Tukan Old Town

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Tukan Old Town? Walking up to this unassuming 3-star place, I honestly wasn’t expecting much – but man, sometimes the best discoveries come when your expectations are low. The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about this place. It’s not trying to be fancy or pretentious, it’s just… really well done.

The location is pretty much perfect if you want to actually experience the old town instead of just passing through it. I mean, you’re literally surrounded by the kind of narrow cobblestone streets where you’ll hear church bells in the morning and smell fresh bread from the bakery downstairs. The rooms themselves have this authentic feel – you can tell they’ve kept some of the original character instead of gutting everything for that generic hotel look. My room had these thick walls that actually kept things quiet (which, honestly, is rare in old town locations), and the windows opened onto one of those charming little courtyards you see in postcards. The WiFi worked great, the shower had proper water pressure, and – this might sound small but it matters – they had enough electrical outlets that I didn’t have to choose between charging my phone and using the bedside lamp.

What really impressed me was how the staff seemed to know the neighborhood inside and out. When I asked about dinner recommendations, they didn’t just hand me a tourist brochure – they told me which places the locals go to, what time to avoid the crowds, even which tables have the best atmosphere. The front desk guy (I think his name was Marco?) gave me this whole rundown about the morning market that happens just a few streets over, and he was absolutely right about getting there early for the best selection. That 9.4 rating suddenly made perfect sense – it’s not flashy or luxurious, but everything just works exactly as it should. The breakfast was simple but fresh, the common areas had that lived-in comfort that makes you want to hang out with a coffee and plan your day, and honestly, I found myself looking forward to coming back each evening instead of just using it as a place to crash. If you’re the type who’d rather spend money on experiences than thread counts, and you want to feel like you’re staying somewhere with actual character rather than a chain hotel that could be anywhere, Tukan Old Town gets it right.

Early hotels booking in Krakow requires advance planning during peak tourist seasons when visitors flock to see the city’s UNESCO-listed medieval center and royal landmarks.

Rooms

• Apartment with Balcony with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Encarna from Spain (10/10)

  This is the example of a perfect apartment for a couple. It is absolutely ready to live in. It has all the appliances and besides coffee. Its bed is really confortable. The appartment has also a beautiful style og deciration, it is New and its location is in the centre town. The Best we have found in 12 days in Poland.

• Simon from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Well located, easy walk to main attractions. Tastefully decorated, nice balcony. Good bed. We cooked there too

• Jill from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Very comfortable and well equipped

• Eleanor from Ireland (9/10)

  Excellent location, close to centre. Warm appartment and well equipped.

• Frankie from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Very clean, everything you need and looks pretty

• Aigars from Latvia (8/10)

  Cleanness and location was perfect. Enjoyed our stay there

• Amitbex from India (9/10)

  Impeccable design, meticulously maintained. Very proactive support.

• (g)anna from Italy (9/10)

  Lovely appartment! Full of nice details made with love.

• Alex from Austria (10/10)

  Great little appartment with balcony just outside old town. the lady who gave us the key was extremely friendly and helpful, we felt really welcome!

• Allison from United States (10/10)

  This was the best apartment o stayed at in Poland – a few feet from the heart of old town, excellent wifi, cute balcony. Perfect for solo or couples.

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