Łokietka 8B by Homeprime

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Łokietka 8B, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the name alone (good luck pronouncing that if you’re not Polish). But this Homeprime property in the Krowodrza district actually turned out to be one of those pleasant surprises that makes you feel like you discovered something the tourist crowds haven’t completely overrun yet.

The thing about staying here is that you’re genuinely in a residential neighborhood where actual Krakovians live their daily lives. I mean, you’ll walk past the local piekarnia in the morning and see people heading to work, not just other tourists dragging suitcases around. It’s maybe a 15-minute walk to the Old Town – honestly perfect distance because you avoid the constant noise of Floriańska Street but you’re close enough that you’re not spending a fortune on taxis or trying to figure out the tram system every time you want decent pierogi. The walk takes you through some lovely tree-lined streets too, which I wasn’t expecting from what I’d read online.

What really impressed me was how they’ve managed to nail that sweet spot between feeling upscale (it’s definitely earned its 4-star rating) without being stuffy or corporate. The rooms have this clean, modern vibe but with enough character that you don’t feel like you’re sleeping in a generic business hotel. Actually, the soundproofing is surprisingly good – I was worried about street noise since Polish cities can get pretty lively, but even with the windows open on warm evenings, it stayed pleasantly quiet. The neighborhood has this nice residential calm to it, you know? Parking can be a bit tricky if you’re driving – it’s street parking mostly, which is typical for this part of town, but I never had major issues finding a spot within a block or two. Check-in was smooth, and the staff actually knew the area well enough to give useful restaurant recommendations beyond the obvious tourist spots. They pointed me toward this incredible milk bar on Krowoderska that I never would have found otherwise, and it became my go-to lunch spot. The 8.3 rating feels about right – it’s solidly above average without being perfect. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I wanted to experience Krakow more like a temporary local than a tourist checking boxes off a list.

Exploring Krakow offers visitors an unforgettable journey through Poland’s medieval heart, from its magnificent Wawel Castle to its bustling Market Square and timeless cultural traditions.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $61. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Excellent rental, host, and great location! – Skaidra from United States – December 7, 2023 (9/10)

  Comfortable room and great location. Room had almost almost everything we needed for our 3 week stay.Close to grocery, transportation and town. It felt like home! Really beautiful little apartment!
  
  What could be improved: A dishwasher would have been a welcome addition. A few items missing from the kitchen, such as pot holders, dish towels, and a mixer. Also, a lot of dust under bed, couch and dresser. The vacuum bag was full of dirt, the coffee filter had mold, and the oven was spattered with grease and started smoking. In addition, many light bulbs were burnt out. But we love this place and left it cleaner than we arrived.

• Great location, having stayed here several times, it is familiar and comfortable. – Skaidra from United States – May 8, 2024 (9/10)

  Great location to town center, train station, bus and tram stops. Grocery nearby. The unit itself has almost everything you would need on a longer stay.
  
  What could be improved: Pillows! Could use more proper sleeping pillows. Only one couch cushion style (not for sleeping) pillow per person and one extra pillow in drawer with no fitted pillow case. Also, some of the frying pans are scratched up and no pot holders.

• Great location. A deep cleaning, a new couch, and a bit of minor maintenance would have made this place perfect. – Skaidra from United States – October 13, 2022 (6/10)

  The bed was very comfortable. Also the fact that there were memories of the old chocolate factory in the design. it was great to have a balcony. Kitchen pots and pans were nice.
  
  What could be improved: The vinyl couch was constantly shedding debris all over…. and under the couch was very dirty like it was never vacuumed. An outlet in the kitchen was hanging out of the wall. There was pee stains on the mattress pad… so we flipped the mattress. Pad should have been washed. Not all light bulbs worked.

• Very Good – Yuriy from Ukraine – April 29, 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Parking

• Very Good – Sławek from Poland – April 23, 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Przy tym standardzie brak zmywarki to niedogodność

• Все было отлично,только нужно лучше следить за чистотой,люди приезжают на несколько дней на отдых,что бы расслабиться,но – Maksym from Ukraine – July 31, 2025 (8/10)

  Понравилось все,огромный телевизор, к которому можно подключиться с телефона,удобная и многофункциональная душевая,много разной посуды и предметов для готовки еды.
  
  What could be improved: Когда зашли в квартиру при входе были какие то пятна на плитке,пришлось самим убирать.В квартире было грязно,как будто не пылесосили и не мыли пол,по приезду мы сами мыли и пылесосили,для своего удобства.Вентилятор который стоял в зале,был весь в пыли,пришлось ставить вентилятор на балкон и включать его,что бы пыль не веяла на нас,после этого стояли и протирали его.

• Exceptional – Katya from Ukraine – May 3, 2025 (10/10)

  Чисто, и просторно

• Симпатична квартира, з посуду все є, але, як і написала перед цим, то засмутила відсутність капців і найбільше фена. – Казирід from Ukraine – October 13, 2024 (5/10)

  Сподобалося, що неподалік від всього, що цікаво подивитися людям, які приїздять, щоб прогулятися.
  
  What could be improved: Не сподобалося, що не було капців, рушника для ніг, дуже чути все з вулиці, звукоізоляція балконних дверей відсутня повністю, а саме головне, що мене дуже засмутило і через, що прийшлося переносити мої плани на 3 години, то це те, що був відсутній фен! Після моїх скарг і прохань, його привезли, але вже на наступний день🤷🏼‍♀️

• The accommodation is not bad, but service and clearence leaves much to be desired. – Егор from Belarus – October 16, 2022 (6/10)

  1. Die Ausstattung war wirklich gut. Man findet alles, was zum Kochen nötig ist. Das heißt Besteck, Töpfe, Pfannen und auch Waffelmaschine
  2. Daneben gab es ein Supermarkt (Biedronka), wo man tolle Produkte zu günstigen Preisen einkaufen konnte
  
  What could be improved: 1. Nach unserer Einreise konnten wir ins Haus nicht reinkommen, weil der Vemieter uns die Anleitung mit dem ungültiigen Kennwort geschickt hat. Dann haben wir sofort ihn kontaktiert, aber das Problem wurde nur in 24 Stunden gelöst. Deswegen mussten wir die Nachbarn immer stören, um in die Wohnung zu kommen
  2. Sauberkeit. Nach 5 Minuten des Aufenthaltes in der Wohnung waren unsere Socken richtig dreckig. Deswegen haben wir uns entschieden anstatt sich auszuruhen, zu staubsaugen;
  3. Wasserablass war verstopft und wir mussten entsprechend ihn saubermachen. Nicht schwierig, aber musste man tun

• Good – Joylaine from Ireland – November 9, 2022 (7/10)

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