Hotel Wawel
"Spacious bathroom"
"Well located"
"Excellent in-house restaurant"
"Immaculate rooms"
"Ample-sized rooms"
"Great shower"
Amenities
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Property description
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Kraków? This hotel has 377 square feet (35 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Black Duck serving guests of Hotel Wawel. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Hotel Wawel, you'll be centrally located in Kraków, within a 10-minute walk of Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wawel Castle and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Galeria Krakówska.
What's nearby
Royal Road(0.1 miles)
Holy Trinity Church(0.1 miles)
Archaelogical Museum of Kraków(0.1 miles)
Church of Saints Peter and Paul(0.1 miles)
Planty Park(0.1 miles)
St. Francis of Assisi Church and Monastery(0.2 miles)
Little Market Square(0.3 miles)
Main Market Square(0.3 miles)
Kraków Philharmonic(0.3 miles)
Rynek Underground(0.3 miles)
St. Mary's Basilica(0.3 miles)
International Cultural Centre(0.3 miles)
Muzeum Kata(0.3 miles)
Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice(0.3 miles)
Cloth Hall(0.3 miles)
The preferred airport for Hotel Wawel is John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK)(10.2 miles)
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From
$143
/ night
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 2,379 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
47%
Family
18%
Group
21%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Hotel Wawel is widely praised for its central but quiet Old Town location and consistently friendly service, with many reviews noting very clean, spacious rooms that make a comfortable base for exploring Kraków on foot or by tram.
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Hotel Wawel is widely praised for its central but quiet Old Town location and consistently friendly service, with many reviews noting very clean, spacious rooms that make a comfortable base for exploring Kraków on foot or by tram.
Breakfast usually gets good feedback, though some find it basic or repetitive, and the on-site Black Duck restaurant is a common highlight. Facilities appreciated include the first-floor orangery with free hot drinks; recurring drawbacks include a spa/sauna closed for years, no in-room kettles, and a lift that doesn’t reach the top floor. Mattress firmness and temperature control divide opinions, and parts of the decor or carpets feel dated. Expect a well-located, good-value stay with a few practical trade-offs.
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Facilities
The first-floor orangery with free hot drinks and the attached Black Duck restaurant are well liked. Downsides include a long-closed spa/sauna, no in-room kettles (shared machine instead), and a lift that doesn’t reach the top floor.
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10
Heath
Nov 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked a last minute stay at this hotel. It's perfectly located from for a City break its about 10mins from the Train station and a few minutes from the old town. The room we got was located on the 2nd floor above reception so overlooked the road. However it was so quiet we didn't hear anything from our room. The room was massive with plenty space, however the layout was probably not the best, the TV was across the other side of the room from the bed so you couldn't really watch TV in bed. Given we were English guests there was no English tv Channels available. The room was spotless. The reception staff informed us that we had to inform reception if we wanted our room cleaning which didn't bother us for 2 night stop. The breakfast is ok. Its a simple and basic breakfast. My only critisim is they didn't seem to turnover the empty dishes quick enough. It would be nice to have a kettle in the room. Instead they have a communal coffee/drink machine on the first floor. Lastly i recomend booking and making reservation at the idependently run Duck restraunt attached to the hotel. We opted to eat here both nights. The food was fabulous and a great way to try polish food!
We booked a last minute stay at this hotel. It's perfectly located from for a City break its about 10mins from the Train station and a few minutes from the old town. The room we got was located on the 2nd floor above reception so overlooked the road. However it was so quiet we didn't hear anything from our room. The room was massive with plenty space, however the layout was probably not the best, the TV was across the other side of the room from the bed so you couldn't really watch TV in bed. Given we were English guests there was no English tv Channels available. The room was spotless. The reception staff informed us that we had to inform reception if we wanted our room cleaning which didn't bother us for 2 night stop. The breakfast is ok. Its a simple and basic breakfast. My only critisim is they didn't seem to turnover the empty dishes quick enough. It would be nice to have a kettle in the room. Instead they have a communal coffee/drink machine on the first floor. Lastly i recomend booking and making reservation at the idependently run Duck restraunt attached to the hotel. We opted to eat here both nights. The food was fabulous and a great way to try polish food!
10
Robert
Apr 20, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Klockrent läge. Synd att restaurang å wellnessavdelning var under renovering. Mycket trevlig frukost.
Klockrent läge. Synd att restaurang å wellnessavdelning var under renovering. Mycket trevlig frukost.
6
Marek
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Good location. False advertisement as there is no sauna or spaor possibility for massage as advertised on e.g.Youtube and on hotel's TV channel.Closed since 5 years!!!. This was one of the reasons we chose this hotel.Beds are hard. Breakfast is good but repetitive.
Good location. False advertisement as there is no sauna or spaor possibility for massage as advertised on e.g.Youtube and on hotel's TV channel.Closed since 5 years!!!. This was one of the reasons we chose this hotel.Beds are hard. Breakfast is good but repetitive.
