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Hotel StaryvsGrand Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Stary is preferred by most professionals compared to Grand Hotel. Hotel Stary is ranked #1 in Krakow with recommendations from 8 publications such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Stary
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Oyster
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's Michelin Guide
Ul. Szezepanska 5, Krakow 31-011, Poland
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "You have a choice between romantic rooms that retain the original wall frescoes, and racy new Euro urban rooms with exposed cement ceilings, cocoa-colored walls, and built-in wooden furniture."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Setting a high standard, the Stary is housed in an 18th-century aristocratic residence that exudes charm." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The 53-room Stary Hotel was created from a fifteenth-century town house, and it successfully mixes a historic restoration with modern design." Full review
Michelin Guide "Behind a traditional townhouse facade dramatic modern glass and steel structures blend cleverly with 15C features."
Star Service "This cozy and quaint inn is larger than it initially seems, and its architecture conceals its tourist-friendly accommodations well." Full review
i
This hotel suits travelers of all ages who prefer to avoid the chain properties in favor of a hostelry with more local flair.
OysterLuxury
"The five-pearl Hotel Stary is a modern, boutique property in a 14th-century townhouse that overlooks the historic main square in Krakow's Old Town." Full review
Afar Magazine "Kraków’s medieval skyline is best viewed from the top—at the roof-level Sky Bar of Hotel Stary, which also happens to be a solid choice for accommodations." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"The Hotel Stary mixes its historic, 14th-century structure with modern design." Full review
Frommer's "This eye-catching, up-market renovation of a former palais, just off the Rynek Gówny, comes complete with silk fabrics, exotic hardwoods, and high-quality marble." Full review
i
Ask to see several and choose your mood.
Michelin Guide "Modern fixtures mix with antique furniture and period finishes...space is plentiful, and there’s no shortage of atmosphere — contemporary interventions are well-chosen and relatively scarce." Full review
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
i
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
