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Hotel Stary

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Main Market Square

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Terrace/patio
Couples treatment rooms, steam room, deep-tissue massages
Bar (on property)
2 indoor pools
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Szczepanska 5, Kraków, Lesser Poland, 31-011
  • Main Market Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Mary's Basilica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wawel Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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LED TV

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area | LED TV

Junior Suite

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

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

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • 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

About the neighborhood

Kraków

Central Kraków getaway .With a stay at this Kraków Old Town hotel, you'll be steps from Town Hall Tower and Cloth Hall. Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Main Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cloth Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Mary's Basilica - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wawel Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oskar Schindler Factory - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Turowicza Station - 10 min drive
  • Kurdwanów P+R Station - 10 min drive
  • John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawełka - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Restaurant Europejska - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Morskie Oko. Restauracja - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restauracja Pod Gruszką - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Free Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stary

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Main Market Square
As a guest of Hotel Stary, you'll find a full-service spa, 2 indoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1938 square feet (180 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Stary. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Kraków hotel is smoke free.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 1938 sq ft of conference space
  • 180 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: PLN 200 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PLN 200 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Stary to the airport?

Hotel Stary is 9.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Stary have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Stary offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of PLN 120 per person, one-way.

Does Hotel Stary offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Stary, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of PLN 140 for adults and PLN 100 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Stary?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Stary?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Stary?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for PLN 150 per day.

Does Hotel Stary have a pool?

Hotel Stary features 2 indoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Hotel Stary have a restaurant?

Hotel Stary is home to TRZY RYBKI, which features international cuisine.

Does Hotel Stary have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages.

How close is Hotel Stary to downtown Kraków?

Hotel Stary is 0.1 mi away from Kraków.

Hotel Stary Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 756 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carl

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

AMAZING hotel

Amazing decor. Very spacious with high ceilings. Best location! Its worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Hotel Stary was a fantastic hotel in a perfect position in the centre of Krakow. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Only change I would make is to have tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Thank you for a fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Attention to details

This hotel was absolutely fantastic and we travel a lot. The building is of course outstanding, but more important was attention to detail from all of the staff. (Food was fab too). 100% come back when i return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this property for six nights and had a wonder stay. The location of the hotel is perfectly situated - adjacent to the old town square with tons of dining, shopping and sightseeing all within a few steps of the hotel doors. The rooms were quite spacious, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avi Avraham

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with a beautiful interior and spacious rooms. The SPA facilities are charming and atmospheric, making for a truly relaxing experience. The massage was incredible — a big thank you to the gentleman with the magic touch! All the staff were exceptionally polite and helpful. And the baked-in-house cake my husband ordered for my birthday was absolutely delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DALMACIO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Splendid and very satisfying stay. Highly recommended place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and location perfect, slightly rude staff who forget to book our airport transportation as requested, no tea coffee making facilities in the room which is disappointing for a five star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

Traveled with partner
Fantastic hotel so close to square friendly staff and very helpful.. spa was an added bonus really nice and breakfast was great .. would highly recommend 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, Vauxhall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff were exemplary. Spa facilities excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing stay in a beautiful hotel. Staff were very helpful and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vibeke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely top notch hotel. Better than any other similar rated establishment. The interior is stunning and you get a true sense of this being a restored historical place. The wellness centre in the basement is amazing. The staff was amazing - courteous, friendly. The only things I would have preferred was tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms and extr pillows available, but Im sure I could have asked for that. Restaurant is expensive. Will most certainly go there again on my next stay at Krakow
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

Exceptional

Beautiful, understated hotel. High design, quality and exceptional attention to detail. The ONLY thing we noticed was the lack of sound insulation. You can hear conversations and bathrooms next door very clearly so just bring some earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Everything else about the property (spa, interior design and location, to name a few) make up for this one tiny detail. We’ve already recommended the hotel to a friend and we already have plans to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Convenient location in the old town

The hotel is in excellent location. The staff is friendly and accommodating. There are few points that need improvement. First, we found the room being too dark. No coffee/tea maker in the room. Also, no convenient outlets for charging phones. When we asked, they brought us an extension. It did not feel like a 5-star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Five Stars for Stary

A beautiful hotel, with an excellent onsite restaurant and great breakfast. Also, they have a wonderful pool, sauna, steam room and spa. Highly recommended if you want to be in the heart of Kraków’s vibrant Old Town.
Luxury suite
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with excellent amenities. Enjoyed use of the swimming pool which was very refreshing after a long day touring the sites
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juan Manuel

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located increadibly close to the Christmas market and beautifully located near many attractions in Krakow. The hotel restaurant is delicious and the bar makes great drinks. The only negative is that the walls are a bit thin and the noice from the hallway can be heard very easily from the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024