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Balthazar Design Hotel

5.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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The Balthazar Design Hotel, near Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica, is in a prime location praised by guests. It offers on-site shopping, spa services, morning local cuisine, and a library for browsing. The staff is highly rated for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
63 Grodzka St, Kraków, malopolskie, 30-001

What's nearby

  • Royal Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wawel Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Main Market Square - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Mary's Basilica - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cloth Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Turowicza Station - 7 min drive
  • Kurdwanów P+R Station - 7 min drive
  • John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chimney Cake Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pod Wawelem - Kompania Kuflowa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Mleczny Pod Temidą - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fiorentina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balthazar Design Hotel

Luxury hotel near Royal Road
Located close to Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica, Balthazar Design Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial, or a body treatment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Heated floors, designer toiletries, and showers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (PLN 120 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; PLN 120 for adults and PLN 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PLN 90.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately PLN 120 for adults and PLN 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: PLN 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: PLN 120 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PLN 90.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balthazar Design Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balthazar Design Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balthazar Design Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Balthazar Design Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PLN 140 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balthazar Design Hotel located?

Located in Kraków Old Town, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Road, Wawel Castle, and Main Market Square. St. Mary's Basilica and Cloth Hall are also within 10 minutes. Kraków Główny Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Balthazar Design Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 648 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is superb friendly staff and in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great designer room in heart of old town fabulous location for all attractions and Christmas markets
Funky in room dog
Salt mines
Salt mines
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and serviced daily to a high standard. Staff very courteous and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and location perfect for accessing the centre
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, the staff were so helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, stylish and thoughtfully designed. Great location and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful hotel. Loved the decor and art. Rooms were beautifully furnished and extremely comfortable. All the staff were friendly and helpful, beginning with a lovely welcome and a coffee at reception. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring the Old Town, lots of stores and restaurants around, very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Amenities
A truly beautiful hotel with stunning rooms and exceptionally friendly staff. Our stay was lovely overall, the only minor downside was that the rooms were a little warm at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with lovely, helpful staff. In a very convenient location for sightseeing and eating out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All around top class
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, large modern rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by a friendly receptionist and a beautiful aroma that filled the reception area. If set the scene for what was a brilliant hotel. Lovely decor everywhere that was different and individual. Spotlessly clean and great choices for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel perfect location - quirky decor highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels and hotel experience. From beginning to end…superb service and breakfast was a hi-light…evening meal wonderful. Already planning a return. Would recommend without hesitation. Thankyou to the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is just a charming, upscale, boutique hotel with some of the friendliest staff we’ve encountered anywhere. So close to the castle and the town Square and so many restaurant options, including a Michelin listed restaurant within the hotel itself.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great restaurant on site. Beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best locatiobn in old town! nicely renovated apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fantastic, staff service was truly amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were so friendly and my room was spotless
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and staff. Great location. Breakfast amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restaurant. Great central location. Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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