Hotel Stary

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Main Market Square

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Sat 22 Nov
Fri 28 Nov
November 2025
15
December 2025
Terrace/patio
Property preview
Exterior
2 indoor pools
Couples treatment room(s), steam room, deep-tissue massages
In the heart of Krakow, Hotel Stary offers a luxurious retreat. Take in breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace, indulge in international cuisine at one of two restaurants or treat yourself to a body treatment at the spa. With free WiFi and perks like babysitting and wedding services, this hotel is perfect for couples and families alike.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£170
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Why we love this property

Pool perfection
Take a refreshing plunge in the 2 indoor pools at this luxury hotel. The aquatic oasis provides a perfect escape for swimming and relaxation.
Rejuvenating spa retreat
The spa provides couples treatment rooms. Deep-tissue and prenatal massages are available. Enjoy the sauna, steam room, and fitness centre for wellness zen.
Design meets history
The rooftop terrace of this luxury boutique hotel showcases curated decor. It sits in the historic district of the city centre.

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Junior Suite | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Junior Suite | Living area | LED TV
Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - single
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Apartment | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Apartment | Living area | LED TV
Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Apartment | Living area | LED TV

Apartment

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - single
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Luxury Suite | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Luxury Suite | Living area | LED TV
Luxury Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - single
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Twin Room | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Szczepanska 5, Kraków, Lesser Poland, 31-011

What's nearby

  • Main Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cloth Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mary's Basilica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wawel Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oskar Schindler Factory - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice) - 25 min drive
  • Turowicza Station - 10 min drive
  • Kraków Łobzów Station - 15 min drive
  • Kraków Główny Station - 21 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Restaurant Europejska - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hawełka - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restauracja Pino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Free Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stary

Hotel Stary features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Main Market Square. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa, and TRZY RYBKI, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 indoor pools, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 78 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Secured on-site valet parking (PLN 150 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1938 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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.

Dining

TRZY RYBKI – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PLN 140 for adults and PLN 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PLN 120 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for PLN 200 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of PLN 200 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Secured valet parking costs PLN 150 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does Hotel Stary offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Stary does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Stary?

Yes, there are 2 indoor pools. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Stary?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of PLN 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Stary?

Yes. Valet parking costs PLN 150 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Stary?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PLN 120 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Stary?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Hotel Stary and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 indoor swimming pools. Hotel Stary also has a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Stary?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Stary like?

Hotel Stary is in Kraków Old Town, a short 1-minute walk from Main Market Square and 15 minutes' walk from Wawel Castle. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Hotel Stary Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The spa facilities were excellent, charming, and atmospheric, making for a truly relaxing experience. (25 reviews)
  • The pool was a standout feature, described as relaxing, charming, spotless, amazing, refreshing, and wonderful. (13 reviews)
  • The property's hot tub and sauna facilities were described as stunning and good. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice clean well located hotel
Steven, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was lovely and clean and the spa was brilliant!
Amy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property in an amazing location with amazing staff !!!!
NILAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel with a beautiful aesthetic and kind staff !
Anna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location more or less right on main square. Pool sauna etc stunning. All staff friendly and hotel oozed quality
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property, the location, the spacious rooms and the excellent staff
Anisha, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, wonderful location
Irene, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in Krakow

Excellent - Best hotel we've been to. The pool is supper cool and spa facilities were great. The only thing that could make it better would be a slightly firmer bed and pillows.
Georgina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and perfect location
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel in krakow!

Service, rooms, spa and food is top notch every time! If you like luxory and have high standards this is the hotel you choose when staying in krakow.
Monica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, amazing locaton

What a beautiful hotel. We stayed on the 5th floor. Location is right off the main square. Pool was wonderful after a day sightseeing. Only down side was WiFi was very poor in the part of the hotel we were in. Not sure if it’s better elsewhere in the newer bit of the. Hotel.
Kirsty, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything perfect but...

Great hotel, great SPA, the best experience so far. Everything was perfect, also the proximity with the center, 1 minutes walking. Just one inconvenient: during breakfast, the menu was never proposed to me and that's because I noticed the table close to me ordered some meals, not from the buffet that I guessed it was possible.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was fabulous! The staff are really accommodating and friendly. I will definitely stay here again and highly recommend to stay here. Also had one of the best massages with Julia! She is amazing!
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything on this hotel was exceptional,I would rate it 10/10.The pool was unbelievable,like swimming in the cellar underground in the heated water .Great experience.Room and bathroom was also beautiful.
AGNIESZKA, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is amazing but the breakfast restaurant staff is so inattentive and rude. You literally have to go and find people to place order, keep finding them if you need anything but they are quick to appear to teach you that you can’t get your own hot coffee. God forbid you want to send your dish back… 5 stats hotel should also include 5 star service.
Monica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Marc, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful hotel

A wonderful hotel. The pool underground is amazing. close to everything.
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Nicola, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is superb. The style combines modern and traditional which goes well with the surrounding Krakow old town. The spa facilities were fantastic with pool, sauna, and steam room I didn’t want to leave the hotel!
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old and modern combined perfectly.
Leona, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super service, great accomodations

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and clean upscale hotel. Amazing location close to all landmarks within walking distance.
Patrycja, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the loveliest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The staff were exceptionally helpful.
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Juan Manuel, 4-night trip