Travelers can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant while connecting with fellow guests over literature discussions or planning local cycling excursions
Located in Main Market Square, Lorf Hostel&Apartments features the Pinpillo restaurant serving local breakfast specialties. Guests can sip coffee at the café or relax with WiFi on the terrace. The property has earned positive reviews from previous visitors for its hospitality.
Located in Kraków City Centre neighborhood, Lorf Hostel&Apartments is connected to a rail/subway station. Cloth Hall and Town Hall Tower are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica. Wawel Castle and Wawel Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kraków travel guide
31-140, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Kraków, Lobzowska 43, Stare Miasto
What's nearby
Main Market Square
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Cloth Hall
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Town Hall Tower
12 min walk - 1.1 km
St. Mary's Basilica
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Wawel Castle
6 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Kraków Główny Station
20 min walk
Łagiewniki Station
21 min drive
John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Emigrant 3.0
5 min walk
Nasza Kawiarnia
6 min walk
Kociarnia Kocia Kawiarnia
3 min walk
Radiova Bistro&Cafe
5 min walk
Astrid
4 min walk
About this property
Lorf Hostel&Apartments
Hostel near Main Market Square
Located close to Town Hall Tower and Cloth Hall, Lorf Hostel&Apartments provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Pinpillo, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in, and books
Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Lorf Hostel&Apartments include comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Stovetops, on-request microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PLN 40 for adults and PLN 45 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Pinpillo
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Bicycle tours
Books
Family friendly
Dining table
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Refrigerator on request
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (weekly)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
54 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
4 floors
Built in 1950
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch smart TV with digital channels
Netflix
Pay movies
Streaming services
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Microwave on request
Refrigerator on request
Stovetop
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PLN 25
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PLN 25
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately PLN 40 for adults and PLN 45 for children
Airport shuttle fee: PLN 150.00 per room (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: PLN 150 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
Nearby parking fee: PLN 93 per day (2625 ft away)
Early check-in fee: PLN 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: PLN 25 (subject to availability)
Laundry fee: PLN 30 per day
Towels fee: PLN 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
Lorf Hostel&Apartments Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kraków
Frequently asked questions
Is Lorf Hostel&Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lorf Hostel&Apartments?
As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lorf Hostel&Apartments on Mar 15, 2026 start from ¥4,371, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Lorf Hostel&Apartments?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of PLN 25 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Lorf Hostel&Apartments?
Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for PLN 25 (subject to availability).
Does Lorf Hostel&Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PLN 150.00 per room applies.
Where is Lorf Hostel&Apartments located?
Located in Kraków City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Main Market Square, Town Hall Tower, and Cloth Hall. St. Mary's Basilica and Wawel Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kraków Główny Station is 20 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Lorf Hostel&Apartments Reviews
7.6
Good
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Please!!!!!!! Don’t stay in this place or any apartments they have. Don’t waste money and time. There are many places much better for a little more money. I had to leave the apartment that I rent from them because the pillows, sheets, sofa bed, everything had a very bad smell. I had to look for another place and spend more money, and they promise a refund that I’ve never got. Stay away for their properties Lorf hostel or any apartments that they offer. SCAMMERS SCAMMERS SCAMMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Betty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Kateryna
May 2, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed rooms for 10 people, noisy. Wouldn't recommend
A few blocks from the city center, about 10-15 minutes on foot, in a calm residential neighborhood.
There is a minimarket really close to the hostel.
Room, shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen extremelly clean (as I´ve never seem in hotels with shared bathrooms before), renewed and pleasant.
Linen and mattress confy.
Good internet.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Graham
Sep 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Cut above in Krakow
Done a lot of hostels in Krakow, this would be among the best!
Good location and friendly bed, the extra pillow was there upon request , as was a towel after I had enquired about it !
I’d never had to rent a towel before at any accommodation in 55 years, I wasn’t starting now!
Noisy only on one night, due to paper thin walls and party orientated residents!
Don’t pick the room next to the kitchen, there are unconscionable swine 24/7 banging and crashing, black out blinds would have really been welcome, all in all 8/10
Graham
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
4/10 Poor
Susumu
Jun 24, 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
In my room, around water area was dirty at that time.
