Location: Krakow (Cracow), Poland, Europe (5 minute walk from the Main Market Square) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Apartment
Our beautifully appointed apartment -in a building with elevator - offers the rare combination of space and elegance a mere stone's throw away from the magnificent Central Market Square, Krakow’s architectural jewel, and at a remarkably affordable price. You will love being close to restaurants and theatres, and stroll through Krakow’s cobblestone streets minutes after you set foot outside our apartment.
Appointed in a contemporary style that takes full advantage of the sunny exposure in the morning as well as the sun streaming in during the afternoons and into the early evenings, our apartment was completely renovated in early 2007. We have, of course, preserved the 19th century oak wood floors throughout, and 10 feet/3 meters tall ceilings. The living room has two comfortable couches, which may easily be converted in additional and very comfortable sleeping space for up to three more guests. There is cable TV of course, including a choice of over 500 channels, as well as a CD/DVD player. And all throughout the apartment you have free and unlimited access to very high-speed Internet access by WiFi connection. We also provide you with a cellphone as well as a fixed phone, so you may be in touch with each other and loved ones elsewhere as you would back home.
A fully-equipped kitchen awaits you, including a large kitchen island with breakfast bar, and a solid oak dining table that easily seats 8 people. The kitchen has all the modern amenities you expect, including a large refrigerator, microwave oven, full oven, water boiler, coffee maker, bread toaster, juicer and a number of additional items which make spending time in the kitchen area all the more pleasant.
Your apartment has two bedrooms, a master bedroom with a double bed, as well as a second bedroom with two single beds). Both bedrooms are away from the street, so there is no noise to disturb your sleep. As said, a fifth, sixth and even seventh guest may be accommodated comfortably in the living room.
The bathroom is beautifully appointed with tens of recessed halogen lights, and includes a clothes washer and heated towel rack for your convenience.
We are child-friendly! This means that we have a crib/cot ready for you, including linen, as well as a high chair, and you will also find electric outlet plug-in covers waiting for you.
Although we prefer a two-night minimum stay, we are very flexible. Our apartment is therefore ideal whether you wish to stay for a night or a month. Prices for longer stays are of course negotiable.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Brand-new washer provided, a Godsent considering the dearth of launderettes in Krakow
- Linens Provided : Thick, quality towels. High-count cotton bed linen. Comforters for summer and winter.
- Elevator
- Off Street Parking : Easy to park off street and in two cross streets steps from the apartment
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2) : Two sofa beds, one single and one double, in living room, with full mattresses.
- Crib : Port-a-crib provided for babies, as well as a high chair. (just ask us)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : A range of international stations available.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : You have over 1,000 hours of music available to you, enough to listen non-stop for over 40 days without ever repeating a song. Many genres: Classical, Early music, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Rock, Rap, Folk, World, Latin, Bossa Nova, Samba, more..
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Brushed steel and solid oak, plus a kitchen island/breakfast bar.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you need, and then some.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : Second bedroom has a balcony looking onto courtyard
- Communications
- Telephone : We provide a landline for local and toll-free calls.
- Cell Phone : We provide you with a local cellphone, just top up the account with small-denomination credit (between US$ 5 and $40) you may purchse anywhere in the city.
- Broadband Internet : Blazing fast. Bring your own laptop, hook it up, and surf the Internet, check email. We have had one report of Mac-based devices not being able to connect, Caveat Emptor!
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Blazing fast. Bring your own laptop or PDA and surf the Internet, check email. We have had one report of Mac-based devices not being able to connect, Caveat Emptor!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Or rather: contact us, as no two animals are created equal.
- Kid Friendly : We'll provide a crib and high chair, let us know how old your children are. We also provide a stepping stool for the wash basin, potty and plugs for electric outlets.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age for renting 21 years.
- Smoking Not Allowed : We do have a balcony for smokers, however, and provide an ashtray.
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
Rate Details (In Euros)
2-3 Night Minimum, discounts for longer stays.
Daily: €80 and up
Weekly: €500 and up
Monthly: to be negotiated
Rates are for standard occupancy (4)
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Large and Comfortable Apartment - Five Minute Walk to Square
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Krakow (Cracow)
One of the most beautiful and best preserved cities in Eastern Europe. Great food, too, as well as very friendly people.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Tranquil, yet close to everything: it's a five-minute walk to the Main Market Square where you will find excellent dining facilities. Our apartment is veeery spacious, with tall ceilings, and has all the amenities you have at home (we mean that!), including a fully equipped kitchen.
