S18 Boutique Residence - Krakow Old Town

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18 Starowiślna , Krakow , pl

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Facilities

Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (near Old Town/Jewish Quarter, tram stop outside)
Spacious apartments
Breakfast delivered to the door and generally decent
Some guests reported friendly staff and clean, airy units
Cons:
Apartment on 4th floor / no elevator — difficult for those with mobility issues
Instances of poor cleanliness (dirty floors, cracked dishes) and occasional sewage smell
Heating problems (attic room very cold) and intermittent hot water
Poor or unreliable Wi‑Fi
Automated/rude reception communication and parking offered but unavailable
Missing small amenities (no robes, no teapot)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed reports: some guests praised a very clean and airy apartment, while others reported very dirty floors (white socks turned black) and cracked dishes — overall slightly negative.
Service
1
Service reported as inconsistent: complaints about mindless automated communication and a rude desk agent, but some mentions of friendly staff and timely breakfast delivery.
Location
1
Consistently praised: excellent, central location (between Jewish Quarter and Old Town), tram stop outside, very convenient for sightseeing.
Room Quality
1
Several negatives: apartment on the 4th floor/attic (no lift), cold due to heating being turned off, occasional sewage smell in bathroom — clear detractors to room comfort.
Amenities
1
Problems noted with amenities: unreliable Wi‑Fi, missing expected items (no robes, no teapot), parking offered but unavailable, intermittent hot water; elevator absent.
Value for Money
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
1
Generally positive: breakfast was described as decent and reliably delivered to the door; convenient breakfast packages praised.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: excellent location and spacious apartments weighed against service automation, cleanliness issues for some, lack of elevator and heating/wifi problems; overall moderately positive due to location and space.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-13 21:07

Property Description

Welcome to S18 Boutique Residence - Krakow Old Town, a charming getaway that seamlessly blends historic elegance with modern comfort.

Unbeatable Location
Nestled just 0.4 miles from the vibrant city center, our residence places you within an easy stroll of iconic attractions, including the stunning St. Mary’s Basilica and Lost Souls Alley.

Luxury Amenities
Experience the comfort of our well-appointed units featuring air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, and fully-equipped kitchens. Enjoy a touch of luxury with bathrobes and a coffee machine ensuring your stay is as relaxing as it is enjoyable.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with our delightful Continental and Italian breakfast offerings, showcasing local specialties and warm pastries. For the adventurous traveler, we also offer packed lunches perfect for day trips to explore the stunning surrounding areas.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay in the heart of Krakow—book your stay today!

Important information:

Arrivals between 00:00 and 02:00 are subject to a surcharge of PLN 50.

Please note that check-in and key collection take place at the reception on Dietla 105 Street.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
When staying at the property with children, note that the property is legally obliged to apply standards for the protection of minors to determine the identity of the minors and their relationship with the adult they’re staying with.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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DominikaN • solo_traveller • nl
9
Goed appartement in echt goede prijs in uitstekende locatie
Pros:

Locatie van de main attracties van Krakau. Bijna alles op loopafstand. Meerdere food market ,(i.v.m. zelf eten maken) en ook meerdere restaurants.
Smart TV met Netflix beschikbaar

Cons:

Binnen is beetje renovatie nodig.
Onze appartement was op 4de etage, dus na hele dag lopen was beetje moeilijk om nig meerdere stappen doen 🙂

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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JP • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Lokalizacja świetna.

Cons:

Nie było możliwości rezerwacji parkingu. Znalezienie miejsca na sąsiednich ulicach nie było łatwe.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Katarzyna • extended_group • de
5
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Wanda • extended_group • pl
8
Obiekt fajny bez uwag . Gdyby nie uciążliwe wejście po schodach 104 szt , gdyby nie ten fakt chętnie bym powróciła w to
Cons:

Najbardziej uciążliwym były schody -104 sztuk 4 piętro.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Katarzyna • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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sandro • solo_traveller • it
8
Cons:

La colazione da migliorare, manca da bere, solo tè e caffè

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Paweł • extended_group • pl
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Giorgia • family_with_children • it
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Lukasz • extended_group • gb
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Radoslaw • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Katrin Herkules • solo_traveller • de
4
Pros:

Lage zur Innenstadt ist ideal

Cons:

Die Möblierung war sehr billig und heruntergekommen. Es roch extrem nach Schädlingsbekämpfung.
Das Frühstück wir in einer Papiertüte an die Wohnung gehängt.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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florence • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Agata • family_with_children • gb
8
Nice place to spend time with family
Pros:

We don't have WiFi all first day because is Internet problem in all bulding, but is sorted out next morning

Cons:

Location is excellent, close to main square and just 8 min to Wawel, lots of shops around, kitchen good with all what we needed, comfortable beds just little wobbly chairs be careful. Rest is perfect, we definitely come back xx

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • family_with_children • gb
8
Handy apartment in a great location, with helpful staff
Pros:

Location fab, staff brilliant. Large apartment with two bedrooms was really handy.

Cons:

Little bit dated could do with a bit of tlc but it really didn’t bother us

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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francisco • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Sieljes-Uijthof • extended_group • nl
9
Fantastisch! Goeie plek dicht bij het centrum, prima prijs, netjes en goed ontbijt!
Pros:

De bedden en de douche

Cons:

Dat we geen uitzicht hadden

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
Фаб'як • family_with_children • ua
10
Pros:

Клас,все супер

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Excellent emplacement pour une visite à pied de la vieille ville. Multiples commerces de proximité. Studio très bien équipé.

Cons:

Pas d'ascenceur donc compliqué pour des personnes âgées logées aux derniers étages.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee