Exclusive Apartments Smolna

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from Exclusive Apartments Smolna when I first booked it – the name sounds a bit pretentious, honestly – but this place actually surprised me in the best way. It’s tucked right on Smolna street in Śródmieście, which means you’re basically in the heart of everything without the tourist trap chaos. I mean, you can walk to the Old Town in about fifteen minutes, but you’re also close enough to those great little cafes on Nowy Świat that locals actually frequent. The building itself has that classic Warsaw character – you know, the kind that survived everything this city’s been through – and when you walk in, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about the place.

The apartments themselves are pretty solid for a 3-star spot. Mine had this quirky layout where the kitchen sort of flows into the living area, and honestly, it worked better than I thought it would. The bed was comfortable enough (I’m picky about mattresses), and the bathroom had decent water pressure, which – let’s be real – isn’t always a given in older European buildings. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re right in the city center. The windows actually block out most of the street noise, and Smolna isn’t one of those streets where people are stumbling around at 3 AM anyway. There’s a small grocery store literally around the corner, which saved me multiple times when I needed coffee or forgot to grab something for breakfast.

The staff deserves a mention too – they’re not overly chatty, but they know their stuff. When I asked about getting to Wilanów Palace, the guy at reception didn’t just say “take the bus” like most places would. He actually drew me a little map showing which tram connections would be faster and mentioned that Thursday mornings are less crowded. Small things like that make a difference, you know? The 8.3 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not luxury by any stretch, but everything works the way it should, the location is genuinely useful rather than just “central,” and you get the feeling you’re staying somewhere that understands what travelers actually need. I’d definitely book it again, especially since parking in this area is usually a nightmare, but they somehow make it work. Just don’t expect a fancy lobby or room service – this is more about having a comfortable, well-located base for exploring Warsaw without paying Old Town hotel prices.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $78. Studio Apartment with City View with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $78. Studio Apartment with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $78. Superior Apartment with 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $80. Classic Apartment with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $80. Classic Quadruple Room with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $80. Deluxe Apartment with 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $80. Studio with Sofa Bed with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $82. Standard Double Room with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $84. Standard Apartment with 2 full beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $84. Apartment (6 Adults) with 2 full beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $84. Loft with 2 full beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Apartment with Shower with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Small Double Room with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Standard Double Room with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $93. Apartment with 2 sofa beds and 2 queen beds for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $93. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 full beds and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Nice place for a short stay, comfy and easy to find 🙂 – Adam from Poland – August 3, 2025 (9/10)

  Really nice interior, cozy and elegant. Location was super convenient.

• Central location, all amenities necessary. – Jacqueline from United Kingdom – July 4, 2025 (8/10)

  Convenient to sights, and station(20minutes walk away) clean and tidy with good facilities. Added benefit of a washing machine.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Wonderful – Ana from United Kingdom – April 28, 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, great view, clean and comfy bed
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is quite hot, and the AC only works in June/July. We visited mid April, and had to sleep with the window opened.

• It was a nice and cozy stay. We loved the location as it was very accessible to multiple places within the area. – Vikram from Sweden – April 25, 2025 (8/10)

  The location was excellent. 5 mins from the Nowy Stait where there were many restaurants, pubs.
  
  What could be improved: The amenities were basic. Even things like towel,
  Or bed sheets felt old. There were no toiletries.

• Central location, clean and comfy – Mascha from Germany – April 14, 2025 (9/10)

  Nicely equipped and clean apartments. Very central, can sometimes be loud from the club in the same building

• Very Good – Matej from Croatia – April 14, 2025 (8/10)

  The view was nice. The apartment was clean. The availability of iron and ironing board was a plus and saved the day. Great experience.
  
  What could be improved: Check-out until 12:00 was a bit inconvenient due to a flight later in the day and obligations in the morning. Some of the electrical sockets were poorly attached so you have to be careful when pulling out your chargers/appliances.

• Worked for me – Renata from United Kingdom – April 13, 2025 (8/10)

  Wonderful location, easy access, no need to pass keys, clean. All facilities needed accessible. Needed a coffee table but could use a barstool as an alternative.

• Wonderful – Emma from Germany – December 12, 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Couch was a bit hard to sleep on

• Wonderful – Zientara from Poland – December 9, 2024 (9/10)

  Location

• Nice place for a good value. – Judit from Hungary – December 3, 2024 (9/10)

  Everything is nearby, the view from the room was amazing (The NAtional Museum). It is a nice small studio for even a bit longer stay.
  
  What could be improved: When I leave the apartment, the motion detector in the hallway does not turn on. It's total darkness. Keep your phone handy.

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