Expert reviews
“Quite possibly the best hotel in Krakow, the Stary is a converted merchant’s house, originally built in the 15th century. The company that owns it, the Likus group, has really gone to town in restoring it—a glass lift, marble, silk, exotic woods, and Oriental carpets, two heated pools, a salt cave, Finnish and steam saunas, and yoga among the many treatments.”
“Rooms and suites have been created with sensitivity inside this 19th-century palace, which lies within sight of the main market square. A gastronomic restaurant lies under vaulted ceilings while a sky bar and summer restaurant offer magnificent views from the rooftop.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Boutique style
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Nestled in the historic district’s core, this age-old residential building has undergone a complete luxury makeover, transforming its majestic historic chambers into fifty-three elegant rooms and suites.
The mix of traditional and contemporary elements is remarkable: cutting-edge installations blend with classic decor and historical details — one suite features a contemporary freestanding white bathtub in the sleeping area, complemented by original frescoes and timber-clad walls. The rooms at Hotel Stary offer generous dimensions, and ambiance abounds — modern additions are thoughtfully selected and minimally applied.
A historic basement, complete with curved brick entryways, provides an exceptional setting for the comprehensive fitness facility, while the spa’s water features meander through vaulted brick passages.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
13 October 2025
Stary hotel
Great location and very clean bed was comfortable
Design of room not very comfortable
13 October 2025
Exceptional
Located litterally next to the old square and felt super luxurious and cosy.
Parking was expensive. But expected for location.
12 October 2025
Wonderful
Just perfect.. staff exceptional
It was exactly as advertised.. excellent
9 October 2025
Perfect location and a great stay
Beautiful hotel. The room was large and comfortable and the location in the old town was perfect.
5 October 2025
Perfect for us!
Excellent location. Staff were all incredibly helpful and attentive. The hotel was so well maintained and beautiful marble floors!
Nothing!!
5 October 2025
Fabulous
excellent hotel in an unbeatable location
2 October 2025
Perfect location & wonderful pool
Fantastic location just off the main square in a beautiful building. The pool was wonderful, very atmospheric. The staff were all lovely.
We stayed in a junior suite which didn't have any external windows, the windows opened onto a glass covered internal courtyard. I felt that the room was quite dark, even with all of the lights on. The room was lovely, bed very comfy, but it just felt a bit too dark and gloomy for me personally and needed a bit more lighting.
24 September 2025
Marvelously located
The property feels recently built and renovated. Very spacious rooms and bathrooms which were very appreciated. The location was brilliant. Right next to the largest town square in Europe made evening walks magical.
Not really a dislike. The perfections felt a little spacious. But I guess that’s price to pay for lots of space!
23 September 2025
Worth every money
Amazing place , wonderful staff ,
None
22 September 2025
Excellent.
Perfect location for exploring the Old Town. Very good spa/swimming pool and gym. Excellent high end dining room.
Only that the breakfast was not included and was expensive. There were lots of small cafes nearby to compensate.
15 September 2025
A beautiful hotel in a wonderful city.
A beautiful and comfortable hotel! Wonderful staff and great location. The spa facilities were fantastic too!
Nothing - loved it!
13 September 2025
Very stylish hotel in a great location.
Very stylish hotel, loved all the stone work. Location was excellent. Room was clean & comfortable. Breakfast was good.
Lighting in room poor - style over substance ! Room doors shut with a loud slam - got woken a couple of times by other guests. Subjective, but just didn’t feel “friendly”.
9 September 2025
Fab hotel in the best location. Quiet and comfy unfortunately let down by poor pillows and undersized duvet.
The pared back decor with the industrial elements. Showing the building in the raw. Uncluttered but comfortable. The pool area was wonderful, like swimming in a cave.
Our only gripes were no tea and coffee tray unlike most 5* hotels we stay in, absolutely awful pillows. Only 1 pillow each, thin and soft. Utterly uncomfortable and a very poor first nights sleep. We requested another each which we received promptly - unfortunately they were much of the same, wasn’t great. A double duvet on a king size bed! Seriously. The room doors slam very loudly which other guests didn’t quite grasp late at night.
7 September 2025
Very pleased to stay here and staff was very accommodating,
Charm, historic, and great location to Rynel Glowny. Great views of St Mary’s Basilica
7 September 2025
Romantic break exceptional
Lovely location in the heart of the city and exceptional service from the staff, what more could you ask for! Oh, not forgetting the most romantic spa I have seen.
No tea/coffee making facilities in the room
6 September 2025
Great stay
This is a perfect hotel in the heart of Krakow
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5 September 2025
Outstanding, but lack of firmer pillows means you miss out on being perfect!
Most things - the location, the decor, the staff, the spa and treatments.
The pillows! You would have got a 10 if it wasn’t for these. Even the staff know your pillows are too soft and it’s even mentioned on reviews. Can’t believe you can’t provide firm pillows (rather than just throw in more soft ones when we asked). I asked the housekeepers who told me you only have soft ones.
4 September 2025
It was 3rd time. Not the last one.
Exlusive location in the heart of Krakow. Fantastic.
Not a cheap place ;)
2 September 2025
Fabulous
Stayed several times, comfortable and excellent location. Helpful staff.
27 August 2025
beautiful place
great location of hotel, every member of staff is friendly and helpful, great size room, fantastic breakfast, great selection of drinks in bar and absolutely spotless everywhere. highly recommend
26 August 2025
Exceptional
Amazing hotel! Just outstanding!
26 August 2025
Ideal stay in the heart of the old town, faultless hotel!
Perfect location and immaculate vibe. Staff were all attentive and helpful. Great place.
Nothing it was perfect!
