Krowoderska 6 27, 5, Old Town, 31-141 Kraków, Poland
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Penthouse Uptown – LoftAffair Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Penthouse Uptown – LoftAffair on Krowoderska Street, you’d honestly never guess what awaits you inside. The building looks pretty standard from the outside — it’s one of those classic Kraków structures that blend right into the Old Town streetscape. But once you climb up to this three-star apartment, the whole vibe shifts completely. The space feels way more upscale than you’d expect, with these high ceilings and modern touches that somehow work perfectly with the historic bones of the building.

The Space Itself

This isn’t your typical hotel room — it’s actually a proper loft that gives you real breathing space. The kitchen is fully equipped, which I mean, comes in handy when you want to grab some fresh bread from the market square and make coffee without paying hotel prices. The living area has this great setup where you can actually spread out your stuff, and the bedroom feels separate enough that it doesn’t feel like you’re living in one cramped space. What really got me was the attention to detail — good lighting, comfortable furniture, and everything just works the way it should.

Location Magic

Here’s the thing about staying on Krowoderska — you’re literally a five-minute walk from the main market square, but you’re not dealing with the constant noise and crowds right outside your window. It’s that sweet spot where you can duck into the Old Town whenever you want, but you’ve got this quieter residential feel when you come back. I noticed couples seem to really get this balance — there’s something romantic about having your own little hideaway while still being in the heart of everything. The tram stops are close by too, so getting to Kazimierz or other parts of the city is pretty straightforward.

What Makes It Work

The whole setup here feels more like borrowing a friend’s really nice place than staying in a hotel. You’ve got proper space to unpack, a real kitchen if you want to cook, and honestly, the freedom to come and go without dealing with front desk schedules or key cards that stop working. The WiFi actually works well (which, you know, isn’t always a given), and there’s decent parking nearby if you’re driving. What surprised me most was how quiet it gets at night — for being so central, you can actually sleep without earplugs.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.3 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s not trying to be fancy or over-the-top — it just delivers exactly what most people actually want from a city break. You get independence, comfort, and a location that lets you experience Kraków like you live there, not like you’re just passing through. Couples especially seem to appreciate having a real space to themselves rather than a cramped hotel room. Plus, there’s something satisfying about making your morning coffee in your own temporary kitchen while planning out your day in the Old Town.

Penthouse Uptown – LoftAffair Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment6 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Penthouse Uptown – LoftAffair

  • Jayne from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Great location, beautiful apartment very quiet with everything you need for your stay accommodated for and stunning views from large windows and balony.

  • Rochelle from Australia (9/10)

    Comfortable spacious apartment with a lovely view and veranda.

  • Yuchi from Taiwan (10/10)

    Everything is clean, elegant furniture is tasteful, comfortable bed, beautiful scenery, delicious coffee, everything is perfect)

  • David from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Everything

  • Gina from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Door code was convenient for when we arrived.

    Fully stocked kitchen with everything we needed utensils and glasses and cups plates – just missing a kitchen towel or “tea towel” we used a bathroom towel.

    We also Liked bathrooms had toiletries, toilet paper and lots of fresh towels.

    We liked how every double room had their own bathroom that was very nice for each room
    Or have their own.

    We loved the open plan living. Dining and kitchen areas it was very nice.

  • Tad from United States (8/10)

    Large penthouse in perfect location. Three bathrooms and a fully equipped laundry room. Very usable terrace surrounding the penthouse. Well equipped kitchen. Super accomodations for large families ( up to 8 people). Very reliable and helpful transportation subcontractor.

  • Michael from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The property was large airy and clean

  • Rebecca from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Location was amazing and the quality of the penthouse was amazing for the price we paid! Very impressed and looking forward to coming back soon!

  • Olga from Cyprus (10/10)

    It was the second time that we booked this wonderful apartment. Couldn't be happier with it! Speciousness, cozy and clean! Amazing terrace! Perfect location. Easy self check-in and check-out.

  • Andrew from United Kingdom (10/10)

    very spacious, 3 bathrooms and a 5 minute walk to the main square.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 150 m
  • Kamienica ASP: 300 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 400 m
  • Zespół Domu Plastyków: 350 m
  • Pomnik Stanisława Kutrzeby: 300 m
  • Skwer prof. Bartoszewskiego: 300 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Marków: 350 m
  • Mieszkanie – Pracownia nr 12: 0 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Misjonarzy: 350 m
  • Dom Izby Przemysłowo-Handlowej: 150 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Długa 18: 300 m
  • Restaurant Gościniec: 0 m
  • Restaurant Superheroes Pizza&Spaghetti: 300 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 700 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 800 m
  • Main Market Square: 750 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 600 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.7 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 13 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.3 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.7 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 700 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 31 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 31 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 25 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.6 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

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

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

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

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at Penthouse Uptown – LoftAffair

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 01:00 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:

9.5

Comfort:

9.5

Location:

9.9

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.7

Value for money:

9.1