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Hotel Stary, Kraków

ul. Szczepańska 5, Old Town, 31-011 Krakow, Poland. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Frommers review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Hotel Stary, Kraków. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Kraków

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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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Recent guest reviews

5.0
Michael

18 December 2024

Loved it and we definitely return

Great deco, great location, excellent suite room it was huge !!

Nothing

5.0
Andrew

15 December 2024

A beautiful hotel in a great location

Clean friendly and very helpful staff the location was perfect for our visit to te Christmas market.

4.0
Avril

12 December 2024

Beautiful hotel in a perfect location

Beautiful hotel which could not be more conveniently situated for the historic centre. Rooms were spacious and clean with a good size bathroom and lovely shower. Very nice Aqua da Palma toiletries. Very friendly staff. We used the pool which was lovely and relaxing, especially because we were the only people in there.

The duvet only reached the edge of the bed which meant we were constantly uncovering each other. They provided another small one when we asked but I found it odd the one provided wasn’t an appropriate size. The lighting in the room was a bit too subtle even when everything was switched on. The bed and armchairs were exceptionally low

5.0
Michael

11 December 2024

Fabulous!

It’s our 3rd stay at Hotel Stary and it’s lovely

It needs tea/coffee facilities in the rooms… for a 5star hotel it should be provided. I did receive a kettle and coffee on request but it should have it as standard

5.0
Steve

10 December 2024

Loved staying here. It’s a gorgeous place.

It was a beautiful property. Beyond expectations.

Loved all

4.0
Thibaut

9 December 2024

Very nice stay in the heart of the city

The location of the hotel is perfect, 1min walking from the main square. Very nice hotel, in line with the pictures. The room was spacious and the bathroom was functional (though a bit small). Free bottled water everyday. The spa facilities are great and complete, with two pools, one steam room, one sauna and one relaxation room. The gym looked good as well.

The absence of night stands in the room (one high furniture on one side and none on the other). The pillows were a bit thin and the bed a bit small. No coffee machine in the room. No smart TV (e.g. access to streaming apps)

5.0
Benjamin

8 December 2024

Amazing Winter Break!

Room & Spa were amazing! Location perfect!

No tea or coffee making facilities

5.0
Ems

8 December 2024

We had the best time at the Christmas Markets and the Spa at the Stary finished the day off perfectly!

Beautifully done and so close to the Square!

No Coffee machine in the room.

5.0
Melanie

3 December 2024

I'd book again without a second thought. It was perfect.

Rooms are beautiful, the spa is absolutely amazing and the location was absolutely perfect.

Breakfast was amazing but quite expensive, and the same price if you ordered from the A La carte menu or just stuck to the buffet. The quality of both was second to none though.

4.5
Andy

3 December 2024

Fabulous

Very clean and close to square

Young staff at breakfast not very keen and didn't listen very well

5.0
Katherine

30 November 2024

Exceptional

Amazing hotel, enjoyed our anniversary here.

5.0
Niamh

30 November 2024

Would 100% recommend

The property was beautiful and in the center of old town. The staff were fantastic and the rooms were extremely clean.

Nothing

5.0
Richard

28 November 2024

Beautiful design, excellent staff, perfect location

Beautiful design, excellent staff, perfect location

5.0
Fudong

26 November 2024

A great hotel that we will stay for next time.

The location is so convenient, steps away from the old town square and it’s still quiet inside the room. The hotel blends well the modern decorations with the old building structure and materials. The bathroom is spacious. The swimming pool and the spa is perfect spot to relax after the stroll around the town.

Not really anything.

4.5
Paul

25 November 2024

Stunning hotel , spotless clean and very tranquil .

Everything was excellent . Pool / Sauna was stunning . Breakfast was very good and staff were very helpful and pleasant .

Nothing .

5.0
Jure

25 November 2024

Exceptional

Very nice hotel located right in the center of Krakow. the spa area was amazing and the staff was super friendly

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5.0
Shelley

16 November 2024

Excellent

Everything from the moment we walked in. Amazing building, clean just beautiful.

Nothing!

