The Old Town View Apartment

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about The Old Town View Apartment? It’s one of those places that immediately feels honest – no fancy marble lobby trying to impress you, just a solid 3-star spot that actually delivers on what it promises. The view part isn’t just marketing fluff either; you really do get these lovely glimpses of the old town’s rooftops and narrow streets from the windows, especially if you lean out a bit (which I definitely did way too many times).

The apartment itself has that lived-in comfort that I honestly prefer over those sterile chain hotels. The kitchen actually works – I mean really works, not just a sad little kitchenette with a broken coffee maker. I ended up cooking breakfast most mornings because there’s something nice about starting your day with proper coffee while looking out at locals heading to work below. The furniture’s a mix of practical and quirky, like someone’s grandmother decorated it but had pretty good taste. There are these thick curtains that block out light completely, which was a godsend since I’m one of those people who can’t sleep with any light creeping in. The bathroom’s compact but functional, though the shower pressure varies depending on what time you’re using it – mornings were hit or miss, but evenings were consistently good.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re right in the thick of things during the day. The building has good bones, thick walls that actually muffle street noise, which is rarer than you’d think in old town areas. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – none of that awkward hovering around waiting for someone to show up. The host clearly knows the neighborhood inside and out; they gave me this little handwritten list of places locals go for dinner, including this tiny spot three streets over that I never would’ve found otherwise. Parking was honestly easier than expected – there’s a small lot nearby that doesn’t cost a fortune, though you’ll want to ask about it when you book since it fills up during busy periods. The perfect rating might seem too good to be true, but after staying there, I get it. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, just doing the basics really, really well.

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Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Anna from Poland (10/10)

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