Rakowicka Modern Studio in Downtown Cracow by Rent like home

Rakowicka Modern Studio in Downtown Cracow by Rent like home Overview

So I stayed at this Rakowicka Modern Studio place in Kraków last month, and honestly? I’m still thinking about it. The name’s a bit of a mouthful – you know, one of those “by Rent like home” properties – but don’t let that put you off because this little gem really delivers.

The studio itself sits right in the heart of downtown, and I mean *right* in it. You’re basically a five-minute walk from the Main Square, which sounds touristy but actually means you can grab those amazing zapiekanka from the food stalls at Plac Nowy without having to trek across the city. The building’s got that restored Polish character – thick walls that actually keep the street noise down (thank god, because Kraków can get lively at night), and the apartment itself feels properly modern without being sterile. The kitchen’s compact but functional – I made coffee every morning and even managed to whip up some pierogi I bought from the local market. Speaking of which, there’s this little grocery store literally around the corner that locals use, not one of those overpriced tourist traps.

What really got me was how thoughtfully everything was set up. The bed’s comfortable – like, actually comfortable, not just “fine for a few nights” comfortable. There’s proper storage space, which you don’t always get in these short-stay places, and the bathroom has decent water pressure. I mean, it’s not a luxury spa or anything, but after walking around the Old Town all day, that hot shower hit different. The WiFi worked perfectly for my video calls too, which was crucial since I was mixing business with pleasure on this trip. The check-in process was smooth – they sent clear instructions beforehand, and the key pickup was straightforward, no awkward waiting around or hunting for some mysterious lockbox. You can tell they’ve figured out the logistics, which honestly makes such a difference when you’re tired from traveling.

Here’s the thing though – and this is why that 9.5 rating makes total sense – it’s the location that really sells it. You’re close enough to walk to Wawel Castle when the morning light hits it just right, but far enough from the main tourist drag that you feel like you’re actually staying in the city, not just visiting it. I discovered this fantastic little café called Karma just two blocks away where locals actually hang out, and there’s a tram stop nearby if you want to venture out to Nowa Huta or Podgórze. The area gets pretty quiet after about 10 PM, which was perfect for me since I’m not much of a party person, but if you are, the nightlife district is totally walkable. I’d definitely stay here again – actually, I’m already looking at dates for next spring because Kraków in the warmer months must be incredible, and now I know I’ve got a solid base sorted.

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.

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Reviews of Rakowicka Modern Studio in Downtown Cracow by Rent like home

• Serhii from Netherlands (9/10)

  Great apartment location, you can get anywhere from it. Train station is not far as well as city centre in walkable distance. There is only street parking available, so you might have a challenge finding a parking spot around the block. The apartment itself was in great condition in recently renovated building. Comfortable beds and enough space to work and cook if you want. It has everything you would need for a longer stay. They allow pets which is amazing since our cat was able to join us.

• Maria from Poland (9/10)

  Lokalizacja bardzo dobra. Blisko dworca i Galerii Krakowskiej, linii tramwajowych i autobusowych.

• Anna from Poland (10/10)

  Polecamy pobyt na Rakowickiej
  Wszystkie udogodnienia,w pełni wyposażony apartament, lokalizacja najlepsza.Do zobaczenia za rok 😀💚

• Illia from Israel (10/10)

  Расположение лучшее

• Tsav from Greece (8/10)

• Michalak from Ireland (10/10)

• Dominika from Denmark (10/10)

• Karolina from Poland (10/10)

• Bogdan from Ukraine (10/10)

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