8
Melvin
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A good hotel in the old town of Krakow. Easy walk for the main tourist area. There isn’t a kettle in the room, but there is a coffee/hot water machine in a lounge area. Breakfast was good, and the place where breakfast is held becomes a separate restaurant later in the day, and it does excellent food.
A good hotel in the old town of Krakow. Easy walk for the main tourist area. There isn’t a kettle in the room, but there is a coffee/hot water machine in a lounge area. Breakfast was good, and the place where breakfast is held becomes a separate restaurant later in the day, and it does excellent food.
10
Richard
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was amazing and helpful, gave guidance to restaurants and arranged for my taxi back to the airport. Absolutely perfect central location and breakfasts were very tasty at the Black Duck. Beautifully decorated and remodeled, oh and hot chocolate free in the common break room, i had 8 cups, yummy!
Staff was amazing and helpful, gave guidance to restaurants and arranged for my taxi back to the airport. Absolutely perfect central location and breakfasts were very tasty at the Black Duck. Beautifully decorated and remodeled, oh and hot chocolate free in the common break room, i had 8 cups, yummy!
10
Daniel
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were very friendly and very accommodating. And there is someone at the front desk 24/7 which is very convenient. The room I stayed in was very cute, quaint and had everything I needed. Bathroom was clean, in good working condition with instant hot water and stocked with body wash and shampoo. The breakfast is included. There is a very good coffee machine in a common area, with fantastic espresso, free refillable water tanks and a sitting area. Very clean, quaint and comfortable hotel. Great location too. There’s even a nice restaurant at the hotel. I would definitely stay here again when I visit in a free months.
The staff were very friendly and very accommodating. And there is someone at the front desk 24/7 which is very convenient. The room I stayed in was very cute, quaint and had everything I needed. Bathroom was clean, in good working condition with instant hot water and stocked with body wash and shampoo. The breakfast is included. There is a very good coffee machine in a common area, with fantastic espresso, free refillable water tanks and a sitting area. Very clean, quaint and comfortable hotel. Great location too. There’s even a nice restaurant at the hotel. I would definitely stay here again when I visit in a free months.
10
Christopher
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Superb location on 5 min walk to old town main square and 5 mins to castle and river front. Breakfast was continental with scrambled and fried eggs and hot dog type sausages. The room was bigger than most hotels and a great shower. Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate in the 1st floor orangery. We will definitely return to this hotel and the cost makes it easy to recommend
Superb location on 5 min walk to old town main square and 5 mins to castle and river front. Breakfast was continental with scrambled and fried eggs and hot dog type sausages. The room was bigger than most hotels and a great shower. Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate in the 1st floor orangery. We will definitely return to this hotel and the cost makes it easy to recommend
10
Sara
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very convenient location in Old Town without being on the main road. Very spacious room and bathroom with mini fridge and nice sized wardrobe. Nice patio seating areas. Traditional buffet breakfast serve in the Black Duck restaurant which connects to the hotel. Lift available to the 200 and 300 level rooms, not the 400 level rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. 22 PLN can ride to the train station, but very close to the Trams for getting further out around the city.
Very convenient location in Old Town without being on the main road. Very spacious room and bathroom with mini fridge and nice sized wardrobe. Nice patio seating areas. Traditional buffet breakfast serve in the Black Duck restaurant which connects to the hotel. Lift available to the 200 and 300 level rooms, not the 400 level rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. 22 PLN can ride to the train station, but very close to the Trams for getting further out around the city.
10
Lars
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel. Old building but still modern and neat interior. Good location close to a lot. Breakfast is ok. The only downside I noticed was that the elevator did not go to the top floor.
Very nice hotel. Old building but still modern and neat interior. Good location close to a lot. Breakfast is ok. The only downside I noticed was that the elevator did not go to the top floor.
10
Wendy
Feb 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Spent four nights in at Hotel Wawel which was excellent in every way. Location is a short walk from all of the main attractions in Krakow, the castle, Jewish Quarter, Main Square in Old Town but still blissfully quiet. Tons of restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Only took us a 25min walk to and from the train station to get the airport shuttle. Room was spacious and super clean. Bathrooms were also modern and very clean. No tea/coffee making facilities in the room but a free coffee/tea/hot chocolate machine on the first floor which was even better, delicious coffee. The staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They were attentive and assisted us in booking a couple of day excursions with hotel pick-up. Breakfast was wonderful with pretty much anything you could want, and at convenient times for all (7-10). Would stay here again without any hesitation in the future.
Spent four nights in at Hotel Wawel which was excellent in every way. Location is a short walk from all of the main attractions in Krakow, the castle, Jewish Quarter, Main Square in Old Town but still blissfully quiet. Tons of restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Only took us a 25min walk to and from the train station to get the airport shuttle. Room was spacious and super clean. Bathrooms were also modern and very clean. No tea/coffee making facilities in the room but a free coffee/tea/hot chocolate machine on the first floor which was even better, delicious coffee. The staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They were attentive and assisted us in booking a couple of day excursions with hotel pick-up. Breakfast was wonderful with pretty much anything you could want, and at convenient times for all (7-10). Would stay here again without any hesitation in the future.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are frequently described as very clean or spotless. A few note worn carpets or isolated lapses.
