Vavelsky Apartments – Old Town

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from Vavelsky Apartments when I first walked up – it’s one of those places that looks pretty standard from the outside, sitting right in the thick of Old Town’s maze of cobblestone streets. But honestly, there’s something really appealing about staying somewhere that feels like you’re actually living in the neighborhood instead of just passing through it. The building itself has that solid, no-nonsense Eastern European vibe (I mean, with a name like Vavelsky, you’re definitely not in Kansas anymore), and while it’s not going to win any design awards, it’s got character in all the right ways.

The apartment-style setup is actually perfect if you’re planning to stick around for more than a couple nights – you get a proper kitchen, which is clutch when you’re tired of restaurant meals and just want to grab some local bread and cheese from the market down the street. I loved being able to make coffee in the morning without having to get dressed and venture out immediately. The location really can’t be beat if you want to be walking distance from everything that matters in the historic center. You’ll hear the occasional late-night reveler stumbling over cobblestones (comes with the territory in Old Town), but it quiets down pretty well after midnight. The 7.0 rating feels about right – it’s not luxury by any stretch, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any nasty surprises.

What I appreciated most was how the staff actually seemed to know the area. When I asked about where to find decent groceries that weren’t tourist-priced, they pointed me toward a little shop that locals use, tucked away on a side street I never would’ve found on my own. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that overly scripted hospitality theater you get at bigger hotels. Is it perfect? Well, the Wi-Fi can be a bit spotty (though honestly, maybe that’s a feature when you’re trying to disconnect), and don’t expect turndown service or fancy toiletries. But if you want to feel like you’re staying in someone’s well-maintained apartment right in the heart of things, rather than some sterile hotel room, this place hits the mark. It’s the kind of spot where you’ll find yourself taking the long way home just because you enjoy walking through your temporary neighborhood.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 3 single beds for 6 adults, 1 child
• Three-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 2 single beds, 2 × 6 single beds and 2 × 5 sofa beds for 15 adults, 1 child
• Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 5 single beds and 4 × 4 single beds for 12 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 3 single beds and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 6 single beds for 12 adults

Reviews

• Dario from Italy (8/10)

  Apartment had everything we needed and was in an amazing position. We had a small kitchen in case we wanted to cook something. Clean, warm and comfortable. Another thing I really enjoyed is the availability to be flexible on check in.

• Natalia from Poland (8/10)

  very good location, the apartment was tidy and spacious

• Joanna from United States (7/10)

  Location is wonderful! We loved the proximity to the Old Town and the train station

• Jakub from Netherlands (8/10)

  Location was really amazing and its perfect for a group of students

• Modestas from Lithuania (8/10)

  very good location

• Mevska from Ukraine (6/10)

  Very vell. Sorry for my English.

• Neradová from Czech Republic (6/10)

  We received very great e-mail with precise description, so get into the appartment. The appartment was situated very central and there was a nice praking place right down the street. The price was very acceptable for the great location.

• Sarah from Austria (6/10)

  Great location, big rooms

• Juliet from Australia (7/10)

  Loved how spacious it was, the two bathrooms.

• Rathi from Sweden (3/10)

  Nothing

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