Karola Jana Chodkiewicza, Krakow (Units Address in rooms description), Grzegórzki, 31-532 Kraków, Poland
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Central Apartments by Tyzenhauz Overview

First Impressions

When I first walked into Central Apartments by Tyzenhauz, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from a three-star property in Kraków. But you know what? This place completely surprised me. The building sits right in the Grzegórzki district, and while it might not look like much from the outside, there’s something genuinely welcoming about how they’ve set everything up inside. The staff actually seemed to care about making sure I knew my way around, which — let’s be honest — doesn’t always happen at mid-range places.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about the location — it’s not just generic in that way hotels always claim. You’re literally a short walk from the Old Town, but you’re not dealing with the tourist chaos right outside your window. I mean, couples apparently rate this spot 9.9 out of 10, and after spending time here, I get why. The Karola Jana Chodkiewicza area gives you that authentic Kraków neighborhood feel while keeping you close enough to everything that matters. There’s a decent tram connection too, which saved me quite a bit on taxi rides.

The Apartment Experience

Each apartment here feels more like staying in someone’s well-maintained city flat than a typical hotel room. The kitchen setup is actually functional — not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation. I was able to make proper coffee in the morning and even cook a simple dinner one night when I didn’t feel like dealing with restaurant crowds. The space feels lived-in but clean, if that makes sense. Nothing fancy, but everything works the way it should.

Practical Comforts

What I really appreciated was how they handled the little things that can make or break a stay. The Wi-Fi actually worked throughout the apartment, the heating was consistent (important in Kraków winters), and there was enough storage space for a week-long trip. The bathroom was compact but well-designed — good water pressure, which you can’t always count on in older buildings. They’ve also got parking available, though honestly, you probably won’t need a car much in this part of the city.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to be the fanciest place you’ve ever stayed, but Central Apartments by Tyzenhauz delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. The combination of a genuinely great location, functional apartment-style accommodations, and reasonable pricing makes it work really well for travelers who want to experience Kraków like a temporary local rather than a tourist passing through. The fact that it consistently gets high ratings tells you something — people leave here feeling like they got good value and a real taste of the city. This property represents an excellent choice for those seeking authentic urban accommodation.

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.

Central Apartments by Tyzenhauz Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
19 Chodkiewicza Street – I – Studio with separate kitchen (4 adults)1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
8 Dwernickiego Street – One-bedroom Apartment (4 adults)double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
19 Chodkiewicza Street – II – Three-Bedrooms Apartment (6 adults)4 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 5 children
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Reviews of Central Apartments by Tyzenhauz

  • Adrian from Romania (9/10)

    Excellent location – 10 minutes walk to the Central Market (Rynek). The apartment is very well equipped. We really appreciated that there's a separate room with 2 beds.
    As we arrived by our own car, we appreciated that the parking in the neighborhood is not problematic, you can very easily find parking places on the street. I also appreciated that it is possible to pay the parking, at the street machines, by credit card, and the cost is reasonable – 50 Polish Zloty per day.

  • Ragheed from Germany (9/10)

    Everything was good, very clean, very good value for money and well located on a walking distance from the city center

  • Janice from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The apartment was close to Old Town about a 10min walk away. The facilities were great. We were short of nothing. There were 4 adults and 2 children. I would recommend this place as it was terrific value for money!

  • Neringa from Lithuania (9/10)

    The size of property was very good for big family, was nice, tidy and every thing you need. The location excelent.

  • Sylvain from France (8/10)

    2 appartements loués sur le même palier : super.
    Appartement spacieux, agréables et calmes.

  • Laura from France (9/10)

    Logement spacieux très bien équipé
    Emplacement idéal

  • Михайло from Ukraine (9/10)

    В кімнатах було чисто, чиста білизна, чисті рушники. На кухні все було: посуд, кава, чай. Все як в описі. Персонал ввічливий.

  • Paulina from Poland (9/10)

    Świetna lokalizacja, wszędzie blisko. W mieszkaniu wszelkie udogodnienia potrzebne na kilkudniowy pobyt. Polecam 🙂

  • Lidiya from Ukraine (9/10)

    Все сподобалось. До гуртожитку, де проживає наш син-студент ~ 200 м, що було основним критерієм. Біля річки Вісли – близько; галерея Казимиш – теж; тиха вуличка, є пральна машинка, гарно обладнана кухня. 2-спвльне ліжко і розкладний диван. Все чудово!

  • Nataliya from Ukraine (9/10)

    20 хв пішки до самого центру (Bazylika Mariacka). 5-7 хв до торгового центру (Galeria Kazimierz).
    Чудова простора квартира.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 1.2 km
  • Cloth Hall: 1.5 km
  • Park Strzeleckiego: 1.4 km
  • Planty Daszyńskiego: 200 m
  • Boisko do Koszykówki: 1.3 km
  • Galicia Jewish Museum: 1.1 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.4 km
  • Park Kieszonkowy Ogród Ptasi: 1.1 km
  • Ghetto Heroes Square in Krakow: 1.4 km
  • The Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Wino i Sery: 100 m
  • Restaurant Kalis Pizza: 150 m
  • Cafe/bar Lunch Bar Prochowa: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Krakow Barbican: 1.7 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.5 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.5 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.6 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.9 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1.6 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.6 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 36 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 36 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.4 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 2 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 25 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher

Bathroom:

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

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Street parking

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs 60 zł per day.:

  • Street parking
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House Rules at Central Apartments by Tyzenhauz

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

9.0

Comfort:

9.1

Location:

9.3

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.2