From guest reviews
Contact the hotel by WhatsApp, email, or phone before arriving late to arrange access and obtain the entry code.
4-star 25 rooms from $82
What guests mention
old town
beds were comfortable
train station
code
fridge
keyed
auschwitz
Guests tend to appreciate the comfortable beds, useful in-room fridge and the straightforward access to Krakow’s Old Town and main train station. The property’s code-entry arrangement is a notable feature: it works well for travellers who value flexibility and independence, though it can feel more self-service than a conventional hotel arrival. Its location is especially convenient for rail users, shopping trips and day tours, including trips to Auschwitz. The feedback available is limited, but the recurring impression is of a practical, comfortable city base.
Guest guide
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Aparthotel Rakowicka Residence — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Booking
Contact the hotel by WhatsApp, email, or phone before arriving late to arrange access and obtain the entry code.
Transport
Take a Bolt or Uber to the airport; the fare was about £10.
Rooms
Request a higher-floor room; the fourth floor stayed quiet despite traffic.
Dining
Try the hotel breakfast; it gets busiest between 9 and 10am, but seating is usually still available.
Location
Choose the central location—walk to the Square in about 10 minutes, while being just outside the main squares keeps things quieter.
Service
Arrive before 4pm or ask staff to store your bags in the locked room until check-in.
Tips & Tricks
Bring comfortable walking shoes if you plan to walk up to 10 miles a day.
Insider tips
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Aparthotel Rakowicka Residence.
From guest reviews
Choose the central location—walk to the Square in about 10 minutes, while being just outside the main squares keeps things quieter.
From guest reviews
Request a higher-floor room; the fourth floor stayed quiet despite traffic.
From guest reviews
Try the hotel breakfast; it gets busiest between 9 and 10am, but seating is usually still available.
From guest reviews
Find breakfast at one of the many nearby places to eat if you skip the apartment breakfast.
From guest reviews
Bring your own pillows and a torch.
From guest reviews
Bring comfortable walking shoes if you plan to walk up to 10 miles a day.
From guest reviews
Choose Room 18 for quiet, but expect skylights instead of windows and no view.
From guest reviews
Ask the hotel to arrange airport transfers and excursions.
From guest reviews
Walk to the nearby station and shopping centre.
From guest reviews
Use the local taxis, which are plentiful, cheap, and easy to find.
From guest reviews
Grab a slice at the nearby pizza place, with several other restaurants and shops close by.
From guest reviews
Take a Bolt or Uber to the airport; the fare was about £10.
From guest reviews
Arrive before 4pm or ask staff to store your bags in the locked room until check-in.
About Aparthotel Rakowicka Residence
Aparthotel Rakowicka Residence is a polished, modern base with the ease of an apartment stay and the dependable comforts of a four-star hotel. Opened in 2018, it has just 28 furnished rooms, giving the place a compact, unfussy feel rather than the bustle of a large property. Air conditioning, a safe, high-speed internet and complimentary tea and coffee are standard, while in-room fridges add a useful touch for families, longer stays or anyone keeping an early-start snack on hand.
It sits in central Krakow, around a 10-minute walk from the Old Town and close to the main railway station, Galeria Krakowska and the Opera House. That makes it particularly handy for city-break travellers arriving by train, families wanting shops and sights within easy reach, and visitors using Krakow as a starting point for excursions such as Auschwitz. The location offers practical connections without requiring a car.
Guests particularly call out the comfortable beds and the convenience of being near the station and Old Town. The code-based access is also mentioned, suggesting a self-directed arrival experience that suits independent travellers; it may feel less personal for those who prefer a traditional, always-on reception. Overall, it is a smart, well-equipped choice for an easy Krakow stay with central sights close by.
Facilities
- 24-hour check-in
- Airport transportation
- Baggage storage
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Complimentary Instant Coffee
- Complimentary tea
- Express check-in / check-out
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Kids stay free
- Non-smoking hotel
- Paid private parking nearby
- Street parking
- Taxi service
- Wifi
- Wine / champagne
Good to know
Price range
$82 - $167
Rooms
25
Hotel class
4-star
Style
Family · Trendy
WiFi
Free
Location
Rakowicka 6, Krakow, 31-511, PL
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