Retoryka 17, Old Town, 31-108 Kraków, Poland
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GA Apartments Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to GA Apartments on Retoryka Street, you immediately know you’ve hit the jackpot location-wise. I mean, you’re literally in the heart of Kraków’s Old Town — the kind of spot where you can stumble out your front door and be at the Main Market Square in about three minutes. The building itself has that classic Kraków charm, tucked into a quiet street that somehow manages to feel both historic and lived-in at the same time.

The Apartment Experience

What I really appreciated about this three-star place is how they’ve managed to create proper apartment living rather than just hotel rooms with a mini-fridge. Each unit comes with a full kitchen, which honestly saved me a fortune during my stay — you know how expensive eating out gets in the Old Town. The spaces feel genuinely homey, not like someone just threw some furniture together and called it furnished accommodation. The Wi-Fi actually works (always a relief), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase.

Location Magic

Here’s the thing about staying right in the Old Town — you’re walking distance from everything that matters. The Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Basilica, all those little side streets with the best pierogi joints — it’s all right there. But what really struck me is how quiet Retoryka Street stays despite being so central. You get the convenience without the constant tourist noise, which is pretty rare in this part of the city. I noticed couples seem to particularly love this spot, and I can see why — there’s something romantic about having your own little Polish apartment in such a historic setting.

Practical Perks

The breakfast situation is actually pretty impressive for a place like this. They’ve got continental options, full English if you’re craving something hearty, and even gluten-free choices — which, let’s be honest, isn’t always easy to find in Poland. What really surprised me was the parking availability right on site. If you’re driving in Kraków (brave soul), you’ll know what a relief it is to have guaranteed parking in the Old Town. Most places either don’t have it or charge you an arm and a leg for it.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to be the fanciest place you’ve ever stayed, but it gets the fundamentals absolutely right. The location score speaks for itself — you really can’t do better than this in terms of being centrally located while still feeling like you have your own space. It’s the kind of place where you feel like a temporary local rather than just another tourist passing through. For the price point and the independence of having your own kitchen and proper living space, GA Apartments delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense.

GA Apartments Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment – Ground Floor4 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 large double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 10 adults
One-Bedroom Apartmentlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
Two-Bedroom Family Apartment2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 large double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults
Penthouse Apartment2 × 1 single bed, 3 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 large double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 11 adults
Duplex Apartmentlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
Two-Bedroom Apartment4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
One-Bedroom Apartment with Garden Viewlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
One-Bedroom Family Apartmentsingle bed1 large double bed, 1 single bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
Three-Bedroom Apartmentfor 9 adults
One-Bedroom Standard Apartmentsingle beds, 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of GA Apartments

  • Volodymyr from United States (8/10)

    Nice place, convenient location.

  • Daniel from Malta (9/10)

    Stayed here 6 people for 8 nights! Super nice modern & great location, When messaging apartment though bookings very helpful too & super fast at replying.

    Only thing I would say is there needs to be like dust ban & brush in the apartment as after a few days with 6 people needs a bit of a clean. But nothing to clean with & there is loads of spaces where one can be left if people staying there need to use.

  • Federico from Italy (8/10)

    Position. Silent.

  • Lethicia from Ireland (7/10)

    The owner made us pay for a sofa that was already broken, claiming that when we moved in it was fine, so every time someone rents it they make them pay again for what they didn't fix.

  • Katarzyna from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Clean, a good location, a good service when was an emergency situation

  • John from United Kingdom (9/10)

  • Magdalena from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Clean apartment, great location

  • Samantha from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Clean and spacious

  • Stacy from United Kingdom (8/10)

    We really only used it to sleep in and it was ideal for what we required it for

  • Jana from Slovakia (8/10)

    perfect location

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 450 m
  • Dom Katolicki: 450 m
  • Collegium Chemicum: 550 m
  • Pałac Czarkowskich: 450 m
  • Biurowiec Biprocemwap: 400 m
  • National Museum of Krakow: 500 m
  • Zespół Dworku Potockich: 550 m
  • Zespół Drukarni Narodowej: 300 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Felicjanek: 300 m
  • Kamienica pod Śpiewającą Żabą: 150 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Go Healthy: 100 m
  • Restaurant Reto Culinaria: 10 m
  • Restaurant Gavi Restaurant: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 800 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 1.5 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 800 m
  • Main Market Square: 800 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.9 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 800 m
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 950 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.2 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 950 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.9 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 2.3 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Wellness:

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage Additional charge

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Sofa

Food & Drink:

  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa facilities
  • Bath or shower
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House Rules at GA Apartments

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 00:00 to 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:

8.6

Comfort:

8.0

Location:

9.3

Free WiFi:

9.2

Facilities:

7.6

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

8.3