2 Hieronima Wietora, Old Town, 31-067 Kraków, Poland
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Vistula Riverside-Kazimierz Old Town Apartments Overview

You know what really surprised me about these Vistula Riverside apartments? They’re tucked right in the heart of Kazimierz, but somehow you still get that peaceful river vibe. I mean, you’re literally a stone’s throw from all the buzzing cafés on Plac Nowy where locals grab their zapiekanka at midnight, but step out onto your balcony (if you snag one of the river-facing units) and it’s this completely different world with the Vistula flowing by.

The building itself is honestly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star setup in this part of Kraków – nothing fancy, but everything works. The apartments have that Eastern European practical charm, with decent-sized kitchens that actually make sense if you want to cook instead of eating pierogi every single meal (though honestly, why would you stop?). What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re basically in the middle of everything. The old Jewish quarter can get pretty lively, especially on weekends when the bar crawls hit Szeroka Street, but these places seem insulated from most of that chaos. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare around here – I’d definitely ask about that when you book, because navigating those narrow cobblestone streets in a rental car is… well, let’s just say it’s character building.

Here’s the thing that sold me on this place: you’re genuinely walking distance from everything that matters. The synagogues, the incredible milk bars like Milkbar Tomasza where you can eat like a king for pocket change, and that stretch along the river where locals actually hang out (not just tourists). Plus you can catch the tram to the main square in maybe ten minutes, or just walk it if the weather’s decent. The rating of 8.1 feels about right – it’s not going to blow you away with luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises. The staff seemed to know their stuff about the neighborhood too, which matters more than you might think when you’re trying to figure out which pierogi place is worth the hype versus which one’s just feeding off tourist crowds. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if you want to experience Kazimierz like someone who actually lives here rather than just checking boxes on a sightseeing list.

Apartments in Krakow provide travelers with authentic local experiences, allowing them to explore traditional Polish markets and cook with regional Galician specialties.

Vistula Riverside-Kazimierz Old Town Apartments Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
Suite Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
Apartment2 × 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
Suite Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Vistula Riverside-Kazimierz Old Town Apartments

  • Jan from Poland (4/10)

    Basic but quite depresing room with a private bathroom ,located in the basement of the house devided into "apartaments" for rent.
    Reasonable price,microwave and kettle in the room,decorations.

  • Vandenbroeke from United States (8/10)

    This is a very nice apartment.
    I did like the location, and I had all the codes I needed to get in the apartment.

  • Sanni from Finland (9/10)

    Everything was sparkling clean and as described. Amazing quality-price ratio! Location was as good as it gets, easy access to everything but very peaceful. Staff was very professional and friendly.

  • Zbyszko from Poland (8/10)

    cena i lokacja

  • Žydrė from Lithuania (9/10)

    puiki lokacija, gera kaina👌

  • Weronikaswiatkowska from Poland (9/10)

    Korzystna cena, dobra lokalizacja- wszędzie blisko, a przystanek tramwajowy 2/3 minuty drogi

  • Krasoń from Poland (7/10)

    Cena, lokalizacja, łatwość komunikacji z personelem,

  • Mrowiec from Poland (9/10)

    Czysto,lokalizacja ok,jest wszystko co potrzebne,zatrzymalam sie tu drugi raz i wrocilabym.

  • František from Czech Republic (8/10)

    Lokalita, poměr cena výkon, jednoduchý self check-in, všechny informace poslané v den příjezdu. K dispozici čaj a instantní kafe, ručníky, základní hygienické potřeby a fén.

  • Karolina from Poland (8/10)

    Obiekt jest śliczny. Bardzo dopieszczone wyposażenie kuchni. Cieszy oko.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 950 m
  • Dragon’s Den: 1 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.2 km
  • Archeological Museum: 1.6 km
  • Plac Zabaw Podgórze: 1.6 km
  • Galicia Jewish Museum: 850 m
  • Park Skały Twardowskiego: 1.7 km
  • Ethnographic Museum in Kraków: 350 m
  • Ghetto Heroes Square in Krakow: 1.3 km
  • Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Frania Cafe: 250 m
  • Restaurant Los Gorditos: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Bourbon na Kaziku: 250 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.9 km
  • Krakow Barbican: 2.4 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.9 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.9 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 2.4 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 11 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 2 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 1.7 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.2 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 2.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 2.7 km

Ski lifts:

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

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Podgórze: 1.9 km
  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.6 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Most popular facilities:

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi (1 Mbps)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs 6 zł per hour.:

  • Street parking
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House Rules at Vistula Riverside-Kazimierz Old Town Apartments

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 06:00 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:

8.4

Comfort:

7.9

Location:

8.9

Free WiFi:

6.9

Facilities:

8.0

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

8.5