Apartament przy stacji

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Apartament przy stacji? The name literally means “apartment by the station,” which honestly had me expecting some basic crash pad near train tracks. But this place is actually a solid find – definitely earning those four stars in ways that surprised me.

I mean, being right by the station sounds like it could be a nightmare with noise and crowds, but they’ve really thought this through. The soundproofing is genuinely good (I’m someone who wakes up if a neighbor sneezes, so trust me on this), and you’re getting all the perks of being connected without the chaos. The morning I checked out, I watched my taxi pull up while I was still brushing my teeth – that’s the kind of timing that makes travel feel effortless. What really impressed me though was how they’ve managed to create this calm, almost residential vibe despite being in such a central spot. The common areas have this understated Polish elegance thing going on, lots of warm wood and soft lighting that feels more like staying at a well-designed friend’s place than a hotel.

The staff clearly knows their stuff too – not in that overly rehearsed concierge way, but like locals who actually want to help. When I mentioned wanting to grab dinner somewhere that wasn’t touristy, the guy at the front desk didn’t just rattle off the usual suspects. He drew me a little map to this bistro three blocks over where half the tables were speaking Polish and the pierogi were ridiculous. That’s the kind of local intel you can’t Google. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid four-star – clean, comfortable, everything works properly – but it’s those little touches that stick with you. Really good coffee setup (not those tiny pod machines that make sad brown water), decent sized bathroom with proper water pressure, and honestly, the bed was one of those where you sink in just enough without feeling like you’re being swallowed. I actually found myself looking forward to getting back there each evening, which doesn’t always happen when you’re bouncing around different cities. If you’re the type who wants to be in the thick of things without sacrificing sleep or sanity, this place gets the balance right.

Rooms

• Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Facilities