The budget Ibis Krakow Centrum offers 175 low-frills rooms in a colorful and modern setting near the Vistula River. It's a 15-minute walk from the Old Town, though nearby busses and trams offer links to sights and the airport. Decent-sized rooms are straightforward, equipped with flat-screen TVs and desks, but lacking fridges, kettles, and safes. Hip downstairs areas are inviting, including a bar with cozy lounge space and a restaurant serving a buffet breakfast, plus a la carte lunch and dinner. On the downside, the hotel lacks fitness and meeting facilities. Compare rates with Hotel Maksymilian, where less-modern rooms have more amenities and breakfast is free.
The budget Ibis Krakow Centrum offers 175 low-frills rooms in a colorful and modern setting near the Vistula River. It's a 15-minute walk from the Old Town, though nearby busses and trams offer links to sights and the airport. Decent-sized rooms are straightforward, equipped with flat-screen TVs and desks, but lacking fridges, kettles, and safes. Hip downstairs areas are inviting, including a bar with cozy lounge space and a restaurant serving a buffet breakfast, plus a la carte lunch and dinner. On the downside, the hotel lacks fitness and meeting facilities. Compare rates with Hotel Maksymilian, where less-modern rooms have more amenities and breakfast is free.
The upper-middle-range Topolowa Residence offers 11 chic rooms and apartments located near the main train station and within walking distance of the Old Town's main square and other attractions. The spacious units have timber flooring, high ceilings, and attractive wooden furnishings as well as upscale touches like large marble bathrooms and fresh flowers and chocolates -- but note that some can get street noise. Housekeeping services and Wi-Fi are free. A free breakfast that includes cooked-to-order eggs is offered in a cheerful room by the lobby. Guests complain about the absence of an elevator, but staff members are happy to carry up luggage. For a hotel with more features, travelers may prefer the Holiday Inn Krakow City Center, which includes a gym and full business center, though rates can be higher.
The upper-middle-range Topolowa Residence offers 11 chic rooms and apartments located near the main train station and within walking distance of the Old Town's main square and other attractions. The spacious units have timber flooring, high ceilings, and attractive wooden furnishings as well as upscale touches like large marble bathrooms and fresh flowers and chocolates -- but note that some can get street noise. Housekeeping services and Wi-Fi are free. A free breakfast that includes cooked-to-order eggs is offered in a cheerful room by the lobby. Guests complain about the absence of an elevator, but staff members are happy to carry up luggage. For a hotel with more features, travelers may prefer the Holiday Inn Krakow City Center, which includes a gym and full business center, though rates can be higher.
Location alone may be enough to justify a stay at this upper-middle-range boutique hotel on the Main Market Square, but its distinctive, brick-walled rooms help account for the high number of return guests. The 30 air-conditioned options come well-equipped with minibars stocked with free drinks, iPhone docks, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, hydro-massage showers, and -- in some cases -- two-person whirlpools. Two restaurants and a pub also share the Betmanowska’s 16th-century premises, spilling out into the square itself. There are, however, few other features to speak of. If you’d prefer a familiar brand name with more amenities (including a fitness room and business center) consider the nearby Holiday Inn Krakow instead.
Location alone may be enough to justify a stay at this upper-middle-range boutique hotel on the Main Market Square, but its distinctive, brick-walled rooms help account for the high number of return guests. The 30 air-conditioned options come well-equipped with minibars stocked with free drinks, iPhone docks, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, hydro-massage showers, and -- in some cases -- two-person whirlpools. Two restaurants and a pub also share the Betmanowska’s 16th-century premises, spilling out into the square itself. There are, however, few other features to speak of. If you’d prefer a familiar brand name with more amenities (including a fitness room and business center) consider the nearby Holiday Inn Krakow instead.
The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Krakow is a four-pearl, contemporary property, about a 10-minute drive to the city center. Overlooking the Vistula River and Wawel Castle, this well-priced, chain hotel is off a main highway, so front-facing rooms can be noisy. The 154 rooms include suites, and have ergonomic work areas, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and views of the river, castle, park, and street. With four conference rooms, two restaurants, and a bar, the hotel is geared toward business travelers, but tourists are in abundance. Wi-Fi is free but service can be spotty. The property has a comprehensive fitness center and a 24-hour convenience store. The fireplace in the lobby is a popular gathering spot at day's end. But travelers seeking a property with a pool might want to try Hotel Galaxy.
