Piwna 40/42 2a (piętro 1), Sródmiescie, 00-265 Warsaw, Poland
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places in Warsaw over the years, and honestly? This little gem on Piwna Street caught me completely off guard. You know how sometimes you book a place based on location and just hope for the best – well, Old Town Heart XXIII turned out to be one of those happy accidents that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special. The building itself is this gorgeous old townhouse (you’re on the first floor, which is actually the second floor if you’re American like me), and when you walk up those creaky wooden stairs, there’s this immediate sense that you’re staying somewhere with actual character. The apartment – because that’s really what it is – feels like your Warsaw friend just handed you the keys to their place while they’re out of town.

What really sold me on this spot was stepping out the front door and realizing I was literally thirty seconds from Castle Square, but somehow tucked away enough that I wasn’t dealing with the tourist chaos at all hours. Piwna Street is one of those cobblestone beauties that actually leads somewhere useful – you can walk to the Royal Castle without dodging street performers, or head the other direction toward the Vistula and those riverside cafes everyone talks about. I mean, the location alone would make this place worth it, but the apartment itself is surprisingly well thought out. The kitchen actually has everything you need (not just a mini-fridge and a prayer), which came in handy when I grabbed fresh bread from that bakery on Świętojańska – you’ll smell it before you see it, trust me.

The whole experience feels refreshingly un-hotel-like, if that makes sense. There’s no lobby to navigate or front desk person giving you the tourist spiel, just a straightforward check-in and then you’re basically living like a local for however long you’re staying. I stayed during shoulder season in October, and the Old Town had this perfect mix of locals going about their business and just enough visitors to keep the restaurants busy. The walls are thick enough that street noise isn’t really an issue – though honestly, Piwna isn’t exactly a party street anyway. One small thing to note: if you’re traveling with massive suitcases, those stairs might give you a workout, but it’s worth it once you’re settled in. The whole place just has this lived-in comfort that makes you want to grab a book, make some coffee, and pretend you actually live in one of Europe’s most beautiful old towns. Sometimes the best accommodations are the ones that don’t feel like accommodations at all – they just feel like home, but with a much better view and significantly more history outside your window.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $134. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
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Reviews

  • Very Good – Piia from Estonia – July 7, 2025 (8/10)

    Location

    What could be improved: windows facing the street, restaurant in front of the house – if the windows are open, for example in summer, it is very noisy

  • Beautiful apartment. Great location – Elena from United States – June 11, 2025 (10/10)

    Gorgeous apartment, very clean and stylish! In the very center of Old Town. If I ever come to Warsaw again, I'll try to stay at the same apartment! Exceeds my expectations!

    What could be improved: Location — small street in the center of Old City. Close to everything! Clean and beautiful apartment. Equipped with everything one could need while travelling.

  • Wonderful – Kristina from Lithuania – April 26, 2025 (9/10)

    Location, old town vibe, church bells and old town life sounds just through your windows.

    What could be improved: Old dust, that hasn't been cleaned for months mostly on all furniture surfaces except bathroom. Hair on the clean bed linen, probably because of not cleaned decoration pillows. That was not a problem for few night stay, but anyway, was not nice to obtain.

  • Exceptional – Anonymous from Greece – June 28, 2025 (10/10)

    The experience in the property was beyond our expectations! Firstly, the owner provided us with a detailed guide considering our access. The apartment was 10/10 clean and felt like home from the very first minute! It was sunny, beautifully decorated and welcoming, exactly as shown in the pictures. Not to mention the placement-in a quiet neighbourhood, just 2’ from the heart of the old town. Would definitely recommend🤍

    PS the highlight: that little corner on the window with the blanket, the pillows and the books

    What could be improved: –

  • Exceptional – Ethel from Estonia – August 7, 2025 (10/10)

    Asukoht.

    What could be improved: –

  • Exceptional – Marta from Poland – May 1, 2025 (10/10)

    Apartament bardzo czysty, zlokalizowany na starówce ale w bocznej uliczce (pomimo weekendu, okolica dość cicha). Wnętrza zadbane, na miejscu dostępne dodatkowe łóżeczko dla dziecka, ekspres do kawy. Na klatce schodowej unosił się zapach z włoskiej knajpy, która znajdowała sie piętro niżej 😉 Do tego atrakcyjna cena wynajmu, bardzo polecamy to miejsce:)

  • Tolle Wohnung im Herzen der Altstadt – Peter from Switzerland – April 30, 2025 (10/10)

    Tolle Lage, komfortables Bett, die Wohnung war sehr warm und bietet sehr viel Platz
    Die Küche bot alles, was nötig ist, es gibt sogar ein Waschmaschine, Backofen und Mikrowelle

    Es war genau so, wie es sein sollte

    What could be improved: Sobald man aus der Wohnung tritt, ist der Geruch der unter der Wohnung liegenden Pizzeria sehr deutlich wahrnehmbar

  • Exceptional – Adrianna from Poland – April 15, 2025 (10/10)

    Idealne miejsce na odpoczynek, wszędzie blisko, w mieszkaniu niczego nie brakuje, czysto. Na pewno wrócimy

  • Exceptional – Julia from Latvia – April 4, 2025 (10/10)

    Polecam. Mieszkanie jest bardzo przytulne, na miejscu są dostępne takie udogodnienia jak ekspres do kawy, suszarka do włosów czy w pełni wyposażona kuchnia. Jednak to co mnie najbardziej zachęciło to lokalizacja – i był to strzał w dziesiątkę. Z mieszkanka wszędzie jest blisko, podczas krótkiego pobytu można się nawet obejść bez komunikacji miejskiej ponieważ znajduje się ono w centrum warszawskiej starówki. Idealne na szybki wypad nawet dla czterech osób

  • fenomenalnie położony apartament w samym sercu warszawskiej starówki – Pawel from Poland – April 1, 2025 (10/10)

    fenomenalnie położony apartament w samym sercu warszawskiej starówki
    pierwsze piętro, na dole bardzo fajna włoska restauracja
    apartament wykończony stylowo z nowoczesną łazienką
    kontakt z gospodarzami super, byli bardzo pomocni w zaplanowaniu pobytu
    polecam!

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Barbican: 200 m
  • Castle Square: 250 m
  • Mermaid Statue: 100 m
  • Mury Staromiejskie: 200 m
  • Warsaw Wishing Bell: 250 m
  • Old Town Market Place: 100 m
  • Warsaw’s Old Town Walls: 150 m
  • Pomnik Syrenki Warszawskiej: 100 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Jezuitów: 150 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Augustianów: 150 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Sweetea: 30 m
  • Restaurant Gruziński Argo: 20 m
  • Restaurant Gospoda Kwiaty Poskie: 30 m

Top attractions:

  • Royal Castle: 250 m
  • Saxon Garden: 1.3 km
  • New Town Square: 400 m
  • Pilsudski Square: 950 m
  • Sigismund’s Column: 300 m
  • Jewish Ghetto Memorial: 1.3 km
  • Warsaw Uprising Monument: 400 m
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 1.2 km
  • POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews: 1.3 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Forest Las im. Samuela Lindego: 6 km

Public transit:

  • Train Warszawa ZOO: 2.6 km
  • Bus Warsaw West Bus Station: 5 km
  • Subway Ratusz Arsenal Subway Station: 1.1 km
  • Train Warszawa Gdańska Railway Station: 1.8 km
  • Subway Nowy Swiat – Uniwersytet Metro Station: 1.5 km

Closest Airports:

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

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.8

Comfort:

9.7

Location:

9.7

Facilities:

9.7

Cleanliness:

9.1

Value for money:

9.4

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