Hotel Stary - Krakow

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Hotel Stary - Krakow
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Overview

The historical Hotel Stary Krakow, located only 1.3 km from the fortified hilltop Wawel Royal Castle, offers 2 indoor swimming pools, high-speed Internet access throughout the property. With Blonia Park approximately 25 minutes' walk away, this 5-star hotel offers a banquet hall for collective occasions.

Location

The hotel is within reach of the Planty Park and in the very heart of Krakow. Rynek Underground Museum is 200 metres away, while the Main Square is 300 metres from the Stary Krakow. This accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University 2.2 km away.

The hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from Biskupia bus stop and in the vicinity of Kraków Main train station in Krakow.

Rooms

Hotel Stary offers 78 rooms with climate control, as well as self-catering options such as a mini fridge bar. Guests can take advantage of views of the courtyard.

Eat & Drink

European cuisine can be enjoyed in the à la carte Trzy Rybki restaurant. There is also a lounge bar with panoramic old town views.

Leisure & Business

The property has a steam bath, a sauna, and a shared lounge, along with water jets. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the Stary includes a fitness club featuring fitness classes. Business travellers are welcome to use conference equipment and a xerox provided at a meeting room and a business centre on site.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible at a location nearby at PLN 120 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel Stary serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2006
Number of floors:7
Number of rooms:78
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Room size:

    30 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Single Room
  • Room size:

    25 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Twin Room
  • Room size:

    30 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

PLN 120 per day

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shoe shine service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Hotel Stary

💵 Lowest room price 151 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.8
✈️ Distance to airport 16.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport John Paul II International Krakow-Balice, KRK

Location
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Szczepanska 5, Krakow, Poland, 31-011
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Szczepanska 5, Krakow, Poland, 31-011
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Square
Main Square
290 m
University
Collegium Maius Great College
440 m
Church
St. Mary's Basilica
300 m
ul. Maly Rynek 9
Saint Barbara's Church
360 m
Museum
The Cloth Hall
210 m
ul. Basztowa
Krakow Barbican
530 m
Center of Old Town
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
290 m
Rynek Glowny
Old Town
150 m
Tower
Town Hall Tower
290 m
Museum
Cracow Historical Museum
540 m
Plac Szczepanski 3a
Bunkier Sztuki Contemporary Art Gallery
150 m
Rynek
Adam Mickiewicz Monument
280 m
Museum
Czartoryski Museum
430 m
Church
Church of St Adalbert
360 m
Church
St. Francis of Assisi Church and Monastery
480 m
Church
Dominican Church
580 m
Museum
Rynek Underground
190 m
Museum
Lost Souls Alley
300 m
Restaurant
Morskie Oko
120 m
Restaurant
Fitagain Coffee & Food
20 m
Restaurant
Trzy Rybki
0 m
Restaurant
Zdybanka
10 m
Restaurant
Restauracja Slawkowska 1
80 m
Restaurant
Hawelka
90 m
Restaurant
Restauracja Pod Gruszka
30 m
Restaurant
Pimiento Argentino Grill
150 m
Restaurant
Gruszka Nova
30 m
Restaurant
Bistro Charlotte
110 m

Reviews of Hotel Stary

9.2 /10
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Centrally located hotel with stylish rooms, spa amenities, and a rooftop bar near main attractions.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness8
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms feature hardwood floors, rain showers, high-end toiletries, and spacious layout; cleanliness consistently praised.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Located just steps from the main square, making major attractions and tours easily accessible.”
Dining7
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast buffet offers a variety of local options, made-to-order dishes, and high-quality selections.”
Price and service8
Here's what guests said:
“Room rates are competitive; staff attentive and helpful, providing efficient service and amenities.”
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  • A
    Anthony
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 10 Jan
    Perfect
    9.0

    New-fashioned rooms with big windows and extremely helpful and exceptionally attentive staff. Rich and delicious breakfast with an omelet station, Polish bread plus freshly cooked eggs and stunning location.

  • C
    Chester
    United States
    Wrote a review on 09 Jan
    Perfect
    9.6

    Great and incredible location, only a short distance to Main Market Square. Well-designed rooms with balcony in many and friendly service. Thanks to the extremely polite staff everything was perfect, including plenty ofexcellent food.

  • R
    Robert
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 07 Jan
    Great
    8.6

    King room with all amenities.

  • J
    Jim
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 24 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Reasonably large and wonderfully decorated room with big windows, competent staff. Rich and delicious breakfast, a wide range of options available.

  • Wrote a review on 24 Dec
    Perfect
    9.2

    The old buildings have been beautifully restored and the hotel is ideally located for sightseeing being just a few yards off the main city square.

    Modern decor is nice but I would like better lights for reading in the room. Also it would be good to have coffee / tea making facilities in the rooms.

