Request a courtyard or rear room for a quieter night, but expect stairs, no lift, less view, and occasionally noise from the restaurant or internal staircase.
What guests mention
Travellers tend to rate this aparthotel highly for putting Kraków’s Market Square and Old Town right on the doorstep. Apartments are widely described as immaculate, stylish and comfortable, with useful self-catering features such as a hob and dishwasher, while the team earns praise for being helpful and attentive. Many feel it is good value given the location, and quieter rooms can be a welcome surprise. The trade-off for sleeping so centrally is occasional late-night noise from nearby bars or clubs. A small number of guests also feel the towels and bathroom toiletries could be improved.
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Venetian House Aparthotel — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Book tours before arrival and confirm the meeting point because excursions do not collect directly outside the hotel.
Expect taxis and transfers to stop on a nearby vehicle-accessible street, then walk about two to three minutes to the hotel.
Request a front room overlooking Market Square for excellent views; confirm the window layout and expect some evening noise.
Buy tea, coffee, or milk at the Carrefour Express a few shops to the right of the hotel.
Book the Auschwitz tour, but prepare for an emotionally difficult experience.
Find reception through the brick archway off the Main Square, about six or seven doors down from Zara.
Call ahead if you need to store luggage before check-in.
Bring slippers, toiletries, and earplugs if you are sensitive to nighttime square noise.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Venetian House Aparthotel.
Book a front room overlooking Market Square for the best views and lift access, but expect possible nighttime noise and pay extra for the outlook if necessary.
Request a room overlooking the Main Square and Cloth Hall — the views are exceptional and worth paying extra for, despite some street noise.
Request a low-floor or lift-accessible room if stairs or heavy luggage could be difficult, and confirm the arrangement before arrival.
Book a courtyard or rear-facing room for a quieter night, especially if you sleep lightly or travel with children.
Choose a rear or courtyard-facing room for greater quiet, but confirm lift access because some back sections require many stairs.
Request a lift-served room in the main building or choose a lower floor; some apartments require more than 100 stairs.
Request a front room overlooking Market Square for excellent views; confirm the window layout and expect some evening noise.
Choose an upper-floor room for higher views and sometimes less street noise, but allow extra time for stairs and avoid it with heavy luggage.
Expect taxis and transfers to stop on a nearby vehicle-accessible street, then walk about two to three minutes to the hotel.
Ask whether the lift serves your apartment, especially above the first floor; courtyard apartments may have no lift.
Choose a higher-floor front room for stronger square views and greater quiet, but check the specific window arrangement.
Choose a high or top-floor room for excellent views and fewer noises from rooms above; fifth-floor apartments are especially quiet.
Request room 43 for an excellent square view.
Book tours before arrival and confirm the meeting point because excursions do not collect directly outside the hotel.
Choose V11 for a spacious couple’s apartment, but do not pay extra for its square view because the attic window is only a porthole.
Use wheeled luggage because vehicles cannot enter the pedestrianised Main Square.
Check the hotel’s website for photos, descriptions, room sizes, and layouts before choosing an apartment.
Request a balcony room to make the apartment feel more spacious and provide outdoor space, particularly if you smoke.
Book the penthouse for a spacious, good-value stay with a separate living area, skylights, and a magnificent square view.
Select Apartment 2 or 4 for excellent square views, but expect more noise from their position directly on the square.
Choose the fifth-floor apartment for the most space, a skylight, and extra quiet; its square view may be only through a side window.
Bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper, especially when choosing a Square-facing room.
Book directly through the hotel’s website or by phone, and contact the hotel beforehand if lift access is essential.
Request Room 23 for a quiet rear location and small balcony overlooking other buildings.
Request Apartment 26 for an executive courtyard-view studio.
Bring good-quality earplugs, especially for square-facing rooms and nearby church bells.
Find reception through the brick archway off the Main Square, about six or seven doors down from Zara.
Book the Auschwitz tour, but prepare for an emotionally difficult experience.
Check the website carefully and select the exact room type you want because room sizes and layouts vary considerably.
Ask for room 33 for its excellent view of the Main Square.
Bring slippers, toiletries, and earplugs if you are sensitive to nighttime square noise.
Choose Apartment 11 for family space, but avoid paying a premium specifically for its market-square view.
Avoid eating in the Main Square if you want lower prices, and remember nearby cafés may not open until 9 a.m.
Buy tea, coffee, or milk at the Carrefour Express a few shops to the right of the hotel.
Try Wodka Bar, especially the caramel vodka.
Visit C.K. Browar bar and restaurant.
Try the restaurant beneath the hotel for a good meal.