5.0
Katie

15 November 2024

The location was perfect, room was gorgeous and the spa was such a great addition when you just wanted to chill

Such a beautiful and unique property with beautiful facilities

5.0
Ewa

10 November 2024

a wonderful experience

We had a wonderful experience at the Hotel Stary in Krakow. The hotel has the perfect blend of historic charm and modern facilities. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and spacious. The staff are friendly and helpful. We can't wait to stay here again!

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5.0
Tomiejuni

7 November 2024

Gorgeous

The location couldn't be better. The hotel is beautiful, from the reception to the rooms, in person it looks even more amazing than the pictures. The staff is very kind and helpful too.

Nothing to dislike!

5.0
Lewis_709

6 November 2024

Extremely relaxing experience with a good location in main square

Staff were friendly. Bags taken to our room and amenities were explained to us. Stocked mini bar and price list. Automatic boot shiner at the entrance of the hotel was something I have never seen before and was very welcome. Pool was beautiful and quiet and all together just a lovely experience. If I'm in Krakow again I will return to this hotel.

5.0
Koziel

31 October 2024

A luxurious, calm and relaxing base to explore Krakow.

The Hotel was housed in a characteristic old building block just off the main square. A perfect location for exploring Krakow. The hotel was a beautiful mix of contemporary and old features . The rooms were spacious and well maintained with gorgeous wooden furniture. It had Spa facilities with a lovely atmospheric pool and sauna available Calm and efficient vibe, staff were super helpful.

We loved this Hotel

5.0
Jasmine

30 October 2024

Beautiful hotel in perfect location with wonderful facilities and individual “boutique” feel.

Didn’t have hotel breakfast but it looked good. Hotel is beautiful. Staff helpful. Restaurant food delicious. Pool is very cool (not lap length but still wonderful).

One night we were kept awake by noise from nextdoor room.

5.0
Sarah

30 October 2024

Perfection and a perfect city !

Staff / location / room / pool excellent !!! Could not fault anything .. 5 star

Nothing .. everything was perfect . Best hotel we have stayed in in years .. wish it was for longer

4.5
Stephanie

28 October 2024

Definitely book this hotel when staying in Krakow.

The staff who were warm and helpful, the style, the central old town location, the spa. All were calm, relaxing, perfect.

No tea/coffee facilities in the room or extra pillows in the room (we didn’t ask for more either, to be fair).

5.0
Mayara

26 October 2024

Exceptional

Very nice hotel! Close to the main attractions and nice decor.

4.5
Kim

24 October 2024

I love Hotel Stary! The location is just perfect, with beautiful design, rooftop vistas, & pool/spa!

This was my second visit to Hotel Stary and I chose it because of the exceptional experience that we had on our first visit in 2022. Our accompanying family member actually told us that Krakow was his absolute favourite city in Poland, in part, because of our stay at your beautiful hotel. I really love the basement candlelit swimming pool and spa. The rooms are beautiful. The design of the hotel is stunning as well. I would definitely choose this hotel if I could afford it, as my go-to place to stay in Krakow. The rooftop vistas from the hotel bar and seating areas are spectacular as well.

I felt since our first visit in 2022, that some things were being neglected. For example, our first visit there was a nightly turn down service and chocolates were left on the bed. It seemed this is no longer happening. Also, when we visited the spa area on our first visit, we were offered an incredible selection of "essential oils" for the sauna. It was really an amazing experience and I was looking forward to it, but also this didn't seem to be available any longer either. The spa reception was only briefly staffed and there was just a sign in book. Also, I chose to repeat our visit because of the absolutely beautiful pool. Unfortunately, the swim jet system which provides a powerful current to swim against in the main pool was broken and I was told they were waiting for repairs. I understand that this was something the hotel could not control, but a sign stating the days that the jet was broken for and expected use again would have been helpful, instead of leaving guests wondering. The hotel staff were kind and courteous ~ for a hotel of this caliber it is important to anticipate guests needs, be welcoming and greet guests when they enter and exit, remembering people, etc.

4.0
Mavis

24 October 2024

I enjoyed my stay. The spa was excellent and the food in the restaurant was excellent. I would stay here again if I co

It is a comfortable hotel, well run with attentive staff. It is in a good location, close to the city centre.

I had a room in the annex on the first floor which had very limited natural light as it was in a central well over shadowed by other rooms. The room lights were very stylish but inadequate. I paid the same price for my room as people with rooms in the older part of the hotel which were far more comfortable.