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10
Ewa
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely, clean hotel situated in the heart of the old town yet very peaceful. Good breakfast.
Lovely, clean hotel situated in the heart of the old town yet very peaceful. Good breakfast.
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Steve
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is very outdated, the carpet and furniture is very old!! It's great location thought and the breakfast was good, the staff very friendly
The hotel is very outdated, the carpet and furniture is very old!! It's great location thought and the breakfast was good, the staff very friendly
10
Mark Owen
Nov 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location just off the main square. Clean, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was fresh and tasty and the young lady on reception was extremely helpful.
Great location just off the main square. Clean, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was fresh and tasty and the young lady on reception was extremely helpful.
10
Lisa
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great property, clean hotel, really nice staff that spoke English so was able to communicate.
Great property, clean hotel, really nice staff that spoke English so was able to communicate.
10
Gary
Dec 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel. Spotlessly clean, quiet, friendly and an excellent location.
This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel. Spotlessly clean, quiet, friendly and an excellent location.
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Matthew
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful hotel in the perfect spot. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was super clean, breakfast always great. Would stay here again without hesitation.
Beautiful hotel in the perfect spot. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel was super clean, breakfast always great. Would stay here again without hesitation.
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Giovanni
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Wawel Hotel offre un servizio molto buono. Personale disponibile e cortese. La posizione e' ottima, vicino alle parti più belle e significative del centro storico. Colazione direi ottima come pure la pulizia delle stanze. Unica nota: la moquette del secondo piano e' piuttosto logora e macchiata e stona con il decoro della struttura.
Wawel Hotel offre un servizio molto buono. Personale disponibile e cortese. La posizione e' ottima, vicino alle parti più belle e significative del centro storico. Colazione direi ottima come pure la pulizia delle stanze. Unica nota: la moquette del secondo piano e' piuttosto logora e macchiata e stona con il decoro della struttura.
10
Edwina
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This is a fabulous hotel in the old town. Ideally situated 5 minutes walk to the square. Stayed here with 4 friends we all had single rooms which were spacious, comfortable, spacious and very clean. Free safe with bottled water and toiletries replaced daily. Breakfast was continental with lots of variety, cheeses, cold meat, cereals, fresh fruit, pastries and lots more, you will not go hungry. Staff were amazing, as we had an early return flight we given a breakfast bag that contained 2 lovely sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, water and juice..
This is a fabulous hotel in the old town. Ideally situated 5 minutes walk to the square. Stayed here with 4 friends we all had single rooms which were spacious, comfortable, spacious and very clean. Free safe with bottled water and toiletries replaced daily. Breakfast was continental with lots of variety, cheeses, cold meat, cereals, fresh fruit, pastries and lots more, you will not go hungry. Staff were amazing, as we had an early return flight we given a breakfast bag that contained 2 lovely sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, water and juice..
10
DAWN Denise
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I really liked this hotel. It was in a great location close to the central square. It was quiet and super clean! The staff was friendly and my room was serviced each day. There was a small buffet breakfast each morning. I plan on stay here again when I go back to Krakow.
I really liked this hotel. It was in a great location close to the central square. It was quiet and super clean! The staff was friendly and my room was serviced each day. There was a small buffet breakfast each morning. I plan on stay here again when I go back to Krakow.
10
Hollie
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Extremely clean hotel. Very helpful reception staff. Our room was fairly basic, but had everything we needed. Very convenient location in old Town. Would happily stay here again!
Extremely clean hotel. Very helpful reception staff. Our room was fairly basic, but had everything we needed. Very convenient location in old Town. Would happily stay here again!
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious, quiet and comfortable, often with modern bathrooms. However, mattress firmness and temperature control vary, and some decor feels dated.
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10
Heath
Nov 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked a last minute stay at this hotel. It's perfectly located from for a City break its about 10mins from the Train station and a few minutes from the old town. The room we got was located on the 2nd floor above reception so overlooked the road. However it was so quiet we didn't hear anything from our room. The room was massive with plenty space, however the layout was probably not the best, the TV was across the other side of the room from the bed so you couldn't really watch TV in bed. Given we were English guests there was no English tv Channels available. The room was spotless. The reception staff informed us that we had to inform reception if we wanted our room cleaning which didn't bother us for 2 night stop. The breakfast is ok. Its a simple and basic breakfast. My only critisim is they didn't seem to turnover the empty dishes quick enough. It would be nice to have a kettle in the room. Instead they have a communal coffee/drink machine on the first floor. Lastly i recomend booking and making reservation at the idependently run Duck restraunt attached to the hotel. We opted to eat here both nights. The food was fabulous and a great way to try polish food!
