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Hotel Stary

5.0 star property

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2 indoor pools
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Terrace/patio
Couples treatment rooms, steam room, deep-tissue massages

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$242
$224 nightly
$242 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12

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Szczepanska 5, Kraków, Lesser Poland, 31-011
  • Place, Main Market Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cloth Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's Basilica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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LED TV

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area | LED TV

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment | Living area | LED TV

Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite | Living area | LED TV

Luxury Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kraków

With a stay at Hotel Stary, you'll be centrally located in Kraków, steps from Main Market Square and Cloth Hall. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from St. Mary's Basilica and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Town Hall Tower.

What's nearby

  • Main Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cloth Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Town Hall Tower - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Mary's Basilica - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wawel Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kraków Łobzów Station - 7 min drive
  • Sanktuarium Bożego Miłosierdzia Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Restaurant Europejska - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gościnna Chata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Morskie Oko - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlotte - Chleb i Wino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restauracja Chopin - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stary

Hotel Stary offers 78 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 78 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 indoor pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at TRZY RYBKI, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Kraków? This hotel has 1938 square feet (180 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
TRZY RYBKI - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured valet parking on site (PLN 150 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: PLN 140 for adults and PLN 100 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • TRZY RYBKI

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,938 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of PLN 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PLN 200 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PLN 140 for adults and PLN 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PLN 120 per person (one-way)
  • Secured valet parking fee: PLN 150 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: PLN 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: PLN 200 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Stary
Hotel Stary Krakow
Stary Hotel
Stary Krakow
Stary Hotel Krakow
Stary Hotel Krakow
Hotel Stary Hotel
Hotel Stary Kraków
Hotel Stary Hotel Kraków

Hotel Stary Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 837 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great - super clean, very comfortable, beautifully decorated with great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful and spotless, room was far bigger than expected and had everything we could need. Spa was lovely and peaceful, we were the only guests in there when we visited. All staff were friendly and really helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

The room was lovely and clean and the spa was brilliant!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice clean well located hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room's with fabulous views of St Marys church. Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hotel. Our stay at the Stary Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. The hotel is in the heart of Kraków’s Old Town, just steps away from the Main Square and is surrounded by charming streets, historical landmarks, and vibrant cafés - yet it remains a peaceful and elegant retreat from the bustle outside. The hotel’s spa and wellness area is located beneath the historic building and is absolutely stunning - a true hidden gem. There are two adjoining pools, a sauna and steam room which create a tranquil atmosphere that feels wonderfully indulgent after a day of exploring the city. Our room was very spacious, impeccably clean, and beautifully designed - a perfect balance between modern comfort and traditional charm. The furnishings and finishes were luxurious and warm - my only complaint would be not enough lighting. Every member of staff we encountered was polite, professional, and genuinely eager to ensure we had everything we needed from maps and umbrellas to taxis and tours. Their hospitality added a personal touch that made us feel truly welcome. Stary Hotel is the ideal choice for anyone wanting to experience Kraków in style and comfort. It’s a flawless combination of history, luxury, and exceptional service - would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in the centre of the Old Town. Perfect location. Rooms have old world charm with modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is excellent, tucked away about half a block from the main square, so it was very quiet. My room was missing some things I would have appreciated: coffee in the room, a better lighting arrangement, a shower easier to use, hooks on the walls for hanging things.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mixed bag

The Reception area and spa were great but the rooms not so much. We asked to change rooms as our first room looked out on to a brick wall only a few feet away. The second room was better but so dark. The lighting was very bad. The housekeeper had to use the torch on her phone to see the floor. There was only one pillow each and that was thin and empty. Nowhere to hang towels. It was, however, very clean and a good size. The hotel itself is very well located in the square. The staff were friendly, especially the young chap on reception and the breakfast staff. Overall it was fine but not the “amazing” hotel it purports to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dina

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and chic. Rooftop is amazing. Room was large and very nice but a bit dark. Breakfast staff were a bit slow. Gym was hot and limited. But I really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideas from an Americao

The chair and bed are low. Could have some type of creamer. While I appreciate the nespresso instant coffee would be good. Put Electrical outlets by bed and existing ones higher along the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything exceeded expectations. Had a fantastic stay in Krakow.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location more or less right on main square. Pool sauna etc stunning. All staff friendly and hotel oozed quality
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel, not sure worth the money.

Avoid staying in a room on 5th floor, it’s under the roof bar- hear chairs tables scraping late into night and early morning if the are prepared for events. Restaurant/ communal areas lack any atmosphere/ not just lack of people but think how space is used. Breakfast very basic / poor service. Especially bad experience if there is an event in hotel and breakfast place taken up by them. Avoid paying the super high charge use the nice cafe right next door with a great choice of food and different coffees. Gym made up mainly of cardio machines/ no benches / weight machines and situated right in middle of spa. Plus side, staff really friendly/ lots of students that do best they can. Pool lovely as is sauna/ steam area Food in main fine dining restaurant was really good, shame that we were the only ones there. Excellent location - right in square / although does mean there is a lot of noise at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bartosz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GPS routed incorrectly and staff when beyond to help. Much appreciated. 5* rating all around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay! Mid-evil feel

Great spot with a lot of charm. The place gives a mid-evil feel and is worth the price. I recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025