Name: Hotel Stary
Address: ul. Szczepańska 5, Old Town, 31-011 Krakow, Poland, ul. Szczepańska 5, Lesser Poland, 31-011, Poland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $142 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel Hotel Stary

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, restaurants and history – Check location ul. Szczepańska 5, Old Town, 31-011 Krakow, Poland – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, restaurants and history – Check location Excellent location – show map

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*9.1* Cloth Hall: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

*9.5* Main Market Square: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

*8.8* Jagiellonian University: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

*8.9* Barbican of Krakow: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.8* St. Florian's Gate: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*9.2* St. Mary's Basilica: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

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Breakfast was really good, good variety. Location could not be better! Staff very friendly. The hotel itself is beautiful. The only thing was that they only gave us two pillows and the shower was broken but they fixed it quickly.

Carla

United States of America

I just loved my experience ate this hotel ! The room was amazing , the refurbish that was made in this old hotel was so good ! The hotel is a must go !!!

Priscilla

Brazil

Hotel is well located for access to the square. Some of the surrounding streets are shady and I felt unsafe at night one block next to the location but the exact location of thehotel itself was fine. Be cautious when going out. Outstanding housekeeping and turndown service. I appreciated that the toiletries were replenished daily, turn down service and thorough cleaning. The gym is small but usable. The pool is amazing and the spas is wonderful. The staff was kind and provided dining recommendations. I would stay here again, but as previously mentioned beware walking at night.

Robert

United States of America

The hotel was in a great location with lots of architectural character. The staff was gracious pleasant, and accommodating. The breakfast had a great selection of pastries, breads, fresh fruit, meats, cheeses, mixed salads, fresh juices, coffee, and egg/omelet station. The pool area was unique and very relaxing. My kids had a great time in it. we had a junior suite and the room was very quiet. The rooftop bar had great views as advertised. We will definitely come back because of the location and overall character of the hotel.

Anna

United States of America

Location was perfect and the staff friendly and helpful. The room was clean and was well fitted out with the basics. Bed was good and the cleaning staff super attentive - i think they must clean your room twice a day!! The pool and gym was small and quiet, which was nice for a relaxed use of the gym and a quick swim to help.

Edward

United Kingdom

Amazing building, lovely spacious rooms, great service. A very positive experience.

Noga

Israel

The location was amazing. The hotel spotless and very architecturally interesting. The staff was very accommodating.

Michael

United States of America

Very luxurious and stylish. Lovely spa and small swimming pool in cellars. Excellent breakfast. Just off main square of old town so very central. Short walk from train station.

Louise

United Kingdom

Great location!!! Friendly professional staff! Great accommodations! Great roof bar and views! Can't beat the location!!! Great to have the Valet parking! Looking forward to going back!

John

United States of America

Hotel Stary is an oasis in a bustling European city. The decor and ambience are second to none. The design and construction are perfectly conceived and executed. The spa facility is like entering another world. I will DEFINITELY return.

Eric

United States of America

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9.8

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“Breakfast was really good, good variety. Location could not be better! Staff very friendly. The hotel itself is beautiful.”

Carla United States of America
“I just loved my experience ate this hotel ! The room was amazing , the refurbish that was made in this old hotel was so good ! The hotel is a must go !!!”

Priscilla Brazil
“Hotel is well located for access to the square. Some of the surrounding streets are shady and I felt unsafe at night one block next to the location but the exact location of thehotel itself was fine.”

Robert United States of America
“The hotel was in a great location with lots of architectural character. The staff was gracious pleasant, and accommodating.”

Anna United States of America
“Location was perfect and the staff friendly and helpful. The room was clean and was well fitted out with the basics.”

Edward United Kingdom
“Amazing building, lovely spacious rooms, great service. A very positive experience.”

Noga Israel
“The location was amazing. The hotel spotless and very architecturally interesting. The staff was very accommodating.”

Michael United States of America
“Very luxurious and stylish. Lovely spa and small swimming pool in cellars. Excellent breakfast. Just off main square of old town so very central. Short walk from train station.”

Louise United Kingdom
“Great location!!! Friendly professional staff! Great accommodations! Great roof bar and views! Can't beat the location!!! Great to have the Valet parking! Looking forward to going back!”

