Hotels in Krakow
Kraków has some beautiful hotels, and if you've got the cash and you want to splurge, you can do so in real style. Most of the stunning properties are located in the Old Town, along the streets running off the main square or tucked in a quiet park location off the Planty. A second cluster of decent places to stay is in Kazimierz. You won't find the 5-star luxury class here like in the Old Town, but there are a number of nice 3- and 4-star properties that are, on balance, a little cheaper and quieter than their Old Town counterparts. As for location, both are excellent. An Old Town property puts you just a few steps away from the restaurants and cafes around the square, as well as Kraków's main museums and sites. On the other hand, if you're into bars, clubs, and trendy restaurants, then Kazimierz is where you want to be. Either way, the distances between the two are not great, just a 15-minute walk or short cab ride.
Rates are generally highest between April and October, as well as over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Room prices drop by 20% or more from November through March (except during the holidays). The prices listed are for a standard double room (twin beds) in high season (outside of the Christmas and New Year holiday season).
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Amadeus
This converted 16th-century town house is one of Kraków’s most opulent hotels, popular with visiting writers and classical pianists.The title refers to the baroque style of the rooms and public spaces,including the cellar restaurant and cafe, purveyor of delicate little cakes.Amid…$$$Old Town
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Andel’s Hotel Cracow
Dominating the landscaped square by the train station, this sleek business hotel allows for a quiet, comfortable, high-tech stay. High speed internet, huge flatscreen TV's and under-floor heated bathrooms feature throughout, with gym, sauna, and massage treatments also available.…$$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Aparthotel Basztowa
A centrally located bargain just a hop from the main train station. Rooms with their own shower are nearly twice the price of those without—these showers being rather compact, the outlay is hardly worth it. No complaints with the rest of the furnishings, the style of this …$Near Old Town - Hotel
Ascot Hotel
Opened in 2007 near the main train station, east of the Old Town, this modern, comfortable hotel is a handy mid-range option close to the action. Free wireless Internet comes in all rooms along with a white, orange, and pastel color scheme, also used in the public spaces—both bar and…$$Old Town - Hotel
Atrium Hotel
Atrium is perfectly comfortable and set in a quiet location north of the Old Town near Kleparz market. The neat rooms and restaurant exude light and space, all equipped with modern furnishings and ably manned by a polite staff. Discounts are offered on room rates and meals in summer,…$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Best Western Krakow
Part of the Best Western group, this is a comfortable, mid-range, city-center lodging to match any in town in the same price bracket. The classic rooms here are pretty basic, so for a more luxurious stay, pot for a ‘Lux’ room featuring retro style chairs, bold stripes and plenty of…$$Old Town - Hotel
Chopin Hotel Cracow
The pleasant "sister" of the andel’s Hotel Cracow, the Chopin is equally bright and breezy if perhaps a tad more functional than its more prestigious relation. Set just east of the Old Town, a couple of tram stops away from its stablemate, it offers guests just enough attractions…$$Grzegorski - Hotel
Copernicus
Candidate for best lodging in town, Poland’s only Relais & Châteaux hotel is both historic (it’s an early 16th-century conversion) and contemporary (high-speed Wi-Fi in each room). Designers have, somehow, arranged a swimming pool, gym, and sauna in the medieval cellars. The…$$$Old Town - Hotel
Farmona Business Hotel & Spa
This wonderful leafy retreat is worth the hassle of its out-of-town location. Set in an extensive garden with gazebo, the Farmona provides the finest spa treatments in Krakow and the best hotel breakfast, served on the terrace of the Restaurant Magnifica, whose fusion cuisine alone…$$Agiewniki - Hotel
Flamingo
There are currently about a hundred hostels in Krakow—when this superior one set up a few years ago near the main square, there were just 30. Despite this, the Flamingo beats the competition, and not just because of its terrific location. Some 50 guests are catered for with a…$Old Town - Hotel
Good Bye Lenin
An ironic take on Poland's now–distant Communist history, Good Bye Lenin offers clean, well-maintained facilities...and funny decorative touches to keep the joke going. Perks include towels, free Wi-Fi, a decent buffet breakfast spread, and use of spacious lockers. This branch, on…$Old Town - Hotel
Grand Hotel
Grand in terms of history and appearance, this venerable establishment was converted from the Czartoryski Palace in the late 19th century into the most luxurious hotel in the region. Occupied by the Nazis and left to decay afterwards, the Grand is now restored to its former glory.…$$$Old Town - Hotel
Greg & Tom Hostel
This award-winning hostel near the train station suits the short- and long-term visitor alike. Spacious dorm rooms, breakfast until 11am, laundry, kitchen facilities, two free Internet terminals—Greg & Tom has come a long way since a modest house of 12 beds was opened in 2004.…$Near Old Town - Hotel
Gródek
