Pros

  • Historic Jewish quarter location, a 15-minute walk from Old Town
  • Close to dozens of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs
  • Well-maintained rooms with kettles, desks, and electronic safes
  • All-day restaurant and bar serving Polish dishes
  • Buffet breakfast includes cooked and continental options
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Small pets allowed for free
  • Laundry services, in-room massages, and parking (fees)
  • Can rent bicycles from front desk
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Cons

  • Street-facing rooms can be noisy from nearby trams
  • Only third-floor rooms are air-conditioned
  • No elevator
  • Hotel lacks fitness and wellness facilities
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Bottom Line

The mid-range Spatz Aparthotel provides 28 comfortable rooms in Krakow's historic Kazimierz district, within walking distance of the Old Town. Rooms are mostly contemporary, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. They do not have kitchens like the name may imply, and it's also worth noting only third-floor rooms are air-conditioned. The property lacks wellness facilities and an elevator, but an all-day restaurant offers traditional Polish cuisine and a bar. The surrounding streets house many historic Jewish sites and synagogues, plus recent years have seen the area thrive with a lively bar and club scene. There's no wow factor here, but affordable rates and a good location make this a suitable pick for tourists. It's worth considering Hotel Columbus, which has more character-filled rooms, free breakfasts, and an elevator.

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed

Oyster Hotel Review

Spatz Aparthotel

Scene

Small hotel with contemporary decor and limited facilities

On a quiet street in the heart of the historic, former Jewish quarter, Aparthotel Spatz attracts couples, families, and groups with its excellent location. Built in 1922, it's surrounded by residential and small hotel buildings, typical of the local architecture. The entryway's scarlet-red walls and wrought-iron gates make for a striking impression, but the actual hotel is largely generic and filled with characterless. Additionally, despite the Aparthotel name, there are no kitchen-equipped rooms. Also be aware that there's no elevator. Refurbished in 2017, the restaurant has an elegant black-and-white color scheme with a pistachio-green accent from backsplash tiling. A bar offers outdoor seating in the warmer months, though guests largely spend their time outside of the property. It's mostly quiet here, except for occasional late-night noise from revelers. 

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Location

Excellent setting near bars and restaurants in the historic Kazimierz neighborhood

The hotel has a fantastic location in the historic Kazimierz district, formerly the Jewish Quarter. The area's Jewish history is reflected in the multiple prayer temples that dot it, and Galicia Jewish Museum is an eight-minute walk away. Plac Nowy's buzzing street-food stands are a three-minute walk, as is a supermarket. The now-trendy neighborhood is home to numerous restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. The nearest Stradom tram stop is five minutes away on foot. Walks to Krakow's historic center take around 15 minutes, including to sights such as Wawel Royal Castle, the Main Square, and Cloth Hall. Schindler's Factory is a half-hour walk (or 10-minute drive) as is Krakow Glowny main train station. Wieliczka Salt Mine is a 20-minute drive, and the drive to Krakow-Balice Airport is just five minutes longer. 

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Rooms

Comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs and kettles

Rooms are largely contemporary, albeit a bit bland and featuring dated orange satin linens. Dark-wood furniture, wood floors, and white walls with minimal black-and-white photos give spaces a clean, well-maintained look. Single Rooms are tiny at 10 to 15 square meters (108 to 161 square feet), while Deluxe Rooms measure 20 to 25 square meters (215 to 269 square feet). Triple and Quadruple Rooms are also available. Sufficient amenities consist of desks, flat-screen TVs, kettles for tea- and coffee-making, minibars, and wardrobes with electronic safes. Upgraded units add sitting areas, slippers, and robes, and some come with balconies. Views are of the street or courtyard, but noise can occasional be an issue, particularly for front-facing rooms. Only rooms on the third floor are air-conditioned. Bland beige bathrooms have small curved shower stalls, small wall-mounted hairdryers, and basic toiletries.

