10 Skawińska, Old Town, 31-066 Kraków, Poland
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Skawińska 10 by Homeprime Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Skawińska 10 by Homeprime, you’d honestly never guess from the outside just how perfectly positioned this place is. It’s tucked into a quiet street in Kraków’s Old Town, but — and this is the thing that surprised me — you’re literally steps away from everything that matters. The building itself has that understated Polish charm, nothing flashy, but you know what? Sometimes that’s exactly what you want when you’re trying to blend in with the locals.

The Heart of Old Town

Here’s what I love about the location: you can walk to the Main Market Square in about three minutes, maybe four if you’re stopping to peek into shop windows along the way. But unlike some places right on the square where you’re dealing with crowds and noise until late, Skawińska Street actually feels residential. I mean, couples clearly get this — they’ve rated the location 9.0, and honestly, I can see why. You’ve got that romantic Old Town atmosphere without feeling like you’re camping out in a tourist trap.

The Space Itself

The apartment setup here is what really sets this three-star property apart from your typical hotel room. You get a proper kitchen — not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation, but actual cooking space if you want to grab some fresh bread and local cheese from the nearby market. The furnishings are modern and clean, though not particularly fancy. It’s more about functionality and comfort, which actually works perfectly when you’re spending most of your time exploring the city anyway.

What Makes It Work

The real genius of staying here is how it puts you right in the rhythm of local life. You’ll walk the same cobblestone streets that locals use as shortcuts, discover which restaurant the neighborhood regulars prefer (hint: it’s probably not the one with the biggest tourist menu), and start to feel like you actually live in this incredible medieval city. The property management is responsive too — I had a question about parking and got a helpful answer within an hour, complete with specific street names and walking directions.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.3 location score isn’t just marketing fluff — it’s earned. You’re close enough to Wawel Castle that you can pop over for sunset photos without planning your whole day around it, yet far enough from the main tourist flow that you can actually get a good night’s sleep. Plus, there’s something satisfying about having your own space to retreat to after a day of sightseeing, especially when that space happens to be in one of Europe’s most beautiful historic centers. It’s not the fanciest place you’ll ever stay, but it might just be one of the most perfectly positioned.

Skawińska 10 by Homeprime Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Skawińska 10 by Homeprime

  • Umbertollini from Iceland (9/10)

    The location is the biggest advantage of this place. It is near Kazimierz on a quiet street. Nearby there are many restaurants and grocery stores. The place had a nice bathroom with big shower. The bed was really comfortable.

  • Zuzanna from Poland (8/10)

    super lokalizacja, wygodne i duże łóżko, żelazko i fajna cześć kuchenna, wielki prysznic

  • Zdeněk from Czech Republic (7/10)

  • Klaudia from Poland (9/10)

    Wszystko było fajnie, wygodne łóżko, duży prysznic, 20 minut spacerkiem do rynku głównego więc lokalizacja była dobra

  • Sebastian from Poland (8/10)

    Sehr gute Lage. Ruhige Gegend, aber laut durch Partys im angrenzenden Hostel.

  • Piotr from Germany (6/10)

    Blisko było wszędzie , dobra lokalizacja.

  • Karol from Poland (6/10)

    Lokalizacja na plus , wszędzie blisko spacerkiem, wygodne , duże łóżko. Prysznic ogromny , ogrzewanie podłogowe i deszczownica zdecydowanie na plus.

  • Vasyl from Ukraine (9/10)

    Дуже гарне помешкання..

  • Ka007a from Ukraine (8/10)

  • Bartłomiej from Poland (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Kino Wisła: 500 m
  • Gazownia Krakowska: 500 m
  • Kamienica pod Jeleniami: 800 m
  • Ratusz D. Miasta Kazimierz: 250 m
  • Dworek Kanonika Dubieckiego: 800 m
  • Zespół Zajezdni Tramwajowej: 600 m
  • Ethnographic Museum in Kraków: 300 m
  • Kościół Klasztorny Trynitarzy: 250 m
  • Kościół św. Michała i Stanisława: 550 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Kanoników Laterańskich: 450 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Frania Cafe: 150 m
  • Cafe/bar Bourbon na Kaziku: 200 m
  • Restaurant Słowiańska Uczta: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.9 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.8 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.9 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 2.6 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.2 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 11 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.9 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1.7 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.2 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 2.1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 2.7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Chelm Ski Lift: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley I: 46 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 21 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Podgórze: 1.9 km
  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.5 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 23 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Heating
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Skawińska 10 by Homeprime

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 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:

8.1

Comfort:

8.0

Location:

9.5

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

7.5

Value for money:

7.6