Krakow Hotels
In this page we give you some basic travelers information about Krakow, Poland and hotels in Krakow. But we would first like to give you some other important information that can save you money, time and grief.
The on line hotel reservation systems are so powerful that they can negotiate deep discounts from the hotels. Using one of those systems can save you up to 50% of the room rate that you would pay were you to reserve a room directly with the hotel.
But at the same time, they lack the personal serive you might get from dealing directly with the hotel. Unless you use an online booking service that offers offline help while preserving the deep discounts for you.
For personal help with your hotels in Poland, while saving the discount, send email by going to Get Poland Travel And Tour Information And Personal Help Here
To use the online booking system yourself, go to this link. Poland Hotels
Krakow - How To Get There
Air to Krakow If you intend to fly directly to Krakow, go to Krakow Airport, Poland.
Road To Krakow: Get a road maps and map of Krakow at Polish Maps
Rail To Krakow: Fly into Warsaw and come by rail or come from any other location by rail. Poland Train Transportation
Krakow Poland Hotels
Krakow, Poland is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. It is one of those cities that is even a tourist spot for local people. The Krakow Grand Square and Wawel Castle draw crowds to Krakow from all over the world. And the hotels in the city cater to everyone on any budget. You can choose a hotel that suits your needs.
You will find that the main attractions in Krakow Poland lie in the Old Town of Krakow. Anything outside the Old Town is rather common. The Old Town is the place to be. It is where you find the shops, restaurants and things to do. Main attractions include the Grand Square and Wawel Castle
Your best choices are to either stay in a hotel in the Krakow City Center or in the Krakow Old Town. You can find here information about both. First we list two top recommendations.
These hotels are located near the Wawel Castle, in the Old Town where we recommend that you stay. It is always a short walk to places to eat, dine, play, shop and sightsee. And when you are in this location, you are most safe. You don't need cabs, directions or guides. You can just wander and enjoy yourself. Because convenience and safety have a lot of value, we make these two recommendations.
Compare these hotels to our a larger list of hotels. Krakow Hotels . Note that, because of their popularity, hotels in the Old Town are not listed.
Krakow Copernicus Hotel****
Located in Renaissance building on beautifully restored Kanonicza Street, the oldest in the Old Town of Krakow, the hotel takes its name from the famous Polish astronomer Copernicus. It offers a splendid change of scene and is imbued with history and elegance: the vaulted cellars with the sauna and swimming pool, the terrace with its panoramic view of Wawel Castle. Period frescos decorate the specious rooms. The renaissance ceiling of the hotel's restaurant has been lovingly restored to its former grandeur. The warm intimacy of the restaurant invites one to linger and savor marvellous culinary delights prepared in tradition of Polish manor kitchens.
Facilities: lift, air-condition, internet connection in every room, indoor swimming pool, fitness, sauna.
Location: The hotel is located in the centre of Krakow, 400 m from the Market Square, 150 m from the Royal Wawel Castle. It has 29 rooms so you get excellent attention. This hotel is where foreign dignitaries, including US Presidents, and business people stay. It is an excellent hotel.
Krakow Pod Róza Hotel***
Pod Rosa is one of the oldest hotels in the city. It was built in 1795 with the last renovation completed in April, 2005, you get the best of tradition with modern convenience. With its tradition going back to the 18th century, the Pod Rosa is famous for its visitors: the tsar of Russia - Alexander I, the greatest Hungarian composer - Franz Liszt and one of the greatest French writers - Honore de Balzac. It is in a perfect location - at Florianska - the main street of the Old Townand just a few steps from the Grand Square. This is a very special place.
Compare these hotels to our a larger list of hotels. Krakow Hotels . Note that, because of their popularity, hotels in the Old Town are not listed.