Urban Nest Apartments Gertrudy 7

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Urban Nest Apartments? The location is honestly ridiculous – and I mean that in the best way possible. You’re literally on Świętej Gertrudy street, which sounds fancy but it’s actually this quiet little cobblestone stretch that somehow manages to be in the heart of Old Town without all the tourist chaos. I mean, you can walk to the Main Square in about three minutes, but when you’re back at the apartment in the evening, it’s surprisingly peaceful. The building itself has that classic Krakow character – think thick walls and high ceilings that actually keep things cool in summer (trust me, you’ll appreciate this in July).

The apartments are what I’d call smart three-star – they’re not trying to be something they’re not, but everything works and it’s clean and comfortable. The kitchenettes are small but functional, which is perfect because honestly, you’re probably going to be eating pierogi at Pod Aniołami down the street anyway. What I really liked was how they’ve managed to keep some of the original architectural details while making everything feel modern enough. The Wi-Fi is solid (worked great for video calls), and the heating – crucial for those brutal Krakow winters – actually works properly. Check-in was smooth too, though heads up that it’s self-service style, so don’t expect a traditional hotel lobby scene.

Here’s the thing about this spot that locals know but tourists often miss – you’re positioned perfectly between the castle area and the Jewish Quarter, so you can easily walk to Kazimierz for dinner without dealing with trams or taxis. Plus, there’s a Żabka convenience store literally around the corner (lifesaver for morning coffee), and the small Carrefour Express is maybe two blocks away. The 8-star rating makes sense once you’re there – it’s not luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. The neighborhood gets lively on weekend evenings, but the thick walls keep most of the street noise out. Actually, the only minor thing is that some of the apartments face the courtyard which can be a bit dark during winter months, but honestly, you’re probably not planning to spend much time inside anyway when you’re in Krakow.

The luxury concierge service in Krakow offers personalized access to private royal collections, traditional Polish dining, and VIP cultural experiences in this historic Polish jewel.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $182. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 4 twin beds, 2 × 3 twin beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Family trip to Krakow – Jose from Spain – April 12, 2025 (7/10)

  Good apartment: great location, big rooms and plenty of space. Also: not central heating so it was cold and beds were not comfortable. There was a bit of noise coming from the tram.

• Wonderful – Rebecca from United Kingdom – December 31, 2024 (9/10)

  Fantastic location, good value for money

• krakow apartment nest – Janice from United Kingdom – October 23, 2024 (8/10)

  the building was been renovated so quite a bit of mess in buiding ..heating one heater blow up when plugged in but the room was still warm but in winter it would be cold ..beds were really comfy apartment clean rember to take tea coffee none inapartment plenty of room and bedding
  
  What could be improved: heating not enough
  no coffee and tea
  renovation of building

• Wonderful – Jorge from Spain – October 10, 2024 (9/10)

  The location was great
  
  What could be improved: No water heater in one of the 2 bathrooms

• Very Good – Ben from United Kingdom – April 8, 2024 (8/10)

  Location was absolutely fantastic just outside of the old town. Facilities were clean and beds comfortable. Very good for exploring the city
  
  What could be improved: Not the easiest place to find but hosts gave instructions to follow

• Very Good – Matthew from United Kingdom – April 30, 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location and good facilities. Ideal for a large group
  
  What could be improved: Bedrooms could do with a bit of modernisation

• fantastic i would stay again – Wayne from United Kingdom – March 14, 2025 (8/10)

  space and how many it sleeps
  
  What could be improved: only that it was still in progress and a building site but thats only a minor fault we used it as a holiday home a place to sleep

• Clean and big flat – Michael from Germany – November 3, 2023 (7/10)

  We liked the multiple bedding options, the cleanliness of the rooms and dish washer in the kitchen.
  
  What could be improved: There was no wifi and the flat in general was quite cold because the entrance door was constantly open due to construction works.

• Very Good – Kevin from United Kingdom – October 3, 2023 (8/10)

  Location was great
  
  What could be improved: Lift was out of action as it was being upgraded

• Wonderful – Arijus from Lithuania – July 18, 2023 (9/10)

  Lot's of space, good location

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