Apartamenty – MI HAPPY II

Warsaw, Poland
8.7 Excellent
17/19 Piwna, Sródmiescie, 00-288 Warsaw, Poland

Overview

You know what, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Warsaw’s Old Town area, and MI HAPPY II actually surprised me in the best way. The location on Piwna Street is honestly perfect if you want to be right in the thick of things without dealing with the absolute chaos of the main square. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from Castle Square, but you’re tucked away enough that you’re not hearing tour groups at 7 AM (trust me, that matters). The building itself has this cool old Warsaw vibe – you can tell it’s been around, but they’ve done the apartments up nicely without making everything feel sterile and hotel-chain generic.

The apartment I stayed in was surprisingly spacious for the price point. Look, it’s a 3-star place, so don’t expect marble countertops or anything, but everything actually worked properly – which honestly can’t be said for every place in this part of the city. The kitchen was small but functional (I made coffee every morning and managed a few simple meals), and the bathroom was clean with decent water pressure. What I really appreciated was how quiet it was at night, even though you’re basically in the heart of Śródmieście. The windows are pretty good at blocking out street noise, though you’ll still hear some activity from the restaurants below if you’re a super light sleeper.

Here’s the thing that really sold me on this place – the staff actually knows the neighborhood. When I asked about where to grab groceries, they didn’t just point me to the touristy spots but told me about the little Żabka around the corner and mentioned which restaurants nearby were worth it versus which ones were tourist traps. Getting around from here is ridiculously easy too – Plac Zamkowy metro station is right there, and honestly, most of what you want to see in Warsaw is walkable from Piwna Street anyway. I spent one afternoon just wandering through the narrow streets around there, and it felt like discovering little pockets of the city that most visitors rush past. The whole area smells like coffee and fresh bread in the mornings from all the cafes, and there’s something really satisfying about stepping out your door and immediately being part of that daily rhythm. Sure, it gets busy during peak tourist season (avoid July if you can), but even then, there’s enough authentic local life happening that it doesn’t feel like you’re staying in some kind of theme park version of Warsaw.

Accommodations

Two-Bedroom Apartment

1 full bed, 2 sofa beds

Max. people: 2

From $128

Guest Reviews

8.7 Excellent 10 reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Value for money
9.0
D
Dariusz Poland August 7, 2025
10/10

Koncert Iron Maiden

Najlepsza lokalizacja w Warszawie

What could be improved: Apartament, okolica

T
Tkaczuk Poland June 1, 2025
10/10

Polecam apartament ale naprawa łóżka jest konieczna

Bliskość od centrum

What could be improved: Łóżko w salonie po prawej stronie zapada się przy próbie położenia się

G
Germán Spain May 23, 2025
10/10

Apartamento elegante en la old town.

La ubicación en pleno old town, la amplitud del apartamento, la decoración elegante, vistas a jardín, iluminación Led, cocina amplia, ducha cómoda.

Location

17/19 Piwna, Sródmiescie, 00-288 Warsaw, Poland

Surroundings

What's nearby:

  • Royal Castle: 150 m
  • Castle Square: 150 m
  • Mermaid Statue: 100 m
  • Mury Staromiejskie: 6 m
  • Sigismund's Column: 200 m
  • Warsaw Wishing Bell: 200 m
  • Old Town Market Place: 100 m
  • Pomnik Syrenki Warszawskiej: 100 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Jezuitów: 100 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Augustianów: 50 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Kmicic: 20 m
  • Restaurant Celibar: 50 m
  • Restaurant Pod Herbami: 6 m

Top attractions:

  • Barbican: 250 m
  • Saxon Garden: 1.2 km
  • New Town Square: 450 m
  • Pilsudski Square: 900 m
  • Jewish Ghetto Memorial: 1.5 km
  • Warsaw Uprising Monument: 550 m
  • Copernicus Science Center: 1.5 km
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 1.1 km
  • POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews: 1.5 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Forest Las im. Samuela Lindego: 6 km

Public transit:

  • Train Warszawa ZOO: 2.7 km
  • Bus Warsaw West Bus Station: 5 km
  • Subway Ratusz Arsenal Subway Station: 1.1 km
  • Train Warszawa Gdańska Railway Station: 1.9 km
  • Subway Nowy Swiat - Uniwersytet Metro Station: 1.4 km

Closest Airports:

  • Warsaw Modlin Airport: 35 km
  • Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport: 9 km

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