Name: Hotel Ester
Address: Szeroka 20, Old Town, 31 053 Krakow, Poland, Szeroka 20, Lesser Poland, 31 053, Poland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $65 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hotel Hotel Ester

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Location was fantastic, comfortable and clean, safe, quiet at night. Reception was super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend! They organized my tours and helped me with transportation. Restaurant was super friendly as well. Would stay again!

Farrah17, Netherlands

We loved the location , lots of bars and restaurants nearby and within 15 mins walk to the old town. The breakfast was good with lots of choice

Sharon, United Kingdom

Location is fabulous! Staff was friendly. Breakfast not bad

Rodelia, Switzerland

Really comfortable beds / pillows and clean - great location in the Jewish quarter

Heather, United Kingdom

The situation of the hotel is perfect for exploring the main sights of the city . We had a deluxe room on first floor . Great bathroom ! Music from a live band playing traditional music was a great addition!

Julie, United Kingdom

Everyone was very helpful and accommodating. Loved that you gave me a big room with a bathtub as I requested. I enjoyed everything.

Sandra, France

Location. Some of the reception were very helpful

Lindsay, United Kingdom

Excellent food. Excellent location. And extremely safe area

Trish, Ireland

Excellent location for exploring the Jewish quarter. Room was clean and big but a little dated

Paul, United Kingdom

Excellent location in old Jewish quarter. Very nice rooms with modern bathroom.

Barbara, United Kingdom

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9.1

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“Location was fantastic, comfortable and clean, safe, quiet at night. Reception was super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend! They organized my tours and helped me with transportation. ”

Farrah17 Netherlands
“We loved the location , lots of bars and restaurants nearby and within 15 mins walk to the old town. The breakfast was good with lots of choice”

Sharon United Kingdom
“Location is fabulous! Staff was friendly. Breakfast not bad”

Rodelia Switzerland
“Really comfortable beds / pillows and clean - great location in the Jewish quarter”

Heather United Kingdom
“The situation of the hotel is perfect for exploring the main sights of the city . We had a deluxe room on first floor . Great bathroom ! ”

Julie United Kingdom
“Everyone was very helpful and accommodating. Loved that you gave me a big room with a bathtub as I requested. I enjoyed everything.”

Sandra France
“Location. Some of the reception were very helpful”

Lindsay United Kingdom
“Excellent food. Excellent location. And extremely safe area”

Trish Ireland
“Excellent location for exploring the Jewish quarter. Room was clean and big but a little dated”

Paul United Kingdom
“Excellent location in old Jewish quarter. Very nice rooms with modern bathroom.”

Barbara United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Krakow –

The Hotel Ester is located in the heart of Kazimierz, Kraków’s historic Jewish district, within 50 feet of the Old Synagogue. All rooms have private bathrooms and a free Wi-Fi connection.

Ester’s air conditioned rooms all feature flat-screen satellite TVs. Each has a work desk and a refrigerator. A safe and free mineral water are also provided.

In the mornings a breakfast buffet is offered on-site. Later in the day, Ester’s restaurant serves traditional Polish and Jewish dishes. After a meal guests can get a massage or visit the hotel’s sauna.

The hotel’s staff is available 24 hours a day. The hotel's tour desk will help guests organize trips to the many places of interest that surround Kraków, such as the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

The Wawel Castle and Old Town’s Main Market are within the is one mile from the hotel.

Old Town is a great choice for travelers interested in restaurants, food and history.

This is our guests' favorite part of Krakow, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in restaurants, food and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Spend your nights in Krakow's Old Town where countless churches, statues, and mansions stand as testaments to over a thousand years of Polish history. Plus there’s the enormous town square – the largest in Europe.

Closest Landmarks

Wolf Popper Synagogue
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Old Synagogue
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Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery
0.1 miles
High Synagogue
0.1 miles
Izaak Synagogue
0.1 miles
Galicia Jewish Museum
0.1 miles
Kupa Synagogue
0.1 miles
Basilica of the Body of Christ
0.2 miles
Ethnographic Museum in Kraków
0.3 miles
Galeria Kazimierz
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty

Vistula River
0.3 miles

Closest Airports

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
6.7 miles
Katowice Airport
48.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“This hotel is in the very quaint Jewish quarter and very traditional.lots of interesting places nearby. To walk to the main square is about twenty minute walk,...”

Mary

United Kingdom

9.5

“The situation of the hotel is perfect for exploring the main sights of the city . We had a deluxe room on first floor . Great bathroom ! Music from a live b...”

Julie

United Kingdom

7.9

“Good central hotel, bars & restaurants everywhere.”

Ian

United Kingdom

9.1

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Food: Polish, International

Menu: À la carte

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! Up to two children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged PLN 53.70 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Hotel Ester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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“Location was fantastic, comfortable and clean, safe, quiet at night. Reception was super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend! They organized my tours and helped me with transportation. Restaurant was super friendly as well. Would stay again!”

Farrah17

Netherlands

“The situation of the hotel is perfect for exploring the main sights of the city . We had a deluxe room on first floor . Great bathroom ! Music from a live band playing traditional music was a great addition!”

