The best accommodations Krakow

Far from the centre, on a long street that encircles the Quartier Huta area, which has no good reputation but the advantage of being well connected with the centre.

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!

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.

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 The interior is clearly outdated and the decoration of the rooms is a bit old-fashioned, in brown tones that do not help the case.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).

Magnificent and very stylish apartments, located in a red brick building from xix^e century. The agency also organises the transfer to/from the airport.

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.

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).