John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 23 min drive
Turowicza Station - 7 min drive
Kraków Plaszów Station - 14 min drive
Kraków Główny Station - 27 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Pod Wawelem - Kompania Kuflowa - 2 min walk
Chimney Cake Bakery - 3 min walk
Krak-Rest" Bar Mleczny Pod Temidą - 3 min walk
Cafe Mini - 3 min walk
Miód Malina - 3 min walk
About this property
Balthazar Design Hotel
When you stay at Balthazar Design Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Wawel Castle and Main Market Square. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body treatments. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking nearby (PLN 120 per day; booking required)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (late night)
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1870
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Spa services
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Netflix
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Heated floor (bathroom)
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body treatments.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PLN 120 for adults and PLN 60 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PLN 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for PLN 90.0 per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs PLN 120 per day (1312 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Balthazar Design Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Balthazar Design Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Balthazar Design Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PLN 140 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Balthazar Design Hotel and nearby?
Balthazar Design Hotel has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Balthazar Design Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Balthazar Design Hotel like?
Balthazar Design Hotel is in Kraków City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Wawel Castle and 7 minutes' walk from Main Market Square. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
Balthazar Design Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9,8
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
07 December 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Krakow
Beautiful hotel. Rooms were very tastefully decorated. Couldn’t fault it
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
We would 100% recommend!
We had a great stay here! The staff were all very welcoming, very friendly and always happy to help with anything we needed! The hotel was just like the photos, such a nice feel to the place. We ate at the restaurant a few times and the food was just amazin! The service brilliant. We could not fault them! We also looked into most restaurants in old town, and It had to be one of the nicest settings we seen!
Leon Pike
Leon Pike, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
Zafeirios
Zafeirios, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
07 October 2024
Awesome
Amazing hotel in a beautiful part of Krakow. We were here for 3 nights. Perfectly located for exploring the city.
Hotel was exceptionally clean, food great and ambience nice.
I’d stay here again without hesitation!
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
01 October 2024
Gary
Gary, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
I'll be back
The hotel is situated just outside the main square but you'll still hear a few drunks if you leave your windows open at night. It's bearable and not the fault of the hotel. Taxis will leave you around the corner near an outdoor cafe since automobile traffic isn't allowed on Grodzka after 9 AM. The hotel is clean and the art is whimsical. It's a luxury hotel that isn't cliche. Of the many four and five star hotels I've stayed while in Krakow, this is the only one I'd book again.
Joseph
Joseph, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Excellent hotel. Highly recommended. If I ever go back to Krakow I will certainly stay there again!
Samuel
Samuel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Beautiful boutique hotel with professional staff
kinga
kinga, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
We spent 3 memorable nights at the Balthazar Design Hotel and enjoyed every minute. Our room was clean, well-appointed, and very quiet. The hotel restaurant was absolutely top-notch, having just received a Michelin star for 2024. Since the hotel is located right in historic Krakow, the majority of the must-see sights are only steps away. Don't miss going to see the fire-breathing dragon along the water! The hotel staff were always available and happy to help in any way possible. We highly recommend this hotel and would happily return if we find ourselves back in Krakow.
jennifer
jennifer, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
09 September 2024
Cindy
Cindy, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
07 September 2024
Kristine
Kristine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 September 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2024
Nice, clean hotel with good service. Great location near Wawel Castle and the Jewish Quarter, in the pedestrian area of Old Town but just a few steps from the road where taxis and Ubers can pick you up or drop you off. Breakfast was good, but on the expensive side. Overall a great choice.
John
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2024
Excellent hotel
I loved this hotel. I had a superior king room. The room was very clean and the bed was very confortable. The AC worked like a charm. You could make your riom.an ice box if you wanted to. The bathroom was nice size, but the shower was tiny, which is the only negative thing about the property. The front staff was always friendly and ready to help.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Really wonderful hotel - staff, rooms, amenities and location all top class.
Kurt
Kurt, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
11 August 2024
Good location small hotel
Hotel Balthazar is located in a very good location. The hotel is richly designed and beautiful. The 5 star rating of the hotel is however questionable because they lacked alot of 5 star ticks such as no room service after 10pm, 1 lift, no 24 hr porter, etc. The bathroom toiletries were nolton brown which were great. Our room was on the 3rd floor which didnt give us any view outside as the windows are positioned very high. The room was also quite small.
CHRISTINE
CHRISTINE, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
07 August 2024
Enjoyable Stay
Staff was very helpful getting us taxi and review of restaurants. They also provided us with a converter to charge our phones.
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
07 August 2024
Wonderful stay!
Gorgeous hotel. Kind staff. Wonderful stay for our family. I loved the location and how close it was to shops, restaurants and cultural attractions.