We booked a last minute stay at this hotel. It's perfectly located from for a City break its about 10mins from the Train station and a few minutes from the old town. The room we got was located on the 2nd floor above reception so overlooked the road. However it was so quiet we didn't hear anything from our room. The room was massive with plenty space, however the layout was probably not the best, the TV was across the other side of the room from the bed so you couldn't really watch TV in bed. Given we were English guests there was no English tv Channels available. The room was spotless. The reception staff informed us that we had to inform reception if we wanted our room cleaning which didn't bother us for 2 night stop. The breakfast is ok. Its a simple and basic breakfast. My only critisim is they didn't seem to turnover the empty dishes quick enough. It would be nice to have a kettle in the room. Instead they have a communal coffee/drink machine on the first floor. Lastly i recomend booking and making reservation at the idependently run Duck restraunt attached to the hotel. We opted to eat here both nights. The food was fabulous and a great way to try polish food!
8
Edward
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is in a great location, very close to old town. However the room was hot for a full day after we arrived because it was so hot to begin with and the air conditioning didn’t really cool It off all that well
The hotel is in a great location, very close to old town. However the room was hot for a full day after we arrived because it was so hot to begin with and the air conditioning didn’t really cool It off all that well
10
Catherine Louise
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was located perfectly for us to get into the old quarter and to visit various places of interest. The breakfast was fantastic and on the day that we had to be up early for a tour, they made us a packed lunch to take away with us as we would miss breakfast, which was excellent. The staff were all so friendly and our room was clean and comfortable. Our thanks to all the hotel staff.
The hotel was located perfectly for us to get into the old quarter and to visit various places of interest. The breakfast was fantastic and on the day that we had to be up early for a tour, they made us a packed lunch to take away with us as we would miss breakfast, which was excellent. The staff were all so friendly and our room was clean and comfortable. Our thanks to all the hotel staff.
10
Michael
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was great!
Room was great!
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Sara
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very convenient location in Old Town without being on the main road. Very spacious room and bathroom with mini fridge and nice sized wardrobe. Nice patio seating areas. Traditional buffet breakfast serve in the Black Duck restaurant which connects to the hotel. Lift available to the 200 and 300 level rooms, not the 400 level rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. 22 PLN can ride to the train station, but very close to the Trams for getting further out around the city.
Very convenient location in Old Town without being on the main road. Very spacious room and bathroom with mini fridge and nice sized wardrobe. Nice patio seating areas. Traditional buffet breakfast serve in the Black Duck restaurant which connects to the hotel. Lift available to the 200 and 300 level rooms, not the 400 level rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. 22 PLN can ride to the train station, but very close to the Trams for getting further out around the city.
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Edward
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Friendly staff. Clean, spacious room. Good breakfast. Excellent location to shopping and sightseeing. Only complaint was AC didn’t work as our room was too warm. Had to open window at night.
Friendly staff. Clean, spacious room. Good breakfast. Excellent location to shopping and sightseeing. Only complaint was AC didn’t work as our room was too warm. Had to open window at night.
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SUZAN
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
This is a lovely hotel and their front desk staff is very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is really quite good as well with several choices. The only negative about the property is the beds as they are very hard and uncomfortable. All in all, a great hotel for the price and the location is perfect.
This is a lovely hotel and their front desk staff is very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is really quite good as well with several choices. The only negative about the property is the beds as they are very hard and uncomfortable. All in all, a great hotel for the price and the location is perfect.
10
Jeannine
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
A really lovely little hotel, tucked away in a street minutes walk from the busy main square, but i heard no noise. The check in was quick and easy, staff were excellent. Knowledgeable about the area and helpful. The decor in the hallways was beautiful, lots of murals, and quite a history to the hotel. The room was nicely decorated, and nice shower. Good, comprehensive breakfast.The only criticism i have is the bed. It was extremely soft! So be aware if you prefer a harder mattress. Unfortunately i had to cut my trip short but i intend returning to Krakow and will definitely stay at the Hotel Wawel again. Highly recommended.
A really lovely little hotel, tucked away in a street minutes walk from the busy main square, but i heard no noise. The check in was quick and easy, staff were excellent. Knowledgeable about the area and helpful. The decor in the hallways was beautiful, lots of murals, and quite a history to the hotel. The room was nicely decorated, and nice shower. Good, comprehensive breakfast.The only criticism i have is the bed. It was extremely soft! So be aware if you prefer a harder mattress. Unfortunately i had to cut my trip short but i intend returning to Krakow and will definitely stay at the Hotel Wawel again. Highly recommended.
8
Samantha
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice hotel right in the old town. Really large room, comfy bed and pillows! Easy check in/out. Very clean. Shower was a little bit leaky under the door, and wasn’t a removable head! Also no shelf at all in the shower which made it a little awkward. It would have been nice to have tea/coffee facilities in the room, or some cold milk in the lounge area to make a tea! Breakfast wasn’t really to our taste, croissant and cakes were a bit dry and kept running out too.
