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Hotel Start

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with restaurant, connected to the convention centre, near Wawel Castle

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Exterior
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Lobby
Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | Living area

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Kapelanka 60, Krakow, Lesser Poland, 30-347

What's nearby

  • ICE Krakow Congress Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Oskar Schindler Factory - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Wawel Castle - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Main Market Square - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Royal Road - 9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice) - 25 min drive
  • Turowicza Station - 5 min drive
  • Wieliczka Station - 13 min drive
  • Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia Station - 14 min drive
  • Łagiewniki Station - 21 min walk
  • Sanktuarium Bożego Miłosierdzia Tram Stop - 28 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDrive - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Między Nami. Restauracja - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buma Square - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kebab U Dzano - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Start

When you stay at Hotel Start, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Oskar Schindler Factory and Wawel Castle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Main Market Square and Royal Road are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Polish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 67 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

  • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1259 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Polish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PLN 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PLN 130 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for PLN 68.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of PLN 15 per pet, per day

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 security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Hotel Start Krakow
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Start offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Start 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.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Start?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of PLN 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Start?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Start?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PLN 130 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Start?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Start and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Hotel Start also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Start?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers Polish cuisine.

Hotel Start Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Not good service.very bad!! Poor service,don’t book this hotel I very not satisfied
Yurek, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Joerg, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Good attentive staff but hotel need renovation.Quite cheap price it's easy to find rooms there even with short notice.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place to crash with free breakfast
I should say that if you are going to this hotel and expect a luxury service - please don't do it. It's not up to "western" standards and all that. But at the same time - it's a comfy hotel, with breakfast included, moderately clean - works out if you plan to stay for a few night - not a problem. Yes, it's a bit further away from center, but at the same time you can find that it's very peaceful and quiet there.
Dmitry, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It was very hot our room was on the 1st floor the parking lot heavy traffic we did not feel safe keeping the windows open all night. We came homr one night at 10pm there was loud group of young men running around with no shirt. My roommate had a fall i asked for ice was told they don have a freezer.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Value for money
Good price quite close to the center and very nice staff. Basic room basic breakfast but what more you want if you out and about and sleep there only.
Justyna, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Value for money solution
At first disappointing because of the bad exterior and interior condition, but in the end this was the only problem. Otherwise, the service is fair, the cleanliness ok and the breakfast very good for a budget hotel.
Georgia, 4-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

overall a good basic hotel , decor poor but everything working,. food and staff service good. convinient tram stop to town just outside hotel
Paul, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel, very clean
Staffs very kind and helpful. Breakfast very nice as well
Thais, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Hard beds no kettle curtains too small
Had to change our tiny room as the sockets hung out of the wall & there was bare wires on the lamp No smoke detectors just back plates. Couldnt stand in front of the loo as the sink overhang it New room was bigger but had the same socket problem but a bigger bathroom with a broken shower head & we had to lock the door just to keep it shut Didnt see a cleaner for the 4 days we were there The beds were rock hard & the curtains didnt cover thevwindow gap The milk at breakfast was warm & tea & coffee were not No kettle/tv or ac
Terry, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Don't go there!
The hotel isn't a hotel it's an old hospital and is used for students and residents living there, the bed rooms are dirty, the beds was disgusting and flee infested, the launderer was old and in very bad condition, the bathrooms was dirty and broken, the overall hotel was in very bad condition, the windows was broken and bordered up. The smell was overwhelming coming from the rooms around the building, the only good thing about it was the Wi-fi.
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8/10 Very good

Great location
Good price and satisfactory condition
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8/10 Very good

Great price with good location
The room wasnt good at my first stay. There was no air-con and windows. Then the next day the staff changed the room for me which was very fine. Overall feeling was good!
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8/10 Very good

I would book again for this price
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4/10 Fair

Old but adequate
Okay for what I paid, but it's really showing it's age, it's like stepping back in time to the 70's complete with Communist style furniture and decor. Staff were friendly, cheerful and helpful, and checking in and out were very no-nonsense, but the inclusive breakfast is definitely straight out of the Stalin era. I only wanted somewhere cheap to dump my kit as I was out and about in Krakow most of the time so it was fine for me, very basic but clean and tidy. However if you are planning a Romantic weekend where the hotel is an integral part of the experience you should probably go a bit more upmarket because your missus won't be impressed if you bring her here! About a 15 minute journey from the city centre, but the tram (route 12) stops right outside the front door. Big 24 hour Tescos next door.
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10/10 Exceptional

Value for money
It's what u expect. I went with a group of mates, we needed something cheap at the end of the day. For the price this is excellent, the rooms wer fine, location is great as there is a tram service outside that takes u to the centre for next to nothing. There is a tesco round the corner which is great. Staff wer very helpful and even made us a brew when we returned from a night out. Probably not for women, but we enjoyed our stay very much. Krakow is also a great place and the people wer friendly
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8/10 Very good

great will do it again
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2/10 Poor

Dirty hotel
The room was dirty, tv not working, I had a flea on my bed as well! Girl at the reception was nice and lady who was serving breakfast as well. I would never stay there again, it wasnt pleasant... The hotel was not as described on the website!! The place looks like its falling apart where on pictures looked quite ok.... Do not recommend!
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4/10 Fair

Poor Value for Money
Only two good things about this hotel.1) The friendly and helpful staff - despite their dingy workplace, and 2) the proximity to Tesco (next door)- very useful for stocking up on all essentials including electronic,cellphone etc requirements. The hotel is very big and caters a lot for student groups who were noisy throughout the night. My window didn't even shut properly which was a bit of a concern although it couldn't (supposedly) be reached by ground. My room stunk of stale cigarette smoke, but on the plus side, had a great shower. I relocated after 2 nights (original plan) and got ten times better value for money from a similarly priced hotel. I did walk to the centre of town but it was a reasonable hour long hike. The free WiFi internet was the other good feature (common in hotels across Poland). i'm not very fussy, but this hotel was not really up to scratch.
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4/10 Fair

True 1 star.. or maybe a bit less...
The problem with this hotel is its cleanliness. It just wasn't clean. Having said that, neither was it disgusting! The carpets in our room were dirty and it appeared that no one had cleaned underneath the beds in a long time. However, the bathroom had been remodeled and was very clean. The beds were very basic and hard, but the sheets were clean. The windows would not open and our south-facing room was hot on even a mild day. The outside of the Hotel was perhaps the most outrageous. The place looked abandoned! Weeds were growing everywhere and the lighted hotel sign was only partially lit. The old and stained window shades and siding give the place a solidly dingy appearance! Having said all this, the hotel was less expensive than others, there was free parking and, as noted, the bathroom was clean and very functional. Our stay was acceptable. Plus, it was next to a Tesco were we purchased supplies. It would be a difficult and distant walk to the city center. But, there was a tram stop next to the hotel which traveled directly downtown. This place is good for backpackers and other travels who are not picky and just need a cheap place to lay their head. It seemed safe and was not gross. But I really wouldn't recommend it for other travelers.
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2/10 Poor

Michal, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Zimny
Zimno, brak uchwytu pod prysznicem
Jacek, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Не советую этот отель
Хуже некуда. Из щелей окна дуло и поэтому было холодно. Все такое допотопное и ломанное. Может дали такой ужасный номер потому что я была с собаками.
Elena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jacek, 1-night trip
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