Różana 13, 30-305 Kraków, Poland
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Vistula River Apartment with Mezzanine Overview

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The mezzanine actually works. I mean, I’ve stayed in plenty of cramped European apartments where they throw in a loft and call it spacious, but this Vistula River spot genuinely feels thoughtful. The moment you walk in, there’s this sense that someone designed it for real people, not just Instagram photos.

The river views are honestly the star here – and I’m talking proper Vistula views, not some tiny sliver you have to crane your neck to see. In the morning, you’ll catch the mist rolling off the water, and if you’re lucky enough to be there during sunset, well, you’ll understand why this place has a 9.3 rating. The mezzanine bedroom sits perfectly positioned to take advantage of those windows, though fair warning – if you’re tall, watch your head on those slanted ceilings. I learned that the hard way at 2 AM stumbling to the bathroom.

What really sold me on the location was how it sits just far enough from the main tourist chaos but close enough that you’re not stuck taking expensive taxis everywhere. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where you’ll find actual Poles grabbing coffee at the corner café, not just tour groups. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle – street spots fill up fast, especially on weekends when locals are out enjoying the riverside. The host was pretty good about explaining the parking situation upfront though, which I appreciated. Check-in was smooth, none of that awkward waiting around while they “prepare your room” nonsense.

Honestly, for a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight. The kitchen’s actually functional (shocking, I know), the Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, and the whole space feels clean without that sterile hotel smell. You can hear the occasional tram in the distance, but it’s more of a gentle city hum than anything disruptive. Actually made me feel more connected to the place, if that makes sense. The only minor gripe? The shower pressure could be stronger, but that’s pretty standard for older buildings in this part of town. Small price to pay for the character and those killer river views.

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Vistula River Apartment with Mezzanine Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentsofa bed1 futon bed, 2 × 1 sofa bed, 1 futon bed and sofa bed for 5 adults
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Reviews of Vistula River Apartment with Mezzanine

  • Ince from United Kingdom (10/10)

    bardzo zaskoczyła mnie przestrzeń, myslalam ze mieszkanie za taka cene będzie mniejsze, ale było bardzo przyzwoite, cale mieszkanie było w świetnej kondycji

  • Aleh from Poland (8/10)

  • Wiktoria from Poland (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 1.1 km
  • Dragon’s Den: 1.1 km
  • Park Dębnicki: 900 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.3 km
  • Archeological Museum: 1.4 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.3 km
  • Park Skały Twardowskiego: 300 m
  • Ethnographic Museum in Kraków: 1.5 km
  • Park Kieszonkowy Pierwszy Ogród: 1.6 km
  • Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology: 650 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Czy To Tu: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Wino i Miód: 100 m
  • Restaurant U Pana Cogito: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.7 km
  • Krakow Barbican: 2.3 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.6 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.7 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 2.2 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 6 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.7 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 1.7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.1 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 33 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 22 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Podgórze: 3.2 km
  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.8 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Vistula River Apartment with Mezzanine

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 11:00

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:

10

Comfort:

8.3

Location:

10

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

8.3

Cleanliness:

8.3

Value for money:

9.2