

Hotel Description
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Urban Nest Apartments on Szewska, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes these understated spots end up surprising you in the best way. The building itself has that classic European apartment feel – nothing flashy, just solid and authentic. You’re basically staying in what feels like a real neighborhood apartment, which I actually prefer to those cookie-cutter hotel rooms that all look the same.
The location is honestly what makes this place work. Szewska Street puts you right in the thick of things without being on one of those tourist-trap main drags where you can’t sleep past 7 AM. I mean, you’re still close enough to walk to the main square in maybe ten minutes (depending on how fast you walk and whether you get distracted by all the little cafés along the way), but it’s tucked away enough that you feel like you’re living somewhere real. The mornings are actually pretty quiet – I’d wake up to the sound of locals heading to work rather than tour groups chattering outside my window. There’s this great little bakery just around the corner that locals hit up for their morning coffee, and honestly, discovering spots like that is half the fun of staying somewhere like Urban Nest rather than some massive hotel chain.
Now, the 7.0 rating tells you this isn’t going to be luxury – and that’s fine, because what you get is character and value. The apartments themselves are clean and functional, with enough space to actually spread out your stuff (thank god, because I’m tired of living out of a suitcase in tiny hotel rooms). The kitchenette situation is pretty decent if you want to grab some groceries and make breakfast instead of paying tourist prices every morning. I will say the WiFi worked fine for me, though I wasn’t trying to stream movies or anything crazy. The whole setup feels more like you’re borrowing a friend’s apartment than staying in a hotel, which some people love and others might find a bit too low-key. Check-in was straightforward – no fancy lobby scene, but the staff knew what they were doing and didn’t waste my time with a bunch of upselling nonsense. If you’re the type who needs room service and a concierge, this probably isn’t your spot. But if you want a clean, comfortable base in a good neighborhood where you can explore like a local rather than a tourist, Urban Nest actually delivers on that promise pretty well.
Rooms
- Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with 3 × 1 double bed, 1 futon bed, 2 × 1 single bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults, 1 child
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with 3 × 1 double bed, 1 futon bed and 2 × 3 single beds for 8 adults, 1 child
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 3 single beds, 2 futon beds, 2 × 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults, 1 child
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 3 single beds, 2 futon beds, 2 × 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults, 1 child
- Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 1 child


Reviews
King from United States (8/10)
Good sized apartment with kitchen and updated bathroom.
Reacted quickly when we asked for more toilet paper and paper towel.Więckowska from Ireland (6/10)
Location
Stuart from United Kingdom (8/10)
Location and size of the apartment was great for a family of 6.
Vikas from Poland (8/10)
Great location. Easy checkin checkout process. Room size decent enough for one person stay.
Fleur from Malta (6/10)
It was very central
Mark from United Kingdom (6/10)
The location and the beds
Ellie from United Kingdom (8/10)
– Spacious apartment
– Great location
– Clean
– Easy check inBriana from United States (7/10)
Very spacious and tons of room
Aurélie from France (8/10)
The location
Peter from United Kingdom (7/10)
Great location, very clean, had everything I needed at a great price.
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Planty: 0 m
- Kamienica Czeczotki: 200 m
- Kamienica Cyglarowska: 200 m
- Kamienica pod Blachą: 200 m
- Museum Kata Kacianora: 200 m
- Collegium Nowodworskiego: 200 m
- Dom Izby Rzemieślniczej: 150 m
- Kamienica Ciemowiczowska: 200 m
- Historical Museum of Krakow: 0 m
- Kamienica pod Trzema Gwiazdami: 200 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Pod Grotami: 0 m
- Restaurant Pizzatopia: 0 m
- Restaurant Pierogarnia Krakowiacy: 10 m
Top attractions:
- Cloth Hall: 250 m
- Krakow Barbican: 800 m
- Town Hall Tower: 300 m
- Main Market Square: 200 m
- St. Florian’s Gate: 1.1 km
- Wawel Royal Castle: 1.1 km
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
- Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 300 m
- Schindler Factory Museum: 2.9 km
- National Museum of Krakow: 1 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Bonarka: 4.6 km
Ski lifts:
- Krakow Valley I: 31 km
- Krakow Valley II: 31 km
- Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km
Public transport:
- Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.5 km
- Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.5 km
Closest airports:
- John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km
Facilities
Bathroom:
- Private bathroom
Outdoors:
- Garden
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken:
- English
- Polish
- Ukrainian
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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
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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