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 Hotel Stary

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ul. Szczepańska 5, Old Town, 31-011 Krakow, Poland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 814 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
814 reviews

If you want to feel special this is your hotel ! Staff will do anything for you at any time of day or night , it’s an perfect example of how 5* Hotel should look ! We would give it 11/10 Thank you for making our stay so special x

Sławek United Kingdom

Location was fantastic. Value for money Luxury rooms and the spa is amazing. Right on the square can easily pop back to the hotel for a rest when you've stuffed yourself on amazing food and cocktails.

Charlotte United Kingdom

I loved everything about Hotel Stary. Location was in the perfect place. Staff was amazing, and the pool spa area is everything. Love it

Priscilla United States of America

Wow, just beautiful.. make Krakow extra special :) Clean, unique, smelled great! Buffet was awesome, staff wonderful Made our stay special:) Highly recommended!!!

Scott United States of America

Gorgeous propping perfect location for seeing the old city. The hotel had amazing style and the amenities were outstanding. The restaurant was excellent and the spa was very relaxing. Wonderful stay.

Jeannie United Kingdom

Boutique hotel very uniquely and beautifully decorated. Staff was exceptional. Location was absolutely perfect... only a few steps away from the main square!!

Peterwoj United States of America

Lovely central hotel with huge rooms and friendly staff

Mark United Kingdom

Fantastic Location, modern stylish decor (probably more suited for younger people), excellent breakfast, friendly and efficient staff, nice rooftop bar with view on the mai market square

Bertrand Germany

Loved the beautiful renovated structure and gorgeous wood for doors and trim! Anna was so pleasant in checking us in and helped us book a dinner reservation. Our favorite thing was how close it was to Old Town Market Square ! Would go back in a heartbeat!

Cynthia United States of America

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
9.1
Wonderful
814 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “If you want to feel special this is your hotel ! Staff will do anything for you at any time of day or night , it’s an perfect example of how 5* Hotel should look !”
    Sławek Sławek United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was fantastic. Value for money Luxury rooms and the spa is amazing.”
    Charlotte Charlotte United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I loved everything about Hotel Stary. Location was in the perfect place. Staff was amazing, and the pool spa area is everything. Love it”
    Priscilla Priscilla United States of America United States of America
  • “Wow, just beautiful.. make Krakow extra special :) Clean, unique, smelled great! Buffet was awesome, staff wonderful Made our stay special:) Highly recommended!!!”
    Scott Scott United States of America United States of America
  • “Gorgeous propping perfect location for seeing the old city. The hotel had amazing style and the amenities were outstanding. The restaurant was excellent and the spa was very relaxing. Wonderful stay.”
    Jeannie Jeannie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Boutique hotel very uniquely and beautifully decorated. Staff was exceptional. Location was absolutely perfect... only a few steps away from the main square!!”
    Peterwoj Peterwoj United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely central hotel with huge rooms and friendly staff”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic Location, modern stylish decor (probably more suited for younger people), excellent breakfast, friendly and efficient staff, nice rooftop bar with view on the mai market square”
    Bertrand Bertrand Germany Germany
  • “Loved the beautiful renovated structure and gorgeous wood for doors and trim! Anna was so pleasant in checking us in and helped us book a dinner reservation.”
    Cynthia Cynthia United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was really good, good variety. Location could not be better! Staff very friendly. The hotel itself is beautiful.”
    Carla Carla United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.5
High score for Krakow

Stay in the heart of Krakow – 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. 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.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Stary has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 22, 2009

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Pet friendly
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Krakow, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

