20 Rajska, Old Town, 31-124 Kraków, Poland
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Rajska Residence Overview

You know what struck me first about Rajska Residence? It’s one of those places that completely defies its three-star rating – honestly, I’ve stayed at four and five-star hotels that couldn’t touch this place when it comes to actually caring about their guests. The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually thought about what travelers need, not just what looks good in photos.

The whole vibe here is sort of like staying at your well-traveled friend’s place, if that friend happened to have impeccable taste and a knack for anticipating what you didn’t even know you wanted. I mean, the rooms aren’t huge or anything, but everything just… works. The beds are properly comfortable (not that fake-firm hotel nonsense), the water pressure is fantastic, and – this might sound weird – but the lighting actually makes sense. You can read without squinting, do your makeup without looking like a vampire, that sort of thing. The staff genuinely seems to enjoy helping people figure out their days, and they know their stuff about the area without being pushy about it. I had this great conversation with the front desk guy about where to grab coffee that wasn’t touristy – turned out he was absolutely right about this little spot around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise.

What really gets me is how they’ve managed to nail that sweet spot between being professional and being human. Check-in was smooth (no weird upselling attempts or confusing key card explanations), the common areas feel lived-in rather than sterile, and there’s just this underlying sense that they want you to have a good time without constantly reminding you that you’re a customer. The whole place stays pretty quiet even when it’s full – I think it’s the layout or maybe just the type of guests it attracts, but you’re not dealing with slamming doors or hallway conversations at midnight. Honestly, that 9.0 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there a day or two. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it absolutely nails being the kind of place where you sleep well, start your day in a good mood, and find yourself recommending it to people months later. Sometimes that’s worth more than marble lobbies and overpriced room service, you know?

Hotels in Krakow offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this medieval masterpiece, with easy access to castles, churches, and traditional Polish experiences.

Rajska Residence Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Premium Apartment2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Superior Apartment2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
Deluxe Apartment2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, or and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Rajska Residence

  • Zane from Latvia (9/10)

    It was very spacious. All the necessities was there. The location was very amazing.

  • Andrea from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Close to the main square,lovely and warm .plenty of room

  • Barbara from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Lovely apartment with comfortable beds and chairs! Great customer care.

  • Kate from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location. Modern decor. Nearby facilities.

  • Olena from Ireland (9/10)

    Everything is good, we like there, stayed 3 times and all was super

  • Christopher from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Spacious clean and central

  • Khemmarat from Spain (9/10)

    The apartment, its location and appliances were excellent. A very short walk from the old town and plenty of good places to eat.

  • Siarhei from Belarus (9/10)

    1. New spacious and clean rooms
    2. Very comfortable beds
    3. Great location: 5 minutes from the historic part and quiet.
    4. Great value.

  • Kalli from Estonia (9/10)

  • Michael from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great location, very modern, had everything we needed.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 450 m
  • Dom Szancerów: 400 m
  • Zespół Pałacyku: 400 m
  • Collegium Witkowskiego: 650 m
  • Pomnik I. Paderewskigo: 500 m
  • Collegium Nowodworskiego: 550 m
  • Dom Izby Rzemieślniczej: 600 m
  • Zespół Domu Plastyków: 550 m
  • Ratusz D. Jurydyki Piasek: 300 m
  • Zespół Drukarni Narodowej: 650 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Grill Garaż: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Kondrat Wina Wybrane: 50 m
  • Restaurant Molám Thai Canteen & Bar: 30 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 750 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 850 m
  • Main Market Square: 750 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.3 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.4 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 800 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.4 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 900 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 700 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 31 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 31 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.8 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.7 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 14 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

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

Most popular facilities:

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

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Rajska Residence

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

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

Check-out:

  • Until 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:

8.8

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

9.5

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

9.3

Value for money:

9.0