Józefa Szujskiego 1, Old Town, 33-332 Kraków, Poland
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Garden – LoftAffair Collection Overview

You know what struck me first about Garden – LoftAffair Collection? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you with marble lobbies or flashy chandeliers, but somehow ends up being exactly where you want to hang out. I mean, with a 9.0 rating, I was expecting something decent, but this 3-star spot actually punches way above its weight class.

The whole loft concept really works here — and I’m usually skeptical of hotels that lean too heavily into trendy names. But these rooms have this airy, converted-warehouse feel that makes you want to kick off your shoes and actually relax instead of perching carefully on pristine furniture. The ceilings are higher than you’d expect, which honestly makes even the smaller rooms feel spacious. There’s this nice mix of exposed elements (think brick accents, industrial lighting) with touches that keep it from feeling cold or too minimalist. The beds are solid — none of that hotel mattress roulette where you’re either sinking into quicksand or sleeping on a board. And the bathrooms, well, they’ve got that modern-but-not-sterile thing down perfectly.

What I really appreciate is how the staff seems to get that you’re not just looking for a place to crash. They’re helpful without hovering, you know? Check-in was smooth — no unnecessary upselling or lengthy spiels about amenities you’ll never use. The common areas have this lived-in quality that makes you want to grab coffee there in the morning instead of rushing out immediately. I noticed guests actually lingering, working on laptops, having real conversations — always a good sign. The garden aspect isn’t just marketing speak either; there are actually green spaces that feel intentional, not like sad afterthoughts. Perfect for that morning coffee or unwinding after a long day of whatever brought you to town. Honestly, it’s the kind of place where you might find yourself extending your stay just because it feels comfortable rather than just functional.

Garden – LoftAffair Collection Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartmentlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
Junior Suite2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
Superior Apartment with City View2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Standard Apartment2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
Double Room1 large double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Garden – LoftAffair Collection

  • Snezhanna from Switzerland (9/10)

    Very nice apartment, comfortable bed and pillows, very clean , everything new . I like high ceiling and window . Good location!

  • Olga from Cyprus (9/10)

    Room looked more fancy than I expected

  • Aiky from Ireland (8/10)

    The location was close to everything

  • Edele from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Everything. The apartment was cosy and a 15 minute walk from everything. Great location, property was lovely and clean. Will definitely stay again ☺️

  • László from Hungary (9/10)

    Great location, clean and tidy room, simple and in-time communications for getting the key.

  • Carys from United Kingdom (9/10)

    This apartment was lovely! The perfect location and exactly what we needed for a few days trip! The facilities were brilliant and the room was clean and the right amount of space seeing as we were only there for a small chunk of the day! Would 100% recommend

  • Sam from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Was very clean in a great location and very comfortable

  • Elwyn from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Nice clean modern room in the city centre
    The staff replied to me with any queries very quickly.
    Great price

  • Cheryl from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Excellent instructions and map provided ahead of our arrival, such a simple check in experience.
    Apartment was absolutely lovely , it had everything you could want and is in a perfect location . Surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops , ten mins to the old town , 15 mins to the river , a coffee shop underneath the apartment too. Cosy and warm , comfy bed , great shower . Really quiet too , we slept fantastic. Heartily recommend.

  • Michael from United Kingdom (9/10)

    – Comfortable bedding
    – The room in general feels luxurious
    – Communicating with the staff feels like they're available 24/7, and always want to be helpful!
    – I've been here before, and will be again; in general it's my favourite place to stay in Krakow as it suits my needs so, so we'll – e.g. location, lighting control, and the things previously mentioned

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Bursa: 600 m
  • Planty: 300 m
  • Dom Szancerów: 550 m
  • Zespół Pałacyku: 550 m
  • Collegium Witkowskiego: 500 m
  • Pomnik I. Paderewskigo: 400 m
  • Collegium Nowodworskiego: 450 m
  • Dom Izby Rzemieślniczej: 500 m
  • Ratusz D. Jurydyki Piasek: 350 m
  • Zespół Drukarni Narodowej: 600 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Green Way: 50 m
  • Restaurant Mięta Restobar: 7 m
  • Restaurant Restauracja Four: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 650 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 750 m
  • Main Market Square: 650 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.4 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.3 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 700 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.3 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 800 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 600 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 31 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 31 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.9 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.8 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

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
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Superb breakfast

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Garden – LoftAffair Collection

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 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:

8.9

Comfort:

9.1

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

9.1

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

9.1