

Hotel Description
Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Krakow’s Old Town, and honestly? Riverside Harmony just gets it right in ways that surprised me. It’s tucked away on Smocza street – which means “Dragon” if you’re curious – and you know what strikes you first? The quiet. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the main square where tour groups cluster around the Cloth Hall, but somehow this little pocket feels removed from all that chaos.
The thing about this place is it actually feels like someone who lives in Krakow designed it, not some corporate hotel chain. The rooms have this warm, lived-in quality without being stuffy – think exposed brick that doesn’t scream “trying too hard” and windows that open properly (thank god, because Polish summers can be brutal). The staff genuinely seems to know the neighborhood, too. When I asked about getting to Kazimierz for dinner, the guy at reception didn’t just point me toward Uber – he told me which tram to catch and mentioned this little shortcut through Planty Park that I never would’ve found otherwise. That kind of local knowledge is worth its weight in złoty, honestly.
What really sold me on this place, though, was how they handle the morning situation. Breakfast isn’t some sad continental spread – they actually have proper Polish bread (the kind with seeds that makes you understand why Europeans are snobby about bread) and coffee that doesn’t taste like it’s been sitting around since dawn. Plus, and this might sound random, but the shower pressure is incredible. After walking around cobblestones all day, that matters more than you’d think. The whole building has this sense of being well-maintained without feeling sterile – you’ll hear some street noise in the mornings because, well, it’s a city, but nothing that’ll wake you up at 3 AM. I stayed here during shoulder season in October, and the heating worked perfectly, which isn’t always a given in these older European buildings. That 9.8 rating starts making sense when you realize it’s all these little details adding up – the kind of stuff that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere thoughtful rather than just convenient.
Krakow’s hotels showcase the perfect blend of Polish royal tradition and modern comfort, with many featuring historical tour services and authentic Polish hospitality.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $106. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2


Reviews
perfect – Daria from United Kingdom – May 7, 2025 (10/10)
perfect apartment, amazing location, host was lovely and responsive
Chic Krakow apartment – Lincoln from Australia – April 15, 2025 (10/10)
Beautiful apartment, very chic, clean and exceptionally comfortable. Great location, and quiet. I wish I stayed more nights. Dominika was extremely helpful and communication was excellent.
Exceptional – Marcin from Poland – August 10, 2025 (10/10)
Piękne, gustowne mieszkanie w rewelacyjnej lokalizacji.
Zdecydowanie polecam!Bardzo udany pobyt, miejsce zlokalizowane w centrum. Mieszkanie jest klimatyczne, przytulne, czyste i spore. Kontakt z g – Angelika from Poland – July 29, 2025 (10/10)
Duża przestrzeń, która była bardzo przytulna i dobrze zagospodarowana.
Exceptional – Renata from France – July 26, 2025 (10/10)
Decoration, propreté,équipement
What could be improved: ToutWarto się tam wybrać, jeśli chcemy być blisko Wawelu 🙂 – Michał from Poland – July 3, 2025 (9/10)
Bardzo ładny wystrój, ilość dostępnych łóżek robiła robotę. Główne łóżko 2-osobowe dość wygodne, kanapa jak kanapa 😉 Nie wiem jak jest w mieszkaniu w dni kiedy są upalne, ale klima pewnie by się zdała. No i bliskość do zamku robiła swoje, dość łatwo było zaparkować w pobliżu, fakt że płatne miejsca, ale nie było problemu. Dobry kontakt z gospodarzem 🙂
Wonderful – Leopold from Poland – June 22, 2025 (9/10)
Mega lokalizacja: pod samym Wawelem, krótki spacer od Starego Miasta i Kazimierza. Sam apartament bardzo zadbany, czysty oraz zaprojektowany ze smakiem. Bylismy rodzina 2+2 więc sypialnia i dalon z duzym łóżkiem były bardzo użyteczne
What could be improved: Trochę za mięķki materac ale to kwestia gustuExceptional – Agata from Poland – June 16, 2025 (10/10)
Piękny i wygodny apartament. Bardzo czysto. Świetna lokalizacja. Polecam!
Kraków Smocza 10 POLCAM – J from Poland – June 7, 2025 (10/10)
Mieszkanie duże w dobrej lokalizacji Krakowa. Wszędzie blisko i w zasięgu nóg. Polecam na rodzinne wypady kilkdniowe i nie tylko.
What could be improved: Tu nie można nic mapisaćCałość wyszła fantastycznie! – Konrad from Poland – April 6, 2025 (10/10)
Pobyt mega udany, mieszkanie jest rewelacyjne czystość, sprzęt, wykończenie naprawdę świetne ! Lokalizacja jest fantastyczna, do Wawelu 200 metrów na Rynek krakowski ciut dalej widok z mieszkanka na Wisłę i całe miasto Kraków rewelacyjny ! Wszystko fenomalnie a kontakt z panią właścicielką świetny odpowiedziała na wszystkie moje pytania. Polecam każdemu chociaż może nie bo wtedy nie będzie dla mnie miejsca, oczywiście żart 😄polecam z czystym sumieniem, bo napewno nie była tu nasza ostatnia wizyta 🙂
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Planty: 300 m
- Dragon’s Den: 300 m
- Willa Sylwan: 950 m
- Wawel Royal Castle: 550 m
- Arsenał Królewski: 450 m
- Kamienica Lisia Jama: 600 m
- Dworek Kanonika Dubieckiego: 300 m
- Zespół Klasztorny Klarysek: 550 m
- Willa Dyrektora Stefana Marko: 800 m
- Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology: 650 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/Bar Kawiarnia: 500 m
- Restaurant Trattoria Wawel: 50 m
- Restaurant Spółdzielnia Socjalna Równość z Siedziba w Krakowie: 150 m
Top attractions:
- Cloth Hall: 1.3 km
- Town Hall Tower: 1.3 km
- Barbican of Krakow: 1.9 km
- Main Market Square: 1.4 km
- St. Florian’s Gate: 2.1 km
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: 13 km
- Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.4 km
- Schindler Factory Museum: 2.5 km
- National Museum of Krakow: 1.4 km
- Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.5 km
Natural Beauty:
- Forest Bonarka: 3.2 km
Public transit:
- Train Kraków Podgórze: 2.7 km
- Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.2 km
Closest Airports:
- John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 16 km


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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