Krakow Stare Miasto
Modern business-friendly city hotel with local character touches; contemporary design, eco-conscious operations, and a community-focused dining concept.
Privilege rooms offer the same square footage as Classic rooms (20 m²) but include Nespresso machines and upgraded amenities — worth the small upgrade.
Why It Matters
BREEAM-certified and a winner of Poland's EKOJANOSIK 2018 sustainability award. Part of the Michelin Guide hotel selection. One of the few large modern hotels (198 rooms) immediately adjacent to Krakow's central rail station, making it the go-to for both business travelers and city-breakers arriving by train.
A modern, eco-certified 4-star hotel sitting just outside the medieval walls of Krakow's Old Town — not inside the historic center, but close enough to walk to St. Florian's Gate in about 5 minutes. Built in 2016 and across the street from Galeria Krakowska shopping mall and Krakow Główny railway station, it trades medieval character for reliable, contemporary comfort: solid soundproofing, blackout curtains, a decent fitness center, and the Winestone restaurant serving dishes on stone Les Planches pads with an extensive wine list. Rooms are white-gray-silver in palette with lime green and magenta accents — clean and functional rather than lavish. No pool. No spa. But the location-to-price ratio and Mercure's Discover Local program make it a smart pick for city-breakers.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classic Double Room
The entry-level room, 20 m² with a queen bed. White-gray-silver palette with lime green and magenta accents. Comes with minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, coffee/tea equipment, air conditioning, and a well-lit bathroom with walk-in shower and separate toilet. Courtyard views in some units.
Queen · 20 sqm
Classic Twin Room
Same 20 m² footprint as the Classic Double but with two separate beds — good for friends or colleagues sharing. Same amenity set: minibar, safe, desk, blackout drapes, air conditioning, and satellite TV.
Twin · 20 sqm
Executive Suite
The top room in the house at 42 m². King bed plus queen sofa bed, private outdoor terrace, and the most generous proportions in the hotel. Sleeps up to 4. Worth booking if you want a sense of space and an outdoor area in the warmer months.
King + Queen sofa bed · 42 sqmJunior Suite
At 38 m², the largest of the two junior suite options. King bed plus a queen sofa bed — sleeps up to 4. Proper seating area that separates living and sleeping zones. Good for extended stays or families wanting more breathing room.
King + Queen sofa bed · 38 sqmJunior Suite with Terrace
27 m² with a king bed, queen sofa bed, and a private terrace — the key differentiator. Smaller total footprint than the standard Junior Suite but the outdoor terrace compensates nicely, especially in summer.
King + Queen sofa bed · 27 sqmPrivilege Room
Same 20 m² as the Classic Double but with upgraded amenities — Nespresso machine, dressing gowns, slippers, and enhanced toiletries. Well soundproofed with blackout curtains. A step up in comfort without more floor space.
Queen · 20 sqmSuperior Room
A slight step up at 21 m², with a queen bed plus a queen sofa bed — making it the go-to for families or those needing a seating area. Sleeps up to 4. Includes the full standard amenity set.
Queen + Queen sofa bed · 21 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bicycles available for hire directly through the hotel — good for exploring the Old Town, Kazimierz (the former Jewish Quarter), or along the Vistula river. The hotel is flat and well-positioned for cycling.
On-site gym with treadmills and standard equipment. Guests report the treadmills in particular are well-maintained. No pool or sauna.
Staff-led initiative that connects guests with local neighborhood tips, restaurant recommendations, and city secrets beyond the main tourist trail. Part of Mercure's brand-wide program.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Building and rooms accessible to wheelchair users. Roll-in shower and separate toilet available in accessible rooms.
Full business center available around the clock. Fax and photocopying also available.
6 meeting rooms with the largest at 86 m² (926 sq ft). Maximum theatre seating of 84 and banquet capacity of 50. Total conference space approximately 300 m².
Tour desk and concierge services available to help arrange local excursions.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel — in rooms and all public areas.
24-hour room service available.
Large underground parking garage beneath the hotel.
Pets accepted on request. Charges may apply.
Complimentary luggage storage available at reception.
On-site laundry and dry cleaning service.
Round-the-clock reception. Languages spoken include German, English, French, and Polish.
Holds BREEAM sustainability certification. Also recipient of the Polish EKOJANOSIK 2018 award for low emissions, social sensitivity, and economic efficiency. Practices include waste segregation, water-saving aerators, energy-efficient lighting, elimination of single-use plastics, and sourcing from local regional suppliers.
Electric vehicle charger available on site — part of the hotel's broader eco-certification commitment.
Shuttle service to John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 14 km from the hotel.
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