Wawahome studio old town

Warsaw, Poland
9.3 Exceptional
Ciasna 5/4, Sródmiescie, 00-232 Warsaw, Poland

Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name “Wawahome studio old town,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name’s a bit quirky, right? But honestly, that turned out to be part of its charm. This little 3-star spot sits right in the heart of the old town, and while it might not have all the bells and whistles of those massive chain hotels, it’s got something way better – actual character.

The moment you step inside, you can tell someone put real thought into this place. It’s a studio setup, so don’t expect sprawling suites, but the space is used incredibly well. The owners (and I’m pretty sure they’re hands-on owners, not some corporate management company) have this knack for making a compact space feel cozy rather than cramped. There’s this warm lighting that makes everything feel intimate, and honestly, after spending days wandering around the old town’s cobblestone streets, coming back here feels like retreating to a friend’s well-designed apartment. The 9.3 rating isn’t just some fluke either – you can see it in the little details. Fresh towels that actually smell clean, not like industrial detergent. Windows that open properly so you can hear the street life below without feeling like you’re sleeping in a fishbowl. And the bed – well, let’s just say I’ve paid twice as much for places where I couldn’t get comfortable.

What really won me over was the location. You’re actually in the old town, not on some side street pretending to be close to it. I mean, you step outside and you’re immediately part of that whole historic atmosphere, but you’re also close enough to duck back inside when your feet start protesting all the walking. The neighborhood gets lively in the evenings – nothing crazy, just that pleasant hum of people enjoying themselves – but the studio’s positioned well enough that you won’t be kept up all night. Parking can be a bit of an adventure (welcome to old town life), but there are options within walking distance if you know where to look. Honestly, I ended up walking most places anyway because everything’s so accessible from here. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no lengthy presentations about amenities you’ll never use, just genuine recommendations about where to grab coffee in the morning and which streets are worth exploring at sunset. For a 3-star place, Wawahome delivers way above its weight class.

Accommodations

Studio Apartment

2 x 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed

3 adults

Facilities & Amenities

Kitchenware Kitchenette Free WiFi
Bedroom 2
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen 9
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bathroom 8
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area 1
  • Dining area
Accessibility 1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous 3
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities 8
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Languages spoken 3
  • English
  • Polish
  • Russian
Safety & security 3
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 3
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Reception services 1
  • Invoice provided
Most popular facilities 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Building characteristics 1
  • Private apartment in building

Guest Reviews

9.3 Exceptional 10 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Value for money
9.5
K
Kate United Kingdom
9.3/10

A lovely apartment, near to the old town and a supermarket.

A
Arkadiusz Spain
9/10

Nice and cosy, good location. Really clean, quite and close to old town and buses.

I
Ioulia Greece
9.3/10

Great location!

Location

Ciasna 5/4, Sródmiescie, 00-232 Warsaw, Poland

Surroundings

What's nearby:

  • Barbican: 400 m
  • New Town Square: 150 m
  • Kamienica Wójtowska: 300 m
  • Kościół św. Jacka: 300 m
  • Kamienica pod Samsonem: 300 m
  • Warsaw Uprising Monument: 250 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Pijarów: 400 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Sakramentek: 400 m
  • Kamienica pod Okiem Opatrzności: 300 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Dominikanów: 300 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Lalka: 150 m
  • Restaurant De Signed: 50 m
  • Restaurant Casa Italia: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Royal Castle: 900 m
  • Saxon Garden: 1.6 km
  • Castle Square: 950 m
  • Pilsudski Square: 1.5 km
  • Sigismund's Column: 950 m
  • Old Town Market Place: 600 m
  • Jewish Ghetto Memorial: 900 m
  • Copernicus Science Center: 2.2 km
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 1.6 km
  • Museum of the History of Polish Jews: 900 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Las im. Samuela Lindego: 6 km

Public transport:

  • Train Warszawa ZOO: 2.5 km
  • Bus Warsaw West Bus Station: 5 km
  • Metro Ratusz Arsenal Subway Station: 1 km
  • Metro Dworzec Gdanski Subway Station: 1.3 km
  • Train Warszawa Gdańska Railway Station: 1.4 km

Closest airports:

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

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