Karpinski Suite

This exquisite apartment is one of the best that we've seen in a long time. It was created by a young Polish designer whose family was compelled to emigrate after the War. Her great uncle, Alfons Karpinski, was one of the artists who hung out at the legendary Art Nouveau cafe round the corner - Michalik's Den. Rumours of dancing naked at Karpinski's favourite spot spread like hell-fire, although as it was, most of the artists went on to become venerable, moustachioed professors. Alfons's niece has clearly inherited the artistic touch, and she won her spurs decorating Manolo Blahnik's shop in London. If you're after a serene home from home then this is the one for you. Here you'll be able to savour a string of gracious rooms, a beautifully finished bathroom and an attractive, modern kitchen. And of course, you're just a step away from all of Cracow's treasures, not least Michalik's Den itself. One word of warning though, the age of dancing naked has passed in the cafe, so you'll have to save such antics for later.

"We visited Krakow and stayed in the Karpinski Suite also known as the DaVinci Suite, from Dec. 11-13, 2009. I stayed here because of the reviews on this website and I was not disappointed. The room is wonderful, once you get past the courtyard. The exterior is beautiful (of the building) but the courtyard and way to the apartment are a work in progress. However, walk into the apartment and you will be extremely impressed. It was worth every penny to stay here. The staff spent time answering our questions about where to eat, what to do in our short weekend. They are so helpful. Back to the room - can't say enough about it. More beautiful than any of the pictures you see here and very close to the Old Town. We walked from here to the town square and to Kazimierz AND Wawel Castle. Never took a taxi or rented a car. LOVED Krakow and recommend the Globtroter to anyone going there."

Lisa Wright
United Kingdom
Dec.17.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"This place does not convey a very good first impression with the courtyard and poorly lit stairs, but open the door and Wow! Old world architecture with high ceilings and beautiful furnishings in four spacious rooms. And the location was also great and provided a good place to start our walking every morning. The best place we stayed in our 2 months in Europe and we will stay there again the next time we visit Krakow. "

Randy
United States
Nov.02.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"We visited Krakow the first weekend in October 2009 and stayed in the Karpinski Suite. The Suite, the hotel and its staff exceeded our expectations. The Suit is bright, light, airy, clean and lovely furnished, situated on a small street in walking distance to the Market Square. The Suite is a real gem and Krakow is an amazing place worth visiting. "

Amelia Boxall
United Kingdom
Oct.14.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"Super apartment, beautifully decorated and furnished and spotlessly clean. Great location on a quiet street. Lighting could be better on the unrenovated staircase leading up to the apartment - watch your step."

Sarah Stringer
United Kingdom
Oct.07.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"We really enjoyed our stay at Karpinski! This apartment has everything to make your stay unforgettable: elegant interior design, blameless cleanness of the rooms and spirit of old Cracow at the courtyard. "

Alexandra Pryutts
Russia
Aug.27.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"We absolutely loved our stay in the Karpinski Suite. Very beautiful, well appointed apartment just minutes walk from the main square. It has all that you need for a comfortable stay in Krakow. Definitely be going back!"

Teresa Irwin
United Kingdom
Jul.13.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"This was a delightful place to stay. Really quite a large flat, so we really felt like the cats that got the cream. Wonderful to be so close to the square. Lots of good cafes nearby. We liked Camelot particularly."

Helen Cresswell
United States
Jun.10.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"The karpinksi suite is part of the Globtroter. It is absolutely beautiful with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The interior design of the appartment is lovely and it has everything including a dishwasher and washing machine. However we were so busy having a wonderful time in Krakow we didn't use either. It is perfectly placed for easy access - only 2 minutes walk from the main square. Perfect."

Helen
United Kingdom
Mar.01.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"We like this apartment and it was very clean there.We will come back to this apartment."

Rita johanson
Norway
Feb.28.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"Prawdziwa perełka...Urządzony znakomicie - widać rękę doskonałego projektanta - piękny i komfortowy. Oczarował nie tylko nas, ale też naszych włoskich przyjaciół""

Maryla
Poland
Feb.02.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"Our stay at Karpinki has been wonderful. We are so pleased we stayed here: clean, comfortable and excellent location."

