

Hotel Description
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Szewska 7 Apartments, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The building itself has that classic European charm you find scattered throughout the old quarters, but it’s not trying too hard to impress you from the outside. Which, honestly, I kind of appreciated after staying at places that are all flash and no substance.
What really won me over was how the apartments actually feel like… well, apartments. Not hotel rooms pretending to be something they’re not. The spaces have this lived-in quality that makes you want to kick off your shoes and actually settle in for more than just a night or two. I mean, there’s proper kitchen space where you can actually cook if you want to – and trust me, after eating out for days straight, sometimes you just want to grab some local ingredients and make yourself a simple meal. The whole setup reminded me of borrowing a friend’s place, except your friend happens to have really good taste in furniture and somehow always keeps the place cleaner than you do.
The location is one of those things that grows on you. You’re not right in the thick of the tourist madness, which means you can actually get some sleep at night (something I definitely don’t take for granted anymore). But you’re close enough that a fifteen-minute walk gets you pretty much anywhere you want to be. I discovered this little café around the corner that definitely doesn’t make it into guidebooks but serves the kind of coffee that makes you understand why locals are so particular about their morning routines. The neighborhood has that authentic feel where you’ll see the same shopkeeper every morning and start getting little nods of recognition by day three.
What struck me most was how the staff – well, I hesitate to call them staff because it felt more personal than that – actually seemed to care whether you had what you needed. Not in that overly rehearsed hospitality way, but more like they genuinely wanted to make sure you weren’t missing out on anything good. They pointed me toward this market that happens twice a week just a few streets over, the kind of local intel that can make or break a trip.
The 7.9 rating makes sense to me because this isn’t about luxury amenities or Instagram-worthy lobbies. It’s about having a comfortable base that doesn’t feel like a hotel compromise. The apartments are clean, the beds are actually comfortable (you know how hit-or-miss that can be), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase. Sure, it’s not going to blow your mind with fancy touches, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want – a place that just works without any fuss or pretension.
Exploring Krakow offers visitors an unforgettable journey through Poland’s medieval heart, from its magnificent Wawel Castle to its bustling Market Square and timeless cultural traditions.
Rooms
- Studio Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
- Deluxe Apartment with 2 × 4 single beds for 4 adults, 2 children
- Three-Bedroom Apartment with 6 × 1 double bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 8 adults
- Superior Apartment with 2 × 4 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 3 children
- Standard Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
- Penthouse Apartment with 4 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed, 2 × 3 single beds and sofa bed for 10 adults, 3 children
- Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults


Reviews
Jordi from Spain (8/10)
Very central location, well equipped apartment. Everything that is needed is close by and lovely to be just inside the city.
Good enough internet, as needed to work during the stay. Appreciate the complementary tea, coffee and gas water.
Two entrances, one connected to Burger King.Ricky from United Kingdom (7/10)
It was centrally located
Samuel from United Kingdom (8/10)
Value for money clean and very nice apartment location fantastic
Maryna from Ukraine (8/10)
Close location to the main sightseeings, easy check-in, amenities facilities in the apartment
Rochelle from Australia (9/10)
Well equipped apartment 2 mins walk to the main city square, 15 min walk to main train station.
Gary from United Kingdom (8/10)
Excellent location. Cozy and clean
Alan from United Kingdom (9/10)
nice and clean good location for amenities
Michael from United Kingdom (9/10)
Very close to main sq
Cosmina from United Kingdom (8/10)
The location was great, and the double room was spacious. Good value for money!
Martin from United Kingdom (7/10)
everything needed was there.
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Cloth Hall: 100 m
- Main Market Square: 100 m
- Kamienica Cyglarowska: 0 m
- Kamienica pod Blachą: 50 m
- Museum Kata Kacianora: 50 m
- Kamienica pod Jeleniem: 150 m
- Kamienica Ciemowiczowska: 0 m
- Kamienica pod Jagnięciem: 100 m
- Historical Museum of Krakow: 150 m
- Kamienica pod Trzema Gwiazdami: 0 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Gorączka: 0 m
- Restaurant McDonalds: 0 m
- RestaurantBURGER KING: 0 m
Top attractions:
- Krakow Barbican: 700 m
- Town Hall Tower: 200 m
- St. Florian’s Gate: 1.1 km
- Wawel Royal Castle: 950 m
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
- Polish Aviation Museum: 5 km
- Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 150 m
- Schindler Factory Museum: 2.8 km
- National Museum of Krakow: 1.1 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Bonarka: 4.5 km
Ski lifts:
- Krakow Valley I: 31 km
- Krakow Valley II: 31 km
- Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km
Public transport:
- Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.4 km
- Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.5 km
Closest airports:
- John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Wellness:
- Massage Additional charge
Transport:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities:
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Polish
- Russian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
Most popular facilities:
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Lift
- Heating
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
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.
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