Novum City Center near the train station by Sun & Snow

Novum City Center near the train station by Sun & Snow Overview

You know what caught me off guard about the Novum City Center? It’s actually way better than you’d expect from a 3-star place practically sitting on top of the train station. I mean, when I first heard “hotel near the train station,” I was bracing myself for constant rumbling and that slightly grimy vibe you get in transit areas – but honestly, this place surprised me.

The location is pretty genius if you think about it. Sure, you’ve got trains coming and going, but that means you’re literally a two-minute walk from being able to hop on something that’ll take you anywhere in the city. And the Sun & Snow management has clearly put some thought into soundproofing because I was expecting to be woken up by the 6 AM commuter rush, but it was actually pretty quiet. The rooms have this modern, clean feel – nothing fancy, but everything works and feels fresh. The beds are surprisingly comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses), and there’s decent space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. What I really appreciated were the little details – proper lighting for actually reading, enough outlets that you’re not playing musical chairs with your chargers, and a shower with decent water pressure.

The front desk staff seems to genuinely know the area, which makes a difference when you need directions or restaurant recommendations. They pointed me toward this little café about three blocks away that I never would’ve found otherwise – way better than the typical chain places you see around train hubs. The breakfast setup is solid too, nothing elaborate but good coffee and fresh pastries that’ll get you going in the morning. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period in late spring, and even with the hotel pretty full, everything ran smoothly. Check-in was quick, the elevators weren’t constantly packed, and the lobby never felt chaotic despite all the coming and going you’d expect near transit. The 8.5 rating makes total sense – it’s one of those places that just gets the basics right and throws in some pleasant surprises. If you’re someone who values being able to get around easily without sacrificing comfort or dealing with sketchy surroundings, this spot really delivers. It’s not trying to be a luxury destination, but for what it is – a well-run, strategically located base for exploring the city – it punches above its weight class.

Novum City Center near the train station by Sun & Snow Accommodations

Reviews of Novum City Center near the train station by Sun & Snow

• Ilona from Hungary (9/10)

  The location and the apartment were great.

• Sadik from Ukraine (9/10)

  Location, and it was clean

• Katarzyna from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property is well equipped, modern. The location is very good, 5 mins walk from Krakow Glowny and 10/15mins to Old town.

• Dinara from Ukraine (9/10)

  Clean and new
  Fresh linen
  Good shower
  Sunny

• Laura from Lithuania (9/10)

  Great, newly furnished apartments. Great location, main attractions 15 minutes away. Large underground parking. I would come back again.

• Emil from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Excellent location! Clean!

• Sergey from Belarus (9/10)

  Cozy apartment with a good location, only 15-minute walk to the old center. The apartment was clean and had a full list of necessary equipment, there were coffee, tea, and tablets for the dishwasher. Possibility to rent a parking place at the underground parking. Highly recommend.

• Lupaina from Ukraine (9/10)

• Yuri from Ukraine (9/10)

  Everything was awesome. First: perfect location, 10 min walk to the main bus and train station, and to a big outlet mall (all next to each other), very convenient. Apartment is in a very quiet gated residential area with 3-4 stories new buildings. On the way there there’s a nice Blossom cafeteria for breakfast on snacks. Next to it is Żabka, small convenience store. Apartment itself spotless, with contemporary design and appliances with AC. Nice balcony for a morning coffee. We really enjoyed staying there.

• Lenka from Czech Republic (9/10)

  The reception staff called us for the opportunity of earlier check up. Appreciated.

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