FAUST Apartments in the Heart of KAZIMIERZ by MINT APARTMENT

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about FAUST Apartments? The name alone tells you this isn’t your typical cookie-cutter hotel – and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work so well in Kazimierz. I mean, this is the historic Jewish quarter we’re talking about, where every cobblestone has a story, so staying somewhere with actual character just feels right.

The location is pretty much perfect if you want to really experience Krakow instead of just passing through it. You’re literally in the heart of Kazimierz, which means you can stumble out your door and find yourself wandering past centuries-old synagogues, then five minutes later you’re grabbing pierogi at some tiny place that doesn’t even have a proper sign. The whole area has this incredible energy – during the day it’s all history and culture, but come evening the bars and cafés fill up with locals and the atmosphere gets wonderfully buzzy. What I loved is that you can walk to the main square in Old Town in maybe fifteen minutes, but you’re staying somewhere that actually feels authentically Polish rather than tourist-central.

The apartments themselves are surprisingly well thought out for a 3-star place. MINT Apartment clearly knows what they’re doing – everything feels clean and modern without being sterile, and there’s enough space to actually unpack and settle in rather than living out of a suitcase. The kitchenettes are properly functional too, which is great because the local markets in Kazimierz are fantastic and you’ll want to grab some fresh bread and local cheese. I appreciated the little touches that show someone actually considered what travelers need – decent lighting for reading, proper blackout curtains (trust me, summer mornings start early here), and strong enough WiFi that you don’t want to throw your laptop out the window. The 9.2 rating honestly makes sense – it’s one of those places that just works without any drama or unpleasant surprises.

What really sells it for me is how the whole setup lets you live like a temporary local rather than feeling like you’re camping in hotel-land. You’ll hear church bells in the morning instead of elevator dings, and the streets around here have that perfect mix of tourists who know where they’re going and locals going about their daily business. The only thing I’d mention is that Kazimierz can get pretty lively on weekend nights – not obnoxiously loud, but there’s definitely life happening outside your windows, which I actually found charming but might not be everyone’s cup of tea if you’re a super light sleeper.

Hotels in Krakow offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this medieval masterpiece, with easy access to castles, churches, and traditional Polish experiences.

Rooms

• Studio Apartment with City View with 2 × 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View with 2 × 1 single bed, 3 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults, 4 children

Reviews

• Evangelia from Greece (10/10)

  Very clean and pretty apartment and excellent host! Everything was perfect!

• Nigel from Netherlands (9/10)

  Good sized apartment. All you need for a comfortable stay in Krakow. Hosts helpful. Good location with lots of shops and restaurants close by.

• Sara from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Amazing location, great bars and restaurants on your door step however not noisy at night. Only a 15 minute walk into the main square which is a lovely walk.

• Karez from Denmark (10/10)

  The apartment itself if very comfortable,clean and best location.

• Noah from United Kingdom (9/10)

  It's a really nice apartment

• Adelina from Romania (10/10)

  the apartment was clean with everything you need,an open studio, like 20 min from center walking.

• Daria from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The location, checking in instructions and overall contact was amazing. Place was clean and organised. I'd highly recommend! Great contact with Dagmara

• Maxine from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Very spacious, great location, clean and had everything we needed. Loved it!

• Anna from United States (10/10)

  Close to Wawel Castle and to the Old City.

• Edmundas from Lithuania (8/10)

  Breakfast was great and a very nice host.
  I recommend it!

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