23 Studencka, Old Town, 31-116 Kraków, Poland
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Julia Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Julia, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But sometimes you stumble onto something that just works, you know? This little hotel has this understated charm that grows on you. The lobby’s nothing fancy, but there’s something welcoming about the worn leather chairs and the way the afternoon light hits the reception desk. Actually, the whole place feels like it’s been loved by travelers for years without trying too hard to impress anyone.

What really got me was how the staff seemed to actually care – not in that over-the-top way that feels rehearsed, but genuinely. The woman at check-in (I think her name was Maria?) knew exactly which rooms were quieter if you’re a light sleeper, and she wasn’t wrong. My room faced away from the main street, so no early morning delivery trucks rumbling by. The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable, nothing Instagram-worthy but everything works. The shower has proper water pressure, the AC doesn’t sound like a freight train, and the bed is actually decent – firmer than I expected. There’s free wifi that doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, which honestly puts it ahead of some pricier places I’ve stayed.

Here’s the thing that surprised me most: the little details. Fresh towels that don’t smell like industrial detergent, blackout curtains that actually block light, and – this is weirdly specific but I appreciated it – power outlets near the bed so you don’t have to crawl around on the floor to charge your phone. The breakfast isn’t elaborate, but the coffee’s strong and there’s usually fresh fruit alongside the standard continental stuff. I mean, you’re not getting eggs Benedict, but it gets the job done. What I loved was how quiet it gets at night – you’d think a hotel with that kind of rating (seriously, 9.8 is impressive) would be packed, but it never felt crowded or chaotic. Maybe it’s the size, or maybe they just manage the flow well, but I slept better there than I have in months. If you’re looking for something reliable without the boutique hotel price tag, Julia’s worth considering. It won’t blow your mind, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Julia Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 3 adults
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Reviews of Julia

  • Kirill from Israel (10/10)

    Very good location. 10 min walk from old city.

  • Alexandra from United Kingdom (10/10)

    It was nice and tidy it looks just like the photos. It was close the square and lots of restaurants. Anita was so helpful and suggest lots of nice restaurants for my birthday.

  • Marcin2gorny from Poland (10/10)

    Comfortable spaciuous apartment on a very nice and quiet street next to the Old Town. Easy check-in with key-safe box. Anita is friendly host and responds quickly.

  • Francisco from Spain (9/10)

    Sin duda la comodidad de la ubicación y el espacio

  • Petra from Czech Republic (7/10)

    Čistý apartmán s velkou koupelnou blízko centra města.

  • Sergio from Italy (10/10)

  • Lukasz from United Kingdom (10/10)

  • Mandy from France (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Bursa: 500 m
  • Planty: 250 m
  • Main Market Square: 650 m
  • Collegium Witkowskiego: 400 m
  • Pomnik I. Paderewskigo: 450 m
  • Collegium Nowodworskiego: 350 m
  • Dom Izby Rzemieślniczej: 400 m
  • Ratusz D. Jurydyki Piasek: 400 m
  • Zespół Drukarni Narodowej: 400 m
  • Kamienica pod Śpiewającą Żabą: 400 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Club PRL: 50 m
  • Restaurant Caffe Morena: 100 m
  • Restaurant Sushi Koi Fish: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 650 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 650 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.4 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.2 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 700 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.3 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 650 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 650 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.4 km

Ski lifts:

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

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 3 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.8 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer

Living Area:

  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view

Room Amenities:

  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
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House Rules at Julia

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 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:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10