Try the city’s e-scooters for an easy and enjoyable way to reach local attractions.
Book V1 for two people wanting ample space and a great main-square view.
Use Kraków’s trams to reach local attractions; they are inexpensive and efficient.
Take an Uber from the airport.
Stay here for direct access to Market Square, but choose a courtyard room if you need quieter surroundings.
Ask staff to help carry luggage if your room is reached by stairs.
Choose Apartment 5 for a quiet rear-facing location.
Consider room 44 for a great view.
Consider room 31 for its magical view of the Old Town Square.
Choose Apartment 13 for a quiet rear location and a courtyard balcony.
Avoid relying on hotel parking, and check street-parking time limits carefully.
Email the hotel directly before booking to confirm your room requirements.
Avoid Room 19 if you are noise-sensitive, as the marble staircase carries nighttime foot traffic.
Request Apartment V1 for a spacious layout and great Square view.
Choose Apartment V15 for a large one-bedroom layout, but expect stairs to the fourth floor.
Request Room 11 on the fifth floor for a good Square view.
Request Venetia 1 for a large apartment with a great Main Square view.
Consider apartment 32 for its view over the market square.
Request Apartment 12 on the fifth floor for its location and views, allowing for the stairs.
Check the hotel’s own website to compare each apartment’s layout, lift access, and view before booking.
Choose Room 5 at the back for a quiet apartment suitable for a family of five.
Request Room 16 for a quiet top-floor rear apartment, but be prepared for many stairs.
Choose Room 22 for a quiet courtyard-facing apartment, but expect stairs to the third floor.
Request Room 9 on the fourth floor for a Market Square view.
Choose Room 18 for a very quiet stay away from the square.
Request Room V8 for an excellent Market Square view.
Choose Room 28 for a particularly good stay.
Choose the rear apartment for three people wanting a spacious, bright, well-equipped room away from square noise.
Request Room 25 on the first floor for a peaceful stay, although it has no view.
Choose a family apartment if needed, as some rooms sleep up to five people.
Request a suite when traveling with a child to gain an extra room and more privacy.
Ask staff to help match you with an individually furnished apartment that suits your space and layout preferences.
Choose apartment 12 for an excellent square view without much noise.
Choose room 35 if travelling as two couples; its two-bedroom layout can accommodate a third couple.
Choose Venetian 34 if you need three single beds in the bedroom.
Avoid suite room 49 if you need strong soundproofing from neighbouring rooms.
Choose a lower-level apartment for a smaller, more budget-friendly room.
Choose Apartment 15 for a spacious, exceptionally quiet stay away from the square if you can manage the stairs.
Ask before booking whether your apartment includes a dishwasher.
Expect towel changes and fresh bedding every two days.
Call ahead if you need to store luggage before check-in.
Bring your own towel if you prefer a larger or different towel.
Ask reception for a TV control to access Netflix because the standard TV options are limited.
Pack layers because Kraków’s weather can change quickly.
Check behind the curtain for the air-conditioning controller.
Bring a tea towel if you prefer drying dishes yourself instead of using the dishwasher.
Choose Room 10 at the top rear for a quiet location.
Walk about 10 minutes to Galeria Krakowska and the train station.
About Venetian House Aparthotel
Venetian House Aparthotel pairs the romance of a restored 16th-century townhouse with the ease of a well-run city apartment. Its 34 units sit behind a historic façade, while interiors lean contemporary and cosy rather than museum-like: think air conditioning, HD and internet TV, fibre Wi-Fi, and practical kitchen facilities for a breakfast or late-night snack. Two lifts and round-the-clock reception make the old-building setting feel reassuringly straightforward.
The address is the real showstopper: directly on Kraków’s Main Market Square, with Old Town landmarks, cafés, restaurants, bars and shops immediately outside. It is an especially good fit for first-time visitors, short city breaks and anyone who wants to walk almost everywhere. Some apartments look out over the square, while others offer a quieter retreat from the bustle; reception can also help arrange excursions and local plans.
Guests regularly highlight how spotless the apartments are, along with welcoming staff, comfortable beds and kitchens equipped beyond the basics, often including a hob and dishwasher. They also like the polished style and strong value for such a central base. The main caveat is the square-side energy: nightlife can occasionally be heard, despite generally effective soundproofing. A few guests have found the towels and toiletries less impressive than the rooms themselves, but most leave feeling they have found a convenient, characterful Kraków stay.
Facilities
- 24-hour check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation
- Baggage storage
- Complimentary Instant Coffee
- Complimentary tea
- Express check-in / check-out
- Free internet
- Non-smoking hotel
- Taxi service
- Wifi
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