4 Zacisze, Old Town, 31-156 Kraków, Poland
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Cracow Rentals Zacisze Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Cracow Rentals Zacisze – the name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, and let’s be real, apartment rentals can be hit or miss. But you know what? This place completely surprised me in the best way possible.

The “Zacisze” part actually means “quiet retreat” in Polish, and whoever named it wasn’t kidding around. It’s tucked away from the main tourist chaos, which means you’re not dealing with groups of drunk backpackers stumbling past your window at 3 AM (trust me, I’ve been there). The building itself has that solid, no-nonsense Polish architecture – not Instagram-pretty, but the kind of place that feels genuinely lived-in rather than sterile. I mean, it’s got a 9.0 rating for a reason, right? The apartments are surprisingly spacious, especially if you’re coming from cramped hotel rooms in the Old Town area. Mine had this little kitchen that actually worked – and I’m talking about a proper fridge and stove, not some sad mini-bar situation. The bathroom was modern enough without trying too hard, plenty of hot water, and decent water pressure (sometimes the simple things matter most when you’ve been walking cobblestones all day).

What really sold me was how the staff actually knew their stuff about getting around Krakow. Instead of just handing you a generic tourist map, they’ll tell you which trams to avoid during rush hour and where to grab groceries without paying tourist prices. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no hovering around a tiny lobby with your luggage, just get your keys and you’re sorted. Parking was actually manageable too, which if you’ve ever tried to navigate a car through Krakow’s medieval streets, you’ll appreciate. The neighborhood itself feels properly residential, so you get a real sense of how locals live rather than being stuck in the tourist bubble. There’s this little bakery about two blocks away that opens early – perfect for grabbing something before the crowds hit Wawel Castle. And honestly, being a bit removed from the center means you can walk back after dinner without fighting through the weekend party crowds on Floriańska Street. Sure, it’s not luxury – this is a solid 3-star place that knows exactly what it is. But sometimes that’s exactly what you want, especially for the price point. I’d definitely book here again, particularly if I was staying more than just a couple nights and wanted to feel a bit more settled in the city.

Cracow Rentals Zacisze Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Superior King Suitelarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 4 children
Deluxe Apartment2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 single bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
Two-Bedroom Suite2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 6 children
Deluxe Suitesingle beds, 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
Family Studio1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
Superior Studio2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Standard Studio2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Cracow Rentals Zacisze

  • Elaine from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

    Beautiful apartment in a great location. 2mins walk to the old town. Close to small supermarket, mall and train station. Clean. Easy to access keys and enter building

  • Shaun from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Amazing apartment, so spacious and close to the old town.

  • Virgil from Romania (9/10)

    Great position-near town center; clean and equippef with everything you need

  • Łukasz from Poland (9/10)

    Very good location. Short walk to the shopping mall/bus and train station/main square.
    Well equipt apt. It's everything what you need in the apt.

  • Oleksandr from Sweden (9/10)

    In general, the apartments are comfortable and everything is fine

  • Jean-michel from France (9/10)

    Great location, at the gate of the old city yet 10 minutes from the main station. Spotless, quiet appartment.

  • Angel from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

    A clean and comfortable place to rest a night before we start our journey

  • M from Turkey (9/10)

    Everything were good

  • Nowak from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great location, it had everything we needed.

  • Aleksandra from Poland (9/10)

    Location

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 50 m
  • Kamienica ASP: 200 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 100 m
  • Brama Floriańska: 100 m
  • Czartoryski Museum: 100 m
  • Plac Zabaw Kulkowo: 200 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 200 m
  • Jan Matejko’s House: 100 m
  • Krakow’s City Walls: 100 m
  • Narodowy Bank Polski: 100 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Glonojad: 150 m
  • Restaurant Jagienka: 150 m
  • Restaurant Kawowy Domek: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 750 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 800 m
  • Main Market Square: 750 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.5 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 13 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 4.4 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 700 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.9 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 800 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 33 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.6 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 650 m

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 16 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

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

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift
  • Heating

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Cracow Rentals Zacisze

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

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

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

9.1

Location:

9.8

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.1

Value for money:

9.0