8 Pawia 13, Old Town, 31-154 Kraków, Poland
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Pawia Apartments Centrum Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Pawia Apartments Centrum on a narrow street in Kraków’s Old Town, you’ll immediately notice how this three-star property fits seamlessly into the historic neighborhood. The building itself has that classic Polish charm — nothing flashy, but it feels authentic and welcoming. I mean, you’re literally steps away from the main square, which honestly makes up for any lack of fancy lobby features.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s the thing about staying right in Kraków’s heart — you can walk to everything that matters. The Main Market Square is maybe a three-minute stroll, and you’ll find yourself wandering past street musicians and flower vendors on your way to grab morning coffee. What I really appreciate is how couples seem to love this spot (they’ve rated the location 9.5 for romantic trips), and after staying here, I totally get why. You’re close enough to duck back to your apartment between sightseeing, but far enough from the main tourist chaos that you can actually sleep at night.

The Apartment Experience

These aren’t your typical hotel rooms — each unit feels more like a small city apartment, which is exactly what you want when you’re planning to stay a few days. The kitchen setup is pretty basic but functional, perfect for making morning coffee or storing snacks from the nearby markets. I found the space surprisingly quiet considering you’re in such a central location, though you’ll definitely hear some street activity during the day. The decor is simple and clean — nothing Instagram-worthy, but comfortable enough that you’ll actually want to hang out there.

Getting Around & Practical Stuff

One thing that surprised me was how easy it is to explore on foot from here. The Jewish Quarter is about a fifteen-minute walk, and you can reach Wawel Castle in roughly the same time. If you’re arriving by train, the walk from the main station takes maybe twenty minutes with luggage — totally doable, though taxis are cheap if you’d rather not haul your bags over cobblestones. The neighborhood has plenty of small shops and cafes, so you won’t need to venture far for basics.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this place isn’t going to wow you with fancy amenities or over-the-top service, but that’s sort of the point. What you get is a solid, well-located base for exploring one of Europe’s most beautiful cities without paying premium prices. The 8.1 rating makes sense — it delivers exactly what it promises without any surprises. You’re paying for that incredible location (seriously, a 9.4 location score doesn’t happen by accident), and everything else is just bonus. If you want to wake up in the middle of Old Town and have a proper apartment to come back to after long days of sightseeing, this is honestly one of the better deals you’ll find.

Pawia Apartments Centrum Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
Studio Apartment2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Pawia Apartments Centrum

  • Emily from Ireland (9/10)

    Great location less than a two minute walk from the main train station. Perfect room. Stayed as a group of 4 girls while interrailing during summer and felt perfectly safe and comfortable.

  • Jonathan from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Bright and modern

  • Gregory from Ukraine (9/10)

    Modern clean and cozy apartment with comfy beds, kitchen, and bathroom. The service is also very friendly and fast.

  • Tetiana from Poland (7/10)

    Close to the centre, clean, good equipped

  • Bernardo from Italy (7/10)

    Location

  • Tertia from Australia (8/10)

    Newly renovated apartment in excellent location for exploring Kraków! Big apartment, comfy bed, friendly and helpful host, excellent value for money

  • Martina from Slovakia (7/10)

    Lokalita bola velmi dobra

  • David from Spain (9/10)

    Ubicación

  • Paolo from Italy (9/10)

    Pulita, accogliente e ampia. Doccia bellissima (cosa che lascia a desiderare solitamente)

  • Bartosz from Poland (9/10)

    Mieszkanie w samym centrum, zaraz obok dworca PKP. Wszystko czego potrzebowałem było na miejscu. Czysto, wygodnie i wszędzie blisko. Idealne dla 1 osoby lub pary.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 150 m
  • Kamienica ASP: 400 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 350 m
  • Brama Floriańska: 350 m
  • Plac Zabaw Kulkowo: 50 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 350 m
  • Jan Matejko’s House: 300 m
  • Krakow’s City Walls: 350 m
  • Narodowy Bank Polski: 250 m
  • Kuźnia D. Fabryki Zieleniewskich: 350 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Bar Smok: 20 m
  • Restaurant Mavericks Cracow: 20 m
  • Cafe/bar Chimney Cake Bakery: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 900 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 950 m
  • Main Market Square: 900 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.6 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 4.2 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 750 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.8 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.1 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 950 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.5 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 600 m

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 16 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage

Most popular facilities:

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Heating
  • Laundry

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Pawia Apartments Centrum

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

8.0

Comfort:

8.4

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

5.8

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

8.1