Wrocławska 53 – Duży i Wygodny apartament

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Wrocławska 53 – I mean, apartment hotels can be hit or miss, right? But this place actually surprised me. The building sits on this quiet stretch of Wrocławska that most tourists never see, which honestly worked out perfectly since you’re still just a quick tram ride from the Old Town but without all that constant noise. The “Duży i Wygodny” part of the name isn’t just Polish marketing speak either – this apartment is genuinely spacious in a way that makes you forget you’re in Krakow’s pricier neighborhoods. I could actually spread out my stuff without playing luggage Tetris, and there’s this lived-in comfort that you don’t get in sterile hotel rooms. The kitchen was properly equipped too (not just a mini-fridge and a prayer), so I ended up grabbing groceries from the Żabka down the street and making coffee that didn’t taste like cardboard.

What really sold me on this place was how the owner clearly gets what travelers need. There’s solid wifi – I mean, I was video calling back home without any of those awkward freezing moments – and the heating actually works, which matters more than you’d think during Krakow’s surprise cold snaps. The neighborhood itself feels authentically Polish in a way that the tourist areas don’t; you’ll hear actual conversations in Polish from the balcony, not just groups of backpackers figuring out their next Instagram shot. Parking was straightforward too, which saved me the headache of circling blocks looking for a spot (anyone who’s driven in European city centers knows this pain). I did notice some street noise in the mornings – nothing terrible, just the usual city wake-up sounds – but honestly, it felt more real than those sanitized hotel bubbles. The check-in process was refreshingly human; instead of standing in a lobby line, you actually coordinate with someone who knows the building and can tell you which local pierogi place doesn’t cater to tourists.

Here’s the thing though – this isn’t for everyone. If you need daily housekeeping and a concierge desk, look elsewhere. But if you want to feel like you’re actually staying in Krakow instead of just visiting it, this apartment delivers. The 9.3 rating makes sense once you’re there; it’s not trying to be fancy, it’s just really good at being what it is. You’re close enough to walk to Planty Park when the weather’s nice, but far enough from the main drag that you won’t be dodging hen parties at midnight. I ended up extending my stay by two days, partly because the place was comfortable, but mostly because it made Krakow feel less like a tourist destination and more like somewhere I could actually imagine living.

Krakow’s hotels showcase the perfect blend of Polish royal tradition and modern comfort, with many featuring historical tour services and authentic Polish hospitality.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $87. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Alexandra from Russia – July 22, 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was great!

• Exceptional – Dmytro from United States – July 13, 2024 (10/10)

  Location close to grocery store and public transportation, looks like on the photo, clean bathrooms and convenient bedroom.

• Все очень понравилось !!! – Valentyna from United States – June 12, 2025 (10/10)

  Понравилось все очень, квартира большая чистая, все что нужно было ( кухонные принадлежности, сахар, соль, кофе, чай и т.д. банные принадлежности и т.д.), отличный Wi-Fi, удобное расположение в пешей досягаемости до центра и других полезных объектов
  
  What could be improved: не было кастрюльки маленького литража

• Exceptional – Joanna from Poland – May 25, 2025 (10/10)

  Pobyt udany. Apartament wygodny nowoczesny. Kontakt z właścicielką bardzo dobry. Bezpośredni dojazd z dworca PKP lina 130 około 10 minut. Polecamy.

• Bardzo elegancki i funkcjonalny apartament. – Tomasz from Poland – April 8, 2025 (10/10)

  Jasne, noiwoczesne i przestronne mieszkanie. Wygodne, obszerne łóżko. Świetna, funkcjonalna łazienka. Kuchnia bardzo dobrze wyposażona. Bezproblemowy dostęp do lokalu. Spokojna, cicha okolica. Dobra komunikacja do centrum Krakowa.

• Exceptional – Emil from Poland – March 24, 2025 (10/10)

  Bardzo ładne, czyste mieszkanie, na spokojnym osiedlu. Właścicielka bardzo miła ☺️ Sklepy na miejscu, więc można kupić wszystko co potrzebne. Na starówkę również można spokojnie przejść się na piechotę. Polecam ☺️

• Exceptional – Łukasz from Poland – July 24, 2024 (10/10)

  Dobra lokalizacja, blisko do stacji kolejowej i autobusu. około 20 minut do centrum
  
  What could be improved: Bardzo ciężko o miejsce parkingowe.

• Very Good – Maksym from Poland – May 1, 2025 (8/10)

  duży, wygodny, czysty, przestronny) dobra izolacja
  
  What could be improved: kolej jest blisko, ale to już wiadomo

• Хороший вариант – Lizaveta from Serbia – February 14, 2025 (8/10)

  Большая, новая, теплая квартира.
  Удобная кровать.
  Огромная ванна, есть душ
  Все необходимое для жизни, отличная кофемашина
  
  What could be improved: В ванной комнате запах канализации, надо закрывать стоки чтоб не пахло

• Very Good – Norbert from Poland – August 8, 2025 (8/10)

  Przestronny apartament z osobną toaletą oraz wanna. Wygodne łóżko. Zamknięte, nowoczesne osiedle.
  
  What could be improved: Brudny Piekarnik ale i tak z niego nie korzystaliśmy.

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