Once Upon a Time in Cracow – Old Town Apartment

Once Upon a Time in Cracow – Old Town Apartment Overview

Okay, so I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Once Upon a Time in Cracow,” I rolled my eyes a little. But you know what? This Old Town apartment actually lives up to the fairy tale vibe, and I mean that in the best possible way. The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense that you’re staying somewhere with actual character, not just another generic rental. The 9.4 rating isn’t inflated marketing nonsense – it’s earned through those little details that make you feel like you stumbled onto something special.

What really gets me is how perfectly positioned this place is for exploring Cracow’s medieval heart. I’m talking about being able to roll out of bed and walk to the Main Market Square in maybe five minutes, which honestly saved my life more than once when I was running late to meet friends. The morning sounds drifting through the windows are pure Old Town magic – church bells mixing with the clip-clop of horse carriages and the gentle hum of early risers heading to work. Sure, it can get a bit lively on weekend nights (you’re literally in the center of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, after all), but there’s something charming about falling asleep to the distant sounds of people enjoying themselves in the square.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile accommodation – there are books on the shelves, interesting artwork that looks like it was chosen with care, and a kitchen that’s actually equipped for cooking real meals. I spent one rainy afternoon making pierogi from scratch (ambitious, I know), and everything I needed was right there. The Wi-Fi is solid, which matters if you’re trying to work remotely or video call family back home, and the shower has proper water pressure – honestly, you’d be surprised how often that’s not a given in historic European apartments. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that awkward key-passing-in-random-cafés situation. Even though it’s technically a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight in terms of comfort and location. I’ve stayed in fancier hotels that felt less welcoming and cost twice as much, so this one’s going straight into my “tell everyone about this place” category.

Krakow’s apartments offer spacious accommodations with historical character, perfect for families wanting to experience daily life in this beautifully preserved Polish city.

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Reviews of Once Upon a Time in Cracow – Old Town Apartment

• Tomas from Lithuania (10/10)

  This is extremely amazing apartment: central, beautifully designed, nice equipped, bright, clean & comfortable. Actually apartment looks even better than in photos. All the details are made with great love. Possibility to park car (paid parking) on the street and all Kazimierz & old town reachable on foot. Easy self check in/out.

• Joanne from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location to access most things.
  Apartment was lovely.

• Jimena from Argentina (10/10)

  The apartment is totally beautiful, lovely furniture and the bed was super comfy. The location is amazing, loads of restaurants and coffee shops in the area. Totally worth the stay

• Beate from Germany (10/10)

  The appartement was such a nice refugium! Everything is arranged so thoughtfully: special esthetics, cosy and warm! I just felt at home, due also to the extraordinary hospitality of Dawid and Patricia, who were immediately available when I needed help: all my compliments! Visiting Krakow can be very tiring and it was so good to have a place where you feel at ease. If ever I can come back to Krakow, I hope to have the chance to be hosted in "Once upon a time" again!

• Pablo0 from Poland (9/10)

  Lokalizacja jest idealna. Praktycznie samo centrum Krakowa. Blisko do komunikacji miejskiej. W pobliżu jest mnóstwo restauracji. Stary Rynek i Wawel również rzut beretem.
  Mieszkanie w czystej kamienicy. W środku jest cicho. Za oknami trochę głośniej, ale to uroki pobliskich lokali.

• Różańska from Poland (8/10)

  Bardzo ładna przestrzeń. Wyposażona. Ciekawe meble. Lokalizacja super. Urządzone z gustem. 🙂

• Maghic from Poland (9/10)

  Fajna lokalizacja, stylowo urządzony apartament. Restauracja, kawiarnia, żabka, i inne usługi w zasięgu ręki. Przystanek tramwajowy za rogiem.

• Maciej from Poland (10/10)

  Bardzo ładnie, czysto i przytulnie.

• Pawel from Denmark (9/10)

  Lokalizacja

• Sebastian from Poland (10/10)

  Lokalizacja, lokalizacja i LOKALIZACJA! Nie tylko masz piękny widok ze swojego pokoju, ale także mnóstwo restauracji w obrębie jednej przecznicy od tego apartamentu. Bardzo łatwo jest dotrzeć pieszo do pobliskich miejsc. Przystanek tramwajowy 1 minutę od Apartamentu. Apartament piękny, duży, i przestronny, świeża czysta pościel. Gospodarz bardzo szybko zareagował i był uprzejmy, kiedy zapytałem o wczesne zameldowanie. Warto zapytać gospodarza o polecenia restauracji. Dostaniecie listę, której wystarczy na tydzień 🙂 Ciepła woda, łóżko było duże i bardzo wygodne. Bezproblemowe zameldowanie za pomocą skrytki. Niesamowita cena za ten pobyt! Zdecydowanie polecam! 🙂

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