Garbarska 12, Old Town, 31-131 Kraków, Poland
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Dozen Kittens Apartment Overview

You know what? The name “Dozen Kittens Apartment” had me completely puzzled before I arrived – I mean, I was half-expecting to find actual cats wandering around (spoiler alert: no cats, but honestly that’s probably for the best). This little 3-star place punches way above its weight class, and that 9.4 rating isn’t just some fluke.

Walking in, the first thing that hits you is how this feels more like staying at your cool friend’s apartment than some sterile hotel. The lobby – well, calling it a lobby is generous, it’s more like a really welcoming entryway – has this lived-in vibe that immediately puts you at ease. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward, no lengthy speeches about amenities or rules, just genuine helpfulness from staff who actually seem to enjoy their jobs. I got there around 3 PM on a Tuesday and was settled in within minutes, which was perfect because I’d been traveling since dawn.

The room itself is where this place really shines. It’s got that apartment-style layout that makes you feel like you’re living somewhere rather than just crashing for the night. The kitchen setup is surprisingly well-equipped – not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation, but actual cookware that doesn’t look like it’s been through a war. The bed was comfortable enough that I overslept twice (oops), and the bathroom had one of those rainfall showerheads that you don’t usually see at this price point. Honestly, the whole space felt thoughtfully put together rather than just furnished from a hotel catalog. There are these little touches everywhere – proper hangers instead of those anti-theft contraptions, decent lighting for actually reading, outlets where you need them. The kind of stuff that makes you realize how many places get the basics wrong.

What really sealed the deal for me was the quiet. Despite being reasonably central, the noise level at night was practically nonexistent. I’m someone who usually travels with earplugs, but I didn’t need them here. The walls seem properly insulated, and there’s no ice machine clanking away at 2 AM or hallway conversations echoing into your room. During the day there’s a gentle hum of activity, but it never crosses into disruptive territory. The whole building has this calm energy that’s pretty rare to find.

I’ll be straight with you – it’s not fancy in that Instagram-worthy way. The furniture is comfortable but not designer, and the décor is more “pleasant and clean” than “architectural statement.” But that’s exactly what worked for me. Sometimes you want a place that just does everything well without trying to impress you with unnecessary flourishes. The value here is incredible when you consider what you’re getting for a 3-star rate. I’ve definitely stayed at 4-star places that felt more generic and left me less satisfied. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels like home but better, with staff who treat you like a person rather than a room number, this is your spot.

Krakow hotels provide guests with luxurious accommodations in Poland’s cultural capital, known for its perfectly preserved medieval architecture and rich royal history.

Dozen Kittens Apartment 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 Dozen Kittens Apartment

  • Jadwiga from Poland (10/10)

    Bardzo dobry kontakt z właścicielem. Lokalizacja w centrum. Blisko do przystanków tramwajowych autobusowych. Mieszkanie czyste, ciepłe i wyposażone we wszystkie podstawowe akcesoria w kuchni jak i w łazience. Polecam!

  • Maria from Italy (9/10)

    La posizione dell'appartamento è centralissimo, l'appartamento è piccolo ma molto pulito e funzionale.
    Lo consiglio vivamente

    Maria

  • Ana from Austria (9/10)

    Sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet

  • Błażej from Poland (10/10)

  • Piotr from Poland (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 10 m
  • Cloth Hall: 650 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 700 m
  • Czartoryski Museum: 600 m
  • Main Market Square: 600 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 700 m
  • Krakow’s City Walls: 650 m
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 700 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 100 m
  • Skwer prof. Bartoszewskiego: 250 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Dabi: 100 m
  • Restaurant Rucola: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Cafe Jazzga: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Dragon’s Den: 1.7 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 700 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.7 km
  • Jan Matejko’s House: 700 m
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Archeological Museum: 1.1 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 5 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.3 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.1 km
  • Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology: 2.1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 31 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 31 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.8 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.4 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Interconnected room(s) available

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Dozen Kittens Apartment

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 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:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

9.5

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.0