Przy Rondzie 2, Krakow, Poland | (888) 616-5829
About one mile (seven-minute drive) from the heart of Krakow
15-minute walk to Krakow's Opera and The Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University
Playful and bright modern decor
Clean rooms have air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs
Continental breakfast included in room rate
Chic on-site restaurant and bar
Fitness center with a plethora of weightlifting equipment
On-site spa and sauna
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Conference rooms available
Bathrooms are tiny and basic
Too far to walk to the center of Krakow
Fitness center and spa/sauna areas are somewhat dated
Fee to use the steam room in the evenings
The Chopin Hotel Cracow is a 220-room, three-pearl hotel with bright modern decor and lots of extra features. The hotel’s budget-friendly price is reflected in it’s location, which isn’t really in walking distance to Krakow’s main sights. Still, it’s only about a mile (a seven-minute drive) from the Main Market Square. Rooms are bright but sparsely decorated and small. The hotel has a restaurant with free breakfast, a fitness area, and a small sauna and spa. The Old Town Apartments is another mid-range hotel, which is slightly pricier, but closer to the city center.
Scene
Budget-friendly hotel with bright and eye-catching modern decor
Located in a boxy white building off a main road, the Chopin Hotel Cracow is bright and modern with electric yellow walls, eye-catching red carpeting with a spiral design, and inset lighting. The spacious lobby is punctuated by columns encircled in plush leathery armchairs in red and black, while the lobby desk is down-lit by chic pendant lights. Hallways bear the same color scheme, with bright yellow walls and red and yellow carpeting. The decor isn’t for everyone -- some guests remark that it’s strange, while others call it stylish. Since the hotel is large and budget-friendly, it’s frequented by groups, from students to business guests, as well as tourists looking for a good value.
Location
Seven-minute drive to Main Market Square in the heart of Krakow
The Chopin Hotel’s budget-friendly price is reflected in it’s location, which isn’t really in walking distance to Krakow’s main sights. Still, it’s only about a mile (a seven-minute drive) from the Main Market Square in the heart of Krakow, and it’s position away from the commotion of the city makes for a quiet stay. While most guests travel to the Main Market Square by taxi or tram, the distance is also achievable on foot in about 25 minutes. Despite its location outside of the city center, guests can still walk to a few restaurants and shops as well as the Krakow Opera and The Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University, all in under 15 minutes.- Nine-minute walk to Krakow Opera
Rooms
Boldly colored rooms with thoughtful extras
Rooms at the Chopin Hotel Cracow are boldly decorated with white stucco walls, a yellow or striped accent wall, red carpeting, and green striped curtains. The Classic Room layout is a bit small with enough room for a bed, nightstands, and a small desk and open wardrobe. On the whole, guests find the rooms clean and functional. Upgrading to an Apartment Room gives more space and a sitting area. Each room includes air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with international channels, a safe, a hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. Guests are given a free bottle of water, but there is no mini-fridge or coffeemaker. Bathrooms are tiny and simple, fully tiled in white with shower/tub combos and wall-mounted dispensers for body wash.
Features
Restaurant, bar, sauna, and fitness area
The Chopin Hotel Cracow is a real standout in terms of features, offering extras that are often absent in other mid-range properties. The spa entry is modern, with calming decor that features rich hardwood floors and green velvet bench seating. The other areas of the spa are more dated and feature simplistic decor. There’s a small sauna (which costs an extra fee in the evening), a massage room, a tanning bed, and an on-site hairdresser. The fitness area has its own drink bar and a huge variety of weight machines and free weights -- but not as much for cardio. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant and bar with decor similar to the lobby. Though the restaurant’s addition of black accents, red velvet seat cushions, and red drum-shade pendant lights offer a chicer feel than the lobby. The bar is simple with floor-to-ceiling windows and U-shaped armchairs. The hotel serves a free continental breakfast with ham, cheese, coffee, pastries, fruit, and juice. Overall, guests say breakfast is satisfying and the restaurant and bar are good, though selection is limited and slightly overpriced.
Business and Conventions
Banquet hall and six conference rooms
For business guests, the hotel has six conference rooms, some in neutral gray, others with bright, modern decor that coordinates with the lobby. Additional multimedia tools are available to rent for an extra charge. The hotel also has two computer stations for guest or business use. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The hotel can also host weddings and other events in its banquet hall or outdoor space.