Green Residence Orawska 5

Green Residence Orawska 5 Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Green Residence Orawska 5, you know you’ve found something special in Kraków. This three-star property sits quietly in the Podgórze district, and honestly, the name pretty much tells you everything — it really does feel more like a residence than a typical hotel. The building has this understated charm that I actually prefer over flashier places, and you can tell right away why it’s earned such high ratings from guests.

Location & Neighborhood

Podgórze is one of those neighborhoods that locals love but tourists are just discovering — which means you get authentic Kraków without the crowds. You’re close enough to the main attractions (the Jewish Quarter is practically next door), but far enough away that you can actually hear yourself think. I mean, couples consistently rate this location highly, and I get why. There’s something romantic about wandering these quieter streets, especially in the evening when the tourist buses have headed back to the Old Town. The tram connections are solid too, so you’re never really stuck if you want to explore further.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in felt spacious and thoughtfully designed — not cramped like so many European city hotels. What struck me most was how quiet everything was, despite being in the city center area. The furnishings are modern but not sterile, and there’s plenty of natural light during the day. You know what I really appreciated? The attention to small details — good lighting for reading, enough outlets for your devices, and storage space that actually makes sense. It’s clear someone put real thought into how people actually use hotel rooms.

Daily Life at the Property

The staff here genuinely seem to care about your experience, which isn’t something you can fake. They’re helpful without being pushy, and they know the neighborhood well enough to give you real recommendations (not just the obvious tourist spots). The common areas have this relaxed vibe where you might actually want to hang out for a bit, rather than just rushing through to get to your room. I noticed other guests seemed pretty content too — lots of quiet conversations and people planning their next day’s adventures.

Why Guests Love It

With a 9.3 rating, this place is clearly doing something right, and after staying here, I think it comes down to getting the fundamentals perfect. The location gives you that sweet spot of accessibility and authenticity, the rooms are comfortable without trying too hard, and the whole experience feels genuine. It’s not trying to be something it’s not — just a really solid place to stay in Kraków that happens to be in a neighborhood that’s becoming more interesting by the year. For the price point, you’re getting excellent value and a chance to experience the city like someone who actually lives here.

Green Residence Orawska 5 Accommodations

Reviews of Green Residence Orawska 5

• Mhammad89 from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very easy access and check-in process, exceptionally clean, great location, the sofabed is very comfortable and cosy, and very well equipped kithe. It's just smaller than the pictures.

• Veronika from Czech Republic (9/10)

  A neat little apartment with air condition/heating you can regulate to your preference, great communication with the host who acommodated my extra request without a problem. There was coffee and tea available. The apartment is located close to a large road but it's not noisy at all, I could sleep very well. Eveything was clean and cozy.

• Valentyna from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The flat includes everything the traveller needs. The host is very kind, I got responses on all my questions very quickly. Great location.

• Amelia from Poland (10/10)

  Absolutely everything

• Christian from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Cosy flat, excellent communication throughout the stay. Very comfortable bed.
  Perfect location in Stare Podgorze if you enjoy walking through Kraków.

• Aneta from Poland (10/10)

  I can highly recommend this apartment. The overall experience was very good. What really distinguish the one is excellent kitchen equipment. Clean and cosy, TV with Netflix is really useful option. The location is great, 10 minutes on foot to Kazimierz district but neighbourhood is surprisingly silent and calm

• Dominik from Poland (9/10)

  Would recommend, a very nice appartament in a quiet, well located neighbourhood.

• Flower33 from United Kingdom (8/10)

• Mariusz from Poland (9/10)

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• Hugo from Spain (9/10)

  Muy buena habitación con todo lo necesario y en un barrio muy tranquilo.

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