

Hotel Description
You know what caught me off guard about Vintage Charm? The name actually fits – and that’s rare these days. I mean, walking into this three-bedroom place in Old Town, you can immediately tell someone put thought into making it feel authentic rather than just slapping “vintage” on everything and calling it a day.
The location is honestly perfect if you want to be in the thick of things without dealing with the main tourist drag chaos. You’re close enough to hear the church bells in the morning (which I actually loved, though light sleepers might want to pack earplugs), but tucked away on one of those quieter cobblestone side streets where locals still hang their laundry out to dry. Parking can be a bit tricky – there’s no dedicated spot, but I found street parking within a block most days. Just avoid trying to navigate those narrow streets during market hours on Saturday mornings unless you enjoy playing automotive Tetris.
What really sells this place is the attention to detail that feels genuine rather than staged. The furniture has that worn-in comfort that suggests it was chosen for living, not just photographing. The kitchen actually works for cooking real meals (shocking, I know), with proper knives and pans that aren’t warped beyond recognition. The bedrooms are spacious enough that you’re not climbing over suitcases, and honestly, the beds are better than half the four-star places I’ve stayed at. There’s this great morning light that streams through the windows facing the courtyard – perfect for coffee and planning your day without feeling rushed.
The 8.2 rating makes sense to me. It’s not trying to be luxury, but it delivers on what it promises. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the apartment (again, shockingly rare), hot water is reliable, and the whole place feels clean without that sterile hotel smell. My only minor gripe? The shower pressure is decent but not amazing, and the walls are a bit thin – you’ll hear your upstairs neighbors if they’re early risers. But honestly, that just adds to the authentic Old Town living experience.
What I really appreciated was how the owners clearly know the area. There’s a hand-drawn map with actual useful recommendations – not just the obvious tourist spots, but where to get the best morning pastries and which evening the local wine bar has live music. They’ve marked the closest pharmacy, the good grocery store, and even warned about construction noise on certain streets. These are the details that matter when you’re actually staying somewhere, not just passing through.
If you’re looking for a place that feels like temporarily living in Old Town rather than just visiting it, this hits the mark. It’s comfortable, well-located, and has that rare quality of feeling like someone’s thoughtfully maintained home rather than a rental property. Just book early if you’re coming during festival season – places like this in Old Town fill up fast, and for good reason.
Hotel in Krakow booking should be done early, especially during summer season when the city hosts internationally acclaimed cultural festivals and medieval celebrations.
Rooms
- Three-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 2 × 2 single beds, 4 × 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 8 adults


Reviews
Denise from Canada (8/10)
Big apartment, great location, well equipped kitchen. Just be aware you have to walk up 4 flights of stairs.
Eunju from Spain (3/10)
The kitchen is very well renewed.
The Chocolates on arrival were a nice detail.Paulina from Poland (9/10)
Świetna lokalizacja, bardzo dużo miejsca, byliśmy w 7 osób i nie było problemu z pomieszczeniem się. Apartament jest super urządzony – ma klimat. Do rynku piechotą jest kilka minut.
Vika from Israel (9/10)
מיקום מרכזי ומצוין, דירה מרווחת ונוחה, מטבח מאובזר היטב. היה קל מאוד לתקשר עם הבעלים והוא עזר לנו במה שהיה צריך.
Matus from Slovakia (6/10)
Ivanna from Ukraine (9/10)
В помешканні було все необхідне
Nosferatuwampir from Poland (9/10)
Lokalizacja
David from United Kingdom (7/10)
Monika from Poland (9/10)
Konrad from Poland (9/10)
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Planty: 200 m
- Cloth Hall: 700 m
- Town Hall Tower: 800 m
- Main Market Square: 750 m
- St. Florian’s Gate: 750 m
- Jan Matejko’s House: 700 m
- Krakow’s City Walls: 800 m
- Planty Daszyńskiego: 600 m
- Europacare24 sp. z o.o.: 650 m
- Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 650 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Lokal Bistro: 100 m
- Restaurant Avangarda Restauracja: 150 m
- Cafe/bar Diament Pub&Billiard Club: 50 m
Top attractions:
- Krakow Barbican: 800 m
- Czartoryski Museum: 850 m
- Wawel Royal Castle: 1.4 km
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
- Archeological Museum: 850 m
- Polish Aviation Museum: 4.5 km
- Schindler Factory Museum: 2.1 km
- National Museum of Krakow: 1.9 km
- Historical Museum of Krakow: 800 m
- The Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University: 1.2 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Bonarka: 4.1 km
Ski lifts:
- Krakow Valley I: 33 km
- Krakow Valley II: 33 km
- Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km
Public transport:
- Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.8 km
- Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.3 km
Closest airports:
- John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 17 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Balcony
- Terrace
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
Room Amenities:
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Private entrance
- Heating
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Hebrew
- Polish
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
Most popular facilities:
- Free WiFi
- Terrace


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 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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