Kraków offers accommodation to suit every budget. Here are some recommendations for a place to stay at the cheaper end of the market.
Miodosytnia Aparthotel
As a general rule of thumb, the further away from Kraków’s Old Town, the cheaper the accommodation. That said, you can find some excellent places just to the north, in the Kleparz and Wesoła areas, close to the central train station, and around Piasek and Nowy Świat, to the west. Kazimierz can also be a great choice.
Rates vary according to the season. Prices are highest in the summer (late June to the end of September) and around Easter and Christmas, when budget accommodation should cost less than 337PLN (€74 | US$86 | £63) per night for a twin or double room (i.e., not per person) with private bathroom but no breakfast. However, you can get some real bargains if you are less fussy where you stay and book early enough. Costs drop to less than 220PLN (€48 | US$56 | £41) per night at other times of the year. Exchange rates are as of October 2021.
Recommended Krakow Budget Hotels
- Arka Kraków
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A clean, functional budget hotel, Arka Kraków is good value for the price conscious, although the location might be a little inconvenient. - Green Hostel
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A no-frills hostel tucked into a corner of Kazimierz, the Green is friendly and also offers functional double rooms with private bathrooms. - Hotel Alf
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Cheap and functional, Hotel Alf is off the tourist trap but has good transport to the main sights. - Hotel Bona
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Suited more to exploring the local countryside than the heart of Kraków, Hotel Bona is a good deal, especially for drivers. - Hotel Felix
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Hotel Felix is a minimal, budget hotel in the historically fascinating area of Nowa Huta, to the north east of the Kraków. - Hotel Ruczaj
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You get what you pay for with Hotel Ruczaj’s ageing rooms, located just over 2 miles outside Kraków’s Old Town. - Hotel Sympozjum & SPA
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Even though the facilities are good, Hotel Sympozjum’s location means it’s possible to get a room at a budget price. - Hotel Kazimierz
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Basic, but comfortable and good value for money and right in the middle of Kazimierz, as the name suggests. - Miodosytnia Aparthotel
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One of Kazimierz’s most popular apartment-style hotels, Miodosytnia Aparthotel has idiosyncratic touches and a tranquil atmosphere. - Hotel Grand Felix
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Good quality budget hotel in the quiet Nowa Huta neighbourhood, Hotel Grand Felix is a 25-minute tram ride from the centre.
Green Hostel
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
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