The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Krakow is a four-pearl, contemporary property, about a 10-minute drive to the city center. Overlooking the Vistula River and Wawel Castle, this well-priced, chain hotel is off a main highway, so front-facing rooms can be noisy. The 154 rooms include suites, and have ergonomic work areas, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and views of the river, castle, park, and street. With four conference rooms, two restaurants, and a bar, the hotel is geared toward business travelers, but tourists are in abundance. Wi-Fi is free but service can be spotty. The property has a comprehensive fitness center and a 24-hour convenience store. The fireplace in the lobby is a popular gathering spot at day's end. But travelers seeking a property with a pool might want to try Hotel Galaxy.
ParkSide Apartments is a three-pearl hotel offering apartment-style accommodation just outside of Old Town Krakow. It's located across from Planty Park and about a nine-minute walk from both Old Market Square and Galeria Krakowska. The 29 apartments are modern and include the features necessary for a comfortable stay, including flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchenettes, lounge and dining areas, outdoor terraces/balconies, and free Wi-Fi. The higher category apartments also include hot tubs and saunas. However, the Double Rooms are quite cramped. There's not much in the way of additional features besides a buffet breakfast each morning and underground parking garage (both for an additional fee). As an alternative, Topolowa Residence also features apartment-style rooms with chic interiors as well as free buffet breakfasts -- though fees are generally higher.
ParkSide Apartments is a three-pearl hotel offering apartment-style accommodation just outside of Old Town Krakow. It's located across from Planty Park and about a nine-minute walk from both Old Market Square and Galeria Krakowska. The 29 apartments are modern and include the features necessary for a comfortable stay, including flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchenettes, lounge and dining areas, outdoor terraces/balconies, and free Wi-Fi. The higher category apartments also include hot tubs and saunas. However, the Double Rooms are quite cramped. There's not much in the way of additional features besides a buffet breakfast each morning and underground parking garage (both for an additional fee). As an alternative, Topolowa Residence also features apartment-style rooms with chic interiors as well as free buffet breakfasts -- though fees are generally higher.
The Secret Garden Hostel offers basic amenities at very reasonable rates in a location near the Vistula River, about 20 minutes' walk from the center of Krakow. This value property has 38 rooms with or without private bathrooms as well as several apartments with full kitchens. Rooms are colorful and cheerful with garden-themed decor, but they lack any amenities other than free Wi-Fi. A free cold buffet breakfast is served daily, and travelers can also cook in the communal kitchen. Other features include a cozy TV room and a guest computer. The surrounding neighborhood feels more local than touristy, but travelers looking for a reasonably priced stay closer to the center could consider Crystal Suites, where the apartment-style rooms have kitchenettes.
The Secret Garden Hostel offers basic amenities at very reasonable rates in a location near the Vistula River, about 20 minutes' walk from the center of Krakow. This value property has 38 rooms with or without private bathrooms as well as several apartments with full kitchens. Rooms are colorful and cheerful with garden-themed decor, but they lack any amenities other than free Wi-Fi. A free cold buffet breakfast is served daily, and travelers can also cook in the communal kitchen. Other features include a cozy TV room and a guest computer. The surrounding neighborhood feels more local than touristy, but travelers looking for a reasonably priced stay closer to the center could consider Crystal Suites, where the apartment-style rooms have kitchenettes.
It’s hard not to be dazzled by the three sprawling suites that make up this posh, four-and-a-half-pearl property near Wawel Castle. Housed in a 14th-century building, each unit occupies a separate floor and incorporates original architectural elements with sumptuous furnishings and finishes. Modern perks -- like air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, audio systems, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- are also plentiful. Downstairs, guests can dine in the hotel's atmospheric and highly regarded restaurant. However, there’s little else in the way of standard hotel features here; even a proper lobby is lacking. Travelers looking for a place with more amenities in the same pearl category might prefer the less-impressive but better-equipped Radisson Blu, which has a bar, fitness center, spa, meeting rooms, and underground parking.