Nice hotel right in the old town. Really large room, comfy bed and pillows! Easy check in/out. Very clean. Shower was a little bit leaky under the door, and wasn’t a removable head! Also no shelf at all in the shower which made it a little awkward. It would have been nice to have tea/coffee facilities in the room, or some cold milk in the lounge area to make a tea! Breakfast wasn’t really to our taste, croissant and cakes were a bit dry and kept running out too.
10
Edwina
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This is a fabulous hotel in the old town. Ideally situated 5 minutes walk to the square. Stayed here with 4 friends we all had single rooms which were spacious, comfortable, spacious and very clean. Free safe with bottled water and toiletries replaced daily. Breakfast was continental with lots of variety, cheeses, cold meat, cereals, fresh fruit, pastries and lots more, you will not go hungry. Staff were amazing, as we had an early return flight we given a breakfast bag that contained 2 lovely sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, water and juice..
This is a fabulous hotel in the old town. Ideally situated 5 minutes walk to the square. Stayed here with 4 friends we all had single rooms which were spacious, comfortable, spacious and very clean. Free safe with bottled water and toiletries replaced daily. Breakfast was continental with lots of variety, cheeses, cold meat, cereals, fresh fruit, pastries and lots more, you will not go hungry. Staff were amazing, as we had an early return flight we given a breakfast bag that contained 2 lovely sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, water and juice..
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Service
Staff are consistently friendly and helpful, arranging tours/taxis and preparing early packed breakfasts; check-in/out is smooth. There are occasional complaints about a receptionist or breakfast staff attitude.
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Susan
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location. In a side street a short walk from the Main Square and Wawel Castle. Close to many tram stops. Quiet location. The service from staff in hotel is excellent. I was going on a trip to Auschwitz wuth a pick up time of 6am, I asked if I could have a breakfast bag to take. I ordered it the night before and it was ready for me to collect at 6am. I expected a few croissants but was surprised by the amount and variety of things included. I was a solo travel and this hotel perfect. There were a few solo travels staying when I was. The restaurant connected to the hotel serves delicious food and again is perfect for solo travellers who don't want to be out after dark on their own.
Excellent location. In a side street a short walk from the Main Square and Wawel Castle. Close to many tram stops. Quiet location. The service from staff in hotel is excellent. I was going on a trip to Auschwitz wuth a pick up time of 6am, I asked if I could have a breakfast bag to take. I ordered it the night before and it was ready for me to collect at 6am. I expected a few croissants but was surprised by the amount and variety of things included. I was a solo travel and this hotel perfect. There were a few solo travels staying when I was. The restaurant connected to the hotel serves delicious food and again is perfect for solo travellers who don't want to be out after dark on their own.
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Sally
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
First of all, I walked into the lobby to check in and I couldn't see the receptionist. He was hiding behind the desk. I finally found him and he wasn't friendly. He didn't say, "Welcome" or "How can I help you?" Your staff needs better training on how to greet guests. Breakfast was good. Room was clean but the bed was as hard as a rock. No water in the room was provided for drinking, either.
First of all, I walked into the lobby to check in and I couldn't see the receptionist. He was hiding behind the desk. I finally found him and he wasn't friendly. He didn't say, "Welcome" or "How can I help you?" Your staff needs better training on how to greet guests. Breakfast was good. Room was clean but the bed was as hard as a rock. No water in the room was provided for drinking, either.
10
Richard
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was amazing and helpful, gave guidance to restaurants and arranged for my taxi back to the airport. Absolutely perfect central location and breakfasts were very tasty at the Black Duck. Beautifully decorated and remodeled, oh and hot chocolate free in the common break room, i had 8 cups, yummy!
Staff was amazing and helpful, gave guidance to restaurants and arranged for my taxi back to the airport. Absolutely perfect central location and breakfasts were very tasty at the Black Duck. Beautifully decorated and remodeled, oh and hot chocolate free in the common break room, i had 8 cups, yummy!
10
Catherine Louise
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was located perfectly for us to get into the old quarter and to visit various places of interest. The breakfast was fantastic and on the day that we had to be up early for a tour, they made us a packed lunch to take away with us as we would miss breakfast, which was excellent. The staff were all so friendly and our room was clean and comfortable. Our thanks to all the hotel staff.
The hotel was located perfectly for us to get into the old quarter and to visit various places of interest. The breakfast was fantastic and on the day that we had to be up early for a tour, they made us a packed lunch to take away with us as we would miss breakfast, which was excellent. The staff were all so friendly and our room was clean and comfortable. Our thanks to all the hotel staff.
10
Mark Owen
Nov 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location just off the main square. Clean, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was fresh and tasty and the young lady on reception was extremely helpful.
Great location just off the main square. Clean, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was fresh and tasty and the young lady on reception was extremely helpful.
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robert
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very helpful staff, clean and confortable. Great location. Even provided a packed lunch on last day as we were leaving too early for breakfast.
Very helpful staff, clean and confortable. Great location. Even provided a packed lunch on last day as we were leaving too early for breakfast.
