Hotel Stary

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Couples treatment room(s), steam room, deep-tissue massages
Exterior
2 indoor pools
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Szczepanska 5, Kraków, Lesser Poland, 31-011
  • Main Market Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Mary's Basilica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wawel Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Hotel Stary

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 indoor pools
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
Hotel Stary offers 78 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Stary's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Main Market Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at TRZY RYBKI
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 indoor pools
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Main Market Square and Town Hall Tower
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Hotel Stary, you'll find a full-service spa, 2 indoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1938 square feet (180 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Hotel Stary. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Kraków hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
TRZY RYBKI – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured valet parking on site (PLN 150 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: PLN 140 for adults and PLN 100 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • TRZY RYBKI

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,938 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: PLN 200 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for PLN 200 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately PLN 140 for adults and from PLN 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PLN 120 per person (one-way)
  • Valet parking fee: PLN 150 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: PLN 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: PLN 200 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Hotel Stary offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Stary
Hotel Stary Krakow
Stary Hotel
Stary Krakow
Stary Hotel Krakow
Stary Hotel Krakow
Hotel Stary Hotel
Hotel Stary Kraków
Hotel Stary Hotel Kraków

Hotel Stary Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 782 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AGNIESZKA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything on this hotel was exceptional,I would rate it 10/10.The pool was unbelievable,like swimming in the cellar underground in the heated water .Great experience.Room and bathroom was also beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was fabulous! The staff are really accommodating and friendly. I will definitely stay here again and highly recommend to stay here. Also had one of the best massages with Julia! She is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms. Pool and steam and sauna good. Breakfast amazing. Great location just off Main Square
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and large room. Bed firm. Breakfast good, but a bit chaotic when the supervisors off . Staff need a touch more training. Corporate functions on most days. Good view from the roof top bar, but it lacks atmosphere. A few more plants would help. It’s all too bland, stark and grey. We didn’t use the pool and spa. Breakfast box in place of one breakfast was excellent. Reception staff good. Room well cleaned. Shower extremely slippery and bathroom too dark. Little atmosphere in the ground floor bar, but then many hotels struggle to get people in to their bars. Overall a good hotel, but lacks polish. Aimed more at the corporate market.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, and great location

The hotel was great, and the spa & workout. Room was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay here and really enjoyed the spa. Would definitely recommend and also stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with lots of character. We loved the spa area and it was always quiet when we went! We felt some of the staff could have been friendlier and we felt that minimal information was given on check in. I do find it strange that there are no tea or coffee facilities in the room. We would still recommend the hotel though as the room was huge with a lovely balcony and the spa is definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

NILAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The only issue I had was the check-in process. The online pre-checkin was an absolute waste on time and not worth bothering with as the reception staff still a thousand questions when you arrive for ID, baking confirmation.....etc
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful the perfect mix of historic with modern amenities. Walking distance to so many bars and restaurants. The pool is very cool! Enjoy a drink from roof top terrace overlong the square. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ian

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel with rooftop bar and swimming pool in the medieval basement. In the heart of the old town. Only thing missing was tea/coffee making facilities in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING hotel

Amazing decor. Very spacious with high ceilings. Best location! Its worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Hotel Stary was a fantastic hotel in a perfect position in the centre of Krakow. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Only change I would make is to have tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Thank you for a fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Attention to details

This hotel was absolutely fantastic and we travel a lot. The building is of course outstanding, but more important was attention to detail from all of the staff. (Food was fab too). 100% come back when i return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this property for six nights and had a wonder stay. The location of the hotel is perfectly situated - adjacent to the old town square with tons of dining, shopping and sightseeing all within a few steps of the hotel doors. The rooms were quite spacious, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avi Avraham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with a beautiful interior and spacious rooms. The SPA facilities are charming and atmospheric, making for a truly relaxing experience. The massage was incredible — a big thank you to the gentleman with the magic touch! All the staff were exceptionally polite and helpful. And the baked-in-house cake my husband ordered for my birthday was absolutely delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DALMACIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Splendid and very satisfying stay. Highly recommended place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and location perfect, slightly rude staff who forget to book our airport transportation as requested, no tea coffee making facilities in the room which is disappointing for a five star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

Travelled with partner
Fantastic hotel so close to square friendly staff and very helpful.. spa was an added bonus really nice and breakfast was great .. would highly recommend 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025