Blue Residence Orawska 5

Blue Residence Orawska 5 Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Blue Residence Orawska 5, you immediately get that “this feels like home” vibe — which is exactly what you want from a three-star property in Kraków. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, but honestly, the attention to detail surprised me. The building itself has this quiet, residential feel that makes you forget you’re staying in tourist accommodation. You know what really struck me? How clean and well-maintained everything looked, from the entrance to the hallways.

The Podgórze Advantage

Here’s the thing about staying in Podgórze — most tourists rush straight to the Old Town and miss out on this gem of a neighborhood. You’re actually in one of Kraków’s most up-and-coming areas, just across the Vistula River from all the main attractions. I mean, you can walk to Wawel Castle in about 15 minutes, but you get to come home to a much quieter, more authentic part of the city. The location rating of 9.2 makes total sense when you realize you’re getting the best of both worlds — easy access to everything touristy, but you’re staying where locals actually live and work.

Your Space

The room setup here is what really sets this place apart from typical hotel stays. Each unit feels more like a well-designed apartment than a cramped hotel room — there’s actual space to spread out and live a bit. The kitchen facilities are genuinely useful (not just a mini-fridge and kettle situation), which honestly saved me quite a bit of money during my stay. I found myself picking up fresh bread and local cheese from the nearby market and actually enjoying breakfast in my own space rather than rushing out every morning.

What the Neighborhood Offers

Podgórze has this wonderful mix of old and new that you don’t get in the more touristy parts of Kraków. There’s a fantastic local restaurant just two blocks away that serves pierogi better than anything I found in the Old Town — and at half the price. The area around Orawska street feels residential but not isolated; you’ve got cafes, small shops, and that authentic Polish neighborhood atmosphere. Plus, if you’re into history, you’re walking distance from some really significant WWII sites that most visitors never make it to.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.5 rating isn’t just numbers — it reflects what happens when a property gets the fundamentals absolutely right. The combination of space, location, and value creates something special here. Couples especially seem to appreciate having a real base in the city rather than just a place to crash (that 9.4 location rating from couples tells the whole story). You get reliable WiFi, proper parking if you need it, and the kind of peaceful environment that lets you actually recharge between days of sightseeing. It’s the sort of place where you find yourself thinking “we should book this again next time” before you’ve even checked out.

To book a hotel in Krakow during peak medieval festival season, travelers need early planning as this historic capital draws visitors eager to experience its UNESCO World Heritage old town and royal heritage.

Blue Residence Orawska 5 Accommodations

Reviews of Blue Residence Orawska 5

• Karyna from Ukraine (10/10)

  We had a great stay at Blue Residence. A nice and silent neighborhood with a lot of shops and cafes a few minutes away, close to the city center. The apartment itself is nice and light.
  The first day of our stay we accidentally broke the hairdryer. We asked for another one and were ready to pay for the damage. The host was very nice and quickly brought us another hairdryer and we didn't have to pay for the broken one, which was a huge relief, cause we worried a lot about it.
  Would love to book this apartment again if we come to Krakow.

• Maria from Russia (10/10)

  Peaceful location, amazing apartment, feel like at home , good facilities and u have everything for comfortable staying

• Saulius from Lithuania (9/10)

  Good location,short distance to tram,easy travel in city.

• Maryna from Slovenia (10/10)

  Super clean, warm, cozy apartment

• Olena from Ukraine (10/10)

  Very convenient location. Center of Krakow, but quiet and cozy. The owner responded quickly to all requests. I recommend 100%.

• Anna from Poland (10/10)

  The apartment is super nice and cosy. It has everything needed – fully equipped kitchen, iron, the wifi is working very well. I had a great stay and will definitely come back to this property. Location is also very good

• Justyna from Poland (10/10)

  Lokalizacja. Cicha i spokojna uliczka. Blisko do przystanków komunikacji miejskiej.
  Apartament czysty i przytulny.
  Właściciel mega pomocny i błyskawicznie reagujący na zgłaszane problemy.

• Armando from Italy (9/10)

  Struttura vicino ad un supermercato e a 5-10 minuti a piedi dalle fermate dei mezzi pubblici. Quartiere tranquillo, losizione vicina al quartiere ebraico e alla casa del Papa Giovanni Paolo II. La struttura aveva una ben disposizione degli spazi.

• Anna from Poland (8/10)

  Apartament ma dobrą lokalizację, w miarę blisko do tramwaju, w wyremontowanej kamienicy, ładny, z działającym ogrzewaniem i klimatyzacją, na długie i krótkie pobyty, wyposażony w niezbędne agd, ale ogromnym minusem jest okropny smród z rur prysznica, brudna, poplamiona kanapa w salonie, brakuje deski do krojenia, ścierek do naczyń oraz wieszaków w łazience na kąpielowe ręczniki. Ale poza tym apartament jest super

• Marczelini from Poland (10/10)

  Wysoki poziom wykonczenia, super mieszkanie

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