Królewska

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about Królewska? It’s how this unassuming 3-star place on a fairly busy street manages to feel like you’ve stumbled onto something locals have been quietly keeping to themselves. I mean, when you first walk up to number 92, it doesn’t scream “boutique charm” from the outside, but honestly – that’s part of what makes it work.

The location is actually pretty brilliant once you figure out the neighborhood. You’re right in Krowodrza, which I’ll be honest, took me a minute to pronounce correctly, but it’s one of those areas where you get authentic Krakow without the tourist circus of the Old Town. There’s this fantastic milk bar (Bar Mleczny Pod Temidą) just a few blocks away that serves pierogi for basically nothing, and you can walk to the main square in about 20 minutes if you’re feeling energetic – or grab tram 4 right outside, which locals actually use instead of just tourists fumbling with maps. The staff seemed genuinely surprised when I mentioned I’d found some of their neighborhood recommendations online, which tells me they’re still flying under the radar of the typical booking sites.

What really sold me was the attention to details you don’t expect at this price point. The rooms aren’t huge – I mean, this is Europe, so manage expectations – but everything feels thoughtfully put together rather than just functional. The bedding was actually comfortable (you know how hotel pillows can be), and there’s decent soundproofing considering you’re on a street that gets some traffic during the day. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no upselling, no complicated key card systems that never work, just “here’s your room, here’s how the WiFi works, let us know if you need anything.” The kind of efficiency that makes you realize how annoying other places can be with their over-complicated processes.

I stayed during shoulder season in October, so I can’t speak to summer crowds, but the whole place had this relaxed energy where you could actually hear yourself think. Mornings were particularly nice – there’s something about the light hitting the courtyard area that made me want to linger over coffee instead of rushing out to tick off tourist boxes. The 8.8 rating makes sense once you spend a night there; it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does deliver feels solid and genuine. If you’re the type who values being able to experience a city like someone who actually lives there, rather than bouncing between tourist traps, Królewska hits that sweet spot where you’re comfortable but not insulated from the real Krakow happening right outside your door.

Krakow hotels provide guests with luxurious accommodations in Poland’s cultural capital, known for its perfectly preserved medieval architecture and rich royal history.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $76. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Mikael from Ireland – July 14, 2025 (10/10)

  The host is super friendly and always willing to help when needed. The property is centrally located and well accessible with public transport. Check in was smooth through the lock box. Will surely visit again.

• Wonderful – Tamás from Hungary – July 14, 2025 (9/10)

  Clean and comfortable accomodation for 4 people. Good public transport and affordable parking at Królewska 55.

• 10/10 experience – Robertas from Lithuania – May 26, 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, easy to commute with tram or by walk, very tidy apartment, we were amazed about such a price-quality ratio. Communication with the owners was also super easy and they were very flexible.

• Very Good – Xristina from Greece – March 27, 2025 (8/10)

  Great location
  Big apartment
  Full equipment
  
  What could be improved: The sofa bed not so suitable for sleeping ( hard layer)

• Disappointing – Alen from Croatia – April 22, 2025 (3/10)

  Location.
  
  What could be improved: There is no TV. The interior reminds one of the communist polish era (old fashioned and boring),the bathroom is awful/half finished with improvised improvements.It definitely needs renovating.Overpriced.

• Хороша квартира – Альона from Ukraine – July 27, 2025 (9/10)

  Чисто.Зручні ліжка.Хороша локація.Є ліфт.
  
  What could be improved: Відсутність пралки ,сушки для одягу та бутербродніци

• Рекомендую, хороше помешкання – Olha from Ukraine – July 12, 2025 (9/10)

  Чудове розташування, дуже чисто, зручне ліжко, милі деталі

• Wonderful – Simona from Czech Republic – May 18, 2025 (9/10)

  Ubytování bylo čisté, je to blízko do centra a na bytě je vše potřebné. Bezproblémový check in.
  
  What could be improved: Chybí věci na vaření (vařečka, naběračka a pod.)

• Super! – Klenot from Czech Republic – May 10, 2025 (10/10)

  Byli jsme velmi spokojeni, ubytování bylo hezké a čisté. Zařízení je naprosto dostačující, ocenili jsme i balkon. Skvělá lokalita nedaleko centra, jen pár stanic tramvají. Děkujeme 🍀

• Wonderful – Anna from Poland – April 27, 2025 (9/10)

  Lokalizacja, blisko centrum (tramwajem 8min, pieszo 30min), przestronne mieszkanie, bezproblemowe i sprawne zameldowanie

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