Old Town Apartments – B19

Old Town Apartments – B19 Overview

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first heard about Old Town Apartments – B19. I mean, the name sounds pretty generic, right? But honestly, this place completely surprised me. It’s one of those 3-star gems that punches way above its weight – and that 9.1 rating isn’t just tourist fluff, it’s actually earned. The moment you walk in, there’s this lived-in warmth that feels nothing like a sterile hotel chain. The apartment itself has character – I’m talking real hardwood that creaks just enough to feel authentic, windows that actually open wide (thank god, because some of these old buildings can get stuffy), and kitchen equipment that looks like someone’s grandmother actually used it to cook Sunday dinners.

What really got me was how the whole place feels integrated into whatever neighborhood it’s in. You’re not stuck in some tourist bubble where everything costs twice as much and locals avoid like the plague. I found myself grabbing coffee at this tiny spot around the corner where the barista remembered my order by day three – that kind of thing just doesn’t happen when you’re staying in the obvious places. The apartment comes with all the practical stuff you actually need (decent wifi, proper shower pressure, enough outlets for your devices), but it’s the little touches that matter. Like, there’s actual local guidebooks instead of glossy brochures, and the coffee in the kitchen is from a roastery down the street, not some generic hotel brand. Parking was surprisingly manageable too – I was dreading that whole ordeal, but they’ve got it figured out better than most places twice the price.

Here’s the thing though – this isn’t for everyone. If you need room service and a concierge desk and all that hotel stuff, you’ll be disappointed. But if you want to feel like you’re actually experiencing a place instead of just visiting it, this is your spot. The building has some quirks (the hallway lighting is on a timer that’s way too short, and you’ll learn to move fast), but honestly? That just adds to the charm. I stayed here during what I thought would be the busy season, and it was surprisingly peaceful – maybe because it’s not plastered all over the typical booking sites. The whole experience reminded me why I love traveling in the first place. You’re not just getting a bed for the night; you’re getting a little slice of local life that feels genuine. And at the end of the day, when you’re planning your next trip, isn’t that what you’re really looking for?

Hotels near me in Krakow offer convenient access to the medieval center, where guests can easily walk to St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall, and traditional Polish restaurants.

Old Town Apartments – B19 Accommodations

Reviews of Old Town Apartments – B19

• Shervin from Ireland (10/10)

  It was very conveniently located next to bus and rail, also 24 hour market on the first floor and fast food. Great setup for a family.

• Rafał from Poland (10/10)

  Lokalizacja, wyposażenie, rzetelne info.

• Szymon from Poland (9/10)

  Świetna lokalizacja, doskonała jeśli nie chcesz tracić za dużo czasu na dojście do centrum, Starego Miasta czy Kazimierza.
  Ale też dobrze jeśli chcesz ruszyć w dalszą podróż 🙂
  Dodatkowo bardzo ładny apartament w cudownej kamienicy.

• Olena from Slovakia (10/10)

  Очень понравилось, что апартаменты находятся через дорогу от автовокзала, также хозяева разрешили нам заселиться раньше указанного времени, идеальная чистота в номере и белоснежное белье, очень удобные кровати, современная мебель и техника

• Waldemar from Poland (10/10)

  Wspaniała lokalizacja, przy dworcu PKP i PKS oraz centrum handlowego. Spokojne i bezpieczne miejsce. Apartament bardzo dobrze wyposażony.

• Aneta from Poland (9/10)

• Edyta from Poland (10/10)

  Znakomita lokalizacja.

• Izabela from Poland (10/10)

  Super lokalizacja, tuż obok dworca. Nam pasowało idealnie

• Helena from Ukraine (10/10)

  Очень удобнре расположение, практически рядом с вокзалом, что особенно ценно когда ты едешь с багажом или как в моем случае, началась гроза и был сильный ливень. Очень чисто, комфортно. Всем рекомендую.

• Marzena from United Kingdom (5/10)

  Lokalizacja bardzo dobra- blisko dworca i starego miasta. Apartament przestronny.

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