Words & Swords

Hotels
8.4 (1523 reviews)
Basztowa 1 , Kraków , pl

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared kitchen
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly owner
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise from neighboring rooms
Old furniture in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Reviews mention cleanliness as good, but some rooms have issues with noise and older furniture.
Service
8.9
Many reviews praised the owner for being very helpful and engaging with guests.
Location
8.9
Multiple reviews indicate a great location close to city attractions.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms are generally clean and comfortable but have some comments on outdated furnishings.
Amenities
8.4
Guests appreciated the availability of toiletries and hot water; some minor issues noted.
Value for Money
8.4
Many found the accommodation to offer good value given its quality and location.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Guests enjoyed the availability of tea and coffee; no major criticisms present.
Overall Experience
8.4
General sentiments about the stay were positive with a strong recommendation from guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 05:21

Property Description

Central Location near Main Market Square
Located in the heart of Kraków, Words & Swords offers a convenient stay just a few steps away from the bustling Main Market Square. Enjoy the vibrant city life right at your doorstep.

Comfortable Accommodation with City Views
Experience a cozy stay with free WiFi and the option for a shared bathroom equipped with a hairdryer. Wake up to stunning city views from the comfort of your room.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Take advantage of the shared kitchen and explore activities like cycling and hiking. Arrange trips to must-see attractions like Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau easily. Don't miss out on visiting nearby landmarks such as St. Florian's Gate, Cloth Hall, and Wawel Royal Castle.

Book your stay at Words & Swords now for a memorable Kraków experience!

Important information:

Please note that breaking the smoking ban is subject to a penalty of PLN 500 and immediate cancellation of the booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
When staying at the property with children, note that the property is legally obliged to apply standards for the protection of minors to determine the identity of the minors and their relationship with the adult they’re staying with.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs PLN 60 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 10 years old stay for 50 zł per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1523 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Jack • couple • ca
6
A decent hotel if you're on a budget.
Pros:

Spacious room

Cons:

Could not adjust temperature in room. No TV in room and the towels were pretty thin as I'm used to having ones a little thicker. Also, the shower didn't have the wall mount for the spray head so you would have to hold it in your hand or retrofit a way to support it on the broken mounting bar.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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SVITLANA • solo_traveller • ua
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • es
8
Corta y útil
Pros:

Me gustó la ubicación, fácil para aparcar, y bien accesible.

Cons:

El olor de la habitación 6, venimos después de unos días y seguía el olor desagradable y fuerte, parece que olía a carnicería, pero te acostumbras rápido y ya no seguía nota.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Athanasios • couple • gr
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • es
8
Corta y cómoda
Pros:

Tenía muy buena ubicación y pocos problemas para aparcar, la habitación muy cómoda.

Cons:

Nos alojamos en la habitación número 6, y tenía un olor un poco fuerte, te acabas acostumbrando pero de primeras no es muy agradable.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Marak • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Marysia • couple • pl
10
Pros:

Wspaniała Pani właścicielka, serdeczna, można sobie uciąć z nią poranna pogawędkę przy kawie lub herbacie. Pięknie opowiada o miejscu. Polecam z całego serca!

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • couple • it
9
Ottima soluzione tra l'economico e la buona qualità
Pros:

Pulizia (di tutto) , organizzazione, grandezza delle camere e completezza.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
R
Ranis • couple • pl
9
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
8
89ewka89 • couple • pl
9
Pros:

Polecam, świetna lokalizacja i atmosfera w obiekcie. Dostępne kosmetyki w łazience. Bezproblemowe samo zameldowanie. Na pewno wrócę jak będę miała okazję.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
Z
zet • solo_traveller • pl
9
Cons:

przydałby się drobny remont - odmalować drzwi,odnowić parkiet - w sumie drobiazgi . Pobyt był udany,miło spędziłam czas,właściielka bardzo sympatyczna .

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Fabio • couple • it
5
Pros:

La stanza era grande comoda e pulita anche se la mobilia un po' datata

Cons:

Le foto che la proprietaria ha postato sul vostro sito sono un po' ingannevoli perché la cucina non si può definirla tale se non ha i fornelli quindi per me non è una cucina e le foto mostrano tutt' altro cioè una cucina completamente diversa ho provato a informare la proprietaria ma la sua risposta era incomprensibile

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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DZIANIS • couple • by
9
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Nadège • couple • fr
1
Cons:

Bonjour il faudrait penser à rembourser les gens je vous ai envoyer un mail mon
Avion a eu du retard

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Yevheniia • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • couple • pl
5
Pros:

Korzystna lokalizacja, blisko rynku, czyste pomieszczenia i atrakcyjna cena.

Cons:

Pokój oddzielony ściankami z płyty przez które słychać wszystkie rozmowy i chrapanie sąsiadów. Wygląd pokoju z pewnością byłby lepszy gdyby nie obdrapane łóżko i podłoga.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Arina • couple • ua
6
Pros:

Близко к центру, есть туалетная бумага, зубная паста и гель для душа

Cons:

Смешанные ощущения от проведённого времени здесь. Не очень приятная атмосфера. По фото я выбрала одну комнату, а на деле получила совсем другую.
Общий душ и туалет, если честно я не ожидала этого, потому что было указано что присутствует личный душ 🫠. В номере было довольно таки холодно.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Khrystyna-Orysia • extended_group • ua
8
Pros:

Great location, right near the old town and 10 minutes to Galeria Krakowska(station). Bathroom was super clean and in good condition. Good apartment for one night.

Cons:

Pay attention, bathrooms are not in apartment, we thought it is.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • au
10
Perfect location, very clean and comfortable. Good price
Pros:

Definitely very good location. Beds were very comfortable and everything was very clean. Very good price.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee