Przemyska 8, Old Town, 31-036 Kraków, Poland
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Old Town Quarter – Przemyska Street Overview

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from Old Town Quarter on Przemyska Street – honestly, three-star places can be hit or miss – but this little spot actually surprised me. The building itself has that authentic Eastern European charm you can’t fake, with thick walls that keep the street noise down (which matters more than you’d think on Przemyska, especially during weekend evenings when the locals are out).

What really got me was how the place feels lived-in rather than sterile. The lobby’s got this warm, slightly worn character – I mean that in the best way – like staying at a well-kept family home rather than some cookie-cutter chain. The staff actually knows the neighborhood, too. When I asked about getting to the old market square, the guy at reception didn’t just point me toward Google Maps. He told me about the shortcut through the small courtyard behind the pharmacy, and mentioned which bakery opens earliest if I wanted fresh bread for breakfast. Those little details matter when you’re trying to feel like more than just a tourist passing through.

The rooms are clean and honestly more spacious than I expected for the price point. Sure, the furniture’s not exactly cutting-edge design, but everything works properly – hot water comes quickly, the heating actually heats, and the beds are surprisingly comfortable. I stayed during what felt like a busy period (there were quite a few guests coming and going), but the old building’s construction means you’re not hearing every conversation in the hallway. There’s free wifi that actually works consistently, which is more than I can say for some pricier places I’ve stayed. The whole experience just feels authentic to the neighborhood – you’re staying where people actually live and work, not in some tourist bubble. For the money and that 8.1 rating, it makes total sense. Sometimes you don’t need marble bathrooms and a concierge; sometimes you just need a genuine place that connects you to the city around it.

Old Town Quarter – Przemyska Street Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Old Town Quarter – Przemyska Street

  • Nikita from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Very cosy apartment with spacious rooms and a lot of light

  • Daniel from Spain (8/10)

    Great host, value and location.

  • Armin from Germany (9/10)

    Die Lage und die Wohnung

  • Agnieszka from Germany (9/10)

    Klimat starej kamienicy, jasne, przestronne wnętrza, dobra lokalizacja, cieplo, milo i wygodnie.

  • Anna from Poland (4/10)

    Dobra lokalizacja, blisko Starego Miasta. Wyposażenie w porządku, jest wszystko co niezbędne. Czysto.

  • Morgane from France (9/10)

  • Aleksandra from Poland (7/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Mykwa Wielka: 350 m
  • Synagoga Deichesa: 650 m
  • Gazownia Krakowska: 800 m
  • Elektrownia Krakowska: 300 m
  • Galicia Jewish Museum: 300 m
  • Zespół Synagogi Starej: 350 m
  • Zespół Zajezdni Tramwajowej: 450 m
  • Fabryka Stolarska Steinbergów: 350 m
  • Pomnik w 50. Rocznicę Wydarzeń 1936: 750 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Kanoników Laterańskich: 750 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Kebaber: 50 m
  • Restaurant Mak Bread&Coffee: 40 m
  • Restaurant Lody na Starowiślnej: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.6 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.6 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.6 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 2.2 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.5 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 11 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.5 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.6 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.8 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.4 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 47 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 47 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Podgórze: 1.5 km
  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 650 m

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 24 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Old Town Quarter – Przemyska Street

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

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 10:00

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:

8.6

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

9.3

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

9.3

Value for money:

8.9