Vienna House Easy Cracow

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. 

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
• 12-minute walk to The Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University 
• Six-minute drive to Krakow Glowny (train hub)
• Seven-minute drive to Rynek Glówny (Main Market Square) and St. Mary’s Basilica
• Seven-minute drive to Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory
• 12-minute drive to Wawel Royal Castle
• 12-minute drive to ICE Krakow Congress Center
• 25-minute drive to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• 30-minute drive to Kracow’s Balice Airport

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.  

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. 

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.