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My lovely wife and I have just returned from the most wonderful holiday in the hidden eastern European gem Krakow. This weekend getaway was made even better by the staff at PKG real estate who organised our lovely apartment in the old town. If your going to Krakow and wish to have a relaxing stay then leave all the hard work to them.
One of the best hostels in Europe I have ever stayed in. High standard on a budget. Great location, no curfew - allowed me to enjoy nightlife to the maximum. Great facilities. It is not the cheapest hostel in town, but you get a lot of freebies, like breakfast, laundry, maps, lockers and wi-fi.
I stayed there on a Thursday and came right on time to have a piece of the usual Thursday afternoon cake. Glorious.
Mama's Hostel - Old Town
Zyblikiewicza St. 9
www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/poland/krakow/30362/
www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/poland/krakow
Clean, comfortable (especially beds) quiet and warm and well-equipped. Two minutes from old town and one minute from Galaria Krakowska (premier shopping precinct). One of the best apartments in middle/eastern Europe I rented until now.
Bursa Jagiellonska is a hostel, located in Podgorze, one of the central districts of Krakow. Beds for backpackers and tourist groups are only available in the summer (from the beginning of July until the end of September).
The rooms are clean, plain and comfortable. The hostel is one of the few in Krakow that offers single, private rooms. Bursa Jagiellonska has its own laundry machines, free internet access in each room and computers in the common area. The reception is nice and helpful as well.
address: ul. Sliska 14
30-516 Krakow
Poland
tel: +48 12 6561266
+48 501721949
e-mail: info@bursa.krakow.pl
www: www.bursa.krakow.pl
I recently returned from a three-night stay in Krakow and loved it. The apartment we stayed in sleeps five/six and was superb in every way.
Well located, beautiful decor, spotlessly clean, large, well-equipped kitchen with every appliance, satelite TV, dvd, internet, inclusive of beautiful bed linen and fluffy towels. It has two large bedrooms, huge kitchen, large sitting room with two sofa beds and luxury bathroom.
We paid £60 per night between 3 of us, best apartment and best bargain I've ever stayed in.
I rented through www.holiday-rentals.co.uk
I've been to Krakow twice now and used these guys both times. Staying in an apartment if there's a group of you is definitely the way to go. Both apartments were less than 5 mins walk from the main square and though basic, were very clean and had everything you might need including a washing machine, ironing board etc.
The website is a bit basic, but don't let that put you off. The staff are very friendly, speak excellent English, and can also help with organising trips to Auchwitz and the Salt Mines if you want a chauffered trip (warning - the price is a lot higher than the public tours, but you're paying for a personalised service).
They also pick you up from the airport (5 euros per car) and take you to the apartment which takes all the stress out of getting to your accomodation. They also provided us with maps etc.
I've been very happy with them both times - give them a go!
Avoid krackow-apartments.com, their apartments are located in buildings that can be easily accessed from the streets and one of our group was seriously assaulted with mace/pepper spray and mugged in the hallway of our apartment building. On complaint to krackow-apartments.com they didn't bother to reply for a whole week.
One of the unfortunate by-products of staying at a great hostel is that your enjoyment of the place can be inversely proportional to the amount of the city you see. Thus, the slightly guilty feeling when you're loafing on the huge bed/sofa that occupies the majority of the Stanger's communal area. But, quite frankly, it's worth it.
They screen films pretty much all day on to a projector screen in the lounge, have barbecues on the front porch, and the staff will frequently lead guests off to their favourite bars.
I went to Krakow last week and stayed in Skalka apartment from Krakow Holiday Apartments, which was recommended by someone on your website earlier this year.
I just wanted to say that we had a great time in Krakow, the apartment was actually much nicer than the photos on the website and was of a very good standard. The presentation was excellent, it had everything we needed. Also the service was impeccable.
I must admit that initially we were a bit reluctant to rent this apartment, as we thought that it was too far from the old town square, but the location turned out to be perfect, with virtually all major Krakow attractions within easy reach.
I strongly recommend a visit to Japanese Art and Technology which is just five minutes' walk away from the apartment and the Skalka monastery with beautiful gardens, which is just across the road.
A walk from Skalka church across the Jewish Quarter is a must - do not miss it. Just take your time and relish the atmosphere of the old Jewish Quarter.
It is a perfect place to get a lot of fun. 100 metres from the apartment there are about 50 bars, restaurants and discos.
