The best hotels Little Poland

Modern, comfortable, well-staffed, with a spa, two restaurants and a terrace overlooking the Vistula and Wawel Hill: the Niebieski would make an excellent 4-star hotel. It lacks the "wow" factor or the impeccable service expected of top-of-the-range hotels. Another drawback is that it's just far enough away to make walking (20 minutes on foot) tiring, as well as transport frustrating. The streetcar, at the foot of the hotel, can also be heard at night. It's a good option for families, with many services on offer for children.

Situated on a hill at the end of the village, surrounded by fields and forests and 1 km from the Roztoczanski National Park, this farmhouse is sure to charm you. Two houses are available: a wooden "old house" with a thatched roof, tastefully restored and furnished in the Polish style, and a "green house" with a mezzanine, furnished with the same taste. The whole, comfortable, relaxed and in the middle of a dazzling nature, guarantees a wonderful stay.

Three minutes walk from the Rynek, the Wielopole is a very basic hotel, but what it does, it does well. It is therefore very popular with tourists who don't want to invest in their own accommodation. The front desk staff is helpful. The rooms are rather small and old-fashioned, in the style of the 2000s, but refreshed and very clean. The bedding is good and the hotel is quiet. Its restaurant is open every day of the week and offers a buffet breakfast, mostly savory, very complete and appreciated by the guests!

Not far from the old town, this hotel, which lacks charm, has 23 simple rooms that are a bit small but well-equipped and clean, in a secluded and therefore quiet and green area. The breakfast served on the spot is copious and tasty and its Polish cuisine restaurant is not to be outdone. The hotel often hosts local parties, so don't be surprised to see dozens of Poles arrive on certain evenings. The staff is warm and welcoming. All in all, no surprises for the price and a good stop on your way.

This large wooden house guarantees its visitors a rural stay, but with all the necessary comfort, in an enchanting setting. Its real added value lies in the accessibility of all the services that one could want in this natural park. The land is located in the heart of a forest with a river and a small pond, you have the possibility to smoke fish and meat on the barbecue or in the fireplace, Polish cuisine is homemade on request, sauna on site. Possibility to rent bicycles, canoes and small boats.

Located in the city centre, with rooms overlooking the Wawel hill. Thanks to its conference space of 340 m ², wi-fi and parking, this place is ideal for business meetings. After a long day, relax in leisure complex: swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, massage and beauty treatments. The restaurant Garden Brasserie offers international cuisine.

Founded in 1800, the Pod Różą is Krakow's oldest hotel. Refurbished to bring it up to date, it's very comfortable, the rooms are spacious and decorated soberly but with style, playing on contrasting materials rather than furniture. Its location is both an advantage and a problem: it overlooks the beautiful avenue Floriańska, which is also the beating heart of nightlife, so rooms on the street are very noisy. Its two restaurants remain excellent, even if they are no longer the benchmark they were a few years ago.

Original lodging since it is located in the premises of the Jagiellonian University: 23 single, double or triple rooms spread over three floors in a very beautiful building with a superbly restored stairwell, a combination of wood and wrought iron (ask for those in the historical building and not Oficyna). Parquet floors, high ceilings, old stove in some huge rooms, nothing is missing! To top it off, it's very central in the old town. You have hotel services included, such as breakfast and maid service.

One of the most luxurious hotels in Krakow, built along the Vistula, according to a very modern unusual architecture, in which the Wawel castle is reflected. Even if you do not choose to stay here, the façade is worth a look. Pool, atrium and terrace on the top floor with bar and views of the Vistula river and the Wawel hill.

Part of a hotel belonging to the Grand Maréchal Royal of the First Republic of Poland, Stanislaw Lubomirski, Maltański offers 16 cosy and very welcoming rooms. A short walk from the old town, it is on the Planty park, which guarantees visitors an atmosphere of peace for relaxation. Several rooms also have a small private patio. 

A great location... and not much else. This small hotel is located in a lovely pedestrian street, in the heart of Kazimierz but out of the main roads or the main nightlife hot spots, so it's very quiet. The interior is clearly outdated and the decoration of the rooms is a bit old-fashioned, in brown tones that do not help the case. But at this price, we can't really be picky! Ask for the rooms with a small terrace (overlooking the Remu cemetery).

The twenty or so apartments that make up this apartment-hotel are located in a modern building at the entrance to the Kazimierz district. These apartments, which range from a 30 m² studio to a 70 m² three-room apartment, are all new, modern, comfortable and rather pleasant. All of them are also equipped with a kitchenette for those who want to go easy on the restaurant bill. The hotel services part is not left out either and the staff is welcoming. The rooms are cleaned (roughly) every day and the breakfast is very good.

This eight-room B&B is housed in a 16th century building in the heart of downtown. It offers a slightly more intimate, homestay experience than the hotels that dot the area. However, don't be fooled, you're in the heart of the city, on one of the main thoroughfares, so the rooms on the street are noisy. The "authentic" setting does not hide the poor condition of the facilities, which is a bit daring considering the price asked. The hosts on the other hand are exceptional and a good breakfast is served in the Tango café on the first floor.

This iteration of the international Golden Tulip chain is not the most impressive. However, it is a safe bet, delivering a 4-star experience without false notes or pretensions and with all the services that come with it. It is located in the quiet city center, 10 minutes from the Rynek. Some of its 86 rooms are always occupied by businessmen or visitors. The only problem is that the bedding is very hard and not suitable for everyone.

A modern hotel that is especially worthwhile for its location, at the foot of the Wawel Hill and overlooking the banks of the Vistula River, and for its very reasonable prices. The rooms are modern, clean and functional, decorated in pastel tones contrasting with the black and white photos and drawings on the walls. Most of the rooms have a view of the river, and the Polish rooftop restaurant offers a beautiful view of the Vistula in the summer. Both the restaurant and the breakfast are not great and it's best to go out into the city to get something to eat.

Hotel Oleńka opened since 1996 has 60 simple but spacious, well-ventilated and clean rooms with modern (especially in the higher end rooms) and comfortable furniture. It rents out for groups and houses a banquet hall, so you will sometimes see events being celebrated there. The hotel also has a restaurant with very uneven performance (perhaps depending on the availability of the chef?) and a very pleasant indoor swimming pool (with a whirlpool), but access to which is subject to a charge even for its guests.

This 17th century complex, adjacent to the city castle, is very well placed and secluded on a beautiful lawn overlooking the historic city center. It is an old estate, a pearl of the Lublin Renaissance, which also includes a beautiful church, dedicated to St. Adalbert. While the exterior has been carefully preserved, the interior is updated and is modern and functional. The rooms are quite spacious and bright, but not particularly charming. Another advantage is its price, very reasonable in this small town.

A charming hotel in a beautiful building dating from the early 20th century, right in the center of town. The exterior in particular is idyllic, especially in summer: the refurbished facade is a sight to behold from the comfort of the establishment's superb shaded courtyard. The interior, on the other hand, is less enchanting: although the rooms are very clean and spacious, they remain rather classic. On the whole, we'd recommend it, as the services are of a high standard and the staff are attentive.

With this location, overlooking Rynek Square, it's hard to beat it. An excellent 5-star hotel, the Bonerowski has built its reputation on its authentic palace interior. The rooms are sumptuous and ornate, with statues, moldings and so on. The grand central staircase is upholstered and adorned with a 22 meter high Swarowski crystal chandelier. The rooms are obviously luxurious, spacious, carpeted and in an imperial style with antique furniture (all a bit kitsch for our taste).