Praga Residence Premium

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about staying in Praga Północ, I was a bit skeptical. This isn’t exactly the postcard part of Warsaw that everyone talks about. But you know what? The Praga Residence Premium totally changed my mind about this whole neighborhood, and I’m actually glad I ended up here instead of some generic place in the city center. The building itself sits on Jagiellońska street, which – if you’re not familiar with Warsaw – is this wonderfully gritty area that’s been slowly transforming from post-industrial wasteland into something genuinely cool. I mean, you’ve got the old Koneser Center just a short walk away, and honestly, the whole vibe feels more authentic than the tourist-heavy Old Town.

The hotel itself feels like someone actually thought about what travelers need, rather than just checking boxes on some corporate checklist. My room had this solid, understated elegance – nothing flashy, but everything worked perfectly. The bed was genuinely comfortable (I’m picky about this stuff), and the bathroom had one of those rainfall showers that actually delivers decent water pressure. What really impressed me was how quiet it stayed at night, even though you’re in a pretty lively part of the city. The windows must be well-insulated because I barely heard any street noise, which was surprising given that Jagiellońska can get busy during the day. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no lengthy speeches about amenities I’ll never use, just efficient service from staff who clearly knew the area well enough to give actual useful recommendations.

Here’s the thing that really sold me on this place: the location is actually brilliant once you figure it out. Sure, you’re not stumbling distance from the Royal Castle, but you’re right in the heart of what locals call “the real Warsaw.” There’s this fantastic milk bar called Bar Prasowy just down the street where you can get proper Polish comfort food for basically nothing, and the whole Ząbkowska street scene is maybe a ten-minute walk – all these little galleries, craft beer spots, and vintage shops that you’d never find in a guidebook. The tram connections are actually better than I expected too; you can get to the central station or Old Town in about fifteen minutes, but you get to come back to somewhere that feels like a neighborhood rather than a tourist zone. I stayed here during late spring, and the area had this lovely lived-in energy – people walking their dogs, kids playing in the small parks, old ladies chatting on benches. It reminded me why I prefer staying in residential areas when I travel. The only minor downside? If you’re the type who needs to be within stumbling distance of major tourist sites, this might feel a bit out of the way. But honestly, that’s exactly what made it special for me.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $100. Apartment with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $104. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed and 2 sofa beds for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Very nice and clean apartment, no complaints at all. Will return here next time, visiting Warsaw. – Gatis from Latvia – August 5, 2025 (10/10)

  Location is perfect , for those, traveling trough Warsaw, and not interested to get into traffic jams in the morning.

• Wonderful – Evmalo from Austria – July 31, 2025 (9/10)

  – Location next to the main street
  – Tidy, modern neighborhood
  – Nice and clean apartment
  – Friendly, helpful staff

• Exceptional – Līga from Latvia – July 27, 2025 (10/10)

  It was cozy and spacious. As a family of five, we felt really comfortable. There were all the necessary things provided, such as iron, kitchen utensils to cook and vacuum. We enjoyed our stay here.
  
  What could be improved: If you want to leave the window open at night, be prepared there will be lots of loud noises coming from the street.

• Exceptional – Sandra from Estonia – July 22, 2025 (10/10)

  Second time staying here. Very nice apartment, beautiful view from balcony.

• Exceptional – Tomas from Lithuania – July 3, 2025 (10/10)

  Everything is very good! Ill recommmend my friends

• Exceptional – 111maira from Latvia – July 1, 2025 (10/10)

  Loved everything, the host was very accommodating

• Exceptional – Suruda from Lithuania – May 14, 2025 (10/10)

  Everything is perfect.

• wonderful and cozy apartments – Alex from Ukraine – February 17, 2025 (10/10)

  the room was very clean and cozy, it was nice to visit these apartments, I liked the large balcony and all the amenities were in place 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great, the only downside is that I didn't live there for long))

• Exceptional – Shanta from Poland – January 2, 2025 (10/10)

  Cleanliness, complimentary tea, spacious rooms and balcony

• Wonderful – Inga from Lithuania – December 31, 2024 (9/10)

  The apartment is cozy and clean. I liked everything very much. Only parking is far away, we had to park in the fields, so we didn't know if it was safe there, but everything was fine.

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