Hotel Polonia

Hotels
8.5 (4667 reviews)
Basztowa 25 , Kraków , pl

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Good breakfast variety
Cons:
Noise issues reported
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Some cleanliness issues reported, including dirty walls.
Service
9.11
Generally positive feedback about friendly and accommodating service.
Location
9.15
Excellent location close to city center and transport.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were large and comfortable, although some complaints about room type expectations.
Amenities
8.63
Good breakfast offerings and decent amenities.
Value for Money
8.59
Good value considering the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Breakfast was variety rich and well-reviewed, though some issues with coffee service.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall enjoyable stay despite minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 04:36

Property Description

Historic Charm in the Heart of Kraków
Located in the Old Town Kraków, Hotel Polonia offers a classic stay just steps away from Main Market Square. The rooms boast traditional décor with modern amenities, including air conditioning in select rooms. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of water upon arrival.

Delicious Polish Cuisine and Convenient Services
Start your day with a traditional breakfast buffet and savor authentic Polish dishes at the Polonia Restaurant. The 24-hour front desk can assist with trip arrangements and luggage storage. Shuttle services are also available for your convenience.

Prime Location with Iconic Views
Overlooking the Słowacki Theatre and the Kraków Barbican, Hotel Polonia is within walking distance of Wawel Royal Castle and Galeria Krakowska Shopping Mall. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Kraków during your stay.

Book now to experience the historic charm and modern comforts of Hotel Polonia in Kraków.

Important information:

If guests require the hotel to send booking confirmation to an embassy (for visa procedures), the hotel will charge the guests' credit card with the full, nonrefundable amount of reservation costs.

The invoice can be issued no later than the 15th day of the next month from the date of payment. At a later date, invoicing will not be possible.

Please note that the payment for the entire stay will be charged upon check-in.If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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
Airport code: KRK

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for 60 zł per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for 150 zł per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for 150 zł per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs PLN 70 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4667 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
extended_group us
9
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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APHansen family_with_children dk
8
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Sergiy solo_traveller bg
9
An authentic hotel in the city center
Pros:

The location is excellent – ​​close to the city center, the central station, and the shopping center. The restaurant is especially worth mentioning – excellent lunch and dinner. Apparently, the chef is excellent.

Cons:

The hotel is definitely in need of an update. The windows and plumbing are a bit dated, and city noise is clearly audible. Rooms should probably be inspected more often—in our room, the shower handles had come loose, and the shampoo was so old it had already formed a residue. But all of this can be fixed with a thorough inspection of all the appliances.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Guillaume couple gb
10
A place to stay in.
Pros:

All went perfectly well. Thanks.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Daria couple pl
9
Pros:

Nice historic hotel. It’s close to both the railway station and the old town. Perfect option for a short visit. Rooms are spacious. The hotel is a bit outdated but it comes with good history vibes. Breakfast is just amazing making you want to get back!

Cons:

It’s right in front of a tram stop, so you can be bothered by it.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Elzbieta couple pl
8
Ogólnie pobyt był udany.
Pros:

Znakomita lokalizacja, klimat starego Krakowa, bufet śniadaniowy.

Cons:

Stare, nieszczelne okna, które nie tłumią hałasu ulicznego (dudnienie tramwajów od wczesnych godzinach do późnej nocy).

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Jadwiga solo_traveller pl
8
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The location is short walk to both the main train station and the Old Town. The breakfast is quite good. The dinner is adequate. The rooms are good and several are excellent. I have stayed at other hotels in Krakow, but this is my favorite. The wait-staff in the restaurant has always been first rate.

Cons:

I have stayed here four times which says something. Nonetheless I have found the dinners not as good as I hoped. The staff is generally good, though oddly I have encountered one somewhat difficult receptionist and one rather rude maid.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Fredrik family_with_children se
7
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Enry 64 family_with_children it
8
Pros:

ottima posizione vicino al centro raggiungibile in pochi minuti a piedi.
Buona la colazione ed il servizio di accoglienza.

Cons:

Nella stanza nonostante ci fosse il parquet abbiamo trovato dei tappeti che erano impolverati segno di una pulizia non frequente.
Suggeriamo di toglierli.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Myriam couple us
10
Pros:

My mom and I loved everything about this place! Amazing food! Loved the staff in the restaurant (shout out to Patrick!) Perfect stay.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Jerzy couple pl
6
Pros:

Hotel w starym stylu. ma swój urok

Cons:

Śniadanie przeciętne, ciasnawo przy stołach z jedzeniem

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Jacek family_with_children pl
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Eliana family_with_children it
9
Pros:

La posizione e la colazione molto varia

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
10
The Polonia is perfecto! Booking.com however, doesn't honor its posted price.
Pros:

The most comfortable beds in the world! Just a beautiful old hotel.

Cons:

Booking.com charged me $11 more than the posted room price on its website. I wrote three times to them about the situation, and included photos - request denied.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Morelli couple it
9
lo consiglio
Pros:

Colazione ottima, camera molto pulita e super in centro, vicino alla stazione e a pochi passi dal centro della città

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller au
7
Great staff and facilities. A pity about noise of the teams which beyond the facilities control of course.
Pros:

It was convenient to Old Town and shopping

Cons:

The trams right outside the hotel make it extremely convenient but also very noisy for 20 hrs of the day. It is not the hot Le fault at all but ask for a room not facing the trams.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Terje couple ee
9
Pros:

Suurepärane asukoht, puhas, meeldiv teenindus.

Cons:

Trammitee maja kõrval.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Maria Rosaria family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Ottima la posizione dell'hotel, super centrale, facile raggiungere tutto comodamente a piedi.
Camera accogliente, pulita e di dimensioni adeguate. Colazione abbondante e varia, con ottimi prodotti sia salati che dolci. Menzione speciale alle torte, tutte super.
Una sera abbiamo cenato anche al ristorante annesso, molto soddisfatti sia per la qualità del cibo che per il costo.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Edyta solo_traveller it
6
Ottima posizione
2026-04-04 via Nuitee