Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza 16, Old Town, 31-029 Kraków, Poland
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Yellow Window Apartment Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Yellow Window Apartment on Zyblikiewicza Street, you immediately get that “I’m in the real Kraków” feeling. This three-star apartment sits right in Old Town — and I mean properly in the heart of it, not on some sketchy edge where they claim it’s “close to everything.” The building itself has that classic Polish charm, and honestly, the location alone makes this place worth considering.

The Perfect Old Town Spot

Here’s what I love about staying here — you’re literally surrounded by everything that makes Kraków special. The Main Market Square is just a few minutes’ walk away, which means you can actually pop back during the day if you need to drop off shopping bags or grab a jacket. I’ve stayed in places that claim to be “in Old Town” but require a 15-minute trek to get anywhere interesting. Not here. You know what’s really nice? You can walk to most restaurants and bars without needing to figure out trams or taxis, especially at night when you just want to stumble back to bed.

The Space Itself

The room setup works well for couples — actually, the feedback shows couples rate the location a perfect 10, and I can see why. It’s got that apartment-style layout that gives you more space than a typical hotel room, plus there’s a kitchenette if you want to grab some Polish bread and cheese from the market for breakfast. The yellow window (yes, that’s actually a thing) adds a cheerful touch, and the whole place feels more like staying in a local’s home than a generic hotel chain.

What Makes It Work

The 8.9 rating isn’t just numbers — you can feel it when you’re there. Everything’s clean and functional without being fancy, which honestly suits the Old Town vibe perfectly. The staff knows the area well, so they can point you toward the good pierogi places that locals actually go to, not just the tourist traps around the square. I mean, when you’re paying three-star prices but getting this kind of location, it’s pretty hard to complain about anything.

Why Guests Love It

Look, if you want to be in the absolute center of Kraków without paying five-star prices, this is your spot. The location score of 10.0 isn’t an accident — you’re close enough to hear the trumpet call from St. Mary’s Tower, but far enough from the main square chaos that you can actually sleep at night. For couples especially, there’s something romantic about having your own little apartment in one of Europe’s most beautiful old cities. You’ll spend less time commuting to sights and more time actually enjoying Kraków, which is exactly what a good location should do.

Yellow Window Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentextra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Yellow Window Apartment

  • Agnieszka from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Very nice quiet location, nice modern decor.

  • Giuseppe from Italy (9/10)

    Struttura in posizione centrale, collegata benissimo con aeroporto.
    Personale efficiente.
    Appartamento in condizioni perfette e molto carino.
    Ve lo super consiglio.

  • Joanna from Poland (9/10)

    Wszystko nam się podobało, sam apartament ale i cicha okolica i bliskość do rynku. W apartamencie jest również dostęp do Netflixa, i Youtube w tv.

  • Mikalai from Italy (9/10)

    Апартаменты в которые хочется возвращаться еще и еще. Спасибо за ранний чек ин.

  • Agnieszka from Poland (9/10)

    Apartament wspaniały ,bardzo dobrze wyposażony. Łazienka prześliczna, łóżko bardzo wygodne, nowoczesny i ładny wystrój .Bardzo blisko do starego rynku. Właściciele cudowni , na pewno wrócimy. Polecamy z całego ❤️

  • Henrik from Denmark (9/10)

    Stille område og centralt beliggenhed. Hjælpsom vært.

  • Kristína from Slovakia (8/10)

    Moderne zariadenie, čistota, lokalita

  • Yulian from Ukraine (7/10)

    Місце розташування добре, досить чисто та охайно.

  • Wojciech from Poland (7/10)

    -lokalizacja
    – nowe wyposażenie
    -cenna

  • Agata from Poland (7/10)

    Wszystko czyste i nowiutkie, super lokalizacja

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 250 m
  • Cloth Hall: 750 m
  • Main Market Square: 800 m
  • Plac Zabaw Kulkowo: 800 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 800 m
  • Jan Matejko’s House: 750 m
  • Krakow’s City Walls: 800 m
  • Planty Daszyńskiego: 800 m
  • Europacare24 sp. z o.o.: 750 m
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 750 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Lokal Bistro: 500 m
  • Restaurant Przystanek Pierogarnia: 600 m
  • Cafe/bar Diament Pub&Billiard Club: 350 m

Top attractions:

  • Krakow Barbican: 850 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 850 m
  • Czartoryski Museum: 900 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.6 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 13 km
  • Archeological Museum: 1 km
  • Polish Aviation Museum: 4.2 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.4 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2 km
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 850 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 33 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.1 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 17 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

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

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express 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 Yellow Window Apartment

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

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

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:

9.3

Comfort:

9.6

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.3

Cleanliness:

9.6

Value for money:

9.4