Last Floor Apartment – Krakow City Center close to Old Town

Last Floor Apartment – Krakow City Center close to Old Town Overview

First Impressions

When I first walked into Last Floor Apartment – Krakow City Center close to Old Town, I’ll be honest — the name pretty much tells you everything you need to know. You’re literally on the top floor of a building on Rakowicka Street, and the views across Krakow’s rooftops are something else. The apartment has this lived-in elegance that feels more like staying at a well-traveled friend’s place than a typical hotel room. What struck me immediately was how quiet it was despite being so close to the action — I mean, you’re practically in Old Town but without the constant buzz of tourists right outside your window.

Location & Getting Around

Here’s what I love about this three-star spot: you can walk to Market Square in about ten minutes, but you’re tucked away on a residential street that locals actually use. Rakowicka connects you to everything — the Jewish Quarter is a pleasant stroll, and you’re close enough to the university area that you get a real feel for how Kraków actually works beyond the tourist bubble. The fact that there’s private parking on-site is honestly a game-changer if you’re driving, because finding parking near Old Town can be a nightmare. I watched other guests come and go without that stressed look you usually see from people circling blocks looking for a spot.

The Space Itself

The apartment is exactly what you’d expect from being on the last floor — lots of natural light and interesting angles where the roof meets the walls. It’s not huge, but it’s smartly laid out with everything you actually need rather than stuff that just looks good in photos. The kitchen area is functional enough that you could actually cook a meal (which I did with some pierogi from the nearby market), and the bathroom has decent water pressure — something you can’t always count on in older Kraków buildings. What I appreciated most was that everything worked properly, from the Wi-Fi to the heating, which isn’t always a given in apartment rentals.

The Neighborhood Experience

You know what’s great about staying here? You get to see how regular Kraków residents live while still being close to all the must-see spots. There’s a small grocery store around the corner, and I found this excellent little café that serves proper Polish breakfast — the kind of place where you’re the only tourist and everyone else is reading newspapers and taking their time. The walk into Old Town takes you through some lovely residential streets where you can peek into courtyards and get a sense of the city’s layers of history. It’s that perfect balance where you feel like you’re discovering something rather than just checking boxes.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.9 rating makes complete sense once you’ve stayed here — it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. Couples especially seem to get it because there’s something romantic about having your own little perch above the city, plus you can walk to dinner in Old Town and come back to peace and quiet. The combination of being genuinely central while feeling residential is pretty rare in Kraków. I’d definitely come back, particularly because having that parking spot means you could easily do day trips to places like Wieliczka or Zakopane without the hassle of moving your car every few hours.

Hotels in Krakow offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this medieval masterpiece, with easy access to castles, churches, and traditional Polish experiences.

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Reviews of Last Floor Apartment – Krakow City Center close to Old Town

• Maria from Greece (10/10)

  We had an amazing stay! Marek was really helpfull and he provided us with everything we needed! The apartment was really beautiful in a new building and was clean and quiet. The second day we needed an electric fan and Marek happily provided us with one! We re more than happy! Thank you Marek!

• Lin from Norway (10/10)

  Very nice apartment. Clean and lovely. About 10- 15 walk to old town. 10 out of 10. 👍😊

• Petra from Czech Republic (10/10)

  Very nice, comfortable, clean, and modern apartment with everything you need for your stay. The location is very nice and quiet. The host was very helpful, and everything went without any problems. The possibility of parking in an underground garage and a small shop right next door are also great benefits.

• Bogutskaya from Poland (10/10)

  Very nice place to stay. Good location (10 minutes by walk to downtown). Clean and well equipped apartments. Modern and comfortable. Underground parking is very good additional option. Helpful and friendly owner.

• Viktoriia from Ukraine (10/10)

  Excellent apartment, I wish I knew about it before! Spotless, convenient, light and cosy, it has everything you'd need for comfort living. I was pleased to see the live plants in this apartment, thanks to this detail I had a feeling of home🪴 When I come to Kraków next time, I'll book this place without any hesitation! I also had a chance to meet Marek, the apartment owner, who turned out to be a very pleasant host. Special thanks to the cleaning service – I was delighted with the perfect cleanliness!

• Nima from Sweden (10/10)

  Super clean and very fresh flat. Very helpful owner. We asked for a parking place with late notice but he fixed it for us.
  In short all was good!

• Jakub from Romania (10/10)

  Great apartment in a beautiful, quiet location. Very helpful host. Highly recommend.

• Katja from Finland (10/10)

  Great location, clean and very beautiful. Everything worked perfectly with the host.

• Erjona from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Everything was amazing! The flat was nice and clean, beautifully decorated and had everything one needs! The host was very friendly and responsive. The pictures on booking are nice, but the flat in real life is even better than the pictures!!

• Tetiana from Ukraine (10/10)

  It's a great apartment in a quite area not far away from the city center. It fully equipped with what you need on a daily basis and you can stay here comfortably both for short and long stays. Host is really great person, very responsive and always ready to help with any question. Really recommend this place to stay.

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