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

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking available

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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9.1
Wonderful · 814 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.5
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  • Sławek
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “If you want to feel special this is your hotel ! Staff will do anything for you at any time of day or night , it’s an perfect example of how 5* Hotel should look ! We would give it 11/10 Thank you for making our stay so special x”
  • Charlotte
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was fantastic. Value for money Luxury rooms and the spa is amazing. Right on the square can easily pop back to the hotel for a rest when you've stuffed yourself on amazing food and cocktails.”
  • Priscilla
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I loved everything about Hotel Stary. Location was in the perfect place. Staff was amazing, and the pool spa area is everything. Love it”
  • Scott
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Wow, just beautiful.. make Krakow extra special :) Clean, unique, smelled great! Buffet was awesome, staff wonderful Made our stay special:) Highly recommended!!!”
  • Jeannie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Gorgeous propping perfect location for seeing the old city. The hotel had amazing style and the amenities were outstanding. The restaurant was excellent and the spa was very relaxing. Wonderful stay.”
  • Peterwoj
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Boutique hotel very uniquely and beautifully decorated. Staff was exceptional. Location was absolutely perfect... only a few steps away from the main square!!”
  • Mark
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely central hotel with huge rooms and friendly staff”
  • Bertrand
    GermanyGermany
    “Fantastic Location, modern stylish decor (probably more suited for younger people), excellent breakfast, friendly and efficient staff, nice rooftop bar with view on the mai market square”
  • C
    Cynthia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Loved the beautiful renovated structure and gorgeous wood for doors and trim! Anna was so pleasant in checking us in and helped us book a dinner reservation. Our favorite thing was how close it was to Old Town Market Square ! Would go back in a...”
  • C
    Carla
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “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.”
Property questions and answers
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  • We may travel by car: how much the parking is? is free parking available?
    Dear Sir or Madame, I would like to kindly inform you that our parking costs 90 PLN per day. Best regards, Hotel Stary.
    Answered on June 8, 2020
  • Hi there, me and my family are planning to book a stay in your hotel this coming weekend (27 Feb - 2 Mar). Is the pool open? can we use the common areas/spa? is it possible to dine at the restaurant? is the room service available? thanks
    Dear Sirs, kindly inform that the pool is open for hotel guests and of course room service is available at the moment. best regards! Hotel Stary Team
    Answered on February 24, 2021
  • What room should a bride use for bridal preparations ?
    Dear Sirs, it depends on the needs and requirements of the bride. We can definitely recommend luxury apartments, which are characterized by their size, brightness with beautiful historic frescoes on the walls. best regards, Hotel Stary Team
    Answered on June 14, 2022
  • Hi! We are two couples who want to spent New Year in Krakow. Do you do a special, festive dinner on New Year’s Eve? Best wishes, Caroline
    Dear Caroline, We will as always have NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER with tasting Menu and wine pairing. Closer to the date will have it ready. best regards, Anna Przystał
    Answered on February 8, 2022
  • Hi there, is a coffee machine or making facilities in each room please? And how is best to book spa treatments before we arrive. Thank you
    Dear Sir or Madam, Junior Suites, Apartments and Luxury Apartments are equipped with coffee machine. Always you can order tea or coffee from our bar. The best solution is send them an e-mail: spa.stary@hotel.com.pl Best regards, Hotel Stary
    Answered on December 16, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

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.

What's nearby
  • Historical Museum of Krakow
    0 miles
  • Old Theatre
    0 miles
  • Piano Nobile Gallery
    0 miles
  • Cloth Hall
    0.1 miles
  • Jan Fejkiel Gallery
    0.1 miles
  • Main Market Square
    0.1 miles
  • Bunkier Sztuki Modern Art Gallery
    0.1 miles
  • Town Hall Tower
    0.1 miles
  • St Mark's Church
    0.1 miles
  • International Cultural Center
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Lost Souls Alley
    0.1 miles
  • Galeria Krakowska
    0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Krakow
    0.6 miles
  • Wawel Royal Castle
    0.6 miles
  • Krakow Central Station
    0.7 miles
  • Marszałek Piłsudski Stadium
    0.8 miles
  • Wisla Krakow Stadium
    1.1 miles
  • Schindler Factory Museum
    1.5 miles
  • Krakow Aqua Park
    2.8 miles
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine
    7.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
    6 miles
  • Katowice Airport
    47.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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2 Restaurants On Site

    Trzy Rybki

    Food: Polish

    Menu: À la carte

    Hotel Stary

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Hotel Stary

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Pet friendly
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs PLN 120 per day.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Hotel Stary takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed by request
200 zł per person, per night

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

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Hotel Stary accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to the change in tax regulations, the tax number should be provided before paying the fee. After printing the fiscal receipt without a tax identification number, it will not be possible to issue an invoice. If you need an invoice, please provide your details when making your reservation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Hotel Stary of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Stary

  • Hotel Stary offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Indoor pool
    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Indoor pool (year-round)
    • Locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Fitness
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Stary by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 23min

  • Guests staying at Hotel Stary can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Hotel Stary may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel Stary include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Hotel Stary is 150 feet from the center of Krakow.

  • Hotel Stary has 2 restaurants:

    • Trzy Rybki
    • Hotel Stary

  • Check-in at Hotel Stary is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.