Carola
Italy
Jan.29.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"What a find! A bright, newly renovated and cheery apartment in a great location a short 2 minute walk to the Main Square.We have just completed a 8 week trip around Eastern Europe and Karpinski was one of the best places we found. As well as being a modernly furnished, spotlessly cleaned and spacious apartment there was the bonus of a kitchen with all mod cons."

Piers & Sue
Australia
Jan.15.2009
Overall rating 5/5

"Just back from a wonderful trip to Krakow made all the better by staying in the Karpinski Suite. We certainly hope to return sometime in the future and would definitely choose the Karpinski again which was extremely comfortable, tastefully decorated and closer to the centre than we had expected."

Mike and Gwenda
United Kingdom
Dec.26.2008
Overall rating 5/5

"Karpinski is wonderful place to stay two minutes walk from Market Square. Apartment is charm, beautiful, cosy and very comfortable.The kitchen with all modern amenities is a big bonus."

Lucia
Italy
Dec.17.2008
Overall rating 5/5

"Absolutly great,I loved this apartment and wished could spend much more time in it,it was clean,with everything you need in it,very comfortable and close to the Main Square,lovely,I will defenatly return."

Alexandra Egielman
Singapore
Oct.24.2008
Overall rating 5/5

"We loved it. The suite is beautiful and has all you need for a very comfortable stay in Krakow. It is perfectly placed within a couple of minutes of the main square, surrounded by great bars, restaurants, a jazz club, art galleries- I highly recommend it."

Helen Johnson
United Kingdom
Aug.15.2008
Overall rating 5/5

"Nice place, but I wish it had a lift. During my stay in Krakow I really got to appreciate the interiors of the lifts and wish I could have spent more time in them. "

Roo
United Kingdom
Aug.08.2008
Overall rating 3/5

"Great place, but where's my flute! Will come again and hope to meet with Archie Bum-Head one more time. I LOVE KARPRINSKI SUITE IN KRAKOW!"

Markham 'Special Face Soap' Platz
United Kingdom
Aug.08.2008
Overall rating 4/5

"Perfect for our requirements. Very clean and very central. The cleaning lady came every day so I left her a nice present in the bin under the sink. Would definitely stay there again. "

Mike Pukeindabin
United Kingdom
Aug.08.2008
Overall rating 4/5

"We loved Karpinski.Superb location: two minutes walk to the Main Square, in an elegant old building beautifully refurbished. The apartment is large, lovely and very comfortable. Ideal for our romantic stay"

Amelie
France
Aug.06.2008
Overall rating 5/5

"Appertement op perfecte locatie van het centrum. alleswasnetjes en schoon, prima prijs kwaliteitverhouding. Wel moeilijk te vinden aangezien receptie 500m van appartement gesitueerd is."

Saksens
Netherlands
Jul.11.2008
Overall rating 4/5

"I stayed with a friend at the Karpinski Suite for about a week. We had a superb break. The Suite is very smart in an unspoilt historic building in an excellent location in the city. It was very relaxing to be located in a virtually traffic free area and not to be dependent on taxis; everything was in walking distance. in view of the abundance of numerous good quality and value restaurants in walking distance the kitchen was completely redundant as far as we were concerned. I certainly hope to return again. "

Michael King
United Kingdom
Mar.25.2006
Overall rating 5/5

"Wow! Large, luxurious, warm, comfortable and elegant. This is a special place, recommended by our son. Comfortable bed, large, well-appointed bathroom and kitchen. Not that we used the kitchen much.... the appartment is two minutes walk from Krakow's central Market Square with more restaurants than we could try. Great breakfast place just down the road. A really attractive place to stay. 5/5. Anne and Hugh"

Anne and Hugh Gledhill
United Kingdom
Mar.24.2006
Overall rating 5/5

"Was a little worried when I saw the grubby old court yard that leads up to the flat but was totally stunned by the interior of the karpinski suite. I had been impressed by all the pictures on the website and I must say it was seriously nice. It even looked way better than on the website. It was so convenient being right in the centre and they gave us a good discount for staying 3 nights which made it even better. I would reccomend this place to anyone who wants a bit of glamour and luxury. I will definitely be going back. "

Joshua Gledhill
United Kingdom
Dec.12.2005
Overall rating 5/5