16 Świętego Sebastiana, Old Town, 31-049 Kraków, Poland
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Dandelion Apartment – LoftAffair Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Dandelion Apartment – LoftAffair on Świętego Sebastiana street, you immediately get that “I’m in the real Kraków” feeling. This three-star apartment sits right in Old Town’s heart — and I mean literally in the thick of things, not on some touristy periphery. The building has that classic Polish charm you’d expect, but honestly, it’s the location that’ll hit you first. You’re basically a few minutes’ walk from everything that matters in this city.

The Space

The loft setup works really well here — it’s got this modern, clean aesthetic that doesn’t try too hard to be trendy. The room feels spacious enough that you’re not bumping into furniture, and there’s actually decent natural light coming through the windows. What I appreciated most was how they’ve managed to create distinct areas within the space without making it feel cramped. The kitchenette is compact but functional — you know, perfect for making coffee in the morning or heating up some pierogi you grabbed from the market.

Location Magic

Here’s where this place really shines — the location score of 9.9 isn’t just marketing fluff. You’re on Świętego Sebastiana, which means you can walk to Main Market Square in about three minutes. I’m not exaggerating here. The Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Basilica, all those cobblestone streets you see in photos — they’re right there. But what’s even better is that you’re positioned away from the absolute chaos of the main tourist drags, so you get some peace when you need it. The neighborhood truly captures the essence of historic Kraków.

The Neighborhood Experience

What I love about this spot is how you’re surrounded by actual Kraków life, not just tourist attractions. There’s a great little café around the corner where locals grab their morning coffee, and you’ll find some excellent traditional Polish restaurants within a two-minute walk. The Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) is an easy stroll away too — maybe fifteen minutes if you’re taking your time. You’re also close enough to hear the hourly trumpet call from St. Mary’s tower, which sounds touristy but actually becomes this nice little time marker during your stay.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.3 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed here. Couples especially seem to get it — there’s something romantic about being tucked away in Old Town’s winding streets, but still having everything at your fingertips. The apartment gives you that independence you want (no hotel breakfast schedule, no lobby small talk), while the location means you’re never more than a few minutes from incredible architecture, great food, or a cozy bar. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re living in Kraków rather than just visiting it. This is truly where authentic travel experiences happen.

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.

Dandelion Apartment – LoftAffair Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Dandelion Apartment – LoftAffair

  • Karolina from Poland (10/10)

    Great location with a lovely 10 min walk to the square but without hustle and bustle in the night so you can get quality sleep.
    Modern apartment.
    Had utensils, glasses, pans and pots if you want to prepare your own meals.

  • Ela from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Excellent

  • Beata from United States (9/10)

    Location , very nice apartment with a washing machine . Staff communicated arrival instructions very well

  • Ignas from Lithuania (10/10)

    The location of the apartment is excellent, the flat is very clean and tidy. It's a great place to stay.

  • Patricia from United Kingdom (10/10)

    This apartment was amazing, spotless clean, great facilities, great location, I would definitely stay there again

  • Bezubik from Poland (9/10)

    The place is amazing!

  • Gul from Turkey (8/10)

    It was very clean, I felt at home. The host responded very quickly to all my messages. I loved the balcony that opens to the garden. I really like having a coffee machine at home. hygiene supplies were there with spares. I left very happy.

  • Susan from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Location, apartment was really lovely.

  • Peter from United Kingdom (10/10)

    amazing apartment that will impress anyone.
    great decor and very spacious; appliances are great and is a very short walk to the main square.
    will definitely be back

  • Wouter from Netherlands (5/10)

    Appartement was very nice

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 200 m
  • Budynek Kina: 500 m
  • Synagoga Deichesa: 250 m
  • Arsenał Królewski: 400 m
  • Kamienica Lisia Jama: 500 m
  • Kamienica pod Motylem: 500 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Klarysek: 250 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Jezuitów: 350 m
  • Pomnik ks. P. Skargi-Pawelskiego: 300 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny ss. Urszulanek: 550 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Restauracja: 100 m
  • Restaurant Love Pierogi: 100 m
  • Restaurant Diego i Bohumil Czesko – Argentyński Resto – Pub: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.1 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.1 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.1 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.7 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 650 m
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 600 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1.9 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.9 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 34 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.5 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 2 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Most popular facilities:

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
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House Rules at Dandelion Apartment – LoftAffair

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

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

Check-out:

  • From 01:00 to 10:00

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:

9.3

Comfort:

9.6

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.3

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.4