Świętego Sebastiana 16/112, Old Town, 31-049 Kraków, Poland
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Apartament w sercu Krakowa Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Apartament w sercu Krakowa, you’ll immediately understand why this three-star property scores so incredibly well with guests. The building sits right on Świętego Sebastiana street, and I mean right in the thick of Old Town — you can practically feel the medieval energy buzzing around you. The entrance might seem modest at first, but honestly, that’s part of its charm. You’re not here for flashy lobbies; you’re here because you want to wake up in the actual heart of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s what I love about this spot — you can stumble out the door and be at the Main Market Square in about three minutes on foot. I’m not exaggerating; I’ve timed it. The Royal Castle? Maybe five minutes if you walk slowly and stop to take photos. What really impressed me, though, is how quiet the street manages to be despite being so central. You get all the benefits of staying in Old Town without the constant noise that plagues some of the properties right on the main drag. Couples especially seem to get this — they’ve rated the location 9.8, and after spending time here, I totally understand why.

The Apartment Experience

The space itself feels authentically Kraków without trying too hard. You’ll find modern amenities tucked into what’s clearly a thoughtfully renovated historic building. The apartment layout actually makes sense — there’s proper storage, a functional kitchenette if you want to grab groceries from the nearby Cloth Hall market, and windows that let in just the right amount of that golden Polish light. What struck me most was how everything felt intentional, not like someone just threw together a rental property and called it a day.

Living Like a Local

This is where Apartament w sercu Krakowa really shines — you’re not staying in a hotel bubble. The building sits among actual residential streets where locals live and work. There’s a fantastic pierogi place literally around the corner that most tourists never find, and the morning coffee culture here is something you’ll want to be part of. You know what’s nice? Being able to duck back to your place between sightseeing sessions without it feeling like a major expedition. When your feet are tired from walking those cobblestones all day, having a real home base in the center of everything becomes incredibly valuable.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.9 rating isn’t an accident — this place delivers on what it promises without any pretense. You’re getting an authentic Old Town experience at a three-star price point, but with the kind of location that five-star hotels charge premium rates for. The combination of being genuinely central (not “walking distance” central, but actually central) while maintaining a peaceful, residential feel is pretty rare in Kraków. Most guests seem to realize they’ve found something special here — a place that lets them experience the city like they’re living in it, not just visiting it.

To book hotel in Krakow during the famous Krakow Film Festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts history enthusiasts and cultural travelers from around the world.

Apartament w sercu Krakowa Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Superior Apartment with Balconyextra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Apartament w sercu Krakowa

  • Fortunato from Italy (10/10)

    Beautiful place beautifully done, clean, comfortable ecc ecc and well equipped with evething you need

  • Marianne from Sweden (10/10)

    It is an oasis in a city. The minute you closed the entrance to the complex it was quiet and you were surrounded by paths and gardens.

  • Agnieszka from Australia (9/10)

    It was a comfortable, clean, modern apartment. It was easy to access with clear instructions. The owner was very quick to respond to any questions. We loved staying here and would highly recommend this property. It was in such a great area, felt very safe and we would love to come stay again!

  • Smadar from Israel (10/10)

    דירה מרווחת נקייה מצוידת בכל מה שצריך מיקום מעולה קומפלקס דירות יפה מאוד.
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  • Alnaqbi from United Arab Emirates (10/10)

    الشقة كانت رائعة من ترتيب ونظافة جداً جميلة وموقعها قريب من السنتر تقريبا 10 دقائق مشي انصح وبقوة

  • Martha from Germany (10/10)

    Die Unterkunft ist super schön! Sehr stilvoll und unglaublich gut ausgestattet! Jedes Möbel und Detail war perfekt aufeinander abgestimmt!

  • Marie from Czech Republic (10/10)

  • Szymon from Poland (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 200 m
  • Budynek Kina: 500 m
  • Synagoga Deichesa: 250 m
  • Arsenał Królewski: 400 m
  • Kamienica Lisia Jama: 500 m
  • Kamienica pod Motylem: 500 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Klarysek: 250 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Jezuitów: 350 m
  • Pomnik ks. P. Skargi-Pawelskiego: 300 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny ss. Urszulanek: 550 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Restauracja: 100 m
  • Restaurant Love Pierogi: 100 m
  • Restaurant Diego i Bohumil Czesko – Argentyński Resto – Pub: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.1 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.1 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.1 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.7 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 650 m
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 600 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1.9 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.9 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 34 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.5 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 2 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 16 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Balcony

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Water park Additional charge Off-site

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Most popular facilities:

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Apartament w sercu Krakowa

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 09:00 to 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

9.3