25 August 2025
Excellent, I wish I could stay longer.
The character of the place
The shower was small and did not function properly.
24 August 2025
We arrived at the hotel and was delighted by the decor of the rooms and the aesthetic
I really liked the location of the property as it was close to many shops.
I didn’t find anything bad about the property.
24 August 2025
We only had a few days in Krakow. The Stary was perfect! Absolutely gorgeous! Unbeatable location!
Wow! The Stary is stunning. The vibe is everything on the list as you are close to the square happenings yet inside the Hotel, it is like a sanctuary. Incredible value for the luxury. And the pool!!! Can't wait to go back.
Hard to find a flaw with the Stary. The only thing I struggled with was the lighting in our room. It's sultry and moody (which is cool, until you have to put your makeup on.) Granted this could have been user error as well. The hotel is lovely! The textiles, decor and overall design of the place- remarkable!
24 August 2025
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location
Big rooms and great location. The Spa in the cellar is incredible. The breakfast buffet was brilliant
Noise till 2am from the bar in the street. I would recommend checking that your room is not close to it
24 August 2025
Very good hotel. Great location
The hotel is very well located. The room was big and comfortable. I personally don't like dark furnitures, but they were impecable. The taste on decoration is not what we are used to, to many dark marbles, but all is new. The roof is worth visiting.
23 August 2025
Loved my stay, safe, relaxed and so comfortable. Personal but never intrusive service was spot on
Stylish, industrial elegant chic
Nothing
23 August 2025
Excellent City Centre location
Location, cleanliness & facilities.
No kettle to make tea/coffee in the rooms.
22 August 2025
Wonderful
Location fabulous. Clean and spacious.
No coffee or tea making facilities in the room! Beware!
19 August 2025
Perfect location and a well designed hotel.
I loved the design and finish on the rooms. Comfortable and extremely well finished. The breakfasts were gorgeous and the dining room was very well run. I thought the toiletries were very nice.
18 August 2025
Top, large rooms, a very special place
A wow place! Smart designed, very good personal, solution oriented.
15 August 2025
Great hotel and fantastic location
Beautiful room and great location
15 August 2025
Amazing stay at a fantastic hotel
Everything
15 August 2025
Great stay
Great location
Hard to get to by car in a busy centre
11 August 2025
Rustic luxury city stay
We loved the old rustic feel with the luxury element. We loved the pool in the basement with all the character
The patio bar/restaurant had a snobbish feel to it & we didn’t feel we could go for a drink
10 August 2025
Great stay
Beautiful aesthetic and medieval design. Great amenities. Perfect location - professional staff most of the time.
Perhaps thicker pillows!
10 August 2025
City break
The hotel itself is lovely, very close to the old town. The staff are polite. Check in is 2pm and I love the fact check out is 12pm!
I would have liked some salt for the steam sauna and a kettle in the room.
7 August 2025
Historic old building lovingly restored to modern comfort, with excellent design sense.
The way the building has been lovingly restored to modern standards was more than functional, it was done with good design taste. Staff was friendly and helpful, breakfast was fantastic. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Krakow.
Hmm, can't really think of anything that we didn't like.
7 August 2025
Nice and fancy but too much, good for 1 time
Very beautiful interior, gorgeous SPA, though really little, and steam room didn’t work Lots of drink water in the room Nice amenities Beautiful and friendly stuff, though some guys reminded me of Russian criminals in 90’s by their look and all black 😂
Impossible to register for facials - not available today and tomorrow morning No toothbrush and toothpaste though its 5 stars Sky bar didn’t work at 22.30 already though its written its till 23.00 And most important IMPOSSIBLY HIGH PRICE FOR MINI BAR 0.3 wine for 20 euro, 0.3 polish beer for 10 euro You must be kidding And the quality is not that super So the hotel is so fancy and glamours its too much
6 August 2025
Excellent Hotel
Great Hotel in Krakow old town. Beautiful design, great spa and very comfortable beds.
Nothing to complain
28 July 2025
Amazing!!!
- Friendly and professional staff - Good food in restaurants - Nice spa area for chilling on rainy days - The room was clean and very nice - Had a surprising upgrade to junior suite - Fitness room is enough for good arms and shoulders pump
27 July 2025
Amazing place and will be staying again when I return
Everything from location to atmosphere the spa amazing. Staff very helpful
Nothing
26 July 2025
Exceptional
Great location,big room, clean and very professional staff.
25 July 2025
Fabulous
Everything in the room was perfect. Beautiful design in the entire hotel. Wellness is small but nice. Breakfast is excellent.
TV is old fashioned, could not get Netflix on it. Otherwise I would rate the hotel a 10.
23 July 2025
Little gem in the heart of the city. Stunning interior and super comfortable stay! Would highly recommend
Beautiful hotel in the heart of the old town. Pool in the cellar was stunning and our room was large and very comfortable
20 July 2025
Perfect stay !
Amazing service. Always offering to help and accommodating requests. Food was phenomenal. And all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. Our wedding guests were also thrilled with their accomodations.
The ambiance of the hotel is dark lighting; I know it's a purposeful style but just makes make up and getting ready a little challenging. Maybe really good mirror lights can be added to the bathrooms ?
18 July 2025
Stunning design hotel perfectly off the central square.
Everything was flawless. This is an impeccable hotel. One of the most stunning properties I have ever seen. Each room is different.
No hot tub and a cold pool were sad surprises.
16 July 2025
Fine
Good location and impressive venue
The windows to my room, by the bed were floor to feeling aspect with a direct view of the lifts. Meaning anyone coming and going on the floor would look straight in to my room and me in bed.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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14 October 2025
Loved the location the room was spacious and quite