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UniApart Overview

So I ended up staying at UniApart last month when I was in Wrocław for a few days, and honestly, it was one of those finds that really made the trip better than expected. The address is ul. Uniwersytecka 3/5 m.19, which sounds complicated but it’s actually right in the heart of Stare Miasto – you know, that maze of cobblestone streets where all the action happens. I was a bit worried about the third-floor walk-up since I had my suitcase, but hey, it’s Poland, you sort of expect that, and there’s something charming about climbing those old wooden stairs and hearing the creaks that probably have stories from decades of travelers.

The apartment itself is exactly what you’d want if you’re tired of generic hotel rooms – this feels lived-in, but in a good way. There’s a kitchenette with actual pots and pans (not just decorative), and I ended up making coffee every morning by the window that overlooks this quiet courtyard where you could hear the faint sound of the Market Square fountain if you listened carefully. The bed was surprisingly comfortable – I mean, I’ve stayed in five-star places with worse mattresses – and the Wi-Fi actually worked, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised. There’s no elevator, obviously, but I actually liked that because the whole building felt secure and intimate, and you got to know the elderly Polish woman who lived on the first floor, who would nod and smile every time I trudged past with my groceries.

Location-wise, UniApart is perfect if you want to be walking distance to everything but not right on the main tourist drag where it gets noisy. You’re literally five minutes from the Market Square, but if you turn the wrong way on Świdnicka Street, you’re suddenly on these residential streets where laundry hangs between buildings and there are little kiosks where locals buy their bread. I found this amazing pierogi place called Zapiecek that was maybe two blocks away – way better than anything in the tourist zone, and only about 12 zloty for a plate that could feed two people. The only thing I’d mention is that if you’re staying in late spring or summer, try to get the apartment facing the courtyard rather than the street, just because the nightlife in that area can get a bit loud after midnight, though honestly nothing too crazy. Check-in was smooth once I figured out the intercom system – everything’s in Polish so just have your phone number ready because they’ll call you when you arrive. I’d definitely stay here again – UniApart felt more like having a friend in town than checking into a hotel.

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