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jacqueline
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very kind staff. I had a fuel day tour organised one day, and they made a very generous “take away” breakfast, that was more than enough for the whole day
Very kind staff. I had a fuel day tour organised one day, and they made a very generous “take away” breakfast, that was more than enough for the whole day
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Wendy
Feb 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Spent four nights in at Hotel Wawel which was excellent in every way. Location is a short walk from all of the main attractions in Krakow, the castle, Jewish Quarter, Main Square in Old Town but still blissfully quiet. Tons of restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Only took us a 25min walk to and from the train station to get the airport shuttle. Room was spacious and super clean. Bathrooms were also modern and very clean. No tea/coffee making facilities in the room but a free coffee/tea/hot chocolate machine on the first floor which was even better, delicious coffee. The staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They were attentive and assisted us in booking a couple of day excursions with hotel pick-up. Breakfast was wonderful with pretty much anything you could want, and at convenient times for all (7-10). Would stay here again without any hesitation in the future.
Spent four nights in at Hotel Wawel which was excellent in every way. Location is a short walk from all of the main attractions in Krakow, the castle, Jewish Quarter, Main Square in Old Town but still blissfully quiet. Tons of restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Only took us a 25min walk to and from the train station to get the airport shuttle. Room was spacious and super clean. Bathrooms were also modern and very clean. No tea/coffee making facilities in the room but a free coffee/tea/hot chocolate machine on the first floor which was even better, delicious coffee. The staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They were attentive and assisted us in booking a couple of day excursions with hotel pick-up. Breakfast was wonderful with pretty much anything you could want, and at convenient times for all (7-10). Would stay here again without any hesitation in the future.
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Sheila
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Friendly, efficient, helpful staff, short walk to main market square and attractions, very good breakfast included, charming tea room with complementary hot beverages. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Wawel Hotel.
Friendly, efficient, helpful staff, short walk to main market square and attractions, very good breakfast included, charming tea room with complementary hot beverages. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Wawel Hotel.
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Dave
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We showed up early and had our room right away. This place has AC that actually works!!!! Staff is great and the price is right considering the competition in the area. Highly recommended.
We showed up early and had our room right away. This place has AC that actually works!!!! Staff is great and the price is right considering the competition in the area. Highly recommended.
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Location
Excellent Old Town location on a quiet street, minutes from the main square, Wawel Castle and trams. Very walkable for sightseeing.
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Brianne
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved the character of the property - the wall murals and the orangery were highlights. It was very convenient - close to the action of old town but not on a busy street.
We loved the character of the property - the wall murals and the orangery were highlights. It was very convenient - close to the action of old town but not on a busy street.
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yevgeniya
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great hotel. It’s in the awesome area that is walking to nearly everything. Perfect value for the price.
Great hotel. It’s in the awesome area that is walking to nearly everything. Perfect value for the price.
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Ewa
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely, clean hotel situated in the heart of the old town yet very peaceful. Good breakfast.
Lovely, clean hotel situated in the heart of the old town yet very peaceful. Good breakfast.
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Sylvia
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent hotel in great central location. Walking distance to everything. Great breakfast and free tea and coffee all day. Will use again and recommend to everyone
Excellent hotel in great central location. Walking distance to everything. Great breakfast and free tea and coffee all day. Will use again and recommend to everyone
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Christopher
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Superb location on 5 min walk to old town main square and 5 mins to castle and river front. Breakfast was continental with scrambled and fried eggs and hot dog type sausages. The room was bigger than most hotels and a great shower. Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate in the 1st floor orangery. We will definitely return to this hotel and the cost makes it easy to recommend
Superb location on 5 min walk to old town main square and 5 mins to castle and river front. Breakfast was continental with scrambled and fried eggs and hot dog type sausages. The room was bigger than most hotels and a great shower. Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate in the 1st floor orangery. We will definitely return to this hotel and the cost makes it easy to recommend
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Sara
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very convenient location in Old Town without being on the main road. Very spacious room and bathroom with mini fridge and nice sized wardrobe. Nice patio seating areas. Traditional buffet breakfast serve in the Black Duck restaurant which connects to the hotel. Lift available to the 200 and 300 level rooms, not the 400 level rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. 22 PLN can ride to the train station, but very close to the Trams for getting further out around the city.
Very convenient location in Old Town without being on the main road. Very spacious room and bathroom with mini fridge and nice sized wardrobe. Nice patio seating areas. Traditional buffet breakfast serve in the Black Duck restaurant which connects to the hotel. Lift available to the 200 and 300 level rooms, not the 400 level rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. 22 PLN can ride to the train station, but very close to the Trams for getting further out around the city.
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Mark Owen
Nov 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location just off the main square. Clean, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was fresh and tasty and the young lady on reception was extremely helpful.
Great location just off the main square. Clean, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The breakfast was fresh and tasty and the young lady on reception was extremely helpful.
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Jodie
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely quiet hotel close to main square
Lovely quiet hotel close to main square
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Anthony
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel centrally placed in Kraków.
Excellent hotel centrally placed in Kraków.
