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Hotel Pod Wawelem

3.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Wawel Castle

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Breakfast served
Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Located in Kraków City Centre, Hotel Pod Wawelem features a rooftop terrace and an onsite spa for relaxation. Guests can enjoy breakfast at the restaurant before borrowing free bicycles to discover the city. Previous visitors consistently highlight the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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View from room

Superior Twin Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | View from room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | View from room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Suite, River View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Exclusive Suite, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kraków, Hotel Pod Wawelem is in the city center. Wawel Castle and Oskar Schindler Factory are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Main Market Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium or Tauron Arena Kraków.
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pl. Na Groblach 22, Kraków, Lesser Poland, 31 101

What's nearby

  • Wawel Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Main Market Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • ICE Krakow Congress Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Mary's Basilica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Turowicza Station - 9 min drive
  • Kurdwanów P+R Station - 9 min drive
  • John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪groble restaurant & bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restauracja Biała Róża - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Słodki Wawel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KROMA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santos - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pod Wawelem

Hotel near Main Market Square
Located close to Wawel Castle, Hotel Pod Wawelem provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Pod Wawelem have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (PLN 90 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (PLN 60 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of PLN 60 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PLN 150.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PLN 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: PLN 100 (one-way)
  • Secured self parking fee: PLN 60 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: PLN 90 per day (70 ft away)
  • Pet fee: PLN 60 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: PLN 150.0 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 and cash

Property is also known as

Hotel Pod Wawelem
Hotel Pod Wawelem Krakow
Pod Wawelem
Pod Wawelem Krakow
Hotel Pod Wawelem Hotel
Hotel Pod Wawelem Kraków
Hotel Pod Wawelem Hotel Kraków

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Pod Wawelem pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of PLN 60 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Pod Wawelem?

Self parking is available for PLN 60 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Pod Wawelem?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Pod Wawelem?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Pod Wawelem provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of PLN 125 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Pod Wawelem located?

Located in Kraków City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Planty Park and Wawel Castle. Main Market Square is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Hotel Pod Wawelem Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very accommodating staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff very helpful, if Bart is on reception he will make you smile and have a good laugh, if you don’t come out with a smile, you must be a very unhappy person.
Hotel from the outside
Picture taken from roof top bar and restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff Very knowledgeable Good walking to places Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roof top Bar

Lovely place and great location for everywhere. Will deinately be staying here again when we go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathiramalai

Liked: Amenities
The area and the amenities are very good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very helpful. Bart was exceptional very friendly outgoing and accommodating made the extra effort would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast with lots of choices of foods. Close to Wawel and the dragon. Staff very kind, polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Amenities
Hotel pod Wawelem was a great place to stay a short work to the old town staff was friendly hotel was clean would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, very convenient location, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niall O Hanlon

Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Post New Year escape.

Lovely hotel with helpful reception staff. Breakfast was creative but something for everyone. Location and view is very good with 10 minute walk to old town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GOOD

Goof location, good service at front desk. Room is clear enough, and big enough for solo. WIFI is fast, breakfast is good. Cost and location wise, I can recommend for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central property ,loved sky bar , room clean & comfortable. Food was lovely. Staff great and helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recomended.

Great location. Clean ans safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Excellent as always, our go to hotel in Krakow
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Really enjoyed our stay at Pod Welwelem. Located right by the castle and easy 15 minute walk to the main square. The rooftop bar has a lovely view over the river. Buffet breakfast was good. Staff are friendly and helpful. Taxis were plentiful. Parking available in underground carpark right outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, Very helpful and profystaff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laryssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, close to main square Staff are very helpful and friendly. View from sky bar is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service specially the guy at the reception who was so friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was a great experience. The staff was very helpful and we were close to all the fun activities in the center. I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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