Gryczana 2, 31-266 Krakow, Poland
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Krakow, and honestly? This little gem on Gryczana totally surprised me. When I first saw “Blue Zone Apartment” I figured it was just another generic rental, but the moment you walk up to number 2, you realize someone actually put thought into this place. The building sits in this quiet residential pocket – and I mean genuinely quiet, not that fake “peaceful oasis” nonsense you read about places that are actually next to construction sites.

The free parking thing isn’t just a throwaway perk, either. Anyone who’s tried to park in Krakow’s old town knows it’s basically a nightmare involving tiny medieval streets and expensive garage fees. Here, you’ve got your own spot, and it’s maybe a 15-minute tram ride to the main square – which, let’s be honest, is perfect because you get that local neighborhood feel without being stuck in tourist central. The balcony overlooks this surprisingly lush garden area, and you know what struck me? You can actually hear birds in the morning instead of traffic. The whole setup feels more like staying at a friend’s place than a rental property.

What really sells this place though is how it handles the details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The apartment itself has that solid, well-maintained vibe – nothing fancy or Instagram-perfect, just genuinely comfortable. The kitchen actually works (I mean, you can cook real meals, not just reheat things), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. I spent quite a bit of time on that balcony with morning coffee, watching the neighborhood wake up, which sounds cheesy but was honestly one of those unexpectedly nice travel moments. The area around Gryczana feels authentically Polish in a way that the tourist zones obviously don’t – you’ll see actual families doing grocery runs, kids heading to school, that sort of everyday life that makes you feel like you’re experiencing a place rather than just visiting it. Plus, and this might sound random, but the WiFi actually works properly, which after dealing with spotty connections at fancier places, felt like a small miracle. The 9.8 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, just delivering exactly what it promises really, really well.

The concierge service in Krakow can arrange exclusive castle tours, secure classical concert tickets, and organize visits to nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz Memorial.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $116. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
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Reviews

  • Exceptional – Gediminas from Lithuania – July 31, 2025 (10/10)

    Nice and tidy. Near airport.

  • We had a great stay at Blue Zone Apartment! – Marek from Czech Republic – July 24, 2025 (10/10)

    The place is quiet, very clean, and well equipped, exactly as described. We also really appreciated the quick and friendly communication with Renata, who was always helpful and ready to assist. We truly enjoyed our time here and can definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone visiting Kraków.

    What could be improved: Everything was perfect! 🙂

  • Excellent stay, very nice host, big value for money – Janis from Latvia – July 16, 2025 (10/10)

    We needed close to center, so it was perfect. Very quiet.
    Very nice, modern and clean facilities. Parking with closed gate.

    What could be improved: Everything was perfect

  • Dogodna lokalizacja do zwiedzania miasta i okolic – Kornaga from Poland – August 10, 2025 (10/10)

    Czułem się całkowicie zaopiekowany Bardzo dobry kontakt i zainteresowanie ze strony wynajmującej. Wyposażenie wszystko co potrzeba i wg opisu. Dobre miejsce wypadowe jak się ma samochód oraz komunikacją miejską.
    Bardzo miła słodka niespodzianka.

  • Чудова квартира, дуже приємна власниця – Tetyana from Ukraine – July 23, 2025 (10/10)

    Чудова квартира, дуже чиста, світла, має приємний запах, повністю відповідає фотографіям. Кухня обладнана всім необхідним. Спокійне місце. Власниця просто прекрасна людина. Завжди з нами була на звʼязку. Рекомендую на всі 100%.

  • Exceptional – Dasha from Ukraine – July 19, 2025 (10/10)

    Сто зірочок для помешкання! Зручно, комфортно, безпечно і затишно!
    Рената просто чудова господиня!

  • Просто чудово – Olena from Ukraine – July 13, 2025 (10/10)

    Я в захваті від перебування в цих апартаментах! Сервіс, чистота та самі апартаменти — на найвищому рівні. Господарі надзвичайно привітні, завжди на зв’язку, оперативно відповідали на всі запитання й надали вичерпну інформацію щодо всього, що було потрібно. Навіть запропонували додаткову допомогу. Це один з найкращих сервісів, який я коли-небудь зустрічала. Щиро рекомендую!

  • Exceptional – Beata from Poland – July 11, 2025 (10/10)

    Apartament nowoczesny , wszechstronny , czysty . Kuchnia w pełni wyposażona . Dobry kontakt w właścicielką obiektu. Polecam . Jesteśmy mega zadowoleni.

  • Отличная квартира. Отличная хозяйка. Рекомендую. – Uladzimir from Belarus – July 8, 2025 (10/10)

    Красивый дом, интерьер , утром пение птиц!

    What could be improved: Все понравилось. Была проблема со сливом воды в душе. Хозяйка очень оперативно приехала и устранила засор.

  • Wonderful – Elena from Ukraine – July 1, 2025 (9/10)

    Комфортний та чистий номер у затишному місці. Все сподобалось, рекомендуємо.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Miniświat: 5 km
  • Plac Zabaw: 4.2 km
  • KS Clepardia: 3.9 km
  • Wybieg dla Psów: 5 km
  • Park Wiejski w Zielonkach: 2.8 km
  • Zespół Dworu Biskupiego: 3.9 km
  • Zespół Willi Rutkowskich: 4.7 km
  • Plac Zabaw Kmieca i Mazowiecka: 4.3 km
  • Park Kieszonkowy – Ogród Trawiasty: 3.3 km
  • Użytek Ekologiczny Dolina Prądnika: 3.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Lodowa: 2.1 km
  • Cafe/Bar Stacja Winiarska: 2.1 km
  • Restaurant Ristorante Del Sole: 1.6 km

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 6 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 6 km
  • Barbican of Krakow: 6 km
  • Main Market Square: 6 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 5 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 7 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 9 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 6 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 6 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Forest Rezerwat Skała Kmity: 9 km

Public transit:

  • Train Kraków Mydlniki: 7 km
  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 3.8 km

Closest Airports:

  • Katowice Airport: 99 km
  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 13 km
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.9

Comfort:

9.9

Location:

9.2

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

9.7

Cleanliness:

9.9

Value for money:

9.9

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