Ariańska 8, 31-505 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Description

So here’s the thing about this place – when I first walked up to the Dark old city apartment, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. The name pretty much tells you everything, actually. It’s tucked into one of those wonderfully worn buildings that you find in the older parts of the city, the kind where the stairs creak just enough to remind you you’re staying somewhere with actual character. I mean, this isn’t your cookie-cutter hotel experience, and that’s exactly why it works.

The apartment itself has this lived-in feeling that I really appreciated – you know how some places try too hard to look “authentic” but end up feeling like a movie set? This isn’t that. The floors have these beautiful old wooden planks that tell stories, and the windows (which are genuinely large, thank god) look out onto streets where you can actually watch the neighborhood come alive in the morning. Coffee shops start brewing around 7 AM, and you’ll hear the gentle hum of locals heading to work. The 7.3 rating makes total sense once you’re there – it’s not luxury, but it’s honest and comfortable in a way that matters more than thread count. The bathroom’s compact but functional, and honestly, the water pressure surprised me in the best way possible.

What I loved most was how the location puts you right in the middle of things without feeling touristy. You’re walking distance from those little family-run restaurants that don’t have English menus (bring your phone translator, trust me), and there’s this bakery about two blocks down that locals line up at every morning – I started timing my coffee runs to beat the rush. The apartment gets a bit of street noise, but it’s the good kind, you know? Real city sounds, not traffic chaos. Plus, once evening hits around 9 PM, things quiet down naturally. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no lobby drama, just practical key exchange and someone who actually knew the neighborhood well enough to give solid recommendations. If you’re looking for a place that feels like you’re borrowing a friend’s apartment in the heart of the old city rather than staying in a sterile hotel box, this works beautifully. Just pack light – those charming old staircases aren’t elevator-friendly.

Rooms

  • One-Bedroom Apartment with double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews

  • Aleksandra from Poland (5/10)

    – dobra lokalizacja,
    – duży pokój,
    – wygodne łóżko

  • Anna from Poland (9/10)

    Lokalizacja świetna 5min do dworca kolejowego i 8 min na miasto

  • Justyna from Poland (7/10)

  • Qndreyy from Ukraine (8/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Park Strzeleckiego: 300 m
  • Willa Biały Domek: 400 m
  • Klinika Ginekologii: 300 m
  • Klinika Psychiatrii: 450 m
  • Klinika Okulistyczna: 500 m
  • Obserwatorium Astronomiczne UJ: 300 m
  • Zespół Kliniki Neurologicznej: 200 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Karmelitów Bosych: 350 m
  • Willa Antoniego Łuszczkiewicza Zofiówka: 700 m
  • The Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University: 400 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Squero: 250 m
  • Restaurant Novum Bistro: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Wine&Whisky Bar Ferment: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.6 km
  • Krakow Barbican: 1.1 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.7 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.6 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 900 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 2.2 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 13 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.6 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.7 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.8 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 34 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 34 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.6 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 18 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Security alarm

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

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

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Lockers

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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Rules

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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 10:00

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:

7.5

Comfort:

6.3

Location:

9.4

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

7.5

Cleanliness:

7.5

Value for money:

7.5

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