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Balthazar Design Hotel

5.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with spa services and 24-hour front desk

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The Balthazar Design Hotel, near Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica, is in a prime location praised by guests. It offers on-site shopping, spa services, morning local cuisine, and a library for browsing. The staff is highly rated for their helpfulness.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is £155
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Map
63 Grodzka St, Kraków, malopolskie, 30-001

What's nearby

  • Royal Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wawel Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Mary's Basilica - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Main Market Square - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • ICE Krakow Congress Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Turowicza Station - 7 min drive
  • Kurdwanów P+R Station - 7 min drive
  • Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pod Aniołami Restauracja - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chimney Cake Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Mleczny Pod Temidą - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiorentina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balthazar Design Hotel

Luxury hotel near Royal Road
Located close to Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica, Balthazar Design Hotel provides shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a massage or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and location
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Shared bathrooms with heated floors and designer toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (PLN 120 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; PLN 120 for adults and PLN 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PLN 90.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately PLN 120 for adults and from PLN 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PLN 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: PLN 120 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PLN 90.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balthazar Design Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balthazar Design Hotel?

As of 31 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balthazar Design Hotel on 30 Sept 2025 start from £155.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Balthazar Design Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balthazar Design Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Balthazar Design Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PLN 140 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balthazar Design Hotel located?

Located in Kraków Old Town, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Road, Wawel Castle and Main Market Square. St. Mary's Basilica and Cloth Hall are also within 10 minutes. Kraków Główny Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Balthazar Design Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 573 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel perfect location - quirky decor highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fantastic, staff service was truly amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and well appointed in the old town. Very accommodating and helpful staff. Would stay again when we return to Krakow!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay and close to all the sights. Hotel staff were very friendly and attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefan daher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return to Poland and will definitely use this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully detailed and interesting hotel. Lovely staff and the best location you could want for old town and other areas of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique style hotel in the heart of old town Krakow
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and well decorated hotel with great location. My wife is an interior designer and She was all our stay taking pictures of every corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Personal service. Superb rooms and breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location for the old town and very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balthazar is top notch hotel. Staff is eager to assist and goes above and beyond. I would recommend this hotel without any reservations and I would definitely return to the Balthazar in Krakow.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best hotel in town

Amazing location, service and staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic hotel, we loved our brief stay and the staff are brilliant. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Louise

Amazing hotel, great location for visiting Krakow Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Staff friendly and helpful. Room and hotel clean and decorated to a high standard. Room had a lot of facilities. Breakfast was amazing. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property located in great location. Clean and welcoming. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! The breakfast and the hotel restaurant were exceptional. Location practically around the corner from the castle and steps away from a beautiful church concert venue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great Karolina and Martin were really nice and helpful. The hotel was clean and close to everything. I totally recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, the rooms are beautiful and the bed is soooooo comfy, everything is on your doorstep, highly highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast Polite and helpful staff who arranged an early breakfast due to time of flight Clean and great location Great restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my all-time favorite hotels, anywhere. Beautifully appointed, terrific food, friendly and helpful staff. I hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Wonderful Hotel!

The Balthazar is simply wonderful! Decor is beautiful, location is second-to-none and staff is exceptionally helpful. Such a wonderful choice for a stay in Krakow!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent “Boutique” hotel, a well thought out and interesting interior design through carried well into the choice of art throughout. Excellent restaurant, great service. Very good room, incredibly well kept and services. Very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025