Żelazna 1, Old Town, 31-404 Kraków, Poland
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Pawia Apartments Studio Overview

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from Pawia Apartments Studio when I first walked up – the name’s pretty generic and honestly, three-star places can be hit or miss. But this little gem actually surprised me in the best way. The building itself has that classic European apartment feel, and when you step inside, it’s clear someone put real thought into making these studios work for actual people, not just tourists passing through for a night.

The studio setup is honestly perfect if you’re the type who gets claustrophobic in tiny hotel rooms. I mean, you’ve got proper space to spread out, a little kitchenette that’s actually functional (not just a mini-fridge and a sad coffee maker), and the bed doesn’t take up the entire room. The bathroom’s compact but well-designed – they managed to fit everything without making you feel like you’re showering in an airplane lavatory. What really got me was the attention to small details… decent lighting for reading, enough outlets where you actually need them, and storage that makes sense. The Wi-Fi was solid too, which matters when you’re trying to figure out dinner plans or book your next day’s activities.

Here’s the thing about the location – and this is where it gets interesting. You’re not right in the thick of the tourist madness, which honestly made my stay so much better. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel where you’ll see locals grabbing coffee in the morning and families walking to school. It’s quiet enough that you can actually sleep with the windows open (something I always test), but you’re not stranded in the suburbs either. I found a great little bakery just around the corner – one of those places where the woman behind the counter remembers your order after two visits. The tram connections are pretty straightforward once you figure them out, and there’s a small grocery store nearby that stays open later than you’d expect. The 8.1 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there a few days. It’s not trying to be fancy or Instagram-perfect, but everything just works the way it should, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need when you’re somewhere new.

Pawia Apartments Studio Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Standard Studio1 bunk bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
Studio with Balcony1 sofa bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Pawia Apartments Studio

  • A-ftr from Austria (9/10)

    Very new, very clean, well equipped appartment with a balcony. You could walk to the old town in 15 minutes. We are travelling with a camper van and had free parking space just around the corner. We got the instructions on whatsapp to check in and get our key from a key-safe. We also take our dogs with us.

  • Piotr from Poland (9/10)

    design lokalizacja

  • Viktoriia from Ukraine (8/10)

    Расположение хорошее,минут 20-30 пешком от центра прогулочным шагом. Квартира чистая,а главное,очень теплая,что зимой очень важно. Хозяин отзывчивый,в целом рекомендую,впечатления хорошие от квартиры)

  • Marta from Poland (8/10)

    Blisko dworca PKP idealnie na dalszą podróż lub lot z lotniska

  • Taranenko from Poland (7/10)

  • Dominika from Poland (7/10)

    Bliskość do centrum,dobra cena

  • Marcin from Poland (8/10)

  • Mirosława from Poland (9/10)

    Apartament czysty, przyjemny, komfortowy, przyjemnie urządzony. Dostępne ręczniki, pościel, podstawowe środki czystości, żelazko, odkurzacz, pralka. Bezproblemowy sposób przekazania klucza, właściciele bardzo mili. W kuchni zastawa, sztućce, kawa, herbata. Studio położone jest na parterze, okna wychodzą bezpośrednio na chodnik i ulicę, ale ulica nie jest mocno uczęszczana, więc nie było hałasu. Na Rynek ok. 20 min spacerkiem, można też dojechać autobusem i tramwajem, przystanek autobusowy jest dosłownie za rogiem. Ogólnie bardzo pozytywnie!

  • Anna from Poland (8/10)

    Blisko do dworca głównego

  • Alina from Latvia (8/10)

    Отличное месторасположения. Можно с собачкой, есть место для парковки. Все необходимое для проживания есть.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 1.5 km
  • Park Kleparski: 1.2 km
  • Krakow Barbican: 1.5 km
  • Czartoryski Museum: 1.6 km
  • Park Strzeleckiego: 950 m
  • Plac Zabaw Kulkowo: 1.2 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.5 km
  • Krakow’s City Walls: 1.5 km
  • Park Kieszonkowy Ogród Kwietny: 1.7 km
  • Park Kieszonkowy – Ogród Dębowy: 1.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/barstop cafe: 450 m
  • Restaurant Pizza Bar Leoni: 700 m
  • Restaurant Fundacja Fort Luneta Warszawska: 550 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 2 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 2.1 km
  • Main Market Square: 2 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 3.1 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 15 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 4.5 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 2 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.9 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.9 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 2.1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 33 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 25 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.8 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 650 m

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Pawia Apartments Studio

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

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:

8.5

Comfort:

8.0

Location:

9.0

Free WiFi:

9.0

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

8.2