John United States of America
“Hotel Stary is an oasis in a bustling European city. The decor and ambience are second to none. The design and construction are perfectly conceived and executed.”

Eric United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Krakow – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, restaurants and history – Check location Excellent location – show map

The luxurious Hotel Stary is located in the heart of Kraków’s Old Town. It features a seasonal Sky Bar, located on a rooftop terrace and featuring a view of the Main Market and a picturesque panorama of the Old Town. Guests of the hotel have free access to the on-site spa, which includes a sauna, gym, and a steam bath. In addition, 2 swimming pools with swim jets are available.

The air-conditioned rooms and suites at the Stary have bathrooms with a bathtub and shower. Many rooms also feature a spa bath. Plasma TVs with satellite channels are also available in every room. Some rooms have a balcony. It offers free internet, mineral water and newspapers.

It is possible to enjoy a massage or a treatment in the wellness & spa center, at a surcharge and upon prior request. In the morning guests can enjoy a traditional Polish breakfast. The Trzy Rybki restaurant serves traditional Polish dishes. In addition, the hotel also has a bar, café and a club.

Hotel Stary is 0.7 mi from the Wawel Castle. The old Jewish district, Kazimierz is 0.6 mi away. Kraków Główny Train Station and Galeria Krakowska shopping center are also 0.6 mi from the hotel.

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

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Private parking available

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Hotel surroundings

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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.

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Historical Museum of Krakow
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Piano Nobile Gallery
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Old Theatre
0.1 miles
Main Market Square
0.1 miles
Bunkier Sztuki Modern Art Gallery
0.1 miles
Town Hall Tower
0.1 miles
Cloth Hall
0.1 miles
St Mark's Church
0.1 miles
International Centre of Culture
0.1 miles
Adam Mickiewicz Monument
0.1 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Delikatesy - Biedronka Supermarket
0 miles

Closest Airports *

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
6 miles
Katowice Airport
47.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Amazing location, slick hotel with attention to details ”

Marion

United Kingdom

“A fashionable hotel with nice facilities. We had a junior suite which was very spacious. It was let down by very poor lighting which with the dark wood and bric...”

William

United Kingdom

8.7

“Breakfast was excellent. Location perfect - just off the main square and an easy walk from train station. Very cool décor and large rooms.”

Susan

United Kingdom

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Trzy Rybki

Food: Polish

Menu: À la carte
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From 2:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
13+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	200 zł per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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Guests staying at Hotel Stary can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Hotel Stary offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Locker rooms
- Indoor pool (year-round)
Room options at Hotel Stary include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
- Single
The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, Hotel Stary accepts the following payment methods:
- Visa
- China UnionPay
- American Express
- PayPal
- iDEAL
- Diners Club
- Mastercard
- JCB
- Discover
- Apple Pay
- Booking.com Wallet
In total, there are 66 rooms at Hotel Stary.

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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Stary (subject to availability):
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- Private Parking
From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Stary by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 23 minutes
Check-in at Hotel Stary is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Hotel Stary has 2 restaurants:
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“Breakfast was really good, good variety. Location could not be better! Staff very friendly. The hotel itself is beautiful. The only thing was that they only gave us two pillows and the shower was broken but they fixed it quickly.”

“Hotel is well located for access to the square. Some of the surrounding streets are shady and I felt unsafe at night one block next to the location but the exact location of thehotel itself was fine. Be cautious when going out. Outstanding housekeeping and turndown service. I appreciated that the toiletries were replenished daily, turn down service and thorough cleaning. The gym is small but usable. The pool is amazing and the spas is wonderful. The staff was kind and provided dining recommendations. I would stay here again, but as previously mentioned beware walking at night.”

“The hotel was in a great location with lots of architectural character. The staff was gracious pleasant, and accommodating. The breakfast had a great selection of pastries, breads, fresh fruit, meats, cheeses, mixed salads, fresh juices, coffee, and egg/omelet station. The pool area was unique and very relaxing. My kids had a great time in it. we had a junior suite and the room was very quiet. The rooftop bar had great views as advertised. We will definitely come back because of the location and overall character of the hotel.”

“Location was perfect and the staff friendly and helpful. The room was clean and was well fitted out with the basics. Bed was good and the cleaning staff super attentive - i think they must clean your room twice a day!! The pool and gym was small and quiet, which was nice for a relaxed use of the gym and a quick swim to help.”

