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Hotel StaryvsHotel Ester
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Stary ranks significantly better than Hotel Ester. Hotel Stary ranks #1 in Krakow with recommendations from 8 reviewers like Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
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
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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
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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
Hotel Ester Frommer's Lonely Planet
Ul Szeroka 20, Krakow 31-053 , Poland
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "One of a handful of 4-star hotels in Kazimierz, the Ester is probably the nicest overall property in the former Jewish quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet "Occupying a prime location at the foot of ul Szeroka, the Hotel Ester is the snazziest accommodation option in Kazimierz." Full review
