Mostowa 2, Old Town, 31-061 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually designed it for people who travel a lot, not just to look pretty in photos. The Vistula River Chic Apartment sits right along the riverbank – and I mean right there, where you can hear the gentle lapping of water if you crack the windows at night. It’s honestly one of those spots where the name isn’t just marketing fluff.

The apartment itself feels more like staying at a design-savvy friend’s place than a typical hotel room. They’ve got this whole thing figured out with the layout – there’s actually space to unpack your suitcase (revolutionary concept, I know), and the kitchen isn’t just for show. I ended up grabbing fresh bread from the little bakery down the street most mornings because, well, why wouldn’t you when you’re practically living like a local? The bathroom’s got one of those rainfall showerheads that actually has decent water pressure, which… look, if you’ve stayed in enough places, you know that’s not a given. The bed situation is solid too – firm enough that you won’t feel like you’re sinking into quicksand, but soft enough that I slept better than I do at home.

What really sells this place though is the location along the Vistula. You’re close enough to walk into the main areas without needing to navigate public transport with your luggage, but far enough from the tourist chaos that you can actually relax. The river views aren’t just a nice bonus – they’re legitimately stunning, especially during that golden hour when the light hits the water just right. I spent way too much time just sitting by the window with my morning coffee, watching the occasional boat drift by. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where you’ll see locals walking their dogs and old men playing chess in the small park nearby, which honestly made the whole experience feel more authentic. Parking was surprisingly manageable too – there’s a spot right outside that doesn’t cost a fortune, which saved me the headache of hunting around narrow streets with a rental car. The only minor thing I’d mention is that weekend nights can get a bit lively since there are a few bars within walking distance, but honestly, the good kind of lively, not the keep-you-up-all-night kind.

Rooms

  • Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
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Reviews

  • Ave from Estonia (9/10)

    It was easy and quick to get to the old town

  • Andrey from Ukraine (9/10)

    Чудові просторі апартаменти з новим ремонтом та всім необхідним для комфортного проживання. Апартаменти розташовані у зручному місці – можна пішки дістатися до історичного центру міста, або на транспорті (зупинка у 2 хвилинах). Поруч набережна, завжди можна прогулятися на свіжому повітрі, також багато кафе та магазинів. В апартаментах були зручні ліжка, достатньо велика ванна кімната – є фен, пральна машина, тепла підлога. Є регульоване опалення від газового котла, це було зручно. Кухня обладнана всім необхідним – посудомийною машиною, чайником, варильною панеллю, кавомолкою, кавоваркою ріжкового типу, духовкою, мікрохвильовкою. Є достатня кількість посуди для приготування їжі. Враховуйте, що апартаменти розташовані на 2 жилому поверсі, тобто реально на 3, без ліфта.

  • Carolin from Austria (1/10)

    Die Lage ist sehr gut, Mitten im jüd.Viertel

  • Dominik from Poland (9/10)

  • Anwar from Kuwait (9/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Kino Wisła: 150 m
  • Gazownia Krakowska: 200 m
  • Elektrownia Krakowska: 500 m
  • Galicia Jewish Museum: 500 m
  • Zespół Synagogi Starej: 550 m
  • Ratusz D. Miasta Kazimierz: 100 m
  • Zespół Zajezdni Tramwajowej: 300 m
  • Ethnographic Museum in Kraków: 150 m
  • Kościół Klasztorny Trynitarzy: 250 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Kanoników Laterańskich: 200 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Well Done: 1 m
  • Restaurant Buongiorno Pizza: 1 m
  • Restaurant Marchewka z Groszkiem: 1 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.9 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.7 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.9 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 2.5 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.1 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 11 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.8 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1.4 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.3 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 2.6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Chelm Ski Lift: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley I: 46 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 21 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Podgórze: 1.6 km
  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.2 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 23 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

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
  • TV

Reception services:

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

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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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 11:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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:

8.8

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10

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