ul. Garbarska 8-10, Old Town, 31-131 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard “Amber Design,” I was expecting another one of those try-hard boutique places that’s all style and no substance. But this place actually gets it right. The moment you walk into the lobby, there’s this warm, honeyed lighting (clever nod to the name, I guess) that somehow makes everyone look better and feel more relaxed. It’s not massive or overwhelming – more like walking into a really well-designed friend’s apartment, if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and a serious budget.

What really won me over was the attention to detail that you don’t notice until you’ve been there a day or two. The bathroom mirrors have this perfect lighting that doesn’t make you look like a zombie at 6 AM, and honestly, that’s rarer than it should be in hotels. The beds are that Goldilocks level of firm – not too soft that you sink in like quicksand, not so hard you feel like you’re camping. Plus, the rooms are actually quiet, which… you know what, I’m not taking that for granted anymore after some recent hotel disasters. The walls seem properly soundproofed, and even when I had neighbors with questionable evening entertainment choices, I barely heard a peep.

The staff here feels more like local concierges than typical hotel employees – they actually know the area beyond the standard tourist traps. When I asked about good coffee nearby, instead of pointing me toward the overpriced lobby café, the desk guy sent me to this little roastery two blocks over that locals actually use. That kind of insider knowledge makes a difference when you’re trying to experience a place rather than just survive it. The 8.7 rating makes sense once you’ve stayed there – it’s not perfect (the elevator’s a bit slow, and the breakfast could use more variety), but it hits all the important notes without any major fumbles. It’s the kind of place where you’d actually want to hang out in the lobby with a drink rather than immediately escaping to your room, and for a 4-star boutique hotel, that’s exactly what you want.

Rooms

  • Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Superior Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults
  • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults
  • Studio with 4 single beds, or and 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
  • Family Room with 2 × 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Double or Twin Room with Balcony with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
  • Attic Room with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews

  • Ivana from Norway (9/10)

    Very nice hotel, cozy, very friendly staff, felt like at home. Recommending.

  • Radek from Czech Republic (9/10)

    Pleasant accommodation near the center or the main train station. Sufficient selection of snacks for breakfast.

  • Denis from Ireland (9/10)

    Excellent location
    Friendly staff
    Great breakfast

  • Lesley from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Friendly and welcoming reception. Warm and comfortable, with spacious room and a good shower.
    Great location five minutes walk from the main square.

  • Kathleen from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Central to everything yet tucked away on a quiet street. Lovely spotless clean hotel with very helpful staff and breakfast was lovely.

  • Pawel from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location, breakfast, friendly staff

  • Nicola from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Breakfast was a very good choice and they kindly did a take out for us when we had an early start. The location was excellent, the old town was just a five minute walk. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.

  • Barbara from Switzerland (9/10)

    Very good location. Beautiful hotel. Very helpful staff. Also, a big bonus, kettle, and coffee machine in the room.
    The body wash has an amazing smell, a very good product.

  • Kathleen from United Kingdom (9/10)

    It was warm, spotless and great Location.
    Breakfast was the same every morning but with an excellent variety. Staff were genuinely fantastic.

  • Denise from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Staff were helpful and always happy to make tea or coffee for us . Breakfast was also very good scrambled eggs, salad cereal fresh fruit + quite a few other things. There was a box off toiletries at reception that you could help your self to . If you wanted your room clean you needed to put the tag on the door. Quite a small basic hotel but homely I would stay there again
    The hotel was just a short walk to the town square 5-7minuets .

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 200 m
  • Collegium Nowodworskiego: 500 m
  • Zespół Domu Plastyków: 150 m
  • Ratusz D. Jurydyki Piasek: 150 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 150 m
  • Pomnik Stanisława Kutrzeby: 450 m
  • Skwer prof. Bartoszewskiego: 200 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Marków: 400 m
  • Mieszkanie – Pracownia nr 12: 400 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Reformatów: 350 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Rucola: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Cafe Jazzga: 100 m
  • Restaurant Pistachio Box: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 700 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 600 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 750 m
  • Main Market Square: 650 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 900 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.4 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 750 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 3.3 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 31 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 31 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Łobzów: 2.8 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 15 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Entertainment and family services:

  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.4

Free WiFi:

9.0

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

8.6

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