“Very luxurious and stylish. Lovely spa and small swimming pool in cellars. Excellent breakfast. Just off main square of old town so very central. Short walk from train station.”

“Great location!!! Friendly professional staff! Great accommodations! Great roof bar and views! Can't beat the location!!! Great to have the Valet parking! Looking forward to going back!”

“Hotel Stary is an oasis in a bustling European city. The decor and ambience are second to none. The design and construction are perfectly conceived and executed. The spa facility is like entering another world. I will DEFINITELY return.”

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Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Jessica
United Kingdom
10

“Perfect break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were quite cold even though you could adjust the heating in the room it didn’t seem to make a difference. However it wasn’t too much of an issue for us as we were hardly in the room!
I loved the unique decor which was quite old fashioned but luxurious, the rooms had that dark romantic feel to them. The hotel was spotless and the beds were very comfy and the bathroom was amazing. The staff were also very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Jonathan
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Children in the spa
Everything

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Ashton
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice old hotel in the heart of the old district but remodelled to be comfortable, clean and modern while still keeping some old charm. The pool in the cellar was a very cool atmosphere!!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Robert
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent hotel in the center of the Old Town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
Bathroom could be bigger.
Excellent location and design. Friendly staff, good breakfast. Highly recommended

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Pauline
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food and drink over priced missing a trick here if it was reasonable we would have had breakfast everyday
Spa is fantastic really quirky hotel very relaxed ambiance fantastic location

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Marion
United Kingdom
10

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bar /restaurant lacked atmosphere and was empty during our stay probably because of lack of atmosphere. Didn’t spoil our stay as the hotel is so well located for the lovely bars and restaurants on the main square
Amazing location, slick hotel with attention to details

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 7, 2019

Sarah
United Kingdom
8.8

“We lived Kracow”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms were a little dark and hotel bar and restaurant lacked a little atmosphere
Right in the centre of Cracow and walking distance to everything.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

Liisa
Finland

2 helpful votes
7.1

“Excellent location”
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Gloomy dark room, curtains not covering the window. Narrow, small bed.
Good breakfast, good location, nice spa even though little messy by the end of the day.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

Fredrik
Sweden
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A lot of playing children in the pool area, making a lot of noise. Friends with hotel owner, that's why they were allowed to make that kind of noise. Have times when minors aren't allowed.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 30, 2019

William
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.8

“A good location for a weekend in Krakow old town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast buffet very limited hot options with very bad omelettes on offer. Room lighting was clearly designer but failed to “light” the room making it dark and gloomy.
A fashionable hotel with nice facilities. We had a junior suite which was very spacious. It was let down by very poor lighting which with the dark wood and brick made it a gloomy place. Still the location just off the main square is great and all it has to offer.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 30, 2019

Neil
United Kingdom
8.0

“Very good, comfortable and very well located for the Main Sqare of Krakow.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
Choice of fruit at breakfast could have been better
OK, quite contemporary for this type of Hotel.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Neil
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were absolutely amazing, extremely helpful

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Christopher
United Kingdom
7.0

“Disappointing - design-led, but functional and ergonomic considerations largely ignored”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
No comfortable lounge area Room overlooked central well of building with very little daylight. The electric lighting in room totally dingey. Do not choose room 109 The fixed shower could not be adjusted in direction and to stand under it, one was standing on the sloping curve of the bathtub. No safety grab handles in bath area. Bath side came up to mid-thigh (I am 5'9" in height) and without handles, it was perilous getting in and out
Location Breakfasts, except trendy but very uncomfortable cutlery

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Zoe
United Kingdom
6.3

“Nice looking hotel, good location, rude staff, extremely noisy!! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If I hadn’t paid upfront I would have left the hotel and found somewhere else. Here’s why - Staff are incredibly rude and the noise levels were ridiculous. Had to call down to reception most early hours due to the noise levels. More a design feature than because of people. I would not recommend this hotel if you are looking to get a good nights sleep. I’d also arranged fruits and chocolates for a 10 year anniversary celebration and these were forgotten. The staff sorted the issue but ruined the surprise.
Spa is wonderful although the sauna was out of order. Hotel looks wonderful but not practical.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Deniz
Turkey

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too noisy 😬
Its very central and nicely decorated

Stayed in October 2019

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