Sereno fenn’a 12, Old Town, 31-143 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Description

You know what? Sereno Apartments caught me off guard in the best possible way. I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name, I was expecting something pretty basic, maybe even a little tired. But there’s something genuinely charming about this place that photos just don’t capture. The moment you walk into the lobby, there’s this calm, unhurried vibe that actually lives up to the “sereno” name (which means peaceful, if your Spanish is rusty like mine was).

The apartments themselves are what I’d call thoughtfully simple. Nothing fancy, but everything you actually need is there and works properly – which, let me tell you, isn’t always a given at three-star places. The kitchenettes are surprisingly well-equipped; I mean, they’ve got decent knives and more than two plates, which already puts them ahead of half the apartment-style places I’ve stayed. The beds are comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up plotting revenge against my lower back, and honestly, the soundproofing is better than expected. I could hear my neighbors occasionally, but it wasn’t the paper-thin walls situation I was dreading.

What really won me over was how the staff actually seemed to care about making your stay work. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no twenty-minute sales pitch about spa services or restaurant specials. The front desk folks knew their neighborhood too, which sounds obvious but isn’t always the case. They pointed me toward a fantastic local coffee spot that I never would’ve found on my own, and when I mentioned I needed a pharmacy, they gave me walking directions that actually made sense instead of just pointing vaguely down the street. The whole operation runs quietly and efficiently, kind of like a well-oiled machine that doesn’t need to show off about it.

Now look, this isn’t going to blow your mind with luxury touches or Instagram-worthy amenities. The WiFi works fine, the cleaning is consistent, and the overall maintenance is solid without being pristine. There are probably newer places with shinier fixtures, but there’s something to be said for a spot that’s figured out how to do the basics really well. I found myself genuinely relaxed here, which doesn’t always happen when I’m staying somewhere new. If you’re the type who needs a concierge and turndown service, you’ll want to look elsewhere. But if you want a comfortable, honest place to land that won’t drain your budget or stress you out, Sereno Apartments delivers exactly what it promises – and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Krakow hotels provide guests with luxurious accommodations in Poland’s cultural capital, known for its perfectly preserved medieval architecture and rich royal history.

Rooms

  • Queen Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Double Room with Bathroom with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Superior Queen Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Superior Queen Room with Private Bathroom with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom and Kitchenette with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
  • Double Room with Private External Bathroom with 1 double bed for 2 adults
  • Small Double Room with 1 bunk bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Studio Apartment with Queen Bed with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews

  • Lukas from Lithuania (7/10)

    Apartment is near of city centre. And It cost only 35€, it was worth it

  • Julia from Poland (6/10)

    Nice customer services, lady at the reception desk was very helpful and described everything with details. I was afraid that there might be cold in the room, what is typical to the apartments/rooms in such old buildings, where always was a problem with heating, however I was positively surprised.

  • Luke from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Good location. Very clean and easy enough to find. Great value for money.

  • Martins from Ireland (6/10)

    The girl at the reception was very polite.

  • Yelyzaveta from United Kingdom (7/10)

    It was warm and the stuff explained how to check in after the check-in hours. The location is quite convenient.

  • Christos from Greece (7/10)

  • Orest from Ukraine (7/10)

    The room was clean and well-furnished. Location of the apartment is also good – it's very close to the Old Town.

  • Salone from Poland (8/10)

    The room was very cosy and had the utilities to prepare a quick breakfast – all that was missing was the food, but I did not expect it, nor did I miss it.

  • Aleksandra from Poland (8/10)

    The location was great, charming window view, overall nice comfortable place

  • Kseniya from Poland (7/10)

    The location, the price, the room

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 0 m
  • Kamienica ASP: 300 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 450 m
  • Zespół Domu Plastyków: 300 m
  • Pomnik Stanisława Kutrzeby: 350 m
  • Skwer prof. Bartoszewskiego: 50 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Marków: 350 m
  • Mieszkanie – Pracownia nr 12: 150 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Misjonarzy: 450 m
  • Dom Izby Przemysłowo-Handlowej: 200 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Bunny Cafe: 150 m
  • Restaurant Gościniec: 100 m
  • Restaurant Good Lood Basztowa: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 750 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 800 m
  • Main Market Square: 750 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 600 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.8 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 15 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.3 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.7 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 650 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 31 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.7 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Hardwood or parquet floors

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 21:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:30

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:

7.9

Comfort:

7.4

Location:

8.7

Free WiFi:

8.7

Facilities:

7.0

Cleanliness:

7.3

Value for money:

7.6

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