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
- ArkaHotels
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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 Krystyna
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Although remote and dated with few facilities in the area, Hotel Krystyna has spacious rooms at a budget rate. - 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 Start
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Hotel Start’s no-frills rooms and inconvenient location aside, this is a cheap place to stay and the staff are very friendly. - Hotel Sympozjum
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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. - Hotele 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. - Quality System – Hotel Kraków
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A functional base for the cost conscious, Quality System is clean and well-maintained by helpful staff, though 2.4 miles from the Old Town. - 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.
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