This place has everything we could dream of: strategic position (just 30 min walk from city center, 5-10 min from bus stop Cichy Kącik, 5 min walk from Park Jordana, literally in front of Błonia and Juvenia Sport facilities); services within (Żabka literally inside the building, so groceries and house products at hand; underground and external parking; easy laundry and cleaning procedures; gym with all sorts of equipment; playing room, yoga room, cinema room, conference room and silent study sector; giant kitchen and party room); and above all the staff ready to help you with everything (from technical malfunctioning, even though it is very rare, to any questions you might have).
Even my parents spend their nights here when they visit me as tourists because the quality/price ratio has no competition.
I came to SHED Living Krakow to help my daughter settle in as an international student, and I left with a very good impression. The area is really nice, with plenty of green surroundings, while still being close to the university and everything a student might need on a daily basis. The residence itself is well kept and clearly managed with attention to detail. Everything felt in order and suitable for student accommodation. What stood out to me most was the way the team handled the move-in. They were welcoming, easy to communicate with and made the whole process smooth, which is something you really value as a parent. From what I saw during my visit, I would confidently recommend it to other students and their families.
I’ve been living here for over a year, and I really enjoy it. I consider it a safe place to live, with security and video surveillance throughout the building. The location is fantastic — close to the city center and near a park.
The building offers a lot of great amenities, including billiards, table tennis, gaming consoles, a cinema room, a laundry room, underground parking, a gym, and a yoga room with showers. Each room has its own kitchen and shower, and there is also a large, cozy shared kitchen. In addition, there is a room for birthday celebrations, a conference room, a study area, karaoke, and even an electric piano.
Another thing I really like is the sense of community. The building often organizes parties with snacks for residents and hosts many different events, such as painting, sewing, beadwork, yoga, fitness training, and even boxing. It’s not just a place to live, but also a great place to meet new friends.
Anyone finding complaint with this place expects far too much for their budget.
From the moment of arrival, the team, facilities and surrounding area did nothing but impress.
The beds are comfy, the showers amazing in both regard to pressure and temperature control, and the rooms very well laid out.
The gym, yoga room, games room, study and working areas all proved the strength of attention to detail - including WIFI strength for when following along with an online mtg or workout plan.
The communal toilets and shower spaces are of a high quality and there really is nothing to complain about.
However, the upstairs terrace area is dominated by smokers which makes it a place non-smokers can't enjoy due to the smell of ashtrays and smoke from other guests.
A couple of the pool cues do d replacing but this is due to guests not handling them correctly and no fault of the location.
With scooters right outside the main driveway, and being close to parks, the museum, Old Town and many bus routes, you can't go wrong staying here.
Great service, great place, great everything! Even 10% off at the Marriott spa and Hyatt restaurant next door!
What an amazing place for students! The location (several tram stops to city center), the amenities (gym, study&work rooms), common kitchen (where you always can meet and connect to others), cinema, yoga rooms (!!!), private room (where I felt like home - nice interior, comfortable furniture, great layout), the staff and ambassadors, which do a great job to connect all community everyday and offer events where everyone is taking cared of - all this under one SHED Living Krakow roof. Definitely recommend to everyone who arrives to this beautiful city for studies
Clean, modern but unconformable in little and easy to have details... like a big bottle of soap that makes no foam, no air conditioner or ventilation in the room, no hair dryer in the room, you should borrow it for particular hour downstairs... no curtains or shades for closing the window partially, you can only close it completely dark, towels not in the shower but on your bed, surprise :) Tiny little details that make stay comfortable. Unfortunately. Could be easily done much much better. Add client thinking...
Hello, I’ve been living here like 7 months and here are pros and cons about the place as a Master’s Student moved from abroad.
Common Areas: This place has the BEST common areas by far. It’s always super clean and refreshing. You can almost always find someone to socialize or just chill by yourself. I love Chill Zone and Study Zone. There is a HUGE kitchen which is great you can cook everything you want. It includes 2 ovens as well. Not only that you can also book a private dining room, cinema and two conference rooms as well, but you need to book them early since there are a lot of tenants. My favorite is Cinema you will enjoy watching movies there. There is also coffee machine and vending machines where you can grab a snack at late night. SHED has a great terrace and it has the best view when there is a clear sunset. There is also a GYM not the best but enough for you to workout, next to it you can find a yoga room where you can meditate. Laundry is not good because machines almost always having some issues (mostly filter problems) you need to contact with laundry company for refunding your money. Also washing your clothes is a bit expensive. Finally Gaming Room was great when I first get here but then whenever I go it’s always packed with people. Elevators were HUGE problem, almost all of them were broken constantly however they seem to fixed it so it’s good now. I have no idea about parking since I don’t have any experience on that but there are a lot of space and a huge garage.
Rooms: I love room layout and spaces you will not have any issues putting your clothes & stuff, but the walls are so thin you can hear everything from next room. And since it’s a student dormitory quite hours are not respected. I remember waking up a sound coming from the hall several times. There is almost always sounds coming in front of the building unless you close your window it’s impossible to sleep. I stay in a compact room and no problem with kitchenette and bathroom it’s more than enough for a single person. Bed size is good. No problems with heating. Wi-fi is really bad i am afraid they are trying to fix the issue but it seems not to be working. I use my mobile data on my phone due to slow wifi so keep that in mind.
Staff: I love how staff is willing to help you in every way they can. Whenever I had a problem they were there to help me. I mentioned some problems but they never ignored them they constantly try to improve our experiences. The only thing I can tell about staff of SHED is that they are really good.
Entertainment: In every special day SHED comes up with great parties and celebrations. I attached a photo from pumpkin carving event for halloween. You will not disappoint regarding having a good time.
Location: You can walk to Krakow old town, it takes apx. 25-30 minutes. Or you can take a tram It is close to Reymana station. It has a really great park nearby it’s a huge plus. One downside I would say that there is only a single small market right under dormitory and thats pretty much it you need to carry your bags if you want to do detailed groceries.
Overall Experience: I will remember SHED as a great experience, but there are bad sides and good sides of living here so I hope you find this helpful.
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Dorm life has surprised me in the best way. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but it turns out living here is a perfect mix of independence and connection. Sure, the room isn’t huge and it gets a little too warm when the sun’s out – but honestly, it’s smartly set up and super functional. What I love most are the shared spaces: the kitchen and dining area make it so easy to meet people over coffee or a late-night snack. We’ve got a gym that’s great for quick workouts and even a movie room for cozy evenings in. But the real highlight? The people. I’ve met some genuinely kind, funny, and inspiring folks here. It’s more than just a place to stay – it feels like a little community where something’s always happening.
