Slawkowska 4/12, Old Town, 31-014 Kraków, Poland
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Leo Apartments Main Square Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Leo Apartments Main Square on Slawkowska Street, you’ll immediately understand why this three-star property gets such rave reviews for location. I mean, you’re literally steps away from everything that matters in Kraków’s Old Town — the Main Market Square is practically your front yard. The building itself has that classic Kraków charm, tucked into a historic street that feels authentically Polish rather than touristy, even though you’re right in the thick of things.

The Heart of Old Town

Here’s what I love about staying here — you can roll out of bed and be at St. Mary’s Basilica in about two minutes. The Cloth Hall, all those outdoor cafés, the flower market — it’s all right there. But honestly, what impressed me most was how quiet the apartment stayed despite being so central. Slawkowska is one of those side streets that gets you everywhere fast but doesn’t have the constant buzz of the main tourist drags. You know what? Couples seem to get this — they’ve rated the location 9.6, and I totally understand why.

The Apartment Experience

The room setup works really well for travelers who want more than just a hotel bed. You get proper living space with a small kitchenette that’s actually useful — not just for show. I found myself making coffee in the morning and grabbing fresh bread from the nearby bakeries to have a proper breakfast before heading out. The furnishings are modern and clean, nothing fancy but everything you need. Storage space is decent too, which matters when you’re staying a few days and want to actually unpack.

Getting Around and Staying In

One thing that surprised me — parking in this area is actually manageable if you know where to look, though honestly, you won’t need a car much once you’re here. The tram stops are close by when you want to venture beyond the Old Town, maybe to Kazimierz or the castle area. But most evenings, I just wandered back through the square after dinner, maybe grabbed a beer at one of the cellar bars nearby. There’s something pretty special about having the Main Square as your neighborhood, especially in the evening when the day-trippers have headed home.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t about fancy amenities or a full-service restaurant downstairs — it’s about location and that apartment-style freedom that makes you feel less like a tourist and more like you’re actually staying in Kraków. The 8.3 rating makes sense because everything works as it should, the location is genuinely unbeatable, and you’re getting solid value for being right in the historical center. If you want to wake up and be immediately immersed in one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval squares, this is your spot. Just don’t expect to spend much time in the apartment during the day — there’s too much to explore right outside your door.

Apartments in Krakow provide travelers with authentic local experiences, allowing them to explore traditional Polish markets and cook with regional Galician specialties.

Leo Apartments Main Square Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Deluxe Apartment with Spa Bath2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 2 children
Double Room with Private Bathroom1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Leo Apartments Main Square

  • Dragan from Bulgaria (9/10)

    Everything was great. Perfect location. Nice and clean rooms. Easy contact-less check in.

  • Nicole from United Kingdom (9/10)

    It was a great place, prefect location just off main square so ideal 🙂 comfortable bed,apartment overall was great, my favourite was the jacuzzi bath 😍staff helped with any additional requests and stayed in touch to make sure everything was okay and we didnt need anything 😀 would definitely stay again 🙂

  • Philip from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Close to the main square

  • Hayley from United Kingdom (8/10)

    The room was nice

  • Christian from Spain (9/10)

    Decoration, clean, quiet.

  • Paris from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The room was enough space for the two of us and we had access to kitchen facilities and a private bathroom down the hallway. Great location and good value for money.

  • Ionuttd from Romania (8/10)

  • Nivetha from United States (8/10)

  • Bernadette from Ireland (8/10)

    Lovely place. Friendly and helpful to deal with. Great location. Just a pity bathroom not adjoined to bedroom. But lovely. Great shower.

  • Michael from United States (7/10)

    The location was great. Very convenient to everything in the old town and main square area.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Cloth Hall: 200 m
  • Kamienica Feniks: 0 m
  • Pałac Wodzickich: 200 m
  • Main Market Square: 150 m
  • Kamienica Kęcowska: 0 m
  • Kamienica Cyglarowska: 150 m
  • Kamienica pod Jeleniem: 0 m
  • Kamienica Ciemowiczowska: 100 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 50 m
  • Kamienica pod Trzema Gwiazdami: 100 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant LApéro: 0 m
  • Cafe/bar The Irish Arms: 0 m
  • Restaurant Restauracja Sławkowska 1: 0 m

Top attractions:

  • Krakow Barbican: 500 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 250 m
  • Czartoryski Museum: 350 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 800 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 15 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 4.9 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 250 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.9 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 31 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 31 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.5 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.2 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Patio

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Moldovan
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
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House Rules at Leo Apartments Main Square

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

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:

8.8

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.5

Cleanliness:

9.1

Value for money:

8.3