Apartments Nearto Old Town Rakowicka

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Apartments Nearto Old Town Rakowicka,” I thought someone had a typo situation going on. But you know what? Once you’re actually there, the slightly quirky name becomes part of its charm. This isn’t your typical polished hotel experience, and that’s exactly why it works.

The thing about staying on Rakowicka is that you’re positioned in this sweet spot where you can actually walk to Krakow’s Old Town without dealing with all the tourist chaos right outside your window. I mean, you’re close enough that grabbing dinner at one of those little places tucked away near the Cloth Hall doesn’t require planning your whole evening around transportation, but far enough that you can actually get some sleep without drunk groups singing Polish folk songs at 2 AM (trust me on this one). The apartments themselves have that lived-in feeling – not fancy, but genuinely comfortable. The kind of place where the coffee maker actually works and there’s enough counter space to spread out your maps and guidebooks without everything falling on the floor.

What really surprised me was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re still pretty central. The building has thick walls – you know, that old European construction that actually keeps sound out, unlike those paper-thin modern places. During the day, there’s this gentle hum of neighborhood life happening around you. Local bakeries opening up, people heading to work, the occasional tram rumbling by in the distance. It feels authentic in a way that those sterile hotel districts just… don’t. The staff clearly knows their stuff too – they’ll give you directions that actually make sense instead of just pointing vaguely toward “the center.” One guy at the front desk told me about this little market that happens on Saturdays just a few blocks over, where locals go for fresh bread and vegetables. Not something you’d find in a guidebook, but exactly the kind of detail that makes a trip memorable.

Honestly, if you’re the type of traveler who wants to feel like you’re staying in Krakow rather than just visiting it, this place hits that mark. The 8.3 rating makes perfect sense – it’s not trying to be luxurious, but it nails the fundamentals. Clean, comfortable, well-located, and reasonably priced for what you get. Just don’t expect a concierge in a fancy uniform or turndown service with chocolates on your pillow. What you will get is a solid base for exploring one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, with enough space to actually unpack your suitcase and settle in for a few days.

Rooms

• Studio Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Apartment with Garden View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Studio Apartment with Garden with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Studio with 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
• Studio with Garden View with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Aditya from Austria (9/10)

  The apartment was located in the new modern building with a parking space in the basement. It is also near the Gallery Mall and the old town. Nice and quiet neighborhood.

• Siarhei from Belarus (8/10)

  Location, hairdryer

• Kar from Portugal (8/10)

  Good location, walking distance to the main train station, new apartment, full equipped kitchen and plus a washing machine!

• Aksoy from Turkey (8/10)

  Very big balcony, market just in the corner, repairman always around, safe

• Justyna from Poland (8/10)

  Location is great 7 mins walk to the train station, clean room, facilities good.

• Bobby from Egypt (9/10)

  Great location…
  You can walk to the Old Town
  
  Apartment was cery clean….coffe machine….
  Washing machine…

• Greg from Ireland (7/10)

  Location

• Hannah from Germany (7/10)

  good location.

• Milan from Slovakia (9/10)

• Anna from Spain (9/10)

  Nice studio with good facilities. Good location. Lovely little outdoor space.

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