We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Kraków, Poland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Luxurious. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located within a 5-minute walk from the Main Square, and 400 metres from Wawel Castle, Bachleda Luxury Hotel Krakow MGallery Hotel Collection is situated in the Old Town district of Kraków with various restaurants and museums nearby. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safe. Every room has a private bathroom with a set of luxury cosmetics. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge and a Nespresso coffee machine. This property also welcomes guests with a restaurant serving international cuisine with regional elements. There is also an Opus Lounge Bar with a selection of spirits from around the world. A breakfast buffet with fresh produce from local providers is available each morning at Gavi Restaurant. Guests can relax at the on-site spa, where there is an indoor pool with hydro massage and water jets, dry sauna, caldarium and fitness center. Speaking English and Polish at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. John Paul II International Kraków–Balice Airport is 15 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is the most luxurious and stylish five-star hotel in Kraków.
Luxury Hotel.Opened March 2023. Located in Kraków and with Wawel Royal Castle reachable within 600 metres, Stradom House, Autograph Collection provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Stradom House, Autograph Collection features certain rooms with city views, and the rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can make sightseeing and ticketing arrangements at the tour desk, or conduct business at the business centre. Speaking English and Polish at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Stradom House, Autograph Collection include St. Mary's Basilica, Lost Souls Alley and St. Florian's Gate. The nearest airport is John Paul II International Kraków–Balice, 16 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great value. The recently renovated 5-star Hotel Pod Różą is housed in a Renaissance palace in Kraków's Old Town, just off the Main Market Square. It features elegant restaurant and stylish, air-conditioned rooms. Pod Różą is the oldest hotel in Kraków and hosted many famous guests since the 17th century. The rooms at Pod Różą are traditionally decorated and come with a luxurious bathroom with heated floors and Italian fittings. All have free internet and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Wellness & Spa access is included in the room price. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the hotel restaurant, Pod Różą, which specialises in traditional Polish dishes. Hotel Pod Różą is located within a 10-minute walk of the Wawel Royal Castle. Kazimierz, the famous Jewish district, is just one kilometer away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Great interior design.Opened June 2020. Set in Kraków and with St. Florian's Gate reachable within 100 metres, Hotel H15 Luxury Palace offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. At Hotel H15 Luxury Palace all rooms have bed linen and towels. Hotel H15 Luxury Palace offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Krakow Central Railway Station, Lost Souls Alley and St. Mary's Basilica. The nearest airport is John Paul II International Kraków–Balice, 17 km from Hotel H15 Luxury Palace, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Kraków.
Luxury Hotel.Historic. Cosy rooms. The 5-star Hotel Polski is located just opposite the St. Florian’s Gate, 4 minutes’ walk from the Main Market Square. It offers spacious rooms and luxury suites with free WiFi. All rooms at the Polski Pod Białym Orłem are elegant and decorated with warm colours. Each comes with tea and coffee making facilities, a satellite TV and a minibar. Each room is equipped with a safe, where guests can store their valuables. Hotel restaurant, Pijarska 17 offers Polish dishes. Friendly hotel staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange city tours or concierge services. Hotel Polski Pod Białym Orłem is located within just a 15-minute walk of the Wawel Royal Castle. The bus and railway stations are only 300 metres away.Show full description
This luxury hotel has very cosy rooms, a great location in Kraków and great affordability.
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, September 2023. Attractively set in the centre of Kraków, Hotel Unicus Palace Old Town features buffet breakfast and free WiFi. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from National Museum of Krakow. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. At Hotel Unicus Palace Old Town rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Town Hall Tower, Main Market Square and Cloth Hall. The nearest airport is John Paul II International Kraków–Balice Airport, 15 km from Hotel Unicus Palace Old Town.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Comfortable beds. The 5-star Hotel Copernicus is housed in a Renaissance building in Kraków’s Old Town. It features beautiful, historic interiors with a sauna and swimming pool housed in the vaulted cellars. The rooms at the Copernicus are spacious and feature wooden ceilings and 14th-century decorations. All come with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a luxurious, marble bathroom. Free mineral water and newspapers are offered. The air-conditioned Copernicus has a terrace with panoramic views of the Wawel. Guests can also visit the hotel restaurant, which serves seasonal Polish cuisine and is recommended by the Michelin Guide. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange for dry cleaning and laundry services. Guests can try a selection of massage treatments in the on-site spa facilities. Hotel Copernicus is located just a 3-minute walk from the Wawel Royal Castle. The Main Market Square is a 7-minute walk, while Kazimierz Jewish District is only a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most HISTORIC AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Kraków.
