From the ones who brought a touch of upscale to the hostel market, Secret Garden Apartments offers mid-range rates in one of the unlikeliest best spots in Krakow. Somehow Skawińska street is not noticeable. A street dominated by nicely renovated apartments and a newer medical centre, it’s mostly quiet and well placed for a visitor. Five or so minutes from Plac Nowy, 15 from the centre and just two minutes to a beautiful view from the wall overlooking the Vistula River. The pathways there lead straight to Wawel Castle. The apartment is comfortably decorated and breakfast can be had at the main hostel a few doors down, which helps get you up and moving toward a day in Kazimierz. Also at (E-6) ul. Szeroka 29 and (D-6) ul.Józefa 6.