Pinot Noir – LoftAffair

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Pinot Noir – LoftAffair? The name actually makes sense once you’re inside. This isn’t some random wine reference slapped on a hotel sign – the whole place has this sophisticated, intimate vibe that reminds you of settling into a really good bottle with friends. Located right on Świętego Krzyża street, you’re basically in the heart of Old Town without the tourist madness that hits Market Square every morning at 9 AM sharp.

The loft concept here is legit, not just marketing speak. These rooms have character – I mean real character, with exposed elements and spaces that feel more like staying in a friend’s stylish apartment than a typical hotel box. The ceilings give you room to breathe, and honestly, after walking Krakow’s cobblestones all day (your feet will thank you for comfortable shoes, trust me), you’ll appreciate having space to properly unwind. What really got me was how quiet it stays at night, which is pretty remarkable considering you’re smack in the middle of everything. The building seems to buffer the street noise naturally – probably all that solid old-world construction they don’t make anymore.

Here’s the thing about the location that guidebooks won’t tell you: you’re close enough to Planty Park that you can actually use it as your morning running route, and there’s this little café about two minutes walk away where locals grab their morning coffee (skip the hotel breakfast and try it). The 9.4 rating isn’t inflated – it comes from those small details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, no weird key card issues or confusing elevator systems. The staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood, not just the standard tourist attractions. When I asked about parking, they gave me three different options with honest pros and cons for each, which saved me probably an hour of circling streets that barely fit a Smart car, let alone a rental.

The rooms smell like quality – you know that clean, subtle scent that expensive hotels get right but can’t quite describe? It’s not overwhelming air freshener or cleaning chemicals, just… fresh. And the beds are firm enough that you won’t wake up feeling like you wrestled with the mattress all night. Small thing, but the lighting actually works for reading, which is rarer than it should be. I’d definitely stay here again, especially during shoulder season when Krakow gets that perfect crisp energy but without the summer crowds crushing every decent restaurant reservation.

Early hotels booking in Krakow requires advance planning during peak tourist seasons when visitors flock to see the city’s UNESCO-listed medieval center and royal landmarks.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $273. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 3 × 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 4

Reviews

• Beautiful apartment in central Krakow with ample space and suitable for families with children.clean and comfortable and – Vanessa from United States – July 1, 2025 (9/10)

  Beds are comfortable and clean, property has A/c and heating and washing machine and kitchen. Pleasing decoration and plenty of space for a family. Property is clean and centrally located.
  
  What could be improved: Have to walk up four flights of stairs and no elevator – but at the same time really liked the old world charm of it. Just difficult on the first day with our luggage. We managed but maybe not everyone can manage stairs. Also heating was on when we arrrived (it was mid June). No instructions on how to turn it off and no one replied to my text. We finally figured out how to turn it off at the boiler. Nd no instructions on how to turn a/c. There is also a ver bright light on the a/c which is in every room. Finally figured out how to turn that off on day 2. So faculties were great but some basic instructions on. Heating and a/c would be good. Also some more clothing racks to hang drying clothes – only have one drying rack which wasn’t enough fro a family of 5.

• Exceptional – James from United Kingdom – March 31, 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: The code for lock box was hard to read at night due to the lighting. Without my glasses it was very hard to enter the code

• Comfy, clean, classy, central stay – Esther from United Kingdom – February 19, 2025 (10/10)

  Meticulously clean. Super comfortable. Lovely decor
  
  What could be improved: N/a
  
  Although 3 flights of stairs is a killer

• Lovely spacious apartment in the middle of the center – Evelina from Lithuania – January 3, 2025 (10/10)

  great location, lovely interior and comfortable beds
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom door does not lock

• Great flat , location excellent , very quiet – Kevin from United Kingdom – December 31, 2024 (10/10)

  Clean , beds very comfortable . Large flat for 5 adults
  Location amazing very central .well presented
  Bag drop off available
  Toiletries present
  Will definitely re book here
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• إقامة جميلة و ممتعة – Abdulla from United Arab Emirates – August 7, 2025 (10/10)

  المكان جدا هادي ومريح قريب من الساحه اقل من دقيقتين ويوجد بالقرب منه مطاعم وكوفيهات وجمعية يتكون من ثلاث غرف وصالة وحمام المطبخ بالصالة متوفر فيه كل مستلزمات الطبخ ومكينة كوفي نظيف جدا ويستاهل الإقامة مرة أخرى
  
  What could be improved: لا تتوفر باركنات خاصة بالسكن ولكن توجد باركنات برسوم حسب الساعة مدة ساعة بقيمة 9 زلوتي و الحلو انك تقدر تحجز من المكينة لمدة يوم كامل بمعنى 24 ساعة من وقت الدفع والمكينة تقبل البطاقة او الفيزا

• Exceptional – Laurent from France – July 18, 2025 (10/10)

  Emplacement au top, literie confortable, appartement très propre et agréable.
  
  What could be improved: Les rideaux ne sont pas suffisamment occultants, pas de souci pour les lève-tôt !

• Exceptional – Żygulska from Poland – May 3, 2025 (10/10)

  Wszystko

• Exceptional – Johanna from Iceland – April 29, 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: Það væri ágætt ef það kæmi fram hvað mörg þrep eða hæðir eru upp í íbúðina.

• Exceptional – Urszula from Poland – April 20, 2025 (10/10)

  Wspaniałe mieszkanko 🙂 czysto i dokładnie takie jak na zdjęciach. Blisko parking strzeżony. Kontakt z obsługą bardzo dobry.

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