Świętego Wawrzyńca 19, Old Town, 31-060 Kraków, Poland
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Urban Loft – LoftAffair Overview

Honestly, when I first heard “Urban Loft,” I was expecting another cookie-cutter place trying too hard to be hip. But LoftAffair actually gets it right – and that 9.4 rating isn’t just marketing fluff, it’s completely deserved.

The moment you walk in, you can tell someone put real thought into this place. The lobby has this industrial-chic thing going on, but it’s warm somehow – exposed brick that actually looks authentic, not slapped on for Instagram. I mean, it’s only a 3-star property, so you’re not getting marble everything, but the design choices feel intentional. The front desk staff? They actually seem to enjoy working there, which is rarer than you’d think. Check-in was smooth, and they knew the neighborhood well enough to point me toward the good coffee spot two blocks down (not the tourist trap on the corner).

The rooms are where this place really shines though. You know what I love? They didn’t try to cram a tiny desk and chair into every corner just to say they have a workspace. Instead, you get these genuinely spacious lofts with high ceilings that make you forget you’re in a budget-friendly spot. The beds are surprisingly comfortable – I’m talking actually-slept-through-the-night comfortable, not just decent-for-the-price comfortable. And the bathrooms, well, they’re compact but smartly designed. Good water pressure, which is honestly half the battle in urban hotels. The AC units are a bit loud, but nothing that drowns out your Netflix binge.

What really sold me was the little things nobody mentions in typical reviews. The Wi-Fi actually works consistently (tested it during a work call – no drops). There’s decent soundproofing between rooms, so you’re not listening to your neighbor’s entire phone conversation. And here’s something I appreciated – the windows actually open, which sounds basic but you’d be amazed how many places seal you in completely. On quieter mornings, you can hear the city waking up without feeling like you’re sleeping on the sidewalk.

The location works if you’re the type who likes to explore on foot rather than staying right in the thick of everything. You’re close enough to walk to the main action, but far enough away that you can actually get some sleep. Street parking isn’t impossible, though I’d probably spring for their garage if I were driving – parallel parking with a rental car and luggage isn’t my idea of vacation fun.

Look, it’s not perfect – the elevator’s a bit slow during busy times, and the lobby can get pretty lively in the evenings (which you might love or hate, depending on your mood). But for what you’re paying, especially considering that rating, you’re getting way more personality and comfort than those big chain places that charge twice as much for half the character. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels more like staying at a design-savvy friend’s place than a generic hotel room, LoftAffair nails it.

Urban Loft – LoftAffair Accommodations

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Urban Loftlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Urban Loft – LoftAffair

  • Tetiana from Ukraine (10/10)

    Very nice, clean and well equipped duplex apartment. After booking, you will be sent a PDF file with instructions (Polish and English), as well as an access code to the apartment key.
    Near the house there is a city paid parking where you will need to leave the car for a short time and go up to the apartment to pick up the key to the underground parking. The door to the underground parking is quite narrow and it will not be easy for large cars. There is an elevator from the parking lot that will take you to the apartment (this is especially valuable in the rain).
    There is a paved road near the house and with open windows it can be noisy. In addition, tourists and young people walk a lot in the surroundings, so in the evening it can be noisy also because of this. With the windows closed, this is not a problem.
    On the ground floor there is a kitchen-living room and a toilet. On the top floor – a bedroom and a shower room with a toilet.
    There are bed linen, towels, soap, shower gel, shampoo and hair balm.
    There is also a washing machine, dishwasher, electric stove, coffee machine, electric kettle and even a blender.

  • Ivan from Slovakia (9/10)

    The location was just great and the apartment was very nice.

  • Norbertm81 from Romania (10/10)

    If I need to say it in just one word, WOW!
    Really amazing apartment! You have everything you need in one place. Location excellent. Parking is good, but it is very narrow especially the entrance (so check your car size before). Everything is just a few steps from the apartment. We will return!

  • Edyta from United States (10/10)

    Location

  • Giedrė from Lithuania (10/10)

    Just perfect apartment

  • Sclater from Poland (8/10)

    Very cute, very clean, good amount of space for an apartment right in the city.

  • Zuzana from Slovakia (10/10)

  • Clio from Germany (9/10)

    Great location — right in the centre of the Jewish quarter and close to lots of restaurants and cafes. Building is new and with easy access to underground parking. The apartment was beautiful, spacious and comfy, and fully equipped.

  • Pavel from Czech Republic (10/10)

    Good location, nice design, parking.

  • Olivier from United States (9/10)

    We'll organized, efficient, very clean. Good location.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Kino Wisła: 450 m
  • Mykwa Wielka: 350 m
  • Gazownia Krakowska: 400 m
  • Elektrownia Krakowska: 100 m
  • Galicia Jewish Museum: 100 m
  • Zespół Synagogi Starej: 150 m
  • Zespół Zajezdni Tramwajowej: 50 m
  • Ethnographic Museum in Kraków: 400 m
  • Fabryka Stolarska Steinbergów: 150 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Kanoników Laterańskich: 250 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Yatai Foodtruck: 50 m
  • Restaurant Chimney Cake Bakery: 50 m
  • Restaurant Frytki Belgijskie w Krakowie: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.7 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.7 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.7 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 2.3 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.3 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.6 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1.2 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.5 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.1 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 34 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 34 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Podgórze: 1.6 km
  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 900 m

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 24 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Hiking Off-site

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

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

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services:

  • Child safety socket covers

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Parking garage
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House Rules at Urban Loft – LoftAffair

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 10:00

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.5

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.3