Request a lower-floor apartment or one in Block A or Staircase A with lift access; upper floors require many stairs and can involve up to 122 steps.
What guests mention
Guests tend to love the roomy, clean apartments, characterful décor and excellent Old Town position, with the Main Square, dining and nightlife close at hand. Comfortable beds, dependable Wi-Fi, practical kitchens and occasionally a washing machine make the property particularly good for self-catering or longer visits. Staff are widely regarded as welcoming and efficient. The main drawbacks are an offsite arrival process, stairs without a lift, and occasional minor repair issues or added costs for selected services.
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Antique Apartments Plac Szczepanski — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Inspect the room before accepting it and confirm the advertised facilities, including lift access.
Visit the Salt Mine independently by buying your ticket there and taking local bus 304.
Request Block A if you need lift access; it is the only block with a lift, which may close from midnight.
Try the café or breakfast restaurant next door for convenient food and inexpensive breakfast options.
Book a Krakow local tour for organized sightseeing and arrange Auschwitz visits through a tour provider or local booking center.
Walk to the Main Square in about one minute and reach most Old Town attractions on foot.
Ask staff for local recommendations; they can provide accurate, considered advice.
Try the historic working elevator in the front building, described as Kraków’s oldest.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Antique Apartments Plac Szczepanski.
Check lift access before booking and request a ground or lower floor if needed; many buildings have no lift and upper floors may require 120 steps.
Check the block and floor before booking, and choose a lower-floor apartment if you want to avoid up to 130 stairs.
Request a rear or courtyard-facing room for quieter nights, especially if street or bar noise bothers you.
Request Block A if you need lift access; it is the only block with a lift, which may close from midnight.
Request a rear or courtyard-facing apartment for a quieter stay, but avoid ground-floor rooms if early-morning bin collection concerns you.
Request a square-facing room for attractive views and people-watching, but expect evening noise from bars and nightlife.
Avoid the attic or fifth-floor apartment if you are tall or dislike stairs; the eaves can be low, despite the attractive views.
Request a room overlooking Szczepanski Square for views, or choose a courtyard-facing room for greater quiet.
Bring earplugs and keep the windows shut if you need uninterrupted sleep, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Choose a square-facing apartment for the best views, but expect noise from bars, cafés and the street when windows are open.
Choose a larger apartment for more space, a washing machine and better suitability for groups.
Choose a top-floor room only if you are comfortable with stairs; it offers more space, Old Kraków views, and quieter surroundings but can get hot.
Request a balcony if you want outdoor space and views; some fifth-floor apartments have particularly attractive balconies.
Try the café or breakfast restaurant next door for convenient food and inexpensive breakfast options.
Walk to the Main Square in about one minute and reach most Old Town attractions on foot.
Request a lower-floor apartment—there are no lifts, and upper rooms may require up to eight flights of stairs; top-floor studios are especially inconvenient.
Request a recently refurbished, lower-floor apartment and avoid apartment 42C.
Request a room away from the front if you are a light sleeper, since square-facing rooms can be noisy at night.
Inspect the room before accepting it and confirm the advertised facilities, including lift access.
Skip the included breakfast if you prefer variety, as several inexpensive breakfast cafés are nearby.
Request an apartment in the main building near the square for the best location.
Request a top-floor room for a balcony or better views only if you are comfortable with the stairs.
Check the air conditioning before settling in, as some rooms may not cool properly; fans are available in some apartments.
Avoid apartment 1A.
Request apartment C13 for a quiet backyard location with only one flight of stairs.
Read the room description carefully and confirm the location, since not all apartments are on Plac Szczepanski.
Request the central block if you need lift access, or choose staircase C, which has an elevator for upper floors.
Ask whether apartment A01 is available as an upgrade; it is on the first floor.
Try Mr Jerry’s restaurant, about two minutes away, and explore the restaurants around the Main Square and Floriańska.
Choose apartment A21 for larger groups; its four bedrooms provide a memorable amount of space.
Choose breakfast included if you want the on-site breakfast, which is described as especially good.
