Rajska 3/401, Old Town, 31-124 Krakow, Poland
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City of the Kings – Asja Apartment – Rajska 3 Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to City of the Kings – Asja Apartment – Rajska 3, you immediately know you’ve hit the jackpot with location. I mean, you’re literally on Rajska Street in Krakow’s Old Town — and honestly, it doesn’t get much more central than this. The building itself has that classic Polish charm you’d expect, tucked right into the historic fabric of the city. What struck me first was how quiet it felt despite being in the absolute heart of everything, which is actually pretty rare for four-star properties in this area.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s the thing about staying at City of the Kings – you can walk to the Main Market Square in about three minutes, maybe four if you’re stopping to look at shop windows. The Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Basilica, all those postcard-perfect spots are right there. But you know what I really appreciated? The little details — there’s a fantastic pierogi place just around the corner that locals actually go to, and the morning bread smell from the bakery two doors down becomes your natural alarm clock. Couples especially seem to love wandering these cobblestone streets (they’ve rated the location 9.5, which honestly makes perfect sense when you experience it yourself).

The Apartment Experience

The apartment itself feels more like staying in a friend’s well-appointed place than a typical hotel room. Everything’s thoughtfully arranged — the kitchen actually has proper cookware if you want to grab ingredients from the nearby market, though with all the restaurants within walking distance, I’m not sure why you would. The space has this comfortable, lived-in quality without feeling worn down, if that makes sense. The windows face the street, so you get those charming Old Town views, plus you can people-watch from your morning coffee spot.

Practical Comforts

What I found refreshing was how everything just worked without fuss. The Wi-Fi was solid (important when you’re trying to research which of the dozen nearby restaurants to try), and the heating kept things cozy during my October visit. The bathroom’s compact but well-designed — you’re not bumping your elbows everywhere like in some Old Town accommodations. There’s also decent storage space, which matters more than you’d think when you’re unpacking for several days and want to feel settled rather than living out of a suitcase.

Why Guests Love It

Honestly, it comes down to that unbeatable combination of location and comfort that’s surprisingly hard to find in Krakow’s center. You’re staying in a real neighborhood where actual people live, not some tourist bubble, but you’re also steps away from everything you came to see. The 8.6 rating reflects what I experienced — it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it delivers exactly what most travelers actually want: a comfortable base in the perfect spot. When you can roll out of bed and be sipping coffee in the Main Square five minutes later, well, that’s pretty hard to beat.

City of the Kings – Asja Apartment – Rajska 3 Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 queen bed for Max. people: 2$73
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Reviews of City of the Kings – Asja Apartment – Rajska 3

  • Perfect – Samantha from United Kingdom – May 24, 2025 (9/10)

    We loved staying at this property – fantastic location and incredibly clean – wine on the balcony in the evening before hitting the old town – mini market just under the property to buy anything you needed although we eat out

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Modern, clean, comfy. – Janna from United Kingdom – February 10, 2025 (10/10)

    Great facilities, spotlessly clean. Comfy bed and modern design. A leisurely 10 minute stroll to the main square.

    What could be improved: Nothing.

  • Bright, Modern, Good Location – Wendy from Portugal – November 27, 2024 (9/10)

    Bright, nicely appointed unit in quiet location with numerous cafes and variety of restaurants nearby; within walking distance to Old Town, main train and bus stations.

    What could be improved: Only a few minor details: dish cloths/towels in kitchen and toilet paper holder in bathroom would have been handy.

  • Lovely stay, really clean place even umbrella at property nice touch yea highly recommend – Leah from United Kingdom – November 9, 2024 (10/10)

    Clean – location was good – easy instructions to gain access – highly recommend

  • Loved it will deffo b back 👍🏻👍🏻 – Stephen from United Kingdom – September 28, 2024 (10/10)

    Great location

    What could be improved: Nothing everything woz excellent

  • Excellent location! – Nicholas from Canada – August 7, 2024 (10/10)

    The location is fantastic! Very close to restaurants and the park which was amazing. The balcony had a great view of a park and the apartment was both clean and super comfy. I would highly recommend this place!

    What could be improved: nothing.

  • Really made my stay in Krakow , loved the view of park and locals hanging out there. Balcony! – Margaret from Australia – August 4, 2024 (9/10)

    Great location and outlook over the lovely park. Spacious modern comfortable. Would recommend. Lots of cafes around !

    What could be improved: Security light outside apartment door did not activate it was very dark .

  • Nice stay, accommodating host. Modern apartment. – Paige from United Kingdom – July 29, 2024 (9/10)

    Lovely apartment, very modern, had everything we needed. Okay location about 10 min walk from main square. Nice and quiet

    What could be improved: The tv wasn’t great, it kept freezing and remote wouldn’t work and then I’d have to switch it off from the wall and back on which was a bit annoying

  • Really liked the apartment would stay agsin – Maggie from Australia – July 16, 2024 (9/10)

    Location and park view. Great vibe loved it , stayed longer.

    What could be improved: Better fitting sheets
    Hall security light no working outside the apartment

  • Beautiful and lovely – Oluwagbemiga from United Kingdom – July 10, 2024 (10/10)

    It was clean, quit and has excellent facilities

    What could be improved: Pillows need to be change

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 500 m
  • Dom Szancerów: 350 m
  • Zespół Pałacyku: 350 m
  • Collegium Witkowskiego: 700 m
  • Pomnik I. Paderewskigo: 500 m
  • Collegium Nowodworskiego: 550 m
  • Zespół Domu Plastyków: 650 m
  • Ratusz D. Jurydyki Piasek: 400 m
  • Skwer prof. Bartoszewskiego: 700 m
  • Zespół Drukarni Narodowej: 650 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Meat & Go: 20 m
  • Restaurant Mr. Pancake: 20 m
  • Restaurant Grill Garaż: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 750 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 750 m
  • Main Market Square: 700 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.4 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.4 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 950 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.5 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 850 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 800 m

Natural Beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.6 km

Public transit:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.7 km
  • Train Krakow Central Station: 1.8 km

Closest Airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 14 km
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House Rules at City of the Kings – Asja Apartment – Rajska 3

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

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

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00 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:

8.4

Comfort:

8.7

Location:

9.5

Free Wifi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

8.9

Value for money:

8.8