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Reviewed: April 6, 2019

John
United Kingdom
9.4

“Great base for Visiting Krakow. In heart of Jewish quarter but walking distance for city centr”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Location Nice room Clean

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Minkoff
Israel
9.6

Exceptional
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Expensive, no kosher option available
Friendly

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 5, 2018

Mary
United Kingdom
9.6

“Good stay at traditional hotel in the old quaint Jewish quarter”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to dislike
This hotel is in the very quaint Jewish quarter and very traditional.lots of interesting places nearby. To walk to the main square is about twenty minute walk, easy flat walk. The staff were helpful and friendly. My breakfast was not included, but I decided to breakfast there each day. Reasonable price Coffee was good I have to have my caffeine fix! choice of food good too I have been to krakow before but in a different area.When I was there last I did a reccy and found the Ester. Room was fine, very comfortable bed, lovely plump soft pillows and good hot shower. Room service was good with a very pleasant lady making the bed etc. Yes, I did leave a tip for her !! You can book excursions from hotel they are no more expensive than other outside agents. Coming home I booked taxi from hotel for £20 to airport, as I had looked at other taxi services but hotel price was the same, and very reasonable. I have already recommended Ester hotel to three lots of different friends who are visiting soon! All staff er good, particularly the young man who served me breakfast.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 28, 2018

sheilawin
United Kingdom
7.9

“Not the best room but the hotel was adequate for my trip”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The bed was awful and so was the lighting in the room
The outside restaurant and location of the hotel

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 28, 2018

Mary
Ireland
7.9

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could definitely change the carpets in the hotel rooms and staircase
Fabulous churches

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 25, 2018

Sharon
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lift had an out of order notice on it for 3 days when in fact we witnessed people using it . My elderly family member had to walk up 3 flights of stairs when wasn’t necessary
We loved the location , lots of bars and restaurants nearby and within 15 mins walk to the old town. The breakfast was good with lots of choice

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

David
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Don't park in front of the Police Station, even if its just while you check in! I did, and had to bump over the kerb on my motorcycle as a police van intentionally blocked me in, and they wouldn't move it when i went in to ask.
Central location, steeped in history

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 12, 2018

Rodelia
Switzerland
Age group: 55 – 64
5.8

“Great location, hotel shabby”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
1.No cable tv. All polish channels - I am english speaking and for a 4 star hotel it is surprising that there is no cable t.v. 2. I was stuck in the elevator for 30 min and no one could hear me. Good thing I had my phone.
Location is fabulous! Staff was friendly. Breakfast not bad

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 25, 2018

Heather
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was the worst I have had on a city break. I recommend to eat out for breakfast.
Really comfortable beds / pillows and clean - great location in the Jewish quarter

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: July 21, 2018

Julie
United Kingdom
7.9

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The decor was a bit dated but it was spotless.
The situation of the hotel is perfect for exploring the main sights of the city . We had a deluxe room on first floor . Great bathroom ! Music from a live band playing traditional music was a great addition!

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 21, 2018

Sandra
France
10

“Enjoyed my stay immensely. Thank you!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mattress was pretty hard
Everyone was very helpful and accommodating. Loved that you gave me a big room with a bathtub as I requested. I enjoyed everything.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 6, 2018

David
United Kingdom
8.8

“Hotel Ester Review”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Upon arrival our initial impression was of a well presented hotel in a pleasant square in the old Jewish quarter of Kraków. Reception very pleasant and helpful. Inside the hotel the decor is a little tired and could do with a refresh so in our opinion not quite to 4 Star standard that the hotel advertises. That said, interior is smart, clean and comfortable. Our room was a little on the small side but comfortable and adequate. The bathroom was of a good standard and impeccably clean. Sound proofing of the rooms was a little poor for our liking, that said we are not townies and used to darkness and silence at night. Despite being on the second floor, we could hear the restaurant furniture two floors below us being moved around late in the evening. Coffee making facilities were a bit hit and miss. Perhaps in Poland white coffee is uncommon but to find no creamer or coffee whitener in our coffee station was a little odd. (Note tap water is safe to drink in Kraków) All of the hotels in the Square advertise a Klesmer band playing traditional Jewish music and the Ester is no exception. A quality four piece band with Double Bass, Guitar, Clarinet and Vocals. Nice backing music to a light lunch or dinner but the set a bit repetitive. I must note here my partner and I are not Jewish so perhaps this type of music just not to our taste. Breakfast is typical Eastern European with a nod to a full cooked breakfast on offer with fried eggs and delicious polish sausage. Lots of cheese and cold meats but rather lacking on the pastries. Pancakes were on offer every day and were delicious but filled with some sort of sweet cheese (perhaps ricotta) To be honest from our opinion the jury is out on that decision as pancakes don’t need a filling. Compared to the other Hotel / Restaurants lining the square (and there are a few) the speed of service at the Ester was a little slow (we sampled most of the competition).

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: June 25, 2018

Carol
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Very. Ice hotel, dark rooms but clean.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff at breakfast obviously hasn't been trained just left dirty plates on your table, breakfast was serviced until 11 am but at 9.30 no bacon left asked for some told they didn't have any. No toaster one morning broken, my husband asked for toast and said they couldn't do it, eventually some came from the kitchen
The location in the Jewish district is brilliant

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 4, 2018

Lindsay
United Kingdom
4.6

“hotel in a great position in a vibrant area”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Badly cleaned room TV did not work properly Tea and coffee without milk and nothing was ever replenished, when we complained the reception staff told us to go to the bar and ask for some, rather than providing this service to the room, two of the lamps in the room did not work. Fire alarm notice not prominent we had o look for it when the alarm sounded.. Siower/bath dangerously difficult to get in and out of. 1 No. very small bin in bathroom and none in the bedroom
Location. Some of the reception were very helpful

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: May 23, 2018

Trish
Ireland
9.2

“Second time staying here and I’d stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only one toilet in restaurant
Excellent food. Excellent location. And extremely safe area

Stayed in May 2018

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Stay in the Heart of Krakow –

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in restaurants, food and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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