Hotel Copernicus
Medieval-meets-modern Polish grandeur. Think dark wood, velvet, marble bathrooms, and genuine Renaissance frescoes — all pulled off without feeling stuffy. The property is small (29 rooms), quiet, and feels genuinely historic rather than themed.
Ask for a room or suite facing Wawel Castle — the view from certain apartments is extraordinary and not automatically assigned
Why It Matters
Poland's first and only Relais & Châteaux member. Awarded Two Michelin Keys. The restaurant has hosted two Polish Nobel laureates, U.S. president George W. Bush, King Charles III, Václav Havel, Helmut Kohl, Morgan Freeman, and Roman Polański. The Daily Telegraph called it one of the most beautiful hotels in the world.
Hotel Copernicus is a five-star boutique hotel set inside a Gothic townhouse on Kanonicza Street — Kraków's oldest street — a 3-minute walk from Wawel Royal Castle. It opened in 2000 after a careful restoration that preserved the building's Renaissance frescoes, carved stone portals, and original wooden ceilings. The hotel was the first in Poland to join Relais & Châteaux, and it has since collected Two Michelin Keys and a 'Best Spa in Poland' title from World Spa Awards.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Deluxe Apartment
Spacious deluxe suites with a king-size bed, sitting room with desk and sofa, and a marble bathroom containing a bath. Suites offer views of Wawel Royal Castle. One of the top picks for honeymooners or guests celebrating special occasions.
KingDeluxe Apartment with Frescoes
The most exclusive rooms in the hotel. These suites retain original 14th-century Renaissance frescoes on the walls or ceilings — each one unique, making the rooms genuinely irreplaceable. Marble bathrooms with bath, king bed, separate sitting room. Used in the Honeymoon Package (3 nights from 5,089 PLN).
King
Deluxe Double Room
Upgraded double rooms with enhanced furnishings and finishes. Marble bathrooms with bath or shower, air conditioning, soundproofed windows, minibar, and flat-screen satellite TV. Part of a set of 4 deluxe double rooms in the hotel.
Double
Deluxe Twin Room
Deluxe configuration with two single beds, marble bathroom, soundproofed walls, premium minibar, air conditioning, and flat-screen TV. One of only 4 deluxe twin configurations in the hotel.
TwinDouble Room
Double rooms with a king or twin bed configuration (subject to availability), featuring the hotel's dark-wood-and-velvet aesthetic with marble bathrooms and historically preserved ceilings. All come with complimentary mineral water, daily newspapers, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV.
King or Twin (on request)Single Room
Compact but carefully finished single rooms featuring the hotel's signature wooden ceilings, marble and travertine bathrooms, velvet furnishings, and dark wood accents. Each has a safe, minibar, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Some look over Kanonicza Street or the inner patio.
Standard Apartment
Apartment-style suite with a separate living room and bedroom, walk-in shower, and complimentary chocolates on arrival. Air conditioning, soundproofed walls, and flat-screen TV throughout. A step up in space and privacy from the standard rooms.
KingTwin Room
Two separate single beds in a room with an inner courtyard view. Includes a walk-in shower, bathrobes, slippers, soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with cable, and minibar. Tea and coffee maker included.
TwinView Apartment
Apartments specifically positioned for panoramic views — likely over Wawel Castle or the rooftops of Old Town. Spacious layout with a king bedroom, marble bathroom with both bath and shower, and premium furnishings. One of the most sought-after configurations for first-time visitors.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A small but beautifully atmospheric indoor pool in the hotel's Gothic cellars, shared with the spa. Complimentary for hotel guests. Beach towels provided.
Sauna in the spa's Gothic cellar complex. Complimentary for hotel guests staying overnight, included in Day Spa packages for outside visitors.
A cozy library upstairs where guests can unwind. Order a Tatanka (bison-grass vodka and apple juice) from the bar staff.
4-hour private guided walking tour of Kraków arranged through the hotel. Available as an add-on to the City Break package. Entrance tickets to attractions are extra.
Private transfer and group tour of the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, included in the Honeymoon Package. The mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with underground chapels carved from salt.
The hotel's rooftop terrace offers direct views over Wawel Castle and the city's domes and cupolas. Guests can order cocktails from the bar below. Open seasonally in summer. An unmissable stop at dusk.
The Fireplace Room (Sala Kominkowa) accommodates up to 20 people at a conference table, or 30 in cinema layout. Equipped with screen, multimedia projector, flipchart, and Wi-Fi. Coffee breaks, buffet lunches, and wine dinners can be arranged.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One meeting room seating up to 20 at table or 30 cinema-style. Equipped with screen, projector, flipchart, and Wi-Fi.
High-speed wireless internet available throughout the hotel, including in all rooms.
Babysitting service available at additional charge.
No on-site parking. Nearby private parking can be arranged; costs approximately 130 PLN per day.
Pets are accepted at the hotel.
Soundproofed windows in rooms — important given the medieval street location.
All bathrooms are finished with marble and travertine; most have bath options in Deluxe rooms and above.
All rooms are fully air-conditioned.
In-room safe in every room.
Minibar and mini-fridge in all rooms.
Flat-screen TV with satellite/cable channels in all rooms.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available at additional cost.
24-hour room service available.
Round-the-clock staffed reception with concierge services.
Airport transfer to/from John Paul II International Airport can be arranged through the hotel (included in the Honeymoon Package).
Sauna in the spa cellar complex, complimentary for hotel guests.
Compact indoor pool in the Gothic cellars of the hotel. Free for overnight guests.
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