Krakow Hotel Review: Pergamin Old Town Apartments
LAST UPDATED: 16th June 2025 | ORIGINAL: 13th January 2019
When I was searching for a place to stay during my two-day layover in Krakow, budget and location were my top priorities. Pergamin Old Town Apartments ticked both boxes. Landing in the snow had me questioning if December was the best time to visit, so staying right in the city centre felt like a win.
Pulling up to Św. Gertrudy 10 in a taxi, I was greeted by classic townhouse architecture that looked pretty grand from the outside. Inside, the space was simple and unfussy, with a homely feel that made it an easy place to settle into.
Review of Pergamin Old Town Apartments
Warm Bedroom, Simple Design
After landing in Krakow from sunny Dubai, all I wanted was to warm up and rest. Thankfully, the room was already heated when I arrived.
The bedroom came with a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, and a coffee machine, though anything you use gets added to your bill. The en-suite bathroom was spotless and stocked with free toiletries.
Pergamin Old Town Apartments has 62 rooms in total, ranging from standard doubles, triples, and quads to deluxe options for families of four, five, or six.
Breakfast Rocked!
I’d recommend having breakfast at Pergamin Old Town Apartments; it was a great start to the day. There was a lovely buffet with a mix of continental options like meats, cheeses, and tomato with mozzarella, plus hot choices including bacon, scrambled eggs, and more.
And yes, there were cakes and biscuits too. A bit indulgent for the morning, but they paired perfectly with a creamy latte.
Little tip: if you’re staying there, pay for breakfast directly at the hotel. It costs just 30 zloty, which works out cheaper than booking it through a third party.
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Excellent location in Central Krakow
The 3-star hotel runs along the Cracow Planty, the city park surrounding the Old Town. You’re only 450 metres from the majestic Wawel Royal Castle, 600 metres from the Main Market Square, and an easy walk to cross the Vistula River to the Kazimierz district. You can do all the important sights on foot from Pergamin Old Town Apartments; it’s a kick-ass location!
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The ‘not-so-good’ about Pergamin Old Town Apartments
One downside was the WiFi. The signal kept dropping on my phone, and I struggled to get a reliable connection on my laptop. If you need to work while you’re there, it might not be the ideal choice. That said, I stayed in 2019, so it’s possible things have improved since then.
Would I recommend Pergamin Old Town Apartments
Overall, I was really happy with my stay at Pergamin Old Town Apartments, especially for the price. I paid just 210 zloty (around £43) for two nights, thanks to a 10% Genius discount on Booking.com.
And for those travelling with pets, good news—they’re pet-friendly! Just make sure to let them know in advance.
If you’re after a clean, comfortable place to sleep in central Krakow without spending a fortune, Pergamin Old Town Apartments is a solid option.
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I haven’t been in Krakow, Poland yet but I’m so interested to see Pergamin Old Town Apartments. It looks like a great accommodation to stay at. Their breakfast looks so yummy too despite being a 3 star hotel. I think I’ll stay here next year when I visit Poland.
The breakfast certainly set me up for the day and I was super cosy in my warm room especially considering it was freezing cold outside!
I wish I would’ve stayed in the Pergamin Old Town Apartments when I was in Krakow! I especially love the kitchen in this accommodation. It’s not only beautiful but also functional and has a very historic vibe to it. It’s unfortunate that the Wi-Fi isn’t the best because that’s very necessary for travelers and digital nomads to stay connected. This accommodation is also ideal because of its location, as you noted, which is fantastic. I think I’d live with slower Wi-Fi for that great locale!
Yes the location was amazing and by the time I got home after walking the streets of Prague all day, I was pretty exhausted so it forced me to avoid screen time and get a good night sleep!
Krakow looks to be a neat location! Personally, I haven’t been, but I want to do more research now. The Pergamin Apartments look to be a great starting point (I firmly believe that all you need to travel is a place to stay and a means of transportation). With the reasonable price and yummy breakfast, I’d take questionable wifi!
I agree, it needs to be comfortable and good food to set you up for the day. I don’t really spend much time in the place, too busy exploring.
I really wanted to visit Krakow when I was in Poland but was only able to hit Warsaw and Wroclaw due to some programs I was attending there. This hotel looks a lot better than what I got for the same price in Wroclaw (shared bathroom, 6th floor no elevator and no breakfast!) so nice work!
The price of Pergamin Old Town Apartments was super cheap, I couldn’t believe it, especially considering the location!
Krakow is on my wishlist and I’ll definitely keep Pergamin Old Town Apartments in mind when I’ll finally organize the trip! I like the fact that it’s centrally located and that the rooms look simple but cozy. Not to mention that breakfast feast, wow!
It was cosy and, for the price, it’s really a no-brainer to stay at Pergamin Old Town Apartments!
Thank you for your honest review of Pergamin Old Town Apartments. You’re right about the breakfast lol, that looks so good!! It reminds me of the one we had in Warsaw when we visited last winter. Polish breakfasts are pretty good! Shame about the Wifi dropping, but the location sounds great!
The breakfast was never-ending delicious food. The locations is a big win for Pergamin Old Town Apartments, it couldn’t be any better.
I have this beautiful city on my list to visit this summer and your post has come in at the right time where i can get help choosing my accommodation in the city. Even though you mentioned about using it for a lay over I think the two key factors budget and location makes the Pergamin Old Town Apartments in Central Krakow the perfect place to stay for a few days and discover the city. It looks comfy and clean and above all located centrally so a thumbs up from me and one I will look into when visiting Krakow for sure.
Pergamin Old Town Apartments certainly offers a place to stay in a top location at a great price, just what you need for a short trip!
As Pergamin Old Town Apartments in Central Krakow is budget friendly and has a great location, I would also opt for this. I prefer simple room design with neat and clean furnishings. Good to know as breakfast of this hotel is rocking as I love to have a good start of the day with many varieties in breakfast. And the breakfast area with bricked walls too look great.
It covers all angles for me, no point on spending on pure luxury for a city break when you’ll be out most of the time. Clean, simple and comfortable with a great breakkie. i was happy!