Zakątek na Saskiej Kępie

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first booked Zakątek na Saskiej Kępie – honestly, the name alone had me reaching for Google Translate. But this little 3-star gem on Brazylijska street turned out to be one of those discoveries that makes you feel like you’ve cracked some local code. Saska Kępa is this quietly hip neighborhood that most tourists completely miss, which is honestly part of its charm. It’s got this village-y feel even though you’re still technically in Warsaw, and the hotel fits right into that vibe. The whole area feels like where actual Varsovians live – you’ll see people walking their dogs to the little park nearby, grabbing coffee at corner spots that don’t have English menus, that sort of thing.

The hotel itself has this understated Polish hospitality that I really appreciated. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no upselling, no lengthy explanations of amenities I didn’t need. The staff actually knew the neighborhood well enough to give real recommendations, not just the obvious tourist spots. They pointed me toward this fantastic pierogi place about a ten-minute walk away that I never would’ve found otherwise. The rooms are clean and comfortable without trying too hard to be trendy – good beds, decent WiFi, and windows that actually open (which, trust me, matters more than you think). I mean, it’s not luxury, but everything works properly and there’s something refreshing about a place that focuses on getting the basics right rather than loading you up with fancy touches that don’t really add much.

What really sold me on this place was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re not stuck way out in the suburbs. Brazylijska street doesn’t get much through traffic, so you can actually sleep with the windows open when the weather’s nice. During the day, you’re about a fifteen-minute tram ride from the Old Town, but honestly some of my favorite moments were just wandering around Saską Kępę itself – there’s this great little market on Saturdays, and the riverfront along the Vistula is perfect for morning runs. Parking was surprisingly easy too, which anyone who’s driven in Warsaw will tell you is basically a minor miracle. The 9.5 rating makes total sense once you spend a night or two here – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does, it does really well. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I wanted to experience Warsaw more like a temporary resident than a tourist checking boxes.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $79. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 3

Reviews

• the best option for this price in this area – Andrii from Ukraine – April 24, 2025 (10/10)

  cleanliness, good location, very comfortable bed, everything you need for cooking.

• Highly recommended – Beata from United Kingdom – April 28, 2024 (10/10)

  Very nice, clean apartment in quiet neighborhood with easy connection to any part of Warsaw. Close to Asian cuisine bar with excellent food and shops

• Nice, cosy place in great location – Ewa from Poland – April 5, 2024 (10/10)

  A very nice apartment, clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The owner was very responsive and helpful. I'll come back if I ever need to stay in Warsaw again.
  
  What could be improved: It has nothing much to do with the apartment itself, by there's always a problem with parking spaces on Saska Kępa. So if you don't have to come by car, just don't 😉

• Exceptional – Xtinax from Czech Republic – November 20, 2022 (10/10)

  Very good contact with the owner! Check-in was quick and easy. The flat is quite spacious, and you have all you need there. there is a comfy bed, nice bathroom; coffee maker is a big plus! Very fast internet. There are many restaurants close to the flat, and it's close to the city centre.
  
  What could be improved: Lack of hair dryer

• Wonderful – Оля from Ukraine – November 4, 2022 (9/10)

  Everything was great, super friendly houseowner, clean. The only minus is the lack of a hairdryer, but everything else was good
  
  What could be improved: Lack of a hairdryer

• Exceptional – Marcin from United Kingdom – September 27, 2022 (10/10)

  Everything was amazing !!!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing ! All perfect

• Good – Tom from United States – March 22, 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Coffee machine was out of order but it was not a big deal.

• Exceptional – Perrine from France – August 5, 2025 (10/10)

  Studio lumineux dans une rue calme, très bien équipé et propre. Excellente communication avec la propriétaire. J'y reviendrai.
  
  What could be improved: Rien

• Super lokalizacja przy szpitalu pediatrycznym – Dominika from Poland – August 5, 2025 (10/10)

  Było bardzo czysto 🙂

• Uroczy apartament idealny dla pary, cicha i ładna okolica – Emilia from Poland – August 4, 2025 (10/10)

  Na plus zdecydowanie klimatyzacja oraz ekspres do kawy z dozownikiem pełnym ziaren, pralka, cicha okolica blisko centrum, dobrze skomunikowana (dużo przystanków i połączeń)
  
  What could be improved: W mieszkaniu bez włączonej klimatyzacji dość szybko robi się duszno – dobrze więc że ona jest!

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