Kazimierz, the district where the apartment is located, is one of the famous placese for young people from Krakow, students and artists.
From windows of Szeroka apartment, you are able to see old Jewish synagogue and market where, every year, the festival of Jewish Culture takes place. 12 minutes from the apartment you can reach the main market of Krakow. The same distance is to the Wawel – Kings' Castle.
I stayed in one of the apartments of this company and found it to be pretty good value. The apartment was inexpensive and on an attractive street in the city centre.
Overall my experience with them was throughly enjoyable and I had a good laugh with the staff at their office when I went to pay, who were friendly and courteous.
The boss of the company is an English guy who I think is doing a good job of trying to establish Western standards and good value for money. Highly recommended
www.krakow-apartments.biz
0048 12 633 2647
They are the only UK-based company I managed to find who have a wide selection of high standard, beautifully refurbished holiday apartments in Krakow.
They offer first-rate service at very decent prices. They are very fast to respond and they provide very efficient service. KHA even organised airport transfer for me and my family.
I recommend this company to people travelling to Cracow, who want to have a little bit of luxury away from home, but who do not want to pay fortune for it.
Great self-catering apartment to rent and very reasonable - only about £15 per person per night. Huge apartment, nice big bedrooms and bathroom. Good kitchen/dining space. The couple are lovely and super helpful plus will pick up from airport. Strongly recommend it. Plus it's away from the noisy main square but in the hip Jewish quarter near some great cafes and bars.
Off Placa Nowy, Jewish Quarter.
www.krakow-apartments.com/Krakow-flats/apartment-info/24-Honey
This is a company just a few steps away from Szczpenski square, which rents apartments like hotel rooms. We stayed in one of their four- bedroom apartments for ten people.
Great location, friendly staff and the apartment was very cool. I know they have a few more at that location and in other locations in the centre.
The apartment was very nice, nicely furnished with everything you might need for few days (including a hot tub). Check them out if you are looking for a place to stay in Krakow and don't want to spend a tonne on a hotel room.
The Hotel System where I stayed when visiting Krakow is a modern and friendly place to accommodate! And cheap. No need to talk too much just see it on www.hotelsystem.pl I have really enjoyed this stay and I will be back :-)
www.hotelsystem.pl all the info is there.
Fantastic accommodation at fair price. It is a great apartment in Krakow just next to the Skalka shrine - perfect location for sightseeing - close to Vistula river, Wawel Castle and the Old Jewish Quarter.
Lovely and quiet spot with no stag parties in sight! Perfect both for families and romantic couples.
The owners are very helpful. They have a very nice website with lots of useful travel tips.
Very friendly couple own this large two bedroom appartment, a 15 minute walk from main square.
They picked us up from the airport in two cars, fed us breakfast, and booked restaurants on our behalf.
They live upstairs. Works out for four at £15 per night including the above. Easy access to the centre and Kazimierz.
Kazimierz
Miodowa St
www.honeyapartments.eu
It is a very reasonably priced hotel in the centre of Kazimierz on ul Jozefa.
The rooms are clean, towels and sheets are changed daily and although we did not ask for a triple room (and we only paid for the double that we requested) the very friendly staff (who were pleasantly surprised and helpful at my attempts to speak Polish) and hearty breakfast made it a good choice. We also happened to discover one of our favourite bars in Krakow just 20 yards away!
ul Jozefa 30, Krakow
www.cracow-life.com/krakow/where_to_sleep/hotels_details/477-Abel
A 1930's themed Hostel on Mazowiecka just off Al. J Slowackiego. The double and dorm rooms are all named after classic actresses, the breakfast is simple, but free, as is the internet. Rooms are also simple, but the bathrooms are impeccable with free laundry facilities.
Not many rooms though, so it's advisable to book ahead in high-season.
Mazowiecka, a 10 minute walk north west of the old town.
www.hosteldeco.com
Apartments in Krakow's Old Town with a bit of character. I visited the city quite recently, and have stayed in two of the apartments they have - the Polanski (where the film director himself used to live) and the Florian, which overlooks the medieval town walls. The great thing about the apartments, apart from fantastic locations, is the level of service. Even when we arrive really late (which happens when we come via Wizzair and bus from Katowice Airport) there is no problem getting our keys and getting into the flat. Run by a friendly and young team who are eager to help.
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