ApartSki 18D

HOTEL OVERVIEW

You know what caught me off guard about ApartSki 18D? The fact that it’s tucked away on Chłabówka Górna but still feels connected to everything Zakopane has to offer. I mean, when you first pull up to this place, it doesn’t scream “luxury resort” – it’s got that honest, mountain-town vibe that actually makes more sense once you’ve been in Zakopane for a day or two. The building itself is pretty straightforward, but honestly, that’s part of its charm. You’re not paying for marble lobbies here; you’re paying for a genuine base camp in one of Poland’s best mountain towns.

What really works about this spot is how it strikes that sweet balance between being away from the tourist chaos but close enough that you can walk to Krupówki Street when you want some action. The apartment setup is actually perfect if you’re planning to stay more than a couple nights – and let’s be real, if you’re coming to Zakopane, you should absolutely stay longer than a weekend. The kitchen situation is solid (I made coffee every morning and never felt like I was roughing it), and the space feels bigger than you’d expect from the outside. Plus, there’s something satisfying about having your own place when you’re coming back from a day on the slopes or hiking trails, rather than dealing with hotel lobby small talk when you’re exhausted and probably smell like mountain air and effort.

The location thing is interesting because Chłabówka Górna isn’t where most tourists end up, but that’s actually why it works. You get a feel for how people actually live in Zakopane, not just the postcard version. The neighborhood has that authentic mountain town rhythm – you’ll hear dogs barking in the morning, see locals heading to work, catch glimpses of the Tatras between buildings. It’s maybe a 15-minute walk to the main drag, which sounds like nothing until you factor in Polish mountain weather, but even then it’s totally manageable. And here’s the thing about that 9 rating – it makes sense when you consider what this place is actually trying to be. It’s not trying to be fancy; it’s trying to be functional and comfortable and genuinely useful for people who want to experience Zakopane without the tourist markup. The fact that it delivers on that promise so consistently is probably why people keep rating it so highly. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I was planning to do more hiking than shopping, more exploring than resort-lounging. It’s the kind of place that grows on you rather than impressing you immediately, which honestly feels right for Zakopane itself.