21 Szewska, Old Town, 31-009 Kraków, Poland
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Urban Nest Apartments Szewska 21-R Overview

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Urban Nest Apartments on Szewska Street – honestly, the name made it sound like another generic rental place. But this little spot actually surprised me in the best way. The building sits right in the heart of things (I mean, you’re literally steps from the main square if you’re in Krakow’s old town), and there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the whole setup. The apartments have this lived-in quality that feels authentic rather than sterile – like someone actually thought about how real people travel instead of just cramming in as many beds as possible.

What really won me over was the attention to practical details that most places completely miss. The kitchenette is actually functional (I’ve stayed in “apartments” where you couldn’t boil water properly), and they’ve got these little touches that show someone was thinking – decent wifi that doesn’t cut out every five minutes, blackout curtains that actually block light, and enough outlets near the bed so you’re not doing yoga poses to charge your phone. The neighborhood itself is pretty fantastic too; you’ve got this perfect mix of locals going about their business and the tourist energy, but it never feels overwhelming. I could walk to grab morning coffee at places where I wasn’t paying tourist prices, which honestly made my whole stay feel more… real, I guess?

Sure, it’s a solid 3-star place and the 7.6 rating feels about right – there are definitely fancier options if you want marble bathrooms and a concierge, but that’s kind of missing the point here. This is for people who want to actually experience a city rather than hide from it in some corporate hotel bubble. The check-in was straightforward (though I’d recommend confirming arrival times since it’s not a 24-hour desk situation), and the whole vibe is just refreshingly low-key. I mean, if you’re the type who needs your towels folded into swan shapes, this probably isn’t your place. But if you want somewhere clean, comfortable, and genuinely well-located where you can spread out a bit and feel like you’re living somewhere rather than just sleeping there – well, that’s exactly what you’ll get.

Urban Nest Apartments Szewska 21-R Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Studiofor 3 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Urban Nest Apartments Szewska 21-R

  • Joanne from United Kingdom (8/10)

    My main concerns were ease of finding apartment and ease of getting in, on my own with my child late at night. I had no difficulties whatsoever and was so easy. Very comfortable beds in a perfect location. Everything you need and good wi-fi.

  • Anaïs from Spain (7/10)

    Good location in the middle lf the center

  • Victor from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Easy access to everything

  • David from Georgia (8/10)

    Located right in the middle of the city! Overall ok for several days stay.

  • Kamila from Poland (7/10)

    Lokalizacja

  • Waleria from Poland (8/10)

    Czysto i Cicho

  • Noga from Poland (8/10)

    Lokalizacja

  • Emilia from Italy (7/10)

    SITUATO ATTACCATO AD UN PAB, la notte c’è baccano e non si dorme se non dopo le 4 che finisce la musica del pub. L’appartamento si trova in centro è vero, ed è ampio e con cucina ma ripeto il problema è il casinò di notte peggio che mai il venerdì ed il Sabato.
    Non andateci se avete il sonno leggero!!

  • Joanna from Poland (8/10)

    Lokalizacja świetna czystość ok

  • Mireille from Martinique (7/10)

    Emplacement

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

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Kitchen

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom

Living Area:

  • Seating Area

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Room Amenities:

  • Heating
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish
  • Ukrainian

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
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House Rules at Urban Nest Apartments Szewska 21-R

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.0

Comfort:

7.4

Location:

9.0

Facilities:

7.6

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

7.7