A boutique hotel in the Donimirski group, this property dates back to the 11th century. Once the residence of the Tarnowski family, then part of the Dominican convent, the building feels solid and historic. The medieval clay pots, figures, and tiles unearthed with the hotel…$$$Old Town - Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow
Kraków’s latest luxury hotel is Poland’s first Hilton Garden Inn, and takes full advantage of the under-used land facing Wawel from just over the river. The HGI offers expansive rooms, a gym, bar, and restaurant, and handy conveniences such as a coin laundry, 24-hour food outlet, and…$$Dębniki - Hotel
Hotel Eden
This otherwise modest hotel in the Jewish quarter hides a surprising array of unusual facilities, most notably the only authentic mikvah bath in town. The other unexpected feature is a salt grotto, while a sauna and massage are also available on-site (at an extra cost). Also to hand…$$Kazimierz - Hotel
Hotel Floryan
What the Floryan lacks in add-ons it makes up for with location, near the Floriańska Gate, a 5-minute walk from the main square. Thanks to some inventive shopping at Ikea, the rooms are surprisingly comfortable, considering this is a 16th-century building—the medieval cellar now…$$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Maltański
The ”Maltese” was the first of the historic buildings of the boutique Donimirski group to be converted into a hotel in 2000 and looks as classy today as it did then. The tiled floors, original art in each guest room, and a leafy terrace where breakfast is taken (in warmer months)…$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Matejko
Facilities, furnishings, and services have all been significantly improved at this pretty town house just beyond the Old Town. Laundry, sauna, and massage can now all be provided, while guest rooms are comfortably furnished and bright. A beer garden, bar and restaurant make for one…$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Pollera
When Kasper Pollera first opened this hotel, Napoleon had not long been buried. Enjoying its grand period a century ago before being occupied by the Nazis, then left to decay, the hardy Pollera has been handed back to its rightful owners and brought back into service. Guests are…$$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Polonia
Opened opposite the train station in 1917, the Polonia is one of several hotels in town gradually shedding decades of post-war neglect. The rooms are a mixed bag of modernized and vintage, though none are tatty and the location on the edge of the Old Town can’t be beat.$Near Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Pugetów
The jewel in the Donimirski crown, the outstanding Pugetów was opened in 2003, in one of a cluster of 19th-century buildings set in from the main road linking the Old Town to Kazimierz. Rooms have been individually furnished in historic style according to character name—Napoleon’s…$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Rezydent
Reopened in March 2011 after a partial renovation, this pleasant hotel is conveniently situated close to the main market square. Standard rooms all now have Wi-Fi, but can still only be accessed by the stairs. Superior rooms are now kitted out with new furniture, and all units have…$$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Stary
Quite possibly the best hotel in Krakow, the Stary is a converted merchant’s house, originally built in the 15th century. The company that owns it, the Likus group, has really gone to town in restoring it—a glass lift, marble, silk, exotic woods, and Oriental carpets, two heated…$$$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Unicus
A well-appointed newbie in the Old Town, the Unicus is also convenient for business travelers using the station or train service to the airport. There are conference facilities, a gym, sauna, and top-class restaurant in a beautiful old building where Floriańska meets Św. Marka. The…$$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Wawel
In private hands for nearly 2 decades, this former 19th-century inn has undergone many improvements and today ranks as one of the best mid-range deals in Krakow. Guest rooms are spacious and homey, in calming colors and equipped with flatscreen TVs. The Jacuzzi and steam rooms are…$$Old Town - Hotel
Hotel Wyspiański
Built in the 1960s, this behemoth on the Planty ring is a cheery conference and group tour hotel. Busloads of tourists pull up in the wide forecourt all year round—which means that individual travelers are either shut out, or they can snag great deals here on the weeks when groups…$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Ibis Krakow Centrum
All public areas and rooms have been renovated at this French chain hotel, so breakfast (from 4am), a drink, or a meal at the terrace L’Estaminet is a comfortable pleasure rather than a cramped necessity. The location is primo too, right by the river, within easy reach of Wawel,…$Nowy Świat - B&B
Kolory Bed & Breakfast
Thirteen spacious rooms, well furnished with folksy artifacts and designs, are set above Les Couleurs cafe, right on Plac Nowy, the heart of everything that’s happening in Kazimierz. Breakfast—fluffy, fresh croissants, decent coffee, and fruit juice—is taken downstairs, where you can…$Kazimierz - Hotel
Kossak
This impressive hotel opened in the spring of 2011, making use of a prime position just west of the Old Town. The location offers the bulk of the tastefully furnished, comfortable rooms an enviable view of Wawel. All have light color schemes, spacious bathrooms, and individually…$$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Nathan's Villa Hostel
