We have created a list with the best central luxury 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Very clean. 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
Hip. Stylish. 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
I would describe this as one of the coolest boutique hotels in Kraków. It also has a popular rooftop bar.
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
Great location. Great views. 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
Stylish. 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
Very central. Very clean. 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. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Krakow Central Railway Station, Lost Souls Alley and St. 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. 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
Cool. Great value. Great restaurant. 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. The rooms at Pod Różą are traditionally decorated and come with a luxurious bathroom with heated floors and Italian fittings. Pod Różą is the oldest hotel in Kraków and hosted many famous guests since the 17th century. 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
Creative. 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
One of the most CREATIVE luxury hotels in Kraków. It also has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST.
Great location. Great views. Hotel Betmanowska Main Square Residence is located in the Main Market Square in the Old Town of Kraków and offers a restaurant. Free WiFi access is available. The property is 100 metres from the Cloth Hall. Rooms at Hotel Betmanowska Main Square Residence feature air conditioning and a minibar. Guests are welcomed by a cold bottle of Prosecco. There is a coffee machine and coffee/tea making facilities. Some rooms feature a hydro-massage shower, while some have a spa bath. Each private bathroom also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a safety deposit box. At Hotel Betmanowska Main Square Residence you will find a bar and a 24-hour front desk. The property is located 50 metres from St Mary’s Basilica. St Florian’s Gate is 400 metres away while Wawel Royal Castle is 1 km away.Show full description
Central. Great value. 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
Creative. 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
Cool. Cosy rooms. Friendly staff. Wentzl is a historical hotel, housed in a 15th-century tenement on the Main Market Square in Kraków. It offers luxurious rooms with unforgettable views of the Old Town and free Wi-Fi. All are luxuriously designed and offer tea and coffee facilities and a minibar. Hotel Wentzl is located just steps from all the attractions of Kraków’s Old Town, including St. Mary’s Basilica. A walk to Wawel Castle and the Kraków Główny Railway Station takes only 10 minutes. The individually appointed rooms at the Wenztl come with air conditioning, satellite TV and a DVD player. Wentzl Hotel houses the famous Wentzl Restaurant, founded in the 18th century and offering excellent European cuisine. The interiors are decorated with paintings by famous Polish artists. The hotel staff are at guests’ disposal 24 hours a day. They will gladly provide guests with tips on what to do and see in Kraków.Show full description
This small hotel has very cosy rooms, amazing staff and outstanding views.
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
Highly elegant. Creative. Great restaurant. 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
I would describe this as one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Kraków.
Good breakfast. Hotel Gródek is a 5-starboutique 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
Very stylish. Elegant. Cosy rooms. 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
Opened July 2023. Ideally set in Kraków, HOTEL TEATR features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Florian's Gate and Krakow Central Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Lost Souls Alley. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms have a safety deposit box. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Popular points of interest near HOTEL TEATR include St. Mary's Basilica, St. The nearest airport is John Paul II International Kraków–Balice Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Super central. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Hotel Unicus Krakow Old Town is a modern boutique property located in Kraków’s Old Town, just 210 metres from the Main Market Square. All air-conditioned rooms are beautifully designed and strictly non-smoking. Free WiFi is available. The rooms at the Unicus feature docking stations for iPod and iPhone and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Guests can benefit from tea and coffee making facilities and a minibar. The helpful reception staff is at guests’ disposal 24 hours a day and speaks excellent English. Car rental service and ticket service are available. Unicus Hotel also offers a sauna where guests can relax after a long day and a small gym. The Wawel Royal Castle is situated within a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Famous Kazimierz Jewish District with many cafés and restaurants is just 1.5 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Kraków. It also has a central location.
Comfortable beds. Rooftop bar. 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. All come with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a luxurious, marble bathroom. The rooms at the Copernicus are spacious and feature wooden ceilings and 14th-century decorations. 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
Very clean. 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
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