Title: Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=63903485&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow Hotel in Kraków, near Main Market Square ## Photo gallery for Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow ![Exterior - Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow (Kraków)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63903500/63903485/c70b9001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room - Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow (Kraków)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63903500/63903485/150dd87e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow (Kraków)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63903500/63903485/4daeefbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow (Kraków)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63903500/63903485/330ba55f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living room - 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Dluga 29, Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, 31-147 #### What's nearby - Royal Road \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Kraków Barbican \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Main Market Square \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - St. Mary's Basilica \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Cloth Hall \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Kurdwanów P+R Station - 10 min drive - Kraków Główny Station - 16 min walk - Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fokarnia - ‬4 min walk - ‪Aura - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bunny Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪Dwa Kolory Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bread & Butter - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow Hotel near Main Market Square Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow provides an airport shuttle and more. 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Guest Rooms Kosmopolita Kosmopolita Apartments Krakow Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow Hotel Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow Kraków Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow Hotel Kraków ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow? ### Where is Kosmopolita Rooms Apartments Krakow located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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