. the location is great, with great view. everything is new and clean.
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Bursa: 20 m
- Planty: 20 m
- Cloth Hall: 20 m
- Dom Katolicki: 200 m
- Town Hall Tower: 20 m
- Collegium Chemicum: 50 m
- Main Market Square: 20 m
- Pałac Czarkowskich: 100 m
- Collegium Witkowskiego: 20 m
- Zespół Drukarni Narodowej: 200 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Niebo w Gębie: 20 m
- Restaurant Step-in Bistro-Cafe: 20 m
- Restaurant Sushi World Kraków: 30 m
Top attractions:
- St. Florian’s Gate: 1.4 km
- Wawel Royal Castle: 600 m
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
- Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 600 m
- Schindler Factory Museum: 3.1 km
- National Museum of Krakow: 550 m
- Historical Museum of Krakow: 550 m
Natural beauty:
- Forest Bonarka: 4.2 km
Ski lifts:
- Krakow Valley I: 31 km
- Krakow Valley II: 32 km
- Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km
Public transport:
- Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.7 km
- Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.8 km
Closest airports:
- John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen:
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Activities:
- Pub crawls
- Temporary art galleries
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- Landmark view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- Polish
- Russian
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Laptop safe
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 14:00 to 22:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 07:00 to 11:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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