Avoid the mezzanine or confirm the sleeping arrangement if you prefer a standard-height bedroom.
Bring dishwasher tablets and a tea towel if you plan to use the apartment kitchen.
Bring earplugs or mention sensitivity to street noise when booking.
Try Charlotte Bakery next door for fresh breads and pastries.
Try the historic working elevator in the front building, described as Kraków’s oldest.
Choose a Szczepanski Square apartment for the most central location.
Book a one-bedroom apartment rather than a studio when you want extra space, comfort, and a separate sitting area.
Confirm that your booking includes enough proper beds rather than sofa beds, and specify double, twin, or single beds.
Ask for a particular room or building when booking; staff will try to accommodate preferences.
Book a Krakow local tour for organized sightseeing and arrange Auschwitz visits through a tour provider or local booking center.
Bring your own hairdryer.
Ask for a renovated apartment if updated furnishings matter to you.
Bring a bank card for the check-in deposit, which may cover fridge items and accidental breakages.
Ask for a room in the main reception building if mobility or proximity to the Main Square is important.
Ask staff about alternative layouts if your first apartment does not suit your needs; the apartments vary considerably.
Book restaurants, attractions, and tickets in advance during quieter winter periods.
Review the website photos, street locations, and individual apartment layouts carefully before booking, then book direct if suitable.
Use the hot water sparingly and avoid running the tap at full pressure.
Bring your own linen if preferred, since departure cleaning is included.
Check the apartment for damage on arrival and photograph it before departure as a record.
Use the mini-fridge and nearby bars or supermarket if you arrive late; the supermarket stays open until 11 p.m.
Bring a torch if arriving at night to find the key slot and switch on the light.
Use the nearby trams and buses for transport around Kraków.
Choose this property if you want nightlife, as bars and clubs surround Szczepański Square.
Choose the Studio Suite on Krzyza Street for a convenient location.
Try the restaurant adjoining the accommodation.
Be polite when asking staff for help.
Request a fresh towel supply if you need changes during a stay longer than a few days.
Check that the apartment’s furnishings and condition match your requirements, especially in older or darker units.
Confirm the required deposit before arrival.
Check for building work before booking to avoid early-morning construction noise.
Book directly through the Antique Apartment website for the best chance of arranging your preferred apartment.
Use the in-room safe for valuables.
Check the glass bathroom-to-bedroom door before booking if privacy matters.
Choose an apartment with a bathtub if that is important to you.
Avoid rooms opening onto the courtyard or street if possible, as noise can be an issue; note that there is no air conditioning.
Bring earplugs if street noise could disturb your sleep.
Avoid rooms near the stairwell on Friday and Saturday nights, or bring earplugs for nearby nightclub noise.
Request a loft room if that layout appeals to you.
Request the duplex loft apartment 53A if you want a top-floor layout and can manage the stairs.
Request apartment 22B for extra space, but remember it is on the third floor.
Request apartment 33 for third-floor access by lift and views over the square.
Request apartment A32 for a good view of the square.
Book enough bedrooms for your group if privacy matters, since sofa beds in shared living rooms reduce privacy.
Bring comfortable shoes for navigating the stairs and walking around Krakow.
Pay in zloty rather than your home currency when card terminals offer a choice.
Expect limited parking because the hotel sits beside a partially pedestrianized square.
Park on Kamelicka Street, about five minutes away, and ask reception about the available parking discount.
Use the taxi stand opposite the hotel for convenient taxi access.
Take the train from Krakow Airport into the city; two people paid £6.80.
Check the apartment’s exact block before booking tours or taxis so you know where to meet pickup services.
Request current, genuine photos of the exact room, studio, or apartment before booking.
Use the Zabka next door for hotdogs and convenience supplies.
Try Bubble Toast opposite the apartments for two-for-one cocktails from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. nightly.
Visit Bania Luka Bar opposite the hotel for inexpensive drinks.
Visit Wiesniski two doors down for homemade cherry liqueur.
Ask reception for extra pillows.
Pack dishwasher tablets if you plan to use the apartment kitchen.
