Stary Hotel
Gothic-modern luxury. Think dark woods, leather, candlelit stone archways — dramatic but refined. Not minimalist Scandi or breezy Mediterranean. This is Old Europe done with serious money and a strong design point of view.
Rooms on higher floors with balconies can offer views directly over the Main Market Square — worth requesting at booking
Why It Matters
Winner of the Prix Villégiature 2007 for the most beautiful hotel interior in Europe. One of very few 5-star hotels in Krakow, and arguably the most design-forward. Sits roughly 67 steps from the Main Market Square. Spa and pools are set in medieval vaulted cellars — one of the more dramatic wellness spaces in Central Europe.
A centuries-old merchant's house in the very heart of Krakow's Old Town, converted in 2006 into a 5-star boutique hotel with 78 individually designed rooms and suites. The interiors — Gothic vaulted ceilings, exotic wood, oriental carpets, hand-selected marble, natural silk — earned it first prize at the prestigious Paris contest Prix Villégiature for the most beautiful hotel interior design in Europe. Concrete details matter here: two restaurants, a Wellness & Spa zone carved into medieval cellars, two indoor pools, and a rooftop Sky Bar with views straight across the Main Market Square.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Junior Suite
A step up in space and design ambition. The Junior Suites are among the more dramatic rooms in the building, leaning into the Gothic-meets-luxury aesthetic. Bathrooms with bathtub and shower.
Luxury Apartment (Apartament Luksusowy)
The top of the house. Luxury Apartments are the most spacious and lavishly appointed rooms in the hotel — expect the full ensemble of precious materials, bespoke furniture, and maximum design detail. Best bets for balcony views over the square.
Single Room (Pokój Jednoosobowy)
Individually designed single rooms spread across floors I–VI. Each floor has its own color palette. Historical architectural elements — some with original detailing — paired with modern comforts. Bathrooms have heated floors.
Standard Apartment (Apartament Standard)
Full apartments with separate living space. Each is individually designed with the hotel's signature blend of historical detail and contemporary luxury. Suitable for longer stays or guests who want more room to spread out.
Standard Double Room (Pokój Dwuosobowy Standard)
Standard doubles with the same individually designed interiors and noble materials — leather, exotic wood, marble — that define the hotel's award-winning aesthetic. Some have balconies with Old Town views.
DoubleTwin Double Room (Pokój Dwuosobowy Typu Twin)
Twin configuration with two beds. Same high-spec interiors as the standard doubles — natural silk, oriental carpets, precious materials throughout. Suitable for colleagues or friends traveling together.
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Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel arranges guided visits to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, about 60km from Krakow.
The hotel can arrange guided tours to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site about 14km from Krakow.
Two conference rooms: one for up to 160 people in theatre layout (100 at table), and a smaller room for 20. Full AV equipment including projector, laptop, microphones, internet, and flip charts.
The hotel can arrange a home-cooked meal with a Polish family in Krakow — a genuinely local experience beyond the restaurant.
Seasonal rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the Main Market Square and Old Town. Open in warmer months only.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Hotel guests receive a 10% discount across all food and beverage — both restaurants, café, both bars, and room service.
Fully equipped gym located in the spa zone (level -1). Complimentary for hotel guests.
Seasonal rooftop terrace with bar. Spectacular views over the Old Town and Main Market Square.
Two pools in the medieval vaulted cellar spa. Free for hotel guests; 150 PLN per day for non-guests.
Airport transfers available on request with surcharge. Must be arranged 24 hours prior to arrival.
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