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Features

Polish restaurant and free Wi-Fi

Limited features at Aparthotel Spatz include a Polish restaurant and bar that's open all day. The buffet breakfast includes hot options of bacon, frankfurters, and scrambled eggs, as well as breads, cheese and meat platters, cereal, fruit, and yogurt. Kids under 4 eat free. Lunch and dinner menus include pierogis and gefilte fish soup. The bar has reasonably priced cocktails and an outdoor terrace available in warmer months. No fitness or wellness facilities are on-site, though in-room massages can be arranged. All at a fee, the hotel can arrange tours (including Auschwitz), airport transfers, bicycle rentals, and nearby secure parking. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Spatz Aparthotel

Scene

Small hotel with contemporary decor and limited facilities

On a quiet street in the heart of the historic, former Jewish quarter, Aparthotel Spatz attracts couples, families, and groups with its excellent location. Built in 1922, it's surrounded by residential and small hotel buildings, typical of the local architecture. The entryway's scarlet-red walls and wrought-iron gates make for a striking impression, but the actual hotel is largely generic and filled with characterless. Additionally, despite the Aparthotel name, there are no kitchen-equipped rooms. Also be aware that there's no elevator. Refurbished in 2017, the restaurant has an elegant black-and-white color scheme with a pistachio-green accent from backsplash tiling. A bar offers outdoor seating in the warmer months, though guests largely spend their time outside of the property. It's mostly quiet here, except for occasional late-night noise from revelers. 

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Location

Excellent setting near bars and restaurants in the historic Kazimierz neighborhood

The hotel has a fantastic location in the historic Kazimierz district, formerly the Jewish Quarter. The area's Jewish history is reflected in the multiple prayer temples that dot it, and Galicia Jewish Museum is an eight-minute walk away. Plac Nowy's buzzing street-food stands are a three-minute walk, as is a supermarket. The now-trendy neighborhood is home to numerous restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. The nearest Stradom tram stop is five minutes away on foot. Walks to Krakow's historic center take around 15 minutes, including to sights such as Wawel Royal Castle, the Main Square, and Cloth Hall. Schindler's Factory is a half-hour walk (or 10-minute drive) as is Krakow Glowny main train station. Wieliczka Salt Mine is a 20-minute drive, and the drive to Krakow-Balice Airport is just five minutes longer. 

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Rooms

Comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs and kettles

Rooms are largely contemporary, albeit a bit bland and featuring dated orange satin linens. Dark-wood furniture, wood floors, and white walls with minimal black-and-white photos give spaces a clean, well-maintained look. Single Rooms are tiny at 10 to 15 square meters (108 to 161 square feet), while Deluxe Rooms measure 20 to 25 square meters (215 to 269 square feet). Triple and Quadruple Rooms are also available. Sufficient amenities consist of desks, flat-screen TVs, kettles for tea- and coffee-making, minibars, and wardrobes with electronic safes. Upgraded units add sitting areas, slippers, and robes, and some come with balconies. Views are of the street or courtyard, but noise can occasional be an issue, particularly for front-facing rooms. Only rooms on the third floor are air-conditioned. Bland beige bathrooms have small curved shower stalls, small wall-mounted hairdryers, and basic toiletries.

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Features

Polish restaurant and free Wi-Fi

Limited features at Aparthotel Spatz include a Polish restaurant and bar that's open all day. The buffet breakfast includes hot options of bacon, frankfurters, and scrambled eggs, as well as breads, cheese and meat platters, cereal, fruit, and yogurt. Kids under 4 eat free. Lunch and dinner menus include pierogis and gefilte fish soup. The bar has reasonably priced cocktails and an outdoor terrace available in warmer months. No fitness or wellness facilities are on-site, though in-room massages can be arranged. All at a fee, the hotel can arrange tours (including Auschwitz), airport transfers, bicycle rentals, and nearby secure parking. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.

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Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Concierge

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Laundry

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Room Service

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