Center apartment, balcony Twarda

Hotel Description

You know what, I wasn’t expecting much from an apartment hotel on Twarda Street – I mean, it’s right in the heart of Wola district where everything’s either construction sites or busy office buildings. But honestly, this place surprised me in the best way. The balcony thing isn’t just marketing fluff either; you actually get a decent little outdoor space where you can have your morning coffee and watch Warsaw wake up below. The apartment itself feels more like staying at a friend’s place than some sterile hotel room, which I really appreciated after bouncing between cookie-cutter chains for weeks. Sure, it’s only got three stars, but sometimes that just means they’re not charging you extra for marble lobbies and doormen you don’t really need.

What really sold me on this spot was how genuinely livable it felt – there’s a proper kitchen where you can actually cook (not just one of those sad mini-fridges and a microwave), and the whole setup makes sense for anyone staying more than a night or two. The location is honestly pretty smart too, even if Twarda Street doesn’t sound glamorous. You’re walking distance to the Palace of Culture if you’re into that tourist stuff, but more importantly, you’re close to all the good local spots that most visitors never find. I grabbed some incredible pierogi from this tiny place just two blocks down that definitely doesn’t have an English menu – that’s the kind of neighborhood authenticity you get here. The tram connections are solid too, which matters way more than being next to some overpriced hotel district.

I’ll be straight with you though – this isn’t going to be the quietest place you’ve ever stayed. Warsaw’s a working city, and Wola especially gets busy during the day with all the office workers and construction noise. But it dies down at night, and honestly, I kind of liked feeling connected to the actual rhythm of the city instead of being tucked away in some tourist bubble. The 8.1 rating makes total sense to me; it’s not perfect, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward (none of that “welcome champagne” nonsense), and when the shower head was acting up, they actually fixed it the same day instead of just apologizing profusely. For the price point, especially if you’re planning to explore Warsaw properly instead of just hitting the main tourist checklist, this apartment gives you a real base in a neighborhood that’s actually evolving into something pretty interesting. Just don’t expect room service or a concierge – but honestly, who needs that when you’ve got a whole city to discover right outside your door?

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Warsaw at least two months ahead for major events like music festivals or business conferences, ensuring the best rates and prime locations near attractions.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $71. Deluxe Double Studio with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Wonderful – Brook from United Kingdom – August 15, 2023 (9/10)

  Excellent location for downtown Warsaw with access to buses and the underground a short walk away. Lovely sized apartment with everything you need and a balcony to sit out on.
  When the TV wasn't working the landlord came out of his way to fix it. Overall excellent value for money.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing that it needed would have been air conditioning but there was a mini heatwave at the time we stayed. But any other time of year this won't be an issue.

• Wonderful – Abila from Poland – June 6, 2023 (9/10)

  The location and cleanliness
  
  What could be improved: Tv…no youtube and english channels

• Wonderful – Maria from Greece – March 31, 2023 (9/10)

  Functional and comfortable apartment. It's pretty close to a lot of points of interests and to means of transport. The neighborhood was nice and quiet.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was fine.

• Great with all the privacy, whole small apartment for yourself 🙂 – Katalin from Hungary – November 5, 2022 (7/10)

  There is a balcony with nice view to skyskrapers, enough room for everything, and kind of all the necessities you'd have in a small apartment yourself, including coffee, sugar, spices…. Except for shampoo, shower gel etc.
  It's really easy to get in to the apartment, it's right next to the elevator.
  
  What could be improved: The neighbour started drilling every morning at about 8, except for Sunday. So if you're a night owl it may ruin your stay… I was there at the end of October.
  There was no laundry detergent, so i had to buy it for one time washing. But now there is. 😀
  Also, the small rug in the bathroom really needs washing already…

• Good – Pavlo from Ukraine – September 21, 2022 (7/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: bed was too small for 2 adults

• Good – Kateryna from Ukraine – April 24, 2025 (7/10)

  Great location, comfy bed
  
  What could be improved: Needs renovation

• Would recommend – Sigurbjorg from United Kingdom – November 1, 2024 (8/10)

  Having a balcony was great! Very cute flat and spacious enough for a weekend trip.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom could do with a little upgrade.

• small but cosy – David from Germany – October 9, 2024 (8/10)

  very close to the city centre.
  – you've got everything you need for a short or mid stay trip.
  – a cosy balcony!
  – although the room is very small, you still have a kitchen where you can sit and even work.
  
  What could be improved: heating was very weak. it was not a disaster (it was still warm outside) but if our trip would have been a month later it might have been an issue.
  – (minor issue) somewhat durty floor.
  – (minor issue) the bed was not very comfortable.

• Nice cozy apartment close to Central station – Cristina from Spain – July 23, 2024 (8/10)

  Lovely apartment very close to Central station and to the main road of Warsaw; a bit further away from the historical centre but it's a very nice stroll. It has everything you need for a short stay.
  
  What could be improved: The windows didn't have thick curtains so we got woken up at 6am every day due to the summer sun.

• Comfortable and a good choice for a few nights – Brett from Australia – November 20, 2023 (8/10)

  I think some of the other reviews are a little unfair. It was comfortable. It was clean. It was easy to find. Maybe 8.5/10 makes people think its going to be a 5 star apartment?
  
  What could be improved: You might have to crawl to get in to bed, but i see that as excellent use of space. Maybe better suited to solo travelers?

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