Property Photos
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- Not just a living room - living space! - Krakow, Poland Vacation Rental
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- Big and soft couches to relax on - double up as comfortable beds as well - Krakow, Poland Vacation Rental
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- TV channels and a decent collection of music and movies to enjoy - Krakow, Poland Vacation Rental
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- Thai silk - pure luxury
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- Beautiful bedroom for a good night's sleep
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- Our bathroom even has a stepping stool for little ones
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- Brand new bathroom!
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- Second bedroom for an additional two guests
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- Big windows everywhere to let the light in!
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- Beautiful kitchen, fully equipped with everything to please a chef.
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- No small kitchenette here - cooks need room!
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- Enjoy dinner!
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- Elegant entrance and hallway
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- The view from our street
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- Floor plan of the apartment - fully 110m2/1200sf
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- We are a five-minute walk from the Main Market Square
Traveler Reviews (42)
Great apartment in Krakow!
Guest: Barbara C.
Date of Stay: 12/28/11
Review Submitted: 01/29/12
We stayed in the apartment for 5 days and we loved our time there. The layout and size of the apartment is great allowing plenty of room for 2 couples. We used the kitchen a lot and we had everything we needed. There is a smaller supermarket around the corner, and a farmers market a few steps further as well as a bakery. Also the big supermarket is at the Galleria shopping center. We took the taxi from the train station and the cost was just a few dollars. The walk to the Main Square is literally a 5-7 minutes and there are plenty of restaurants there to choose from. We will recommend this apartment to anyone we know going to Krakow! Thank you again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great stay.
Guest: Krok
(Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 12/05/11
Thank you, Caspar, for a great place to stay in Krakow. The apartment was actually bigger than we expected, but everything else was as described. We found everything to be clean and well appointed, and your property manager is a gem! The location is ideal for exploring the many sights in this lovely city. Thanks also for your informative emails and suggestions. Next time we go to Poland, in a couple of years, we hope the apartment is available for a stay. CK, Canada
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
South Carolina, USA
Guest: Dave
(Boiling Springs, South Carolina USA)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
My sister-in-law, my wife and I stayed here for two weeks in June/July 2011. The apartment was great and the pictures we had seen on the internet very much described this apartment. The gentleman who picked us up and also returned us to the airport was great, as was Swylia who came to show us around the apartment. The apartment was very nice and the location was very convenient to all places. Krakow is a beautiful city and there is lots to see and do. This is our third visit to Krakow and this time we had more rain than we ever had before. We didn't let the rain stop us from enjoying our vacation in Krakow and we had a great time. The apartment owner, Caspar was very helpful in negotiations for renting this apartment. We would highly recommend the apartment to any one who is visiting Krakow.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
We want to live here!!!
Guest: Sharonov
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
We were struck immediately upon entering the building with the old world atmosphere of high ceilings, marble (maybe) walls and floors, cool interior on a hot day. We were a trifle disappointed that the elevator had been broken for what seems to be a long time, but the disappointment didn't last. The apartment itself is just wonderful. Spacious, with a very old world feeling yet the modern appliances and necesseties that make a vacation comfortable and enjoyable. The rooms are huge. One thing that has been lacking in our previous rentals is comfortable seating in the living room. That's important to us because we don't go out gallavanting at night but sit and read our books. Well, there is plenty of comfortable seating--more than enough, We just loved everything about this space. I echo what everyone else has said: this is the best place we've rented, and we rent apartments frequently when we travel. The location is perfect. Just far enough from the Old Town to be calm and serene, but just close enough to be able to make short forays if one wants without having to think about a long walk back and forth. The supermarket is right around the corner and so is the farmers market. A ten minute walk takes you to the Galleria, a shopping mall that you thought you left behind in the U.S. suburbs! I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else in Krakow. This place is IT!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Probably the best apartment I've stayed in in Krakow
Guest: Simon
(Scotland, UK)
Date of Stay: 07/29/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
...and I've stayed in a few. Good points: Location Furnishing Equipment Comfort Quiet (well, for Krakow!) Convenient Beautiful decor Use of all mod cons including cable, local landline and mobile Knowledgable local host (Sylwia by name) Economical Challenging points: Lift (elevator) doesn't work the Polish door lock system seems to trouble some (but not us) - hence written instructions are provided! You need to leave in the end...! I would (and indeed already have) recommend it to friends and colleagues, and will definitely be back if I can. Don't bother with others at the same price - this one is almost certainly better!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful apartment - great location! This is the way to experience Krakow.
