Stokado begins construction of second self-storage facility in Cracow

Stokado, the second-largest operator in Poland’s self-storage market, has started construction on its second facility in Cracow. The new development, situated on Nowohucka Street near the M1 shopping centre, will provide over 3,000 square metres of net lettable area (NLA) and is expected to open in spring 2026.

The facility will be located adjacent to one of the city’s major roadways, Kraków’s third ring road, offering strong visibility and accessibility. Surrounded by residential neighbourhoods and a key retail hub, the site was selected in line with Stokado’s strategy of prioritising client convenience and connectivity when expanding its portfolio.

The new building will be a fully automated facility, accessible 24/7 for both private and business users. Clients will be able to reserve storage units online or via the app. The project has been designed to meet BREEAM certification standards at the “Very Good” level and will incorporate sustainable features such as photovoltaic panels, LED lighting, and a heat pump.

Stokado is jointly owned by Redefine Properties, Griffin Capital Partners, and the company’s founders. Since its acquisition in 2023, the company has focused on expanding in Warsaw and other key regional markets. Pieter Prinsloo, CEO of Redefine Europe BV, noted that the new Cracow development follows the company’s earlier projects in Warsaw’s Bemowo district and Cracow’s Bronowice area, the latter of which is due for completion this summer.

According to Piotr Fijołek, Co-Managing Partner at Griffin Capital Partners, the self-storage market in Poland continues to grow, with increasing demand for environmentally compliant and well-located facilities. He added that Stokado has secured several plots for new investments and plans to begin construction on four additional facilities across Poland by the end of the year.

Stokado currently manages over 28,000 sqm of net lettable area across 20 locations in 12 Polish cities.