4.5
Robert

22 October 2024

would definitely return to this location

Excellent location and stunning room

5.0
Arabella

16 October 2024

Loved my stay in this luxurious hotel

The location was amazing. Right by the main square. The room was really luxurious with dark wood and red decor. The bathroom was lovely with a deep bath tub and underfloor heating. Was a lovely place for a luxury stay.

The doors on rooms heavy and slam. Could softeners be put on them to reduce the noise in the hotel.

5.0
Brown

15 October 2024

Great hotel in a great toen

Beautiful hotel Great showrr

Expensive breakfast No US power adsoter

5.0
Juliette

14 October 2024

Beautifu Building; comfortable & fab staff

Everything really. Very good location, great architecture, very good service

5.0
Sylvain

13 October 2024

Great stay.

We slept in the new modern wing. Fantastic design, very beautiful. Centrally located - a few steps away from the main market square.

5.0
Michael

12 October 2024

Lovely hotel in a perfect location

A really beautiful hotel in the middle of Krakow

They lost our luggage for about an hour and half. However, we were given a complimentary meal with wine which really helped relieve the stress of our missing suitcase!

5.0
Damir

12 October 2024

10/10

- spacious and modern rooms - cleanliness - breakfast - spa - location - valet parking

- uncomfortable pillows

4.5
Louis

9 October 2024

A great way to see Krakow.

Unique, well appointed rooms in a great location.

Breakfast was a bit expensive, but this is nitpicking. It’s a really nice hotel.

4.5
Robert

8 October 2024

Very comfortable

Well designed

4.0
Katrin

8 October 2024

Very good

The location was great. Lovely pool. Good breakfast, particularly liked the chef menu. Good restaurant.

Bed not that comfortable: mattress not firm enough, only one pillow, duvet too light. Only one armchair in one of the rooms. Bathroom didn’t have adequate lighting over the mirror. Mediocre coffee.

5.0
David

8 October 2024

Best hotel I have ever visited

Possibly the best hotel I have ever stayed at. Just incredible. Amazing. Beds are so comfy, rooms lovely, restaurant amazing, staff fantastic. Winner.

That I had to leave. Not their decision, all mine, but I didn't want to go.

5.0
Carol

8 October 2024

Fabulous 5star hotel looking on to the square. Exceptional in all areas .

Could not fault this property. Beautiful 5 star hotel with very spacious rooms . Lovely swimming pool and spa . Staff were all very helpful and friendly .Great location next to the square.

Loved this property .

5.0
Alyssa

8 October 2024

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Krakow

The hotel was in a wonderful location for getting around Krakow. The salt cave helped with the jet leg and the pool and spa were great as well. All of the staff were very nice and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again!

4.5
Charlotte

7 October 2024

Fabulous hotel, wonderful location.

Beautiful & interesting property in excellent location. The spa was gorgeous.

No coffee/tea facilities in the room

5.0
Andrei

7 October 2024

Fantastic place, just awesome!

All of it

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5.0
Joel

7 October 2024

Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, with an amazing spa, in a great location.

5.0
Stav

5 October 2024

Highly recommend

Very beautiful and unique hotel ,great spa!

Breakfast was too expensive for the price

5.0
Lynsey

3 October 2024

We enjoyed our stay, I would definitely recommend.

Excellent location, comfortable, beautiful.

Nothing

5.0
Richard

1 October 2024

4 nights spent here as a base for taking in all the Krakow sights…I don’t think you can find better than this place .

The style of the hotel, the food, the staff, the Spa and the location were all excellent.

5.0
Maria

30 September 2024

Great location, beautiful room, and top-notch service.

Very fancy hotel in a very convenient location. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was huge, nicely appointed. The hotel also had a sauna, etc., which I did not use. I don't go to tourist locations to stay inside a hotel. But it was all available.

Nothing. This was a fantastic stay.

5.0
Angela

29 September 2024

Really enjoyed Krakow and our hotel location made it easier to get around the city

Great location, Helpful staff,

5.0
Belinda

28 September 2024

Exceptional

Hotel was lovely, clean and was so close to the main square Restaurant was amazing food excellent but not cheap. Staff very helpful

Was nothing not to like

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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