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Hostel AbelvsGrand Hotel
Both Grand Hotel and Hostel Abel are praised by travel writers. On balance, Grand Hotel scores significantly better than Hostel Abel. Grand Hotel is ranked #3 in Krakow with approval from 7 sources such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Hostel Abel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
ul. Jozefa 30, Krakow 31-056, Poland
From $0/night
- Free Internet
Frommer's "Admittedly, the location is not as beautiful as the Old Town, but Kazimierz is cheaper and somehow feels closer to what makes Kraków tick these days." Full review
DK Eyewitness "While the rooms at this adorably eclectic hotel are not exactly large, what they lack in size they more than make up for in character."
Grand Hotel
Fodor's
Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Oyster Frommer's
Ul. Stawkowska 5/7, Krakow 31-014, Poland
From $69/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Without question this hotel around the corner from Kraków's main square is the most elegant address for visitors to the city and the one most accessible to the major sights." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Grand Hotel: the name evokes elegance, eminence and, well, grandeur, all of which are embodied in this historic institution." Full review
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Take a tour to examine the artistry of the place: an exquisite stained-glass masterpiece graces every floor.
DK Eyewitness "For almost 150 years the Grand has been welcoming guests through its doors and every one of them has admired the stucco exterior."
Michelin Guide "Classic facade masks a columned lobby with polished parquet floor and grand staircase, and rooms filled with gold leaf and stained glass."
Star Service "Under private management, this smart little palace has a belle epoque look, with ornate architectural detail, high vaulted ceilings, thick walls, and marble floors with red carpeting." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Restored in the early 1990s, it boasts a suitably grand lobby dominated by a sweeping staircase. Three eateries, an inviting bar, and a series of event spaces add another layer of luster." Full review
Frommer's "Grand in terms of history and appearance, this venerable establishment was converted from the Czartoryski Palace into the most luxurious hotel in the region." Full review