Between the the northern edge of Kazimierz and the southern fringe of the city center, this is one of Krakow’s most attractive hostels, offering an impressive array of free services. Complimentary laundry is a huge boon for the passing backpacker, but those staying a little longer…$Stradom - Hotel
Niebieski Art Hotel & Spa
This contemporary, five-star establishment by the Salwator tram terminus offers quality comfort within an easy hop of the city center. With a recommendable modern terrace restaurant, Vanilla Sky, and superb spa, the Niebieski also gets the basics right, with light, …$$Salwator - Hotel
Novotel Krakow Centrum
Near its French-chain sister, the Ibis Centrum, this well-facilitated riverside hotel suits families and business travelers alike. A pool, Jacuzzi, playroom, sauna and gym all open from early in the day, and video games are available in each of the bright and neatly furnished rooms.…$$Nowy Świat - Hotel
Ostoya Palace Hotel
This is another hotel conversion of a 19th-century palace, but all the same a very welcome addition to accommodations options in the luxury bracket. Architect Józef Pokutyński’s opulent Ostaszewski Palace was completed in 1895, but sadly allowed to decay after World War II. Its…$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Pałac Bonerowski
On the corner of Św. Jana and the market square, this historic, luxe hotel comprises eight standard rooms and six large suites, most featuring architectural detail installed as the property passed through various well-to-do families over the centuries. The most recent renovation came…$$$Old Town - Hotel
Park Inn
Part of the Radisson family, this stylish, modern chain hotel occupies a huge area of undeveloped Dębniki. Part of a brightly logoed, urban brand that has expanded considerably across Europe after its launch on Berlin Alexanderplatz, Park Inns offer top-notch business facilities as…$$Dębniki - Hotel
Pod Róza
Franz Liszt, Tsar Alexander I and Honoré de Balzac have all passed through this grand doorway on Floriańska. Ornaments and textiles embellish the sense of history and grandeur, an atmosphere that extends to the first-class restaurant set over two floors in the lobby atrium, and to…$$Old Town - Hotel
Pod Wawelem
Regularly featured as a cheap option on the major booking sites (think Expedia.com or Booking.com), ‘Beneath Wawel’ is a good find. Within a short walk of Wawel and the Old Town, and a pleasant riverside stroll from Kazimierz, the hotel offers waterfront views from many of its tidy…$$Near Wawel - Hotel
Poleski Hotel
Opened in 2006, this is one of the few hotels in Krakow to make great use of a riverside location. Immediately opposite Wawel (rooms without a castle view are about 50 z cheaper), the Poleski has a little-known restaurant whose continuous window seems to run the entire length of the…$$Dębniki - Hotel
Radisson Blu
You know what you’re getting with a Radisson. This one is located prominently on the edge of the Planty ring just outside the Old Town. The reliable service and quality of fare is as to be expected in the Milk&Co and Salt&Co bar and restaurant. Individuality has been added…$$$Near Old Town - Hotel
Radisson Blu
This is an excellent business-class hotel from a top-notch international chain. The location is ideal, just a short walk from the Old Town. The rooms are spacious and offer standard business amenities like trouser presses, coffee-makers, and free Wi-Fi. Harmony rooms are slightly…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Rubinstein Residence
Italian marble in the bathrooms, carpets of New Zealand wool in the bedrooms, and neo-Renaissance touches throughout—this is the most stylish place to stay in Kazimierz. Room rates reflect the high standard but in the quieter summer weeks you should be able to find a bargain online.…$$$Kazimierz - Hotel
Senacki Hotel
A conversion of a historic building on the Royal Route, the Senacki comprises 20 finely decorated rooms, including two luxury ones, a penthouse, and the cheaper attic. The lack of a lift keeps the Senacki at three-star status—but the frequently returning visitors know class when they…$$Old Town - Hotel
Sheraton Krakow Hotel
Set by the Vistula just under Wawel, the Sheraton accommodates guests to its usual high standards. High-speed Internet in the comfortable rooms, separate saunas for men and women, a heated indoor pool, and a range of massage treatments are key here, while non-residents are brought in…$$$Near Wawel - B&B
Tango House
So close to the main market square you can hear the bugler, this is one of the city’s best bed and breakfasts. Converted in 2007 from a 16th-century property—Kraków’s first public bathhouse, in fact—the Tango House is decked out in bright colors and contemporary furnishings. Ambient…$$Old Town - Hotel
Trecius Guest House
Named after the secretary to István Batory acknowledged to have lived here in the 16th century, this town house was probably built 300 years earlier. It’s one of Krakow’s best located and most characterful guesthouses—you can even make out some of the 13th-century brickwork amid the…$$Old Town - Hotel
Wentzl Hotel
Rightfully considered one of the finest lodgings in all Poland, this sumptuous 200-year-old landmark comprises 18 opulent guest rooms, many overlooking the main square. Dark woods, richly colored rugs, and parquet floors feature throughout. The staff are used to dealing with…$$$Old Town