It’s hard not to be dazzled by the three sprawling suites that make up this posh, four-and-a-half-pearl property near Wawel Castle. Housed in a 14th-century building, each unit occupies a separate floor and incorporates original architectural elements with sumptuous furnishings and finishes. Modern perks -- like air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, audio systems, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- are also plentiful. Downstairs, guests can dine in the hotel's atmospheric and highly regarded restaurant. However, there’s little else in the way of standard hotel features here; even a proper lobby is lacking. Travelers looking for a place with more amenities in the same pearl category might prefer the less-impressive but better-equipped Radisson Blu, which has a bar, fitness center, spa, meeting rooms, and underground parking.
The upscale Metropolitan Boutique Hotel manages to be both trendy and romantic, and its location is within walking distance of Krakow’s most popular attractions. Its 59 chic, contemporary rooms sport elegant details like tufted armchairs and marble bathrooms, along with the modern amenities travelers expect in a four-pearl property, such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The restaurant could be the Metropolitans star feature, and it offers live music and discounts to hotel guests. But business travelers can also make use of the and fully equipped meeting spaces and the business center. Travelers may want to compare rates at the Queen Boutique Hotel, which has similar features plus a spa.
The upscale Metropolitan Boutique Hotel manages to be both trendy and romantic, and its location is within walking distance of Krakow’s most popular attractions. Its 59 chic, contemporary rooms sport elegant details like tufted armchairs and marble bathrooms, along with the modern amenities travelers expect in a four-pearl property, such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The restaurant could be the Metropolitans star feature, and it offers live music and discounts to hotel guests. But business travelers can also make use of the and fully equipped meeting spaces and the business center. Travelers may want to compare rates at the Queen Boutique Hotel, which has similar features plus a spa.
Positioned about halfway along Krakow’s Royal Route -- an ancient processional path connecting the Main Market Square to Wawel Castle -- this small, three-and-a half-pearl hotel offers an enviable location and more features than you might expect in a property of this class and size. After all, the 19th-century edifice it occupies has a cafe and restaurant on the ground floor, while the 700-year old cellars below house a small fitness room, breakfast room, and moody meeting spaces. Like the hotel as a whole, the 20 rooms here are well-equipped, all of them being outfitted with air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. But they tend to be a bit bland decor-wise. If you want more style (and are prepared to sacrifice some on-site features to get it) try the Topolowa Residence or the Betmanowska Main Square Residence instead.
Positioned about halfway along Krakow’s Royal Route -- an ancient processional path connecting the Main Market Square to Wawel Castle -- this small, three-and-a half-pearl hotel offers an enviable location and more features than you might expect in a property of this class and size. After all, the 19th-century edifice it occupies has a cafe and restaurant on the ground floor, while the 700-year old cellars below house a small fitness room, breakfast room, and moody meeting spaces. Like the hotel as a whole, the 20 rooms here are well-equipped, all of them being outfitted with air-conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. But they tend to be a bit bland decor-wise. If you want more style (and are prepared to sacrifice some on-site features to get it) try the Topolowa Residence or the Betmanowska Main Square Residence instead.
Hotel Wentzl is an elegant and historic boutique hotel whose front doors open onto the beautiful Main Market Square of Rynek Glówny in the heart of Krakow. From this prime location, guests are in walking distance to a wealth of restaurants, shops, and St. Mary’s Basilica. The upscale hotel has an intimate and charming feel. Each of the 18 guest rooms features eclectic decor and contemporary conveniences like free Wi-Fi, a minibar, and a Nespresso machine. But the hotel has little in the way of extra property features, other than breakfast for a fee. As an alternative, the nearby Venetian House Aparthotel offers upscale, apartment-style rooms with full kitchens.
Hotel Wentzl is an elegant and historic boutique hotel whose front doors open onto the beautiful Main Market Square of Rynek Glówny in the heart of Krakow. From this prime location, guests are in walking distance to a wealth of restaurants, shops, and St. Mary’s Basilica. The upscale hotel has an intimate and charming feel. Each of the 18 guest rooms features eclectic decor and contemporary conveniences like free Wi-Fi, a minibar, and a Nespresso machine. But the hotel has little in the way of extra property features, other than breakfast for a fee. As an alternative, the nearby Venetian House Aparthotel offers upscale, apartment-style rooms with full kitchens.