Susumu
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Julia
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, clean, safe, convenient. Near Old City, transportation, pharmacies, tourist food and other shopping. I was only disappointed that “ground and a spacious room for one person floor” while technically true at the back of building, was realistically a semi-basement with my bedroom being under street level. There was a dehumidifier available just in case. The room lock was unreliable. Staff were immediately available by whatsapp. They suggested a different lock, which worked without fear of getting locked out.
Misleading information on reception and check-in procedures.
Firstly, nobody is stationed at the reception counter although it is labelled to be opened from 10am to 2pm. The door is locked with just a misleading sticker at the door.
Secondly, during the booking time, it was mentioned that further check-in instructions email will be sent on the day of check-in. But this was never sent. It took me hours of actively seeking ways to check-in to be finally able to get in with other tenants advices. Much worse than AirBNB experience.
Later, I found out that this hostel has another site operating under the name Lorf Hostel&Coffee about 200m away. That is the only one with manned reception. If that is the case, the hostel should have clearly published and instructed customer to visit there instead.
Throughout my whole stay, I noticed that the reception at my hostel site was practically unmanned.
Other than the tedious and frustrating check-in experience, the place is quiet. The room is nice and the price is reasonable.
Another misleading point is on towels. The hostel charges higher room rates than LorfHostel&Coffee, and listed towels as part of the room amenities. But it is still chargeable on-site.
Hilary
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
2/10 Terrible
Graham
Sep 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Night,are experience ,Don’t go there !
With your proliferation of cameras, you failed to prevent a theft of my personal belongings, a bag and a plugged in battery charger and battery!
The theft occurred with 15 mins of checking in, whilst I was getting food from a convenience store!
I could not fit the small food purchased into thebursting, filthy ,
smelly fridge, it was disgusting! A simple notice stating ,’fridge cleared out every two days, would remedy that for you !
Having suffered the theft,I decided to stay on the settee in the common room!
Later in the evening an arrogant dwarf challenged me, purporting to be a night manager!
After reporting the theft and why I was sitting on the settee, he got REALLY upset when I asked him for his ID ?
He sqeaked that he would call the Police if I did not instantly show him my booking !
I obliged, still not knowing who this Cretin was and that snow whitecwould probably be looking for him, he was not amused, again threatening police intervention!
I pointed out to him if he was a night manager, he should turn his attention to the noisy crowd in the kitchen, happily ignoring the 10 pm curfew on noise !
He said a few words in polish, then the crowd happily re engaged in their noisy activities!
Your midget sulked off into where he was based, giving me the evil eye👁 as he departed !
I left in the early hours for my flight, feeling instantly better after leaving your ill run den of
thieves !
Be as proficient as your sister apartments,I stayed there recently! G.
No lo recomiendo, te cobran por todo, el agua de la ducha sale fría, las camas muy malas, están como mojadas, las almohadas muy muy finas, se escucha mucho ruido, la cocina no está lo suficientemente preparada, es una basura.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Krzysztof
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hostel jest naprawdę w porządku w swoim przedziale cenowym
Vistelsen motsvarade priset med ett undantag: Den bäddsoffa som användes var uttjänt-måste bytas. Som tillägg var lakanen inte rena. I gemensamma dusch och toalettutrymmet var det dock rent.
Vi havde ingen kontakt med nogle som helst hele opholdet, vi fulgte bare den guide jeg modtog et par timer før, og kunne låse os selv ind. Opholdet var så fint, nemt og overskueligt. Tæt på centeum! Men man skal selv finde ud af tingene, der er ikke nogle at spørge.
There was no reception and a bunch of the things they say they have they didnt have.
Dennis
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 4, 2020
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good place, overall clean and good staff but there were spiders in the room.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
6/10 Okay
callie
Feb 20, 2020
basic place to stay.
Usually when check in says 2/3pm you can at least enter the building. I had to wait for almost an hour just until someone showed up, and luckily a pedestrian helped me enter the building because the Hostel wasnt buzzing me in. There werent a lot of rooms so it was kind of just a place to lay your head, it wasnt a fun atmosphere with a lot of travellors with a bar or anything, it was super cheap so I cant complain too much. The location was fine, there was a quick walk to the historic center and there was a yummy milk bar near by.
A quelque minute à pied du centre historique dans un quartier résidentiel. D’ailleurs, l’hostel est dans un immeuble résidentiel. Très tranquille et surtout, c’est l’hostel le plus propre que j’ai jamais vu! Les propriétaires font un excellent travail. Je recommande.