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Hotel Stary

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

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Hotel Stary

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Overview of Hotel Stary

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Spa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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Szczepanska 5, Kraków, Lesser Poland, 31-011
  • Popular LocationMain Market Square1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Mary's Basilica3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWawel Castle15 min walk
  • AirportKraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice)27 min drive

Room options

Single Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 - 1 min walk
  • Cloth Hall - 3 min walk
  • St. Mary's Basilica - 3 min walk
  • Wawel Castle - 15 min walk
  • Oskar Schindler Factory - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Café Restaurant Europejska - 1 min walk
  • Morskie Oko. Restauracja - 2 min walk
  • Hawełka - 1 min walk
  • Krowarzywa - 1 min walk
  • Polskie Smaki - 2 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, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Thai massages, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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

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 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

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Hotel Stary Krakow
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Stary?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stary on May 20, 2024 start from $173.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 body treatments, deep-tissue massages, and body scrubs.

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. 435 out of 603 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 603 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 603 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 603 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 603 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marzena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and the customer service was great! Location was perfect! I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a luxury hotel with an attention to detail. The rooms as lovely and the bathroom amenities are excellent. The spa area is also a real treat and we used the pools, sauna and salt room every day. I highly recommend this hotel and look forward to staying there again. Krakow is also a gorgeous city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay.
It is a rustic yet modern hotel right in the middle of Old Town. Ideal. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zuzanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an excellent location right in the old town with beautiful facilities and an amazing ambient spa to relax in. We loved this hotel and cannot wait to visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true gem in Krakow's historic center
A great hotel in a great location. Professional staff. Attention to detail and design touches. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to spend a lovely time in a true gem in Krakow's city center
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023