Choose Studio 52 only if you are comfortable with the stairs.
Choose room A42 if you want a well-regarded room, but bring earplugs because it may be noisy.
Choose apartment A35 for four bedrooms, including three twin rooms and one double room.
Consider apartment 21B for a spacious, quiet location close to everything.
Choose the second-floor four-bedroom apartment if available.
Choose the apartment one level above a studio if you want extra space.
Choose a two-bedroom apartment even if you need only one bedroom, as the one-bedroom apartments can be small.
Ask for a recently renovated room.
Request apartment 24 for a particularly attractive room.
Avoid courtyard-facing rooms if you want a good night’s sleep.
Ask about a studio apartment if you want a cheaper option.
Book a four-bedroom apartment for lift access, but expect about six steps; the narrow lift is unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Bring a corkscrew if you plan to enjoy wine in the apartment.
Choose a top-floor room for extra quiet if you can manage the stairs.
Check whether building works are scheduled before confirming your booking.
Book a Jacuzzi apartment if you want a relaxing soak after walking around Kraków.
Request air conditioning or prepare for heat in upper-floor studios during summer.
Use the apartment number to identify its block, floor, and room; for example, B53 means block B, fifth floor, apartment 3.
Visit the Salt Mine independently by buying your ticket there and taking local bus 304.
Book the property’s tours, which are described as affordable and worthwhile.
Join the Kraków pub crawl for an evening activity.
Rent bikes or walk and run around the Planty park surrounding Kraków’s Old Town.
Try the restaurant below for its breakfast buffet and evening bar.
Request an extra key if your party needs separate access.
Call when arriving late because the office may be closed and your key may be stored in a vault with a phone-provided password.
Ask staff for local recommendations; they can provide accurate, considered advice.
Choose a refundable rate for a long or first visit in case plans change.
Request the main reception building if you prefer not to walk several minutes to a separate apartment.
Avoid room 16A if a reliable hot shower is important.
Choose apartment 26 for a double bedroom, twin bedroom, sofa bed, and modern shower bathroom.
Book apartment 11 at Michalowskiego 1 for shutters that help keep the room cool.
Ask for apartment 64 at Studencka 8 only if you can manage crawling into its loft sleeping space.
Avoid apartment B51 if you dislike steep stairs or low mezzanine ceilings.
Book apartment 42a for a beautiful penthouse-style view over Szczepanski Square.
Ask for rooms 14 or 14a if you want fourth-floor accommodation accessible by lift.
About Antique Apartments Plac Szczepanski
Antique Apartments Plac Szczepanski brings a little of Krakow’s past into an easygoing apartment stay. Set in a historic building, its individually styled interiors favour high ceilings, period character and the sort of lived-in comfort that works equally well for a city-break couple or a family settling in for a few days. Expect furnished apartments rather than a conventional hotel feel, with kitchens and, in some units, useful extras such as a washing machine.
You are right in Krakow’s Old Town, a short stroll from the Main Square and surrounded by cafés, bars and restaurants. It is an especially handy base for travellers who want to walk to the city’s headline sights, then come home to more space than a standard room provides. Breakfast, organised excursions, bicycle hire and spa arrangements are available, while the self-catering setup suits longer stays. Do note that check-in may take place away from the apartment, and the historic building has no lift, so request a lower floor if stairs could be an issue.
Guests regularly single out the generous, spotless apartments, comfortable beds, reliable Wi-Fi and thoughtfully equipped kitchens. The helpful staff also earn warm mentions, as does the appealing old-world setting. A handful of visitors have encountered small upkeep niggles or additional charges for certain services, but most feel the location and apartment comfort make this a particularly enjoyable Krakow base.
Facilities
- Airport transportation
- Babysitting
- Baggage storage
- Bar / lounge
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Children's television networks
- Complimentary Instant Coffee
- Complimentary tea
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Hand massage
- Hiking
- Makeup services
- Manicure
- Neck massage
- Non-smoking hotel
- Paid private parking nearby
- Pedicure
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Street parking
- Taxi service
- Waxing services
- Wifi
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