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Kimberly
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Easy walk to many historical areas. Felt very safe, even walking at night. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Easy walk to many historical areas. Felt very safe, even walking at night. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was very helpful. Highly recommend!
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Dining
Breakfast is often praised as tasty and varied, but several guests find it basic or slow to be replenished. The on-site Black Duck restaurant is widely recommended.
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Heath
Nov 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked a last minute stay at this hotel. It's perfectly located from for a City break its about 10mins from the Train station and a few minutes from the old town. The room we got was located on the 2nd floor above reception so overlooked the road. However it was so quiet we didn't hear anything from our room. The room was massive with plenty space, however the layout was probably not the best, the TV was across the other side of the room from the bed so you couldn't really watch TV in bed. Given we were English guests there was no English tv Channels available. The room was spotless. The reception staff informed us that we had to inform reception if we wanted our room cleaning which didn't bother us for 2 night stop. The breakfast is ok. Its a simple and basic breakfast. My only critisim is they didn't seem to turnover the empty dishes quick enough. It would be nice to have a kettle in the room. Instead they have a communal coffee/drink machine on the first floor. Lastly i recomend booking and making reservation at the idependently run Duck restraunt attached to the hotel. We opted to eat here both nights. The food was fabulous and a great way to try polish food!
We booked a last minute stay at this hotel. It's perfectly located from for a City break its about 10mins from the Train station and a few minutes from the old town. The room we got was located on the 2nd floor above reception so overlooked the road. However it was so quiet we didn't hear anything from our room. The room was massive with plenty space, however the layout was probably not the best, the TV was across the other side of the room from the bed so you couldn't really watch TV in bed. Given we were English guests there was no English tv Channels available. The room was spotless. The reception staff informed us that we had to inform reception if we wanted our room cleaning which didn't bother us for 2 night stop. The breakfast is ok. Its a simple and basic breakfast. My only critisim is they didn't seem to turnover the empty dishes quick enough. It would be nice to have a kettle in the room. Instead they have a communal coffee/drink machine on the first floor. Lastly i recomend booking and making reservation at the idependently run Duck restraunt attached to the hotel. We opted to eat here both nights. The food was fabulous and a great way to try polish food!
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Melvin
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A good hotel in the old town of Krakow. Easy walk for the main tourist area. There isn’t a kettle in the room, but there is a coffee/hot water machine in a lounge area. Breakfast was good, and the place where breakfast is held becomes a separate restaurant later in the day, and it does excellent food.
A good hotel in the old town of Krakow. Easy walk for the main tourist area. There isn’t a kettle in the room, but there is a coffee/hot water machine in a lounge area. Breakfast was good, and the place where breakfast is held becomes a separate restaurant later in the day, and it does excellent food.
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Richard
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was amazing and helpful, gave guidance to restaurants and arranged for my taxi back to the airport. Absolutely perfect central location and breakfasts were very tasty at the Black Duck. Beautifully decorated and remodeled, oh and hot chocolate free in the common break room, i had 8 cups, yummy!
Staff was amazing and helpful, gave guidance to restaurants and arranged for my taxi back to the airport. Absolutely perfect central location and breakfasts were very tasty at the Black Duck. Beautifully decorated and remodeled, oh and hot chocolate free in the common break room, i had 8 cups, yummy!
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Catherine Louise
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was located perfectly for us to get into the old quarter and to visit various places of interest. The breakfast was fantastic and on the day that we had to be up early for a tour, they made us a packed lunch to take away with us as we would miss breakfast, which was excellent. The staff were all so friendly and our room was clean and comfortable. Our thanks to all the hotel staff.
The hotel was located perfectly for us to get into the old quarter and to visit various places of interest. The breakfast was fantastic and on the day that we had to be up early for a tour, they made us a packed lunch to take away with us as we would miss breakfast, which was excellent. The staff were all so friendly and our room was clean and comfortable. Our thanks to all the hotel staff.
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Anna
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff and readily available. The room was spacious and a good mix of old times vibe but still with a modern bathroom. Breakfast was unfortunately quite lackluster, skipped it the second morning. It was basically free of charge, though, so no harm done. Overall a nice experience.
Friendly staff and readily available. The room was spacious and a good mix of old times vibe but still with a modern bathroom. Breakfast was unfortunately quite lackluster, skipped it the second morning. It was basically free of charge, though, so no harm done. Overall a nice experience.
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Kenneth
Apr 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotellet lå fantastisk til, nært sentrum. Rommet var stort, men badet var ikke noe å skryte av. Frokosten var ok, men ikke noe mer. Lite utvalg.
Hotellet lå fantastisk til, nært sentrum. Rommet var stort, men badet var ikke noe å skryte av. Frokosten var ok, men ikke noe mer. Lite utvalg.
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Ian
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Rooms large, comfortable and very clean. Excellent location. Breakfast great. 'Black Duck' restaurant next door is very popular for a good reason, but may need to book. Excellent packed lunch if an early start for a trip and you miss breakfast.
