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Hotel Stary

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

Overview of Hotel Stary

Hotel Stary

5.0 star property

9.2/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
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Szczepanska 5, Kraków, Lesser Poland, 31-011

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMain Market Square2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoly Trinity Church8 min walk
  • Popular LocationWawel Castle15 min walk
  • AirportKraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice)28 min drive

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About this area

Kraków

Hotel Stary is located in Kraków Old Town, a neighborhood in Kraków, and is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include St. Mary's Basilica and Cloth Hall, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Oskar Schindler Factory. Traveling with kids? Consider Jordan Park and Laser Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping, segway rentals/tours, and golfing.

What's nearby

  • Main Market Square - 2 min walk
  • Town Hall Tower - 2 min walk
  • Cloth Hall - 3 min walk
  • Holy Trinity Church - 8 min walk
  • Wawel Castle - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Kraków Łobzów Station - 15 min drive
  • John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Restaurant Europejska - 1 min walk
  • Morskie Oko. Restauracja - 2 min walk
  • Krowarzywa - 1 min walk
  • Restauracja Pino - 1 min walk
  • Restauracja Sławkowska 1 - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Stary

5-star historic hotel located in Kraków Old Town
Located close to Main Market Square and Town Hall Tower, Hotel Stary provides a roundtrip airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment, and a massage at the onsite spa. Enjoy international cuisine and more at the two onsite restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and limo/town car service
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • An elevator, wedding services, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 78 individually decorated rooms have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Childcare services, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

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 120 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: PLN 140 for adults and PLN 100 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • TRZY RYBKI

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,938 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

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

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Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 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 allowed for an extra charge of PLN 200 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 per room

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PLN 200 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 120 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Stary
Hotel Stary Krakow
Stary Hotel
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Hotel Stary Hotel
Hotel Stary Kraków
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Stary have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Stary?

As of Mar 24, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Stary on Mar 27, 2023 start from $182.27, 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.

Is Hotel Stary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 per room). There's a fee of PLN 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Stary?

Valet parking is available for PLN 120 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Stary?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM - anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Stary?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Stary provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of PLN 120 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Stary located?

This family-friendly Kraków hotel is located in the historical district, steps from Main Market Square, Town Hall Tower, and Cloth Hall. St. Mary's Basilica and Kraków Barbican are also within 10 minutes. Kraków Główny Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 573 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 72%
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 573 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 20%
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 573 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 5%
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 573 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 3%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 573 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

9.5/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super service, great accomodations

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romualdas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times in this hotel sand loved it. One of the best hotels in the city. Very nice pool and rooms are modern as well as stylish, making a good feel and the name "old" is appropriate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
an easy choice
perfect spot, right off the main square. Liked the layout, quiet room which was a nice size (got a suite). Pool, sauna spa were fantastic, loved the decor. Bar and restaurant were top notch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomiej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean upscale hotel. Amazing location close to all landmarks within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The underground swimming pools
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Underground swimming pools Sky bar Breakfast Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superb hotel, quiet relaxed and kind of cool! The staff are superb and can’t do enough for you, the food is sublime and the whole place is immaculate. The leisure is fantastic too! We would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022