5 plac Na Groblach, Old Town, 33-332 Kraków, Poland
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Wawel Apartments – LoftAffair Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Wawel Apartments – LoftAffair? The name actually makes sense once you’re inside. I mean, these really do feel like proper lofts, not just regular hotel rooms with fancy marketing. The ceilings are genuinely high, and there’s this industrial-meets-cozy thing happening that works way better than it should on paper.

I’ll be honest – when I first booked a 3-star place in Krakow, I was expecting something pretty basic. But honestly, this feels like they’re underselling themselves. The 9.1 rating isn’t just inflated reviews from people’s cousins, either. The apartments have actual character, which is sort of rare these days. Each one’s laid out differently, so you’re not getting that cookie-cutter hotel room experience where everything’s bolted down and beige. The kitchenettes are actually functional too – I mean, you could legitimately cook a real meal if you wanted to, not just heat up instant noodles.

What really sold me on the place was the little stuff that nobody thinks to mention in typical reviews. The windows are proper double-glazed, so even though you’re right in the city center, it’s surprisingly quiet at night. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that awkward hovering around a tiny reception desk while someone types slowly into an ancient computer. And here’s something I appreciated: the WiFi actually works consistently, even in the bathroom (don’t judge me, sometimes you need to answer emails). The neighborhood itself is brilliant for walking around – you’re close enough to the main square that you can stumble back after a night out, but far enough that you’re not dealing with constant tourist crowds right outside your door. There’s this little bakery about two blocks away that locals actually go to, and honestly, their zapiekanka is better than anything you’ll get from the touristy spots. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’ve got a car, but that’s just Krakow for you – most people are better off using the trams anyway.

The luxury concierge service in Krakow offers personalized access to private royal collections, traditional Polish dining, and VIP cultural experiences in this historic Polish jewel.

Wawel Apartments – LoftAffair Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 2 children
One-Bedroom Apartmentlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
Studio Apartment2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
One-Bedroom Apartmentlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Wawel Apartments – LoftAffair

  • Minko from Germany (10/10)

    Very comfortable apartment basically in the city center.

  • Rob from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Lovely spacious clean, great location very quiet great value

  • Robert from Malta (9/10)

    A very well located apartment specious and clean. Very safe.

  • Brian46 from Slovakia (9/10)

    Very nice flat, perfect communication, location and price. Flat was clean and in very good location. Near is big parking lot with good price.

  • Strike from United Kingdom (8/10)

  • Kate from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great facilities, everything you could need from an apartment in Krakow.
    Within walking distance to all areas of krakow old town, comfy bed, good shower pressure. The little touch of supplying a couple of wash pods for the washing machine was a thoughtful touch and came in surprisingly useful.

  • Serhii from Poland (10/10)

    That is a spacious and comfortable apartment in the city center. It had all the facilities I needed, and I really liked it.

  • Messerli from United States (10/10)

    This apartment is in a wonderful location very close to the Wawel Castle and in a quiet area. The apartment was lovely and clean, and I absolutely loved the kitchen ♡ we will definitely be coming back to this place. The washing machine was also very convenient.

  • Lilia from Bulgaria (10/10)

    The whole place was assome

  • Stephen from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Everything was excellent.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 150 m
  • Dom Katolicki: 400 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 500 m
  • Pałac Czarkowskich: 450 m
  • Archeological Museum: 500 m
  • Kamienica Lisia Jama: 450 m
  • Kamienica pod Motylem: 550 m
  • Pomnik Jana Pawła II: 500 m
  • Zespół Dworku Potockich: 200 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Felicjanek: 500 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Lokalna: 40 m
  • Restaurant Zdrowe Love: 20 m
  • Restaurant Some Place Else: 0 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 750 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 1.5 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 750 m
  • Main Market Square: 750 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.8 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 900 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.9 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 700 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 900 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.6 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 2.2 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Kitchen:

  • Shared kitchen
  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Common areas:

  • Shared lounge/T V area

Food & Drink:

  • Breakfast in the room

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view

Room Amenities:

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Daily housekeeping

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Wawel Apartments – LoftAffair

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

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

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

9.0

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.8

Free WiFi:

8.0

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.3

Value for money:

9.1