Balthazar Design Hotel, located near Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica, offers a luxurious retreat with shopping on site and spa services to rejuvenate your senses. Enjoy local cuisine in the morning or browse through books at the library; guests praise the helpful staff and great location.
When you stay at Balthazar Design Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Royal Road and Wawel Castle. 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 travellers 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 at the property
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 reception
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
Lift
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 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
Hairdryer
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 on-site 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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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 that you 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 an 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 on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Balthazar Design Hotel like?
Balthazar Design Hotel is in Kraków Old Town, a short 1-minute walk from Royal Road and 5 minutes' walk from Wawel Castle. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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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
Popular mentions
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Location
Room
Restaurant
Food
Old town
Square
Boutique hotel
Breakfast
Amenities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, outstanding, and wonderful with many guests raving about the quality and taste. (10 reviews)
The property's restaurant offered excellent dining experiences with delicious food and outstanding service. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 March 2025
Loved it first class service and well situated, we will be back.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 April 2025
Amazing hotel!
Amazing little hotel with unique clever decor. Very comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend for sure.
Guy
Guy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2024
great staff and locatiin
david
david, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 March 2025
Lovely stay in Krakow
What a delightful hotel. Heartily recommend. Could not have been nicer. The breakfast is wonderful; the rooms even better.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 January 2025
The room is very beautiful, and the location is very close to the old town and easy access to nearby destination
ken
8/10 Very good
23 October 2024
Very comfortable stay.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Really wonderful hotel - staff, rooms, amenities and location all top class.
Kurt
Kurt, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 December 2024
Lovely hotel. Staff couldnt be more helpful. Very accommodating,helpful and all round pleasant stay at this lovely hotel.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Beautiful accommodation and hotel. Fantastic location, very central to everything. Highly recommend
Daniel Robert
Daniel Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
It's exactly where you want to be when visiting all the historical sights.
FRANK
FRANK, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Beautiful boutique hotel with professional staff
kinga
kinga, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Very clean and stylish hotel
Andrei
Andrei, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 August 2024
The staff were very helpful and friendly, making our stay so enjoyable. Delightful hotel
Karen
Karen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 December 2023
Great staff - great hotel - great location 😉
Pawel
Pawel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
A really lovely stay in an extremely comfortable room. The staff are wonderful. The accommodation is beautiful. The location is amazing. Thank you.
Tim
Tim, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Amazing hotel and great staff.
Breakfast to die for, that good
Camilla
Camilla, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 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.
Haley
Haley, 2-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2023
Excellent place to stay if visiting Krakow
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2024
We had a short but fantastic stay. The staff are wonderful.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 January 2025
Poland trip
Hotel was very clean and tidy and bed exceptionally comfortable. Did not have breakfast as felt this was expensive.
Gift on arrival was nice touch and reception very helpful and git an early check in.
Location very central and only 3 minutes walk to main square.
carl
carl, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 December 2023
Very good hotel ,excellent food, i was very satisfied
Andrzej
Andrzej, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2023
Absolutely lovely hotel, great location and staff were marvellous. Would recommend and stay again.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2023
Excellent hotel with friendly helpful staff and a fabulous restaurant within walking distance to main square and Castle, would highly recommend