Krakow is Poland's cultural capital: a historical, beautiful, and old town, being the oldest town in Poland. With a deep sense of architectural heritage and with such rich cultural life, the past blends together into the present. Old Town within Krakow is its heartbeat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and the largest medieval town square in Europe, known as Rynek Glówny. Some of Krakow's must-visit attractions include the famous Cloth Hall, Wawel Castle, and the towering St. Mary's Basilica.
Beyond its beautiful architecture, the historical importance of Krakow is tremendous. The city was the hub of academia and culture, with one of the oldest universities in Europe—the Jagiellonian University. Visitors can go deep into its storied past at museums like the Schindler's Factory Museum, which poignantly gives a glimpse into what Krakow did during the World War II. The site is also a gateway to Auschwitz-Birkenau, which makes for a sobering journey through the history.
Although Krakow has a historic past, it is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic arts and food scene. Visitors may enjoy local delicacies at cozy cafes, such as pierogi and zapiekanka, or dine in Michelin-starred restaurants. The Kazimierz district, which was formerly the city's Jewish quarter, is now a bustling area with art galleries, vintage shops, and cool bars. Other festivals that reveal the dynamism of Krakow are the Krakow Film Festival and Wianki, the Midsummer Festival.
Krakow is also easy to access natural wonders. One of the UNESCO sites in Wieliczka Salt Mine offers an underground adventure, and the Tatra Mountains are a hiker's paradise. It has historical landmarks to visit, or it can be gone into nature, which ensures that every traveler has a memorable experience.
Between the Main Square and the trendy Kazimierz district, this upscale hotel in a 19th-century building is 1 km from the Gothic watchtower of St. Mary's Basilica and 2 km from the 14th-century Wawel Castle.
Refined rooms and suites include Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. They also provide desks, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms add sofas, separate living rooms and/or kitchenettes.
There's a stylish restaurant with live piano and jazz music, and a casual lobby bar. Other amenities include a gym and a garden. Breakfast and parking are available.
- 24-hour reception
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Bicycle Hire
- Car Hire
- Carpark
- Cloakroom
- Currency Exchange
- Currency exchange facilities
- Hotel safe
- Laundry service
- Lift access
- Playground
- WiFi
- Wired Internet
Berka Joselewicza 19, 31-031 Kraków, Poland