Librowszczyzna 3, Old Town, 31-030 Kraków, Poland
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Libra Apartments LoftAffair Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Libra Apartments LoftAffair on Librowszczyzna street, you immediately get that “I’m in the real Kraków” feeling. This three-star property sits right in Old Town — and I mean actually in the heart of it, not some marketing spin about being “close to everything.” The building has that authentic Polish character you’re hoping for, without feeling like a tourist trap.

Location That Actually Matters

Honestly, the location score of 9.5 makes complete sense once you’re here. You can walk to the Main Market Square in just a few minutes, but you’re tucked away enough that you won’t hear drunk tourists stumbling around at 2 AM. The street itself is quiet — well, as quiet as Old Town gets — and there’s something nice about staying where locals actually live and work. I noticed couples seem to gravitate toward this place, probably because it feels more intimate than those big chain hotels near the square.

The Apartment Experience

The apartment setup is what really sets this place apart from typical hotel rooms. You get actual space to spread out, which is refreshing after cramming into tiny European hotel room after tiny hotel room. The loft-style design isn’t just a gimmick — there’s genuine character here, with exposed beams and thoughtful touches that feel authentic rather than Instagram-manufactured. Each unit has a proper kitchen, which honestly saved me a fortune on meals (and let me try cooking with ingredients from the local markets).

What Makes It Work

The staff actually knows the neighborhood — not just the obvious tourist spots, but where to grab good pierogi at 10 PM or which café has the best coffee without the crowds. That kind of local knowledge matters when you’re trying to experience a city rather than just photograph it. The apartments themselves are clean and well-maintained, with that perfect balance of modern amenities and old-world charm that’s surprisingly hard to find in Kraków. You know what I appreciated most? The Wi-Fi actually works consistently, and there’s enough parking nearby that you’re not circling the block for an hour if you’re driving.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this is a three-star property and it knows what it is. But sometimes that’s exactly what you want. The value is exceptional for the location, and you get that apartment-style freedom without sacrificing the services you’d expect from a proper hotel. Couples especially seem to love the romantic vibe of staying in a real Old Town building while having enough space to actually relax together. The 9.0 rating reflects what I experienced — solid, authentic, and perfectly positioned for exploring one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval cities without breaking the bank or feeling like you’re staying in a corporate box.

Hotel in Krakow booking should be done early, especially during summer season when the city hosts internationally acclaimed cultural festivals and medieval celebrations.

Libra Apartments LoftAffair Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
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Reviews of Libra Apartments LoftAffair

  • Serhii from Ukraine (9/10)

    Overall a very nice apartment. The location is excellent. The building is new.
    Nice bathroom and facilities.
    There is a kitchen area with all that is needed for basic cooking.
    The beds are comfortable.
    The managers are very pleasant and helpful.

  • Marley from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Very nice modern apartment, perfect location.

  • Angela from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Excellent location, really quiet area but only a short walk to the central square
    Really beautiful apartment, very clean, spacious and modern. It is newly built
    Microwave and small stove top for cooking
    Lovely bathroom with walk in shower
    Both the local area and the apartment felt very safe. There was a reception area for the whole apartment complex that was staffed all of the time
    Grocery store really close by
    Excellent communication with the company. Any messages were answered promptly

  • Roksana from Ireland (9/10)

    We've stayed 6nights in this beautiful, newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment. There is everything you need for your stay and more! Beds are super comfortable, living room has a comfy sofa bed and huge tv, kitchen fully equipped, dining area, bathroom has huge walk-in shower. It looks exactly like on the pictures.
    Everything was spotlessly clean!
    10min walking to Stare Miasto , grocery stores around. It was the best apartment we've ever stayed in and I would recommend to anyone. You won't be disappointed!

  • Mathilde from France (8/10)

    L’implantation, l’accueil, la propreté

  • Karol from Poland (9/10)

    Czysty i bardzo ładny app. Lokalizacja również całkiem spoko.

  • Katarzyna from Poland (9/10)

    Bardzo ładnie i gustownie urządzony apartament. Kawa, herbata, cukier były miłym dodatkiem.

  • Ivan from Germany (7/10)

    Квартира и расположение топ

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 300 m
  • Budynek Kina: 400 m
  • Oficyna Dworska: 350 m
  • Dom na Kotłowem: 300 m
  • Drukarnia Związkowa: 450 m
  • Planty Daszyńskiego: 500 m
  • Zespół Collegium Medicum: 250 m
  • Zespół Kliniki Brodowskiego: 400 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Dominikanek: 400 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny ss. Urszulanek: 350 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Alabai Kebab: 100 m
  • Restaurant Lokal Bistro: 2 m
  • Restaurant Nadziany Strudel: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 750 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 800 m
  • Main Market Square: 750 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.2 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.2 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 650 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.8 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 950 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 33 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.6 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.5 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Libra Apartments LoftAffair

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:30
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

9.4

Comfort:

9.7

Location:

9.7

Facilities:

9.7

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.1