Kraków’s boutique hotels can be excellent, thanks to high standards of customer service, cleanliness, and attention to detail. Here are our recommendations for a more bespoke overnight experience.
Hotel Stary
Kraków’s boutique hotels give their historical roots a contemporary twist. While the buildings themselves can date back hundreds of years, the interiors are often somewhat cosy with a little idiosyncratic style. Many are based in Kazimierz, a thriving quarter with bars and restaurants, so this type of accommodation is perfect for those who want plenty of nightlife to go with the sights.
Rates for boutique accommodation really do vary according to season, demand, location, and quality of the hotel. Some are approaching 5-star standard, while others will be more modest and intimate. The best advice is to shop around until you find one that matches your budget. You can find some real bargains if you don’t mind when you travel and start looking early enough. Prices are highest in the summer (late June to the end of September) and around Easter and Christmas.
Hotel Stary
Hotel Stary
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With a Michelin-listed restaurant on the premises and a unique interior, Hotel Stary has an excellent location on Szczepańska, just off the main Market Square. There is also an indoor pool and full wellness facilities.
Queen Boutique Hotel
Queen Boutique Hotel
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Perched on the edge of Kazimierz, Queen Boutique Hotel also has a Michelin-listed restaurant on-site. The hotel is a stylish and spacious with excellent customer service and spa facilities.
Amber Boutique Hotel
Amber Boutique Hotel
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On Garbarska, close to Planty Park, and just outside the Old Town, Amber Boutique Hotel is elegant and comfortable with very attentive staff. There is a small fitness centre and a sauna. As well as other little touches, such as a library.
Spatz Aparthotel
Spatz Aparthotel
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Extremely friendly staff and an excellent Miodowa address in Kazimierz make the boutique Spatz Aparthotel a favourite with couples.The hotel has a lovely garden area for sitting out on summer evenings, and the food is good.
Hotel Wawel
Hotel Wawel
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Wawel is a small hotel with the personal touch, in a lovely corner three-story town house on a quiet, cobbled street. It’s Old Town location, just off Grodzka, and Art Nouveau decoration are easy to fall in love with.
Where Are These Places Located?
Find these locations on the Visit Kraków Google map:- Open the Visit Kraków map
- Click on a marker and it will give you the name of the landmark, with a brief description and links for more information and directions. You can pan, scroll, and zoom around the map, or use the + or – buttons in the bottom left of the map to zoom in and out
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side, sorted by category. Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Each category is on a different layer, which can be switched on and off. So you can just see the Hotel or Restaurant pins, for example
- If you are using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location
Map pins are color coded:
- YELLOW: Kraków Sightseeing
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- ORANGE: Michelin Restaurants in Kraków
- LIGHT RED: Kraków Bars / Clubs / Music Venues
- BLUE: Kraków Hotels
- PURPLE: Shopping In Kraków
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:: Find available Kraków hotels on Booking.com - usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too.
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