Guest: pcrossey
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 05/20/11
My wife and I stayed here over Christmas week. The listing was acurate and the photos were spot on but, the apartment was so much nicer than we were anticipating. The space is very roomy and comfortable and there were many little touches of luxury and comfort that made our stay very enjoyful. The high ceilings, long hallway, design of the bathroom, and building enterance really gave us an understanding and appreciation for living in Europe. We were assisted with our transportation schedule to and from the airport and the apartment keys were delivered to us. The location is just a short walk to the old city, many local restaurants, markets and public transportation is close by as well. Would recommend this apartment very highly to anyone looking to experience Krakow. A real gem!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Guest: jim
(amherst n.y.)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10
Review Submitted: 10/24/10
The apartment was clean, modern, good location, and helpful people available. Vincent
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Well beyond our expectations!
Guest: Matt
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10
Review Submitted: 09/09/10
I cannot recommend this apartment enough. From the start, Casper was quick to respond to our stay request, and the price was more than reasonable. We were looking forward to our stay because it sounded like a central location that could accommodate the six of us (us, three kids, and my mother-in-law). Prior to arrival, we contacted the housekeeper, Sylwia, to arrange a pick-up time for the keys. When we finally got to the apartment - wow! It was huge, two big bedrooms, large living room, huge kitchen - much more than we expected. Everything is newly renovated, very clean, lots of personal touches throughout. The old town section of Krakow was a very short walk, there was an open market around the corner, and everything was convenient. Thanks to C&L for a great place to stay!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Home away from Home
Guest: Adele
(Chesapeake, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10
Review Submitted: 08/12/10
What a find! The apartment was wonderful. It is in such a convenient area. We stayed for three weeks and found it comfortable and "just like home". We love to cook and the kitchen was totally stocked. The market is close by and there are many pastry and deli shops nearby. The large windows gave us wonderful views and the apartment stayed cool. All the planning for our trip with Casper was professional and every promise a reality. We will be back and this apartment is a must! Sylwia checked on us frequently and made us feel so welcomed. Loved it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
7 nights in June 2010
Guest: Dan, Kris, and family
(San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/08/10
We visited with my father (81) and brother-in-law (50) and my wife and two children (13, 6) for a total family of 6. The apartment was very much as described and the location could not be much better for a visit to Old Krakow. We drove in with a large rented van so first had to navigate the heavy Krakow traffic and fairly congested streets in the neighborhood of the apartment. Once we figured out the parking system (such as parking on the sidewalks and getting the permits from the meter boxes in the area) we had no issues. There are several paid lots just to the north of the apartment, but we actually found street parking no more than a few hundred meters at most every day for a week. Many days we parked free as we went off on excursions during the day when payment was required. The apartment was quite comfortable and roomy and we were able to spread out and unpack as much as we desired. We never felt crowded and we felt quite at home during our stay. It did get very hot and humid for about three days of our visit and we initially got some relief by opening windows until the mosquitos became a bit too numerous. After we closed up and used the available fans and made due. Another fan or two would actually help as we were sleeping in three different areas and also using a fan to try and get our laundry dry. The washing machine was great and allowed us to pack less for our trip, but with 6 people and indoor line drying that became a bit of a challenge. Also the directions for the machine took us some time to figure out as it operates differently than a standard U.S. model. I think my final nit pic was that the elevator was out of operation the entire time we were there as best we could determine. It would have been nice to have with my father, but otherwise I am sure we would have only ridden it once as a novelty as it is actually quite interesting and antique looking. Also the apartment is very accessible just up to the first landing from the lobby. I almost forgot to mention that the trash room was a bit of an explore to find and the directions provided were a bit confusing to us, but if anyone is looking it is there if you just try a few doors. Internet service was wonderful to have as well and worked with no problems. It may be helpful to know for those staying a while that there is a modern mall several blocks east with a food court and several coffee franchises available. We definitely plan to return one day and hope to stay in this apt.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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