Grodzka 3, Old Town, 31-006 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Scharffenberg Apartments? The location is absolutely perfect – I mean, you step out the front door and you’re literally on the main square. Not “walking distance to the main square” like so many places claim, but actually right there where all the action happens. That 9.4 rating isn’t just lucky reviews – this place genuinely delivers.

The apartments themselves feel like someone’s well-appointed city flat rather than a sterile hotel room, which honestly made such a difference during my stay. The windows are properly soundproofed too (thank goodness, because main squares can get lively), so you get all the energy of being in the heart of everything without the 6 AM street cleaning wake-up calls. I actually loved watching the morning routine unfold from my window – vendors setting up, locals grabbing their coffee, that whole authentic city rhythm you miss when you’re stuck in some business district hotel. The space itself is smartly designed, with enough room to actually unpack and live a little, not just crash between sightseeing marathons.

What really sells this place is how effortlessly you can explore from here. Everything worth seeing is either right outside or a proper walk away – the kind where you discover little side streets and stumble onto those neighborhood spots that make a trip memorable. I found myself coming back between activities just because it was so easy, grabbing a quick coffee break or dropping off shopping bags. The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that corporate hotel rigmarole. Four stars feels exactly right for what they’re offering – it’s polished and comfortable without trying to be fancy in ways that don’t actually matter. Honestly, I’d stay here again in a heartbeat, especially knowing how tricky it can be to find places that nail that sweet spot between location, comfort, and actually feeling like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

  • Apartment D1 with 2 × 3 single beds for 3 adults
  • Apartment A2 with 2 × 3 single beds for 3 adults
  • Apartment A1 with 2 × 3 single beds for 3 adults
  • Apartment C with 2 × 2 single beds for 2 adults
  • Apartment D2 with 2 × 3 single beds for 3 adults
  • Apartament B with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
  • Apartment F with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults
  • Apartment E with 2 × 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
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Reviews

  • Georg from Estonia (10/10)

    Really apacious and clean. The location is the best! Could not be more in the heart of old town. Wow!

  • Maria from United Kingdom (10/10)

    location was amazing, our room was fantastic, service excellent.

  • Ian from United Kingdom (10/10)

    The setup and ambience of the apartment. Good facilities, terrific location!

  • Andrea from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Location was excellent! It was a stones throw away from the main square. Apartment was very clean, had some amenities to make stay more comfortable. Would definitely stay here again

  • Angela from United States (10/10)

    The location was amazing! It was clean. Krakow is amazing! Do not miss this gem!

  • Falleiro from Australia (8/10)

    Great location and within walking distance to the main attractions, The room had a fridge, stove and microwave which allowed us to have our meals inside the apartment.

  • Murphy from United States (8/10)

    The unit was clean and comfortable. Great location.

  • Morgan from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Extremely central location. Very clean room with tea and coffee provided which was lovely. Clear instructions to get in and out of the room and a place to leave our luggage until our room was ready as we arrived early

  • Salter from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Great location, well equipped. Very clean. Helpful staff

  • Catriona from New Zealand (10/10)

    The apartment was very roomy would recommend to other people

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Sukiennice: 20 m
  • Kamienica Bonerowska: 20 m
  • Kamienica Dom Wenecki: 20 m
  • Kamienica Fontanowska: 10 m
  • Kamienica Montelupich: 40 m
  • Kamienica pod Obrazem: 100 m
  • Europacare24 sp. z o.o.: 50 m
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 50 m
  • Kamienica pod Złotym Karpiem: 20 m
  • Kamienica pod Złotą Głową: 0 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Krakowskie Pączki: 0 m
  • Restaurant Gruzinskie Chaczapuri: 0 m
  • Restaurant Steak Burger Grodzka 6: 0 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 200 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 200 m
  • Main Market Square: 250 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.1 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 650 m
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.6 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.2 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 400 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.1 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 33 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.5 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Activities:

  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • TV

Reception services:

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

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. 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 16:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 11:00

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:

9.2

Comfort:

9.5

Location:

9.9

Free WiFi:

9.3

Facilities:

9.5

Cleanliness:

9.6

Value for money:

9.4

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