Mała 5, Old Town, 31-103 Kraków, Poland
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Bright Apartment Near Old Town and Wawel by Noclegi Renters Overview

Honestly, when I first walked up to this place, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star apartment rental – but you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in understated packages. The Bright Apartment lives up to its name in the most literal sense; those windows absolutely flood the space with natural light, which is honestly half the battle won when you’re exploring Krakow and need a place that doesn’t feel like a cave after long days wandering around.

What really got me was the location – I mean, you’re genuinely close enough to Old Town that you can actually walk there without that tourist shuffle-march, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the constant chatter and street music until 2 AM. The walk to Wawel Castle is one of those pleasant 10-minute strolls where you actually start noticing the architecture and side streets instead of just rushing to get there. I found myself taking different routes each day, which is something you can’t really do when you’re staying in some generic hotel district. The apartment itself has that lived-in feel – not shabby, just… real, you know? The kitchen actually has proper utensils (not those flimsy plastic things), and there’s enough counter space to spread out if you want to grab groceries from the local market and cook something simple.

The building’s pretty quiet, which surprised me given how central everything is. I stayed there during what I’d guess was a busy season, and the only real noise came from the street in the early morning – but honestly, that’s just city life, and it wasn’t the jarring construction-at-dawn situation you sometimes get. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too; none of that awkward key-pickup dance where you’re wandering around looking for some unmarked office. What I really appreciated was how the space felt properly maintained without being sterile – there’s character in the details, like the way the afternoon light hits that one wall, or how the shower actually has decent water pressure. It’s those small things that make you feel like you’re staying somewhere thoughtful rather than just another rental turnover. If you’re the type who wants to experience Krakow more like a temporary resident than a tourist checking boxes, this place gets it right – close enough to everything that matters, comfortable enough that you’ll actually want to come back and recharge between adventures.

Hotels in Krakow offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this medieval masterpiece, with easy access to castles, churches, and traditional Polish experiences.

Bright Apartment Near Old Town and Wawel by Noclegi Renters Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartmentlarge double bed, 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 5 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Bright Apartment Near Old Town and Wawel by Noclegi Renters

  • Aureli from Italy (10/10)

    Tutto ok

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 350 m
  • Cloth Hall: 600 m
  • Dragon’s Den: 750 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 600 m
  • Main Market Square: 600 m
  • Archeological Museum: 550 m
  • Europacare24 sp. z o.o.: 850 m
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 850 m
  • National Museum of Krakow: 650 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 850 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Lokalna: 50 m
  • Restaurant Real Greek: 10 m
  • Restaurant Reto Culinaria: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Krakow Barbican: 1.4 km
  • Czartoryski Museum: 1.2 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.3 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1 km
  • Jan Matejko’s House: 1.2 km
  • Krakow’s City Walls: 1.3 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 5 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.1 km
  • Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology: 1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 31 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.8 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 2.2 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Activities:

  • Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
  • Cooking class Additional charge Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
  • Stand-up comedy Additional charge Off-site
  • Pub crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Additional charge Off-site
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Additional charge Off-site

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Bright Apartment Near Old Town and Wawel by Noclegi Renters

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

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

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

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

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

5.0

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10