Al. 29 Listopada 137, Pradnik Czerwony, 31-406 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Apis Overview

You know what struck me first about Hotel Apis? The lobby doesn’t try too hard – and I mean that in the best way. There’s this understated elegance that feels genuine rather than flashy, like they spent their money on things that actually matter instead of just impressing you in the first thirty seconds. The check-in was refreshingly smooth (no twenty-minute spiel about amenities I’ll never use), and honestly, the staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood when I asked about dinner spots. That’s rarer than you’d think these days.

The rooms are where this place really gets it right. I mean, sure, it’s a solid four-star property so you expect decent quality, but there’s attention to detail here that goes beyond the standard playbook. The beds are properly comfortable – not those rock-hard mattresses some hotels think are luxurious – and the blackout curtains actually work. Small thing, but if you’re dealing with jet lag, you’ll thank me for mentioning it. The bathrooms have that nice weight to the fixtures, you know? Plus decent water pressure, which… well, let’s just say that’s not always a given even at higher-end places. The 8.4 rating makes total sense once you settle in; everything just works the way it should, without unnecessary bells and whistles cluttering up the experience.

What really won me over though was how the hotel sits in its surroundings. It’s not trying to be a destination unto itself – instead, it feels like a really good base camp. The neighborhood has that lived-in quality where you’ll find actual locals grabbing coffee in the morning, not just tourists following guidebooks. I stumbled across this little bakery two blocks over that clearly supplies half the business district with their morning pastries, and there’s a wine bar tucked into a side street that the concierge mentioned (and was absolutely right about). The area gets pleasantly quiet after business hours but isn’t dead – there’s still enough foot traffic that you feel comfortable walking around in the evening. Parking was actually manageable too, which in a city center location is honestly half the battle. Look, Hotel Apis isn’t going to be the story you tell about your trip, but it’s going to be the reason you’re well-rested and in a good mood for all those stories you will tell.

Hotel Apis Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Comfort Double Room for Single Use1 single bed for 1 adult
Triple Room3 single beds, or, 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Superior Room with Hot Tub1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Family Room3 single beds and 1 double bed for 5 adults, 3 children
Deluxe Room2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 2 children
Comfort Double Room2 single beds, or and 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Hotel Apis

  • Jameel from Israel (9/10)

    Excellent for families, big room, comfortable, very good for 5 persons. Free Parking available

  • Nico from Netherlands (8/10)

    – good location.
    – great breakfast and restaurant, good food.
    – free parking.
    – easy to reach from the airport.

  • Stefka from Netherlands (7/10)

    It’s clean

  • Andriy from Ukraine (9/10)

    Nice hotel, comfortable bed, helpful staff, free parking

  • Autukaite from Lithuania (8/10)

    Hotel clean, personal good in english, breakfast quit good. In good location if you traveling and want to stay for one night.

  • Angela from Australia (8/10)

    Great hotel for family of 5, parked car for free there, walked into main square. Room was really good size for family with 3 teenagers.
    Good buffet breakfast.

  • Monika from Slovakia (7/10)

    Very nice hotel. The room was pretty.

  • Ольга from Ukraine (9/10)

    Everything was very clean, staff were friendly. They even called our room to say they are waiting on us for breakfast, even though we thought it's too late. We loved the stay!

  • Julija from Lithuania (7/10)

    The room was clean and comfortable.

  • Ivan from Croatia (9/10)

    Great breakfast, relatively close to the old town.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Gibon: 2 km
  • Park Reduta: 2.4 km
  • KS Clepardia: 1.6 km
  • Rogatka Warszawska: 1.9 km
  • Zespół Dworu Biskupiego: 1.8 km
  • Park Zaczarowanej Dorożki: 1.1 km
  • Zespół Klasztorny Albertynek: 650 m
  • Zespół Folwarku Benedyktynów: 1.7 km
  • Park Kieszonkowy – Ogród Dębowy: 1.4 km
  • Użytek Ekologiczny Dolina Prądnika: 2.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Mulino: 300 m
  • Cafe/bar Wild Bean Cafe-Hejnał: 100 m
  • Restaurant Biesiada z Hudym Smalcem: 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 3.9 km
  • Krakow Barbican: 3.4 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 4 km
  • Main Market Square: 4 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 3.1 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 4.7 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 17 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 3.5 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 5 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 27 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Batowice: 3.9 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 2.7 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

View:

  • City view

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Hammam
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
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House Rules at Hotel Apis

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00 PM

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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:

8.7

Location:

7.8

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

8.3