ul. Sw. Tomasza 34, Old Town, 31-023 Kraków, Poland
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Campanile Krakow Old Town Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Campanile Krakow Old Town, you get that immediate sense of being exactly where you want to be. The building sits right on ul. Sw. Tomasza, one of those streets in the Old Town that just feels alive — cafes, galleries, people wandering with no particular hurry. It’s a three-star hotel, and it doesn’t pretend to be anything else, but honestly, that’s part of what works about it. You’re not paying for a lobby you’ll never use — you’re paying to be in one of the best-positioned spots in the city.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, the location here is genuinely hard to beat. The Main Market Square — Rynek Główny — is just a few minutes on foot, and you can actually hear the city hum from the street outside. Couples especially seem to fall for this place, and it’s not hard to see why — the area is romantic in that effortless, old-European way that Kraków does so well. The location rating of 9.7 for two-person trips isn’t a fluke; it reflects what you actually feel when you step outside the front door.

The Rooms

The rooms are clean, well-kept, and sensibly laid out — nothing flashy, but everything you need is there. For a three-star stay in the heart of the Old Town, the value is real. Beds are comfortable, the space is practical, and the double-glazed windows do a decent job of keeping the street noise out (though you’re in the middle of a medieval city center, so some ambient sound is part of the deal). It’s the kind of room you come back to after a long day of walking and actually feel rested in.

Breakfast & Practicalities

Breakfast is a buffet, and it does the job well — a solid spread to fuel a morning before heading out to explore. There’s parking available at the hotel, which is worth knowing if you’re driving in, since finding a spot anywhere near the Old Town on your own can be a bit of a headache. The whole operation runs smoothly, and the staff seem genuinely familiar with the area — the kind of people who’ll actually point you somewhere useful rather than just hand you a tourist map.

Why Guests Love It

What’s telling about Campanile Krakow Old Town is the repeat guest rate — it’s noticeably higher than most comparable properties, and that says something real. People come back, which means the experience holds up beyond a first visit. It’s not about grand gestures — it’s about a hotel that gets the basics right, sits in a genuinely great part of Kraków, and doesn’t overcomplicate things. If you’re after a well-located, reliable base in the Old Town without stretching your budget into four-star territory, this one keeps delivering — and clearly, a lot of travelers have figured that out already.

Campanile Krakow Old Town Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Room – 1 Queen Bedfor 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Room – 2 Single Bedsfor 2 adults, 1 child
Superior Room – 1 King Bedfor 2 adults, 1 child
Junior Suite – 1 King Bed 1 Sofa Bedfor 3 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Campanile Krakow Old Town

  • Carole from Canada (9/10)

    The hotel was right across the street from a park, bed was comfortable, lots of delicious food to choose from the breakfast buffet, staff pleasant and helpful, perfect location a short walk from the main square and all the famous attractions! Loved it!

  • Curtis from United Kingdom (8/10)

    The location for Krakow old town is superb. The hotel is currently halfway through a refurb, some of the 6 rooms we had were done and were really nice.

  • Natalie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    I stayed here with my 6 year old for 2 nights. We loved it’s location. Great, simple room. Perfect for our needs. One of the reasons I chose it is it has its own underground car park. There’s also 3/4 spaces above ground.

  • Michelle from Poland (7/10)

    Breakfast was ample polish / continental my children had plenty of fruit options cerials yoghurts breads,and coffee was decent .

  • Sevinç from Turkey (8/10)

    Breakfast

  • Amy from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location is amazing, near train station for easy access. Minutes from centre of square

  • Jo from United Kingdom (9/10)

    This was a budget trip for us so we had low expectations, however, we are now so glad we found the Campanile. Great location, excellent value for money and really friendly staff. We have been to Krakow before and have stayed at more expensive hotels, however, when we return we will use the Campanile again as it offers such value. We didn’t sample the breakfast or lunch menu, however, the prices were very reasonable. All members of staff that we met were friendly, helpful and welcoming.

  • Barnabás from Hungary (9/10)

  • Stella from Cyprus (9/10)

    Excellent location. Very polite customer service. Very clean.

  • Олег from Ukraine (8/10)

    We enjoyed our staying a lot, a very welcoming and helpful receptionist, a walking distance to the railway station and the city center.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 0 m
  • Oficyna Dworska: 150 m
  • Dom na Kotłowem: 150 m
  • Drukarnia Związkowa: 50 m
  • Kamienica Jaroszowska: 100 m
  • Kamienica Habermanowska: 10 m
  • Kamienica Strzemboszowska: 150 m
  • Zespół Klasztorny Dominikanek: 50 m
  • Kuźnia D. Fabryki Zieleniewskich: 50 m
  • Zespół Komunalnej Kasy Oszczędności: 50 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Tower Pub: 40 m
  • Restaurant Metrum Restobistro: 50 m
  • Restaurant Ristorante SantAntioco: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 500 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 550 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 550 m
  • Main Market Square: 500 m
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 750 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.1 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 300 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.5 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 1.7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.4 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 33 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 33 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.1 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.1 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 17 km

Facilities

General:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Activities:

  • Pub crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site
  • Cycling Off-site

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Ironing service
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

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

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge

Most popular facilities:

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Good breakfast

Parking Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs 120 zł per day.:

  • Parking garage
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House Rules at Campanile Krakow Old Town

Pets:

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

Groups:

  • When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 19:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 08:30 to 12:00

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:

8.8

Comfort:

8.4

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

8.7

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

8.4

Value for money:

8.3