ul. Bobrzyńskiego 33, 30-348 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Aparthotel Vanilla? The name had me expecting some sort of bland, cookie-cutter place, but honestly – this turned out to be one of those hidden gems that makes you feel a bit smug for discovering it. The 4-star rating doesn’t quite capture what you’re getting here, and that 9.1 guest score? Yeah, I get it now.

Walking into the lobby, there’s this understated elegance that feels more like a boutique property than your typical aparthotel chain. The staff actually remembers your name after the first day (which, let’s be real, doesn’t happen everywhere), and the whole check-in process was refreshingly smooth – none of that “your room isn’t ready yet” nonsense even though I showed up mid-afternoon. What really sold me on the place was the apartment setup itself. I mean, having a proper kitchenette changes everything when you’re staying somewhere for more than a couple nights. The appliances aren’t just for show either – I actually cooked breakfast a few times, and everything worked perfectly. The living space feels genuinely livable, not like those cramped hotel rooms where you’re tripping over your suitcase constantly.

The attention to detail is what sets Vanilla apart though. Little things like proper blackout curtains (thank god), USB charging ports exactly where you need them, and – this might sound silly but it mattered – really good water pressure in the shower. The beds are properly comfortable too, not just firm for the sake of being firm. I’m usually a light sleeper, but the soundproofing here is solid; you’re not hearing every conversation in the hallway or traffic outside. The housekeeping team clearly takes pride in their work – everything stayed spotless without that over-the-top hotel smell of industrial cleaning products. What impressed me most was how they managed to maintain that apartment-like feel while still providing proper hotel services. You get the independence of having your own space, but room service is still an option when you can’t be bothered to cook, and there’s a concierge who actually knows the area well enough to give you recommendations beyond the usual tourist traps. The whole experience feels more personal somehow, like staying at a friend’s really nice place rather than just another hotel room. For the price point and that level of service, it’s honestly hard to find fault with much here – Aparthotel Vanilla delivers on pretty much everything it promises.

Rooms

  • Classic Studio Apartment with balcony with 2 × 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Deluxe Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
  • Executive Apartment with double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
  • Deluxe Familly Apartment (2 Adults + 2 Children) with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 2 children
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Reviews

  • Kateryna from United Arab Emirates (10/10)

    Highly recommend, great location, easy to go to city center by train, train station is in front of the hotel, have elevators which was important for me, the staff is super nice and helpful, breakfast with rich variety of choice.

  • Vsevolod from Latvia (9/10)

    Wonderful breakfast.

  • Ana from Portugal (10/10)

    Breakfast. Room conditions. Staff.

  • Albena from Bulgaria (10/10)

    Extremely clean, warm and with extras. There is super market, restaurant and Drogerie in the same building. Tram stop is 1 min walk. They also have parking.

  • Lucian from Romania (10/10)

    Everything was clean and modern. The staff was very helpful!

  • Marcog16 from Italy (9/10)

  • Roser from Czech Republic (9/10)

    Kindness of the staff. The last day I was sick and they allow me to stay longer in the bedroom.

  • David from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Clean staff very good and helpful

  • Jaroslaw from Poland (8/10)

    Large room, equipped with everything one could need for both short and longer stay, designed in good old style, with plenty of storage spaces. Very helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet. Free fast WiFi (however with issues).

  • Mariia from Germany (10/10)

    very nice and clean hotel. There is everything you need in the room, microwave, kitchen, dishes. Very cozy balcony.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Park Dębnicki: 4.1 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 5 km
  • Plac Zabaw ul. Szwai: 700 m
  • Park Linearny Re-Kreacja: 1.3 km
  • Park Skały Twardowskiego: 4.5 km
  • Plac Zabaw ul. Chmieleniec: 150 m
  • Dolina Wilgi – Park Rzeczny Wilgi: 2.6 km
  • Park Kieszonkowy Ogród Chwastowy: 3.9 km
  • Park Kieszonkowy Ogód Technologiczny: 4.7 km
  • Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology: 4.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Good Lood: 30 m
  • Restaurant Pizza Muffin Truck: 200 m
  • Restaurant Restauracja Oregano: 10 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 6 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 5 km
  • Main Market Square: 6 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 6 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 16 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 6 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 5 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 5 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Chelm Ski Lift: 32 km
  • Kolej 4-osobowa: 34 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 21 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Sanktuarium: 4 km
  • Train Kraków Łagiewniki: 3.1 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Parking:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Transport:

  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Water park
  • Squash
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Common areas:

  • Shared lounge/T V area

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Services & Extras:

  • Wake-up service

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Building characteristics:

  • Detached

Entertainment and family services:

  • Kids’ outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children’s playground
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.1

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

8.7

Free WiFi:

9.2

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.3

Value for money:

9.0

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