Szlak 50, Old Town, 31-153 Kraków, Poland
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Friendhouse Apartments Angel City Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Friendhouse Apartments Angel City on Szlak Street, you immediately get that “I’m in the real Kraków” feeling. This three-star property sits right in Old Town’s heart, and honestly, the location is pretty much unbeatable — I mean, you’re literally steps away from everything that matters. The building itself has that classic Polish charm without trying too hard, and there’s something refreshing about staying in an apartment setup rather than a typical hotel room.

The Perfect Old Town Spot

Here’s what I love about this location — you can walk to the Main Market Square in about three minutes, but you’re tucked away on a quieter street so you’re not dealing with constant tourist noise. Couples especially seem to get this (they rate the location 8.9, which makes total sense), because you can easily slip out for romantic evening strolls or grab coffee at those little cafés that locals actually frequent. The Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Basilica, all the big sights — they’re right there, but you also have authentic Polish restaurants and bars within a two-minute walk that most tourists never find.

The Apartment Experience

Each room feels more like staying at a friend’s place than a hotel, which is exactly what you want when you’re exploring a city like this. The apartments are well-maintained and practical — you’ve got everything you need without unnecessary frills. What I really appreciate is having a proper kitchen setup, because sometimes you want to grab fresh bread and local cheese from the market and just have a quiet breakfast before heading out. The spaces feel authentically Polish rather than trying to be some generic international style.

Getting Around and Practical Stuff

You know what’s great? You barely need transportation from here. The train station is walkable if you don’t mind a fifteen-minute stroll with luggage, and taxis are easy to catch on the main street. Parking can be tricky in Old Town (as it is anywhere in Europe’s historic centers), but the staff actually knows the area well enough to give you real advice about where to leave your car if you’re driving. I’d honestly recommend just walking everywhere though — Kraków’s Old Town is perfectly sized for exploring on foot.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

The 8.6 rating really reflects what this place does well — it’s not trying to be fancy, but it nails the essentials. You get that authentic neighborhood feeling while being close enough to everything important that you never feel like you’re missing out. The value is solid for what you’re getting, especially considering you’re staying in one of Europe’s most beautiful historic centers. It’s the kind of place where you can actually live like a local for a few days, which honestly beats staying in some sterile hotel chain any day.

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

Friendhouse Apartments Angel City Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Deluxe Apartment2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
Three-Bedroom Apartment6 × 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults
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Reviews of Friendhouse Apartments Angel City

  • Karina from Poland (9/10)

    Lokalizacja, łatwa obsługa zameldowania i wymeldowania

  • Icaro from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Everything

  • Svitlana from Ukraine (5/10)

    Розташування

  • Mi from Poland (9/10)

  • Riobravo69 from Italy (9/10)

  • Lena from Sweden (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 650 m
  • Park Kleparski: 1 km
  • Krakow Barbican: 750 m
  • Czartoryski Museum: 850 m
  • Park Strzeleckiego: 750 m
  • Plac Zabaw Kulkowo: 500 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 750 m
  • Jan Matejko’s House: 800 m
  • Krakow’s City Walls: 750 m
  • Skwer prof. Bartoszewskiego: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Caffè Nero: 50 m
  • Restaurant Pizza Bar Leoni: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Green Caffe Nero-Szlak 77: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.3 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.3 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.3 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 2.4 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 4.4 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.3 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.4 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.3 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 25 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.8 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 100 m

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Sofa

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish
  • Russian

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Heating

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Friendhouse Apartments Angel City

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 21:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

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:

9.5

Comfort:

8.5

Location:

9.5

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

9.5