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About this property
Located directly under the Wawel Castle hill, Hotel Pod Wawelem offers accommodations in air conditioned rooms just by one of the Kraków’s most well-known landmarks. Furnished with wooden furniture, Pod Wawelem’s heated rooms include a work desk and a satellite TV. Electric kettles are as well provided. Free Wi-Fi is offered. The 24-hour front desk can organize an airport shuttle. A breakfast buffet is available in the restaurant. Later in the day it serves Polish and European dishes. A bar is also on-site. Free welcome drinks are offered to the guests in the restaurant located on the sixth floor, that features a terrace where guests can enjoy the view of Wawel and Vistula bend. The Planty Park and Kraków’s Old Town are within 656 feet from the hotel. Kraków Główny Railway Station is 1.2 mi away. Pod Wawelem is directly on the Vistula River waterfront.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brian
United States
“Super convenient location adjacent to Wawel Castle. A bit further walk to the central scale, but not too challenging. A public parking lot is immediately adjacent to the hotel if you arrive by car. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. ...” - Justyna
Sweden
“Most welcoming and friendly staff I've ever met! Excellent location.” - Margaret
United States
“Quite location right next to Wawel castle. Clean hotel and rooms. Comfortable beds. Amazing, helpful staff. Will stay here again.” - Kromer
United States
“Great location and great value! The staff were very friendly!” - Sheena
United Kingdom
“Lovely clean hotel, friendly staff, located beside Wawel Castle. Breakfast was great and plentiful. The roof top bar was beautiful at night. Would definitely recommend this hotel.” - Martin992
Serbia
“Great location, super clean and quiet hotel. Nice rooftop restaurant. Breakfast had a lot of variety between savoury and sweet.” - Bianka
Albania
“Our stay at Hotel Pod Wawelem was exceptionally satisfactory. Its location proved to be highly advantageous, situated in close proximity to the Wawel Castle and merely a ten-minute walk from the Main Square in the heart of the Old Town. The...” - Tom
United States
“Location was terrific for a first time visitor. Loved being just by the river, near the old town, easy to walk most places. Plus grabbing a BOLT car (like Uber, but better!) was easy and relatively inexpensive. Restaurant was just fine for...” - John
United States
“Great location. Great staff and amazing roof top bar /restaurant .” - Rozs
Canada
“Everything was pretty good, close to the old town, beautiful view to Vistula river, little bit old but nice apartment”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Groble
- CuisineItalian • Pizza • Polish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
When staying at the property with children, note that the property is legally obliged to apply standards for the protection of minors to determine the identity of the minors and their relationship with the adult they’re staying with.