Praga Studio Apartments

Hotel Description

You know what? I was honestly a bit skeptical when I first pulled up to Praga Studio Apartments on Zgierska Street – the building looks pretty unassuming from the outside, sort of like every other residential block in this part of Warsaw. But here’s the thing about Praga Południe that most tourists don’t realize: it’s actually one of the coolest neighborhoods in the city right now, and staying here puts you right in the thick of it without the Old Town tourist chaos. The apartments themselves are way better than you’d expect from the exterior – clean, modern studios that feel more like someone’s carefully curated city pad than a typical hotel room. I mean, you’ve got a proper kitchenette with everything you need (though honestly, with all the incredible pierogi spots within walking distance, I barely used mine), and the Wi-Fi is solid, which matters when you’re trying to figure out the tram system.

The location is what really makes this place shine, though. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the Vistula riverbank, where locals go jogging and there’s this amazing view back toward the city center – especially gorgeous at sunset when the light hits all those church spires across the water. Plus, you’re close enough to walk to the trendy Ząbkowska Street area, which has become this incredible little strip of craft beer bars and vintage shops that most guidebooks haven’t caught onto yet. The 8.4 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed here – it’s not luxury by any stretch, but everything works, it’s clean, and the value is honestly pretty fantastic for Warsaw. I did notice some street noise in the mornings (delivery trucks and such), but nothing that would keep you awake at night, and the windows are decent quality. Check-in was smooth, though I’d recommend confirming the exact process beforehand since it’s more like renting an apartment than checking into a traditional hotel.

What I really appreciated was how the whole setup lets you live like a local for a few days instead of feeling like you’re in tourist bubble-land. There’s a Żabka convenience store practically next door (you’ll learn to love these little Polish chain stores), and the tram connections are actually really convenient once you figure them out – you can get to the Palace of Culture or the main train station without too much hassle. The neighborhood has this authentic, slightly gritty charm that’s becoming harder to find in European capitals these days. Sure, it’s not the fanciest area in Warsaw, but that’s exactly why I’d stay here again. You get a real sense of how the city actually lives and breathes, plus you’re saving money that you can spend on all that incredible Polish food instead.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $61. Double Room with 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $48. Single Room with 1 twin bed for Max. people: 1

Reviews

• Peaceful Stay with Great Staff — Just Watch Out for Mosquitoes – Sonya from Pakistan – August 13, 2025 (8/10)

  The hotel and amenities are new, and the staff were extremely polite and cooperative. All the listed facilities were available, and the place is very quiet and peaceful. However, make sure to close the windows before sunset — I had quite a few mosquitoes and crickets in my room.

• Good – Remigiusz from Poland – August 10, 2025 (7/10)

  Lokalizacja
  
  What could be improved: Brak zasłon i kapsułek do ekspresu

• Exceptional – Ewa from Poland – August 14, 2025 (10/10)

  Apartament w wyjątkowo spokojnej i cichej okolicy. Bardzo czysto, wszystko nowiutkie, pachnące świeżością, wygodny twardy materac. Bardzo polecam to miejsce na Grochowie.

• Would recommend to anyone – Natalia from United Kingdom – August 11, 2025 (10/10)

  Cicha okolica, ciekawy design i wspaniałe pokoje. Pełne wyposażenie kuchni.

• Bad – Renata from Poland – August 11, 2025 (1/10)

  Wygodny matrrac
  
  What could be improved: Szumiąca wentylacja w pokoju i łazience przez 24 h, brak kawy i herbaty, nie spuszczona woda w łazience (pytanie czy była sprzątana)

• Wonderful – Marcin from Poland – August 11, 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Mindaugas from Lithuania – August 11, 2025 (10/10)

• Wonderful – Rafał from Poland – August 11, 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Бабей from Poland – August 11, 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Yury from Belarus – August 10, 2025 (10/10)

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