  • Wrote a review on 28 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    On arrival I was upgraded which was very impressive and appreciated as staying in hotel for a special occasion. I loved being on the 6th floor which is bright due to glass roof and walls plus it has easy access to the bar facility on roof. Breakfast was excellent and hotel as internet available 24/7. Also staff left me keep room til 6p.m as my flight was not until 9p.m

    1. Each morning I had to ask staff to go look for English breakfast tea and each morning this was somewhat of a problem - they either found last one or none. I do not drink alternative flavours so I went without and had a orange juice instead.2. The taxi order to collect my friend could not be found at airport. My friend looked for her name, she was first out off the plane as she only had hand luggage. She waited 1 hour before getting an alternative taxi at airport which was cheap than quoted by hotel. We complained and we told taxt was there but not find her. Not so and receptionist said that is not the first time this has happened.

  • Wrote a review on 04 Nov
    Great
    8.2

    reception staff helpful, and excellent breakfast. beds were very comfortable. great location for city.

    no effort made to promote their bar at all. female barmaid was very short and sharp.

  • Wrote a review on 02 Nov
    Perfect
    9.2

    Great location near main square. Historic building with great renovation design that has character. Very nice room with solid wooden furniture. Comfortabe bed. A double room that actually provided sensible space for two suitcases (only 1 of 6 hotels we stayed in during vacation).

    Only minor quibbles: Light switches for bed lamps are are too high. Items on bar menu actually not available. Was expecting pool to be warmer.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Oct
    Great
    8.6

    We did not need to think about anything related to our lodging or breakfast for the entire trip. Hotel Stary took excellent care of every possible need. I will stay there every time I'm in Krakow.

  • W
    William
    United States
    Wrote a review on 03 Oct
    Perfect
    9.0

    Very attentive staff, the breakfasts are delicious with freshly made juices.

  • V
    Vincent
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 15 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    unique architecture
    exemplary staff
    noise disturbances
    breakfast pricing

    Fine Stay in the Heart of the Old Town

    With a location just 67 steps from the bustling central market square, this aesthetic gem boasts unique architecture and spacious rooms. The spa is a good retreat, and the exemplary staff enhance the experience. Breakfast options are plentiful, but noise can occasionally disrupt the tranquility. A mix of luxury and charm makes it lovely.

    Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 04 Sept
    Perfect
    9.0

    The food was lovely and very resonably priced,b reakfast was great.The hotel is only a 2 star but feels like a 4 star. Very relaxed but professional. A short walk into town which took 20 minutes. I would stay agin.

    The only down side was no air con in the room, it was 35+. We did manage to have the use of a fan which helped.

  • Wrote a review on 31 Aug
    Perfect
    9.6

    Great location but no athmosphere. Was woken at 7am on first morning there by workmen. WiFi wouldnt work. Network points in room didnt work either so after some discussion we had to move room. Ok but not 5 star.

  • J
    Joe
    United States
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on 30 Aug
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    rooftop bar
    spa area
    dog-friendly stay
    pool activities

    Loved the rooftop bar with fine views and delicious drinks. The spa area was a nice retreat for the family after exploring. Plus, it was great having our non-service dog with us in this centrally located hotel.

    My kids wished the pool area had more family-friendly activities.

    Double Room
  • Wrote a review on 22 Aug
    Great
    8.6

    We liked its location and breakfasts

    The safe did not work and although this was reported, nothing was done. Room 201 had an entrance door which did not close properly. The lighting of the room was a nightmare. The position of the bed up against a wall was bizarre.

FAQ about Hotel Stary

What popular attractions are closest to Hotel Stary?
Guests of Hotel Stary can visit Main Square (nearly a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Rynek Underground placed 5 minutes' walk away.
What is the nearest airport to the Hotel Stary?
John Paul II International Krakow-Balice airport lies within 20 km of the Hotel Stary and is reachable with a 22-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by the hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 22-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does the 5-star Hotel Stary hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, the 5-star Hotel Stary hotel provides parking spaces nearby.
What are our dining options during the stay at Hotel Stary hotel?
Guests of Hotel Stary hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Kogel Mogel Restaurant offering European cuisine.
Does the 5-star Hotel Stary serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 5-star Hotel Stary.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What are the booking prices at the Hotel Stary hotel?
The price for a room in the Hotel Stary hotel starts at $160.
What payment methods are available in the 5-star Hotel Stary?
At the 5-star Hotel Stary, guests can pay using Visa, American Express, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the Hotel Stary?
The Hotel Stary provides such room types as Twin Room, Suite, and Junior Suite.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
Most rooms of the hotel include a balcony and a seating area as well as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
What are the spa options at the Hotel Stary hotel?
At a health club featured at the Hotel Stary hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as body scrub and body treatments. Additionally, a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a hot tub are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the 5-star Hotel Stary?
Yes, the 5-star Hotel Stary features an indoor pool.
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