Luxury Hotel.Luxurious. Hotel Saski, Curio Collection by Hilton, is located in the centre of Kraków’s Old Town, 50 metres from the Main Market. It features various rooms, all with a private bathroom. Saski’s heated rooms feature a classic interior design. They offer such amenities as a work desk and a satellite TV. In rooms' bathrooms, there is a bathtub or a shower. Apart from many restaurants and bars, there are many landmarks nearby. Wawel Castle is 1 km from the hotel. Kraków Główny Railway Station and Galeria Krakowska Shopping Centre are 800 metres away. The hotel’s restaurant, Regale Restaurant & Bar, serves traditional Polish and international dishes. In the mornings guests can choose an American, English or intercontinental breakfast.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere.Opened August 2022. Conveniently situated in the centre of Kraków, Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Speaking English, Italian and Polish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Lost Souls Alley, St. Mary's Basilica and St. Florian's Gate. The nearest airport is John Paul II International Kraków–Balice, 17 km from Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I think this place could be the most RELAXING five-star hotel in Kraków.
Luxury Hotel.Rooftop bar. Set in Kraków, 200 metres from St. Florian's Gate, Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town provides accommodation with a bar and private parking. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town the rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town use the gym or relax in the wellness area including an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Krakow Central Railway Station, Lost Souls Alley and St. Mary's Basilica. The nearest airport is John Paul II International Kraków–Balice Airport, 17 km from Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Comfortable beds. The Sheraton Grand Krakow is a 5-star hotel located in the very heart of the city, at the foot of The Royal Wawel Castle and just 40 metres from the Vistula River boulevards. The property features spacious, fully renovated, luxurious rooms and suites, deluxe service and modern recreational facilities. All rooms have manual air condition and flat-screen smart TVs with wide range of satellite channels and possibility to connect mobile devices via Bluetooth. Each comes with tea and coffee-making facilities. Grand Deluxe, Club Rooms and suites offers beautiful views to the river, Wawel Castle or both. Club rooms and Suites also offer coffee machines and enhanced guestroom amenities. The Hotel went through recent Lobby and Restaurant renovation and offers 3 different bars and restaurants with vast range of menus and great choice of beverages. Anima Restaurant is the main, semi-casual Italian dining restaurant located in spectacular glass-roofed atrium, which offers the best breakfast to start the day and great options for business lunch or great dinner with friends and family. At the 5th floor you can find seasonal The Roof Top Terrace, uniquely appointed Lounge Bar with the best choice of refreshing cocktails and light snacks accompanied with the best view of the river and the Wawel Castle. There is also SomePlace Else, the sports bar, serving savory casual cuisine with Tex-Mex twist, with a summer garden where during summer you can enjoy live cooking in the open air. Sheraton Grand Krakow features an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a Sheraton Fitness. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange concierge services. The hotel is located just 900 m from the beautiful Main Market Square. Kazimierz Jewish District is only a 12-minute walk away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Charming. This luxurious 5-star hotel located just 100 metres from Kraków’s beautiful Main Market Square. It features elegant rooms with period furnishings, full HD LED TVs, air conditioning and free wireless internet. The hotel houses Grand Signature Restaurant which specialises in traditional Polish and European cuisine. Guests can enjoy original freshly baked cakes with aromatic coffee in the Grand Café All rooms at the Grand feature classical design. Each comes with a fully equipped bathroom with a bathtub and a safety deposit box. Free bottle of mineral water and a sweet welcome treat are offered. Grand Hotel has been awarded by the Michelin Red Guide as one of the best three hotels in Kraków. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange shuttle or dry cleaning services. Kazimierz, the famous Jewish district, is a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
I rate this as the most CHARMING five-star hotel in Kraków.
Luxury Hotel.Trendy. Superb breakfast. The elegant, 5-star Hotel H15 Francuski Old Town is located only 400 metres from the Main Market Square in Kraków. It offers stylish rooms with free internet, tea and coffee-making facilities and a minibar. All rooms at the Francuski are decorated in Art Nouveau style with period details and furniture. Each comes with satellite TV and a bathroom with a bathtub or shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the hotel restaurant. The bar is a great place to relax with a drink. The hotel also has a restaurant serving French cuisine, as well as completely gluten-free dishes. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange shuttle service, store guests’ valuables in the safe or assist with luggage storage. Concierge services can also be arranged for. Hotel H15 Francuski Old Town is situated 1.2 km from the Wawel Royal Castle. The city’s main railway station, Kraków Główny, is only a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Luxurious. Great location. Popular among couples. Located on Kraków’s Main Market Square in a historic tenement, The Bonerowski Palace offers rooms and luxury apartments. It is located just steps from all the attractions of Kraków’s Main Market Square and 900 metres from Kraków Główny Railway Station. Parking is 500 metres from the property. The spacious rooms and apartments feature a seating area with a work desk. Each comes fitted with a flat-screen TV offering satellite channels. Free mineral water is offered, as is access to wet and dry sauna. In the morning, Bonerowski’s guests can enjoy a hot and cold breakfast buffet. The Amalia Brasserie, set on the ground floor, is known for both modern Polish dishes and French cuisine. There is a summer/winter outdoor garden from which guests can admire the Market Square. In Royal and Ducal Hall there are meeting facilities suitable for wedding receptions, banquets and business meetings. Piano concerts take place in The Bonerowski Palace's historic Royal Hall.Show full description
This boutique hotel is popular among couples travelling to Kraków.
