5 Halicka, Old Town, 31-036 Kraków, Poland
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Happy House Apartamenty Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Happy House Apartamenty? It’s one of those places that doesn’t look like much from the outside, but once you’re settled in, you realize you’ve stumbled onto something pretty solid. I mean, it’s got that unassuming apartment building vibe – which honestly works in its favor because you’re not paying for fancy lobby marble you’ll walk through exactly twice.

The apartamenty part of the name isn’t just marketing speak – these are actual apartment-style setups with proper kitchens, not those sad little coffee makers and mini fridges you usually get. I spent a good chunk of my first morning just appreciating having counter space and a real fridge to stock with groceries from the local market. The whole setup feels lived-in rather than sterile, if that makes sense. Sure, the furniture isn’t going to win any design awards, but everything works and there’s actually enough storage space (which, let’s be honest, is rarer than it should be). The Wi-Fi holds up even when you’re video calling, and I noticed the water pressure stays consistent even during what seemed like peak usage times.

What really sold me on the place was how the staff handled things – they’re not hovering around trying to upsell you on tours or restaurant recommendations, but when you actually need something, they sort it out without making it feel like you’re asking for the moon. The building itself is quieter than I expected for a 3-star spot, though you’ll definitely hear some street noise if you’re facing the main road (ask for a courtyard-facing room if you’re a light sleeper). The whole area has this residential feel where you’ll see actual locals going about their day, not just tourists wandering around with maps. There’s a decent little café about two blocks down that the front desk mentioned – nothing fancy, but they do proper coffee and the kind of pastries that disappear by 10 AM because the locals know what’s up. Honestly, for an 8.6 rating, I was expecting maybe some rough edges, but aside from the elevator being a bit temperamental (take the stairs if you’re only going up two floors), everything exceeded what I’d normally expect from this price range. It’s the kind of place where you realize you’re getting more value than you paid for, which doesn’t happen as often as it should when you’re traveling.

Happy House Apartamenty Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
Standard Apartment2 × 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 2 adults
One-Bedroom Apartmentdouble bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
One-Bedroom Apartmentdouble bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Happy House Apartamenty

  • Agata from Poland (9/10)

    Great location. Clean, spacious with fully equipped kitchen.

  • Anthie from Greece (9/10)

    Very nice clean apartment, very close to the tram station. A 24h mini market was just 2 minutes of walking distance.

  • Veronika from Slovakia (8/10)

    Very nice apartment – minimalist way but we had all what we needed. Beds very very comfortable. For cooking you need to bring your own oil, salt, sugar…

    It is a very good location, only 15-20 minutes walk to the old city center and 20 minutes walk to the castle. Tram stop, shops, restaurants or bakery close to the apartment, too.

    We enjoyed our stay. We also booked the garage with our reservation as in the city center they apply parking policy.
    The window was facing railway track but with closed windows (winter time) we hardly could hear any noise.

  • Gavin from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Can't fault it. Perfect for a week's stay.

  • Josephine from Australia (9/10)

    Close to tram station and easy to get to Old Town

  • Noemi from Israel (8/10)

    Friendly responsive staff, flexible to accommodate our payment till after our daytrip meaning she came on her Sunday morning. We appreciate the dedication. Brought more towels as we requested on the same day, very friendly. It is probably more a work apartment than a vacation one but it was homey enough.

  • Roger from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location was very satisfactory. Close to railway station, trams & within easy walking distance of centre of city.
    Management very friendly & approachable. Faulty kitchen tap repaired speedily.

  • Andrew from Australia (8/10)

    Fairly easy walk to the old Town. Amenities were serviceable. There was a fan. Large lift for luggage

  • Gemma from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Modern, spacious and welcoming

  • Anna from Isle of Man (9/10)

    Great location, comfortable beds, clear instructions on arrival

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Mykwa Wielka: 150 m
  • Synagoga Deichesa: 500 m
  • Planty Daszyńskiego: 650 m
  • Elektrownia Krakowska: 400 m
  • Galicia Jewish Museum: 350 m
  • Zespół Synagogi Starej: 350 m
  • Zespół Zajezdni Tramwajowej: 550 m
  • Fabryka Stolarska Steinbergów: 300 m
  • Pomnik w 50. Rocznicę Wydarzeń 1936: 550 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Kanoników Laterańskich: 700 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Galicja: 150 m
  • Restaurant Miodowy Piecyk: 100 m
  • Restaurant Halicka Eatery&Bar: 30 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.4 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.5 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.4 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 2 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.3 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 11 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.3 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1.2 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.4 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 34 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 34 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Podgórze: 1.7 km
  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 800 m

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 24 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Valet parking
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs 50 zł per day.:

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
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House Rules at Happy House Apartamenty

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 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:

9.0

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

9.0

Free WiFi:

9.0

Facilities:

8.5

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

8.4