Karolkowa 28 II – Premium Apartments with Balcony by Noclegi Renters

Hotel Description

You know what? I was honestly a bit skeptical when I first saw the name – Karolkowa 28 II Premium Apartments with Balcony by Noclegi Renters is quite a mouthful, right? But this place actually surprised me in the best way. It’s tucked into the Wola district, which I’ll be honest, isn’t the first area tourists think of when they picture Warsaw, but that’s exactly why it works so well. You’re on Karolkowa street, which feels properly residential – there’s this great little bakery just around the corner where locals grab their morning coffee, and you can actually hear Polish conversations instead of tourist chatter. The balcony they mention in the name? It’s legit, and I mean, after walking around Warsaw all day, sitting out there with a beer from the Żabka downstairs while watching regular Warsaw life happen below was honestly one of my favorite parts.

The apartment itself feels like someone actually lives there, not like those sterile hotel rooms where everything’s bolted down. I mean, the kitchen has proper spices in it, the couch is the kind you can actually sink into, and there’s decent water pressure in the shower (which, let’s be real, matters more than fancy marble). What really sold me though was how quiet it gets at night – Wola isn’t exactly the party district, so you can actually sleep with the windows open. The whole area has this lived-in vibe that I really appreciated. You’re about a 15-minute tram ride from the Old Town, but honestly, I found myself spending more time just wandering the neighborhood. There’s this fantastic pierogi place on Młynarska street that I never would have found if I’d stayed in the tourist zone.

Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that awkward lobby hovering while they “prepare your room.” The 8.8 rating makes total sense to me because it’s one of those places that just works without trying too hard. I stayed there in early October, and the heating was already sorted (you know how some places make you wait until it’s practically snowing?), plus the balcony was perfect for those crisp autumn mornings with coffee. The only minor thing – and I’m really reaching here – is that the building entrance is a bit tricky to spot if you’re arriving after dark, but once you know where it is, you’re golden. What I really loved was feeling like I was staying in an actual Warsaw neighborhood instead of some tourist bubble. You’ll hear trams rumbling by occasionally, but it’s more comforting than annoying, sort of like the city’s heartbeat. For the price point and that 4-star rating, it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $99. Apartment with Balcony with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $120. Studio with Balcony with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• I recommend. – Patricia from Portugal – July 10, 2025 (10/10)

  Very good location and comfortable apartment!
  
  What could be improved: Everything is great.

• Great family stay in Warsaw – Carl from United Kingdom – June 2, 2025 (10/10)

  Big beds and massive living room and really well equipped kitchen with a great balcony
  
  What could be improved: Better and more pillows and,and instructions on how to use the equipment (oven etc)
  Some furniture for the balcony maybe

• Brand new appartment, super clean and cosy! – Dimitrios from Greece – March 24, 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment is amazing, brand new and super clean! I really liked the fact that the building and area was quiet and situated in a very central place, next to a public transport stop. The wifi speed is great, I don't know why it has bad reviews in other comments but I was able to work remotely with a VPN with no problem at all. All in all an exceptional stay!
  
  What could be improved: I would like for the room to be equipped with a microwave as I regard it an essential kitchen appliance on all my stays.

• Very Good – Artur from Ukraine – February 17, 2023 (8/10)

  Comfotable, compact, good-looking apartment.
  
  What could be improved: Metallic chairs for the kitchen table, 5hz wifi access was not provided, small refrigerator.

• Great – Catalin from Romania – February 4, 2025 (10/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: No coffee machine

• A nice and clean place in a good location for a single traveller who likes a soft bed. – Marek from Poland – June 13, 2024 (6/10)

  The apt was very clean and nicely designed. The entry was made easy with the codes.
  We loved the neighbourhood a lot. Many nice cafes nearby as well as easy access to public transportation.
  
  What could be improved: 1. The bed.
  it was way too soft, way softer than the average I experience when I travel (very frequently). It was also too narrow. 140cm. Ok for a single person, but too small for two.
  
  2. The lighting.
  For some reason in the hallway AND the bedroom (!) there was a piercing, very bright cold white light. And on top of that the designer lights had no light shades in the bedroom. Not cosy and not friendly. Please consider changing it to softer and warmer tones.

• Not recommended. Scam. Fraud. – Holger from Germany – July 5, 2025 (1/10)

  What could be improved: The price for the room was 80 EUR. The cleaning cost was 58 EUR. This is not proportionate even though it might have been shown during the booking process at some point in time. I for one did not see it. I never had to pay attention to the cleaning cost on booking. I therefore think that this is a scam, a fraud, you name it. Tricking people with nice photos into booking an average room at best and making money on the cleaning cost. Shame on you both the rental company and booking. You can do this, it is perfectly legal, but my guess is that a company that mocks its client so frivolously will not have a bright future.

• Exceptional – Małkowska from Poland – July 20, 2025 (10/10)

  Idealnie położony. Piękny widok z okien.

• Udany pobyt – Alisa from Poland – May 12, 2025 (9/10)

  Świetna lokalizacja – dużo sklepów i lokali gastronomicznych w pobliżu, blisko metra i centrum miasta, bardzo wygodny dojazd z dworca. Okolica cicha i wydaje się być bezpieczna.
  Mieszkanie było całkiem zgodne z opisem i oczekiwaniami, czyste, wyposażone.
  
  What could be improved: Trochę mylace instrukcje do wejscia do budynku – dobrze by było zaznaczyć, że wejście do klatki jest od strony Hrubieszowskiej.
  Brakuje w mieszkaniu mikrofalówki, napewno by się przydała podczas pobytu.
  Ogólnie mieszkanie było dobrze posprzatane, ale w przysznicu na podlodze sa jakieś plamy (ewidentnie nie da się ich pozbyć), co nie jest zbyt przyjemne. Tuż po przybyciu w lazience zobaczyłam rybika, na szczęscie tylko jednego. Pokrycie kanapy oraz dekoracyjne poduszki i narzuta na lóżko sa brudne.

• Pobyt byl byrdzo udany, bardzo chetnie wynajme jeszcze raz ten pokoj. – Tomasz from Switzerland – April 4, 2025 (9/10)

  Wygodny, cichy pokój w samym centrum miasta.
  
  What could be improved: Stara patelnia ze zdartym teflonem.

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