Luxury Hotel.Great value. Radisson Blu is a 5-star hotel, located just a 7-minute walk of Kraków’s Main Market Square and the Royal Wawel Castle. It offers spacious and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free access to sauna and a fitness club is provided. All non-smoking rooms at the Radisson Blu are classically furnished and bright. Each comes with tea and coffee-making facilities and a luxurious bathroom with a bathtub. Some have a seating area. A varied breakfast is served every morning at the Solfez restaurant. Guests can enjoy international and seafood dishes at the Milk&Co restaurant or a wide selection of coffee at Salt&Co bar. For guests travelling with small children the hotel offers bath toys and cosmetics, as well as bathrobes and slippers. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange concierge service. A beauty salon and massage treatments are available. Guests can rent out bicycles for free. Radisson Blu Hotel Kraków is located only 1.5 km from Kraków Główny Railway Station. City’s main attractions are located within just a few-minute walk.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Set in Kraków and with St. Mary's Basilica reachable within 700 metres, Balthazar Design Hotel offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms also offer a patio and others also have city views. At Balthazar Design Hotel all rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Lost Souls Alley, Wawel Royal Castle and St. Florian's Gate. The nearest airport is John Paul II International Kraków–Balice, 16 km from Balthazar Design Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Rooftop bar. The luxurious Hotel Stary is located in the heart of Kraków’s Old Town. It features a seasonal Sky Bar, located on a rooftop terrace and featuring a view of the Main Market and a picturesque panorama of the Old Town. Guests of the hotel have free access to the on-site spa, which includes a sauna, gym, and a steam bath. In addition, 2 swimming pools with swim jets are available. The air-conditioned rooms and suites at the Stary have bathrooms with a bathtub and shower. Plasma TVs with satellite channels are also available in every room. Some rooms have a balcony. It offers free internet, mineral water and newspapers. It is possible to enjoy a massage or a treatment in the wellness & spa centre, at a surcharge and upon prior request. In the morning guests can enjoy a traditional Polish breakfast. The Trzy Rybki restaurant serves traditional Polish dishes. In addition, the hotel also has a bar, café and a club. Hotel Stary is 1.1 km from the Wawel Castle. The old Jewish district, Kazimierz is 1 km away. Kraków Główny Train Station and Galeria Krakowska shopping centre are also 1 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located 5 minutes’ walk from Kraków’s Main Market Square and just 10 minutes’ walk from the Kazimierz Jewish District, this 5-star Holiday Inn Kraków City Center offers spacious rooms with tea/coffee facilities and free internet. The gym is free for hotel guests. Guests of the Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre can enjoy a varied buffet breakfast every morning. There are two restaurants - The City and Impresja. The Holiday Inn hotel also offers Kosher meals. All rooms at the Holiday Inn Krakow City Center are air-conditioned and very spacious. Each comes with satellite TV and a working space. All are equipped with a minibar and free bottle of mineral water is offered. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange room and concierge services. Guests can store their valuables in the hotel safe. The Kraków Główny Railway Station is only one tram stop away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. The 5-star Niebieski Art Hotel & Spa is located at the Kraków’s Vistula riverbank, just 1.5 km from the Wawel Royal Castle. It features modern spa facilities, spacious rooms and free WiFi, All air-conditioned rooms at the Niebieski are bright and decorated with warm colours. Each has a large LCD TV with satellite channels. Guests can benefit from a minibar and a safe. Free water, tea and coffee are provided. The on-site Vanilla Spa offers a wide selection of spa treatments. Guests can relax in a sauna or work out in the fitness room. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can assist with ticket service to main city’s attractions. A varied buffet breakfast is served at the Vanilla Sky Restaurant, which specialises in Mediterranean and Polish fusion cuisine. Guests can enjoy a drink at the terrace with a river view. The hotel's pizzeria, Fresco, serves Italian dishes. Niebieski Art Hotel & Spa is situated within a 20-minute walk from the Old Town Kraków. It offers excellent tram and bus connections with all parts of the city.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Hotel Gródek is a 5-star boutique hotel, located in a quiet area of the Old Town of Kraków. Its individually designed rooms offer an LCD TV and free internet access. All air-conditioned rooms and apartments at the Gródek are fitted with satellite TV and a minibar. Each comes with an electric kettle and a refrigerator. Bathrooms offer floor heating and a hairdryer. Free bottle of mineral water and newspapers are offered. Every morning a buffet breakfast is served at the Gródek Restaurant, which specialises in quality Polish cuisine. Guests can relax in a beautifully appointed bar with a library and a fireplace. Front desk staff can assist guests 24 hours a day and can help with car rental or tickets booking. For more relaxation, guests can head to the sauna and massage parlour. At the Hotel Gródek, guests will be right in the very heart of Kraków, within a 3-minute walk of St. Mary’s Basilica and many cafés and restaurants around the Main Market Square. Kazimierz Jewish District is just one kilometre away.Show full description
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