Kurniki 3, Old Town, 31-156 Kraków, Poland
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Red Brick Apartments Overview

You know what? Red Brick Apartments caught me off guard in the best way possible. I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up and saw those weathered red bricks (hence the name, obviously), I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But sometimes the most unassuming spots end up being exactly what you need.

The thing about this place is that it actually feels like apartments, not some cookie-cutter hotel situation. My room had this lived-in quality that I mean in a good way – like someone’s cool older brother’s place that you’d want to crash at. The kitchen setup was surprisingly functional too, which saved me a ton on eating out every meal. I found myself making coffee there most mornings instead of hunting down overpriced hotel lobby stuff. The check-in process was pretty straightforward, though the front desk person seemed new and had to ask someone else about the parking situation twice. Speaking of parking – it’s there, but you might have to circle the block once or twice during busy times.

What really won me over was how quiet it gets at night, especially considering we’re talking about a decent-sized building. I’m one of those people who brings earplugs everywhere, but honestly didn’t need them here. The walls seem thicker than what you’d expect, and there’s something about the way the building sits that just dampens outside noise really well. The neighborhood itself has this sort of residential feel during evening hours – you’ll hear people coming home from work, maybe some kids playing in nearby courtyards, but nothing crazy. I actually liked walking around the area in the evenings; it felt safe and there were always people around without being crowded. There’s this little corner market about two blocks over that stays open late if you need random stuff, and the owner there knows everyone’s business in the most charming way possible. The rating of 7.8 seems about right to me – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers on what matters. Sure, the elevator makes this weird grinding sound between floors 2 and 3, and my bathroom faucet had a slight drip that I got used to after the first night. But the bed was actually comfortable (not too soft, not like sleeping on concrete), and I never had issues with hot water running out. Sometimes you just want a place that works without any drama, you know?

Red Brick Apartments Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Economy Apartment2 × 1 double bed and 2 × 1 single bed for 3 adults, 2 children
Standard Apartment2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
Superior Apartmentsingle beds1 sofa bed, 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 5 adults, 4 children
Deluxe Apartment2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
Deluxe Two-Level Apartment2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 1 sofa bed and sofa bed for 6 adults, 5 children
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Reviews of Red Brick Apartments

  • Zammit from Malta (8/10)

    The staff was extremely helpful, and the location was perfect. The apartment was spacious and comfortable. If you plan to visit another city or town in Poland, the apartments are just a few minutes away from the Flexi bus station and train station.

  • Lukasz from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Staff was great, location right next to the train station and centre.

  • Lisa from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Quirky and clean, felt very grande 🙂

  • Tracey from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location, size of rooms, clean

  • Marek from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Excellent location near the old town, rail station, shopping mall. Rooms are a good size. Clean. Well equipped for a short stay of a few days.

  • Baycroft from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Quiet, and very clean and large apartment, but missing a curtain on one window in the bedroom.

  • Milan from Slovakia (8/10)

    Good location

  • Leipuviene from Lithuania (8/10)

    Perfect place in the city.
    Helpful and polite serving staff.
    Thanks a lot!

  • David from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location was a 2 minute walk from the train station and the impressive shopping centre while still being close to all the main tourist attractions.
    Lovely bar just a round the corner.

  • Gavin from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Stayed here numerous times.Location is good, apartments are clean.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 200 m
  • Kamienica ASP: 300 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 300 m
  • Brama Floriańska: 250 m
  • Plac Zabaw Kulkowo: 200 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 50 m
  • Krakow’s City Walls: 250 m
  • Narodowy Bank Polski: 250 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Misjonarzy: 200 m
  • Zespół Klasztoru ss. Nazaretanek: 300 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Stopbar: 50 m
  • Restaurant RLyeh Cafe: 30 m
  • Restaurant Lunch Bar Tu: 40 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 850 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 900 m
  • Main Market Square: 850 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.6 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 13 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 4.4 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 800 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.1 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 900 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.8 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 500 m

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Services & Extras:

  • Wake-up service

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Most popular facilities:

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Very good breakfast

Building characteristics:

  • Semi-detached

Parking Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs 90 zł per day.:

  • Electric vehicle charging station
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House Rules at Red Brick Apartments

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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 to 18:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 03:00 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:

8.8

Comfort:

7.8

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

8.0

Facilities:

7.7

Cleanliness:

8.0

Value for money:

8.0