Rooms large, comfortable and very clean. Excellent location. Breakfast great. 'Black Duck' restaurant next door is very popular for a good reason, but may need to book. Excellent packed lunch if an early start for a trip and you miss breakfast.
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SUZAN
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
This is a lovely hotel and their front desk staff is very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is really quite good as well with several choices. The only negative about the property is the beds as they are very hard and uncomfortable. All in all, a great hotel for the price and the location is perfect.
This is a lovely hotel and their front desk staff is very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is really quite good as well with several choices. The only negative about the property is the beds as they are very hard and uncomfortable. All in all, a great hotel for the price and the location is perfect.
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Diane
Nov 19, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely stay from start to finish . Great location. Friendly staff and lovely breakfast
Lovely stay from start to finish . Great location. Friendly staff and lovely breakfast
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Edwina
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This is a fabulous hotel in the old town. Ideally situated 5 minutes walk to the square. Stayed here with 4 friends we all had single rooms which were spacious, comfortable, spacious and very clean. Free safe with bottled water and toiletries replaced daily. Breakfast was continental with lots of variety, cheeses, cold meat, cereals, fresh fruit, pastries and lots more, you will not go hungry. Staff were amazing, as we had an early return flight we given a breakfast bag that contained 2 lovely sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, water and juice..
This is a fabulous hotel in the old town. Ideally situated 5 minutes walk to the square. Stayed here with 4 friends we all had single rooms which were spacious, comfortable, spacious and very clean. Free safe with bottled water and toiletries replaced daily. Breakfast was continental with lots of variety, cheeses, cold meat, cereals, fresh fruit, pastries and lots more, you will not go hungry. Staff were amazing, as we had an early return flight we given a breakfast bag that contained 2 lovely sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, water and juice..
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Sindre
4 days ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotell with great location. The breakfast was poor tho
Nice hotell with great location. The breakfast was poor tho
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Iain
last week
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel is perfectly located between the main square and Wavel Castle. It’s a stunning hotel with beautiful rooms. The decor is all period styled and really compliments the age of the hotel. However…. Apart from the man who initially checked us in, the staff are awful!! The most miserable staff I’ve ever seen at a hotel. No smiles, no politeness, no interaction…. Just bland and boring! Would I stay again, yes probably as the staff are just a small part of our stay. The location, the fixtures and fittings are all brilliant and I have no complaints on that side. Please teach your staff to speak to guests, a little smile and even a good morning from the stern faced breakfast waitress would go a long way to making the experience perfect. It’s good hotel, let down by miserable staff.
Hotel is perfectly located between the main square and Wavel Castle. It’s a stunning hotel with beautiful rooms. The decor is all period styled and really compliments the age of the hotel. However…. Apart from the man who initially checked us in, the staff are awful!! The most miserable staff I’ve ever seen at a hotel. No smiles, no politeness, no interaction…. Just bland and boring! Would I stay again, yes probably as the staff are just a small part of our stay. The location, the fixtures and fittings are all brilliant and I have no complaints on that side. Please teach your staff to speak to guests, a little smile and even a good morning from the stern faced breakfast waitress would go a long way to making the experience perfect. It’s good hotel, let down by miserable staff.
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Micah
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Very helpful staff. Nice breakfast. Very close to all the things but on a quieter street. AC works well. Very good value for what you get.
Great location. Very helpful staff. Nice breakfast. Very close to all the things but on a quieter street. AC works well. Very good value for what you get.
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Bjørn Dysvik
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Near citycentre but quiet. Big room and new bathroom. Breakfast more than good enough. Helpful staff.
Great location. Near citycentre but quiet. Big room and new bathroom. Breakfast more than good enough. Helpful staff.
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Nancy
May 15, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Good buffet , lots of variety and helpful staff to support food remained plentiful, during busy times.
Good buffet , lots of variety and helpful staff to support food remained plentiful, during busy times.
ul. Poselska 22, Kraków, Poland
Location
With a stay at Hotel Wawel, you'll be centrally located in Kraków, within a 10-minute walk of Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wawel Castle and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Galeria Krakówska.
Royal Road(0.1 miles)
Holy Trinity Church(0.1 miles)
Archaelogical Museum of Kraków(0.1 miles)
Church of Saints Peter and Paul(0.1 miles)
Planty Park(0.1 miles)
St. Francis of Assisi Church and Monastery(0.2 miles)
FAQs about Hotel Wawel
Nearby parking is available for PLN 90 per night, located 1640 ft away and open 24 hours. Reservation is not required.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately PLN 25 for adults and PLN 25 for children.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of PLN 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional accessibility features may include elevators and accessible bathrooms.
The hotel is centrally located in Kraków, within a 10-minute walk of Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica. It is also 0.7 mi from Wawel Castle and Galeria Krakówska.
One child 7 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
- One child 7 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PLN 25 for adults and PLN 25 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: PLN 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
- Nearby parking fee: PLN 90 per night(1640 ft away; open 24 hours)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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