Sołtyka 19, Grzegórzki, 31-529 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Batory Overview

You know what? Hotel Batory surprised me in the best possible way. I’ll be honest – when I first walked up, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place, but sometimes those preconceptions just mess with your head. The moment I stepped into the lobby, there was this immediate sense that someone actually cares about this place. Not in a stuffy, over-the-top way, but more like… well, like staying at a friend’s house if your friend happened to have really good taste and knew how to make guests feel welcome.

The staff here genuinely seems to enjoy their jobs, which is rarer than you’d think. Check-in was smooth – no weird upselling attempts or that fake smile you get at chain hotels. My room was on the third floor, and I mean, it’s not going to win any design awards, but everything worked properly and it was spotlessly clean. The bed was actually comfortable (you never know with smaller hotels), and the bathroom had decent water pressure, which honestly makes or breaks a stay for me. What really got me was the attention to small details – fresh flowers in the hallway, decent coffee in the lobby that didn’t taste like it had been sitting there since morning, little touches that show they’re paying attention.

The location turned out to be pretty ideal, even though it’s not right in the thick of tourist central. You’re close enough to walk to the main attractions without dealing with all the noise and chaos that comes with being directly on top of everything. I could actually sleep at night, which was a relief after my last hotel experience where garbage trucks seemed to have a party outside my window at 5 AM. There’s a great little café about two blocks away that the front desk recommended – locals actually eat there, always a good sign. Parking was straightforward too, which saved me the usual headache of circling around looking for a spot.

Look, Hotel Batory isn’t trying to be something it’s not, and that’s exactly why it works. The 8.6 rating makes total sense once you spend a night there – it’s the kind of place that does the basics really well and throws in just enough extra touches to make you feel like you made a smart choice. Would I stay here again? Absolutely. It’s got that sweet spot of being comfortable, well-run, and reasonably priced without any of the pretension or corner-cutting you sometimes get at this level.

Apartments in Krakow provide travelers with authentic local experiences, allowing them to explore traditional Polish markets and cook with regional Galician specialties.

Hotel Batory Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Double Room (1 Adult)1 single bed, or and 1 double bed for 1 adult
Double or Twin Room1 double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Triple Room3 single beds for 3 adults, 2 children
Deluxe Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Hotel Batory

  • Nadiia from Ukraine (9/10)

    Everything was perfect! Spotless and warm room, safe parking near the hotel, wonderful breakfast, staff hospitality. We’ve enjoyed our staying. It is located just 10 minutes walk from the city center. Quite neighborhood.

  • Nicola from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great location: lovely room. Staff friendly

  • Renan from Portugal (9/10)

    The breakfast has a good variety of food.
    The staff are very friendly and helpful.
    The room is comfortable-.

  • Ľubomír from Slovakia (9/10)

    Very nice personal, parking was good as well, the room was clear and very nice. Breakfest was great. The hotel is near old city centee so it was few minutes walking.

  • Turpin from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Lovely room, great shower and a lovely buffet breakfast with loads of choice

  • Helena from Romania (8/10)

    Breakfast was very good
    Bed is comfortable
    Towels are very nicely washed
    The bathroom is pretty big
    The room is very good heated, was warm

  • O from Ireland (8/10)

    Good location, lovely staff. Comfortable rooms and good breakfast

  • Ann from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Small & quirky … spotless, comfy beds , fab breakfast , staff so nice and very helpful and location was excellent.

  • Patrícia from Slovakia (9/10)

    Everything was perfect. I recommend this hotel. Free parking is great advantage also location os near old city center. Breakfast was delicious.

  • Young from Finland (8/10)

    Quiet place, still close to all the historic spots yet

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 700 m
  • Oficyna Dworska: 500 m
  • Kolegium Jezuitów: 450 m
  • Klinika Psychiatrii: 600 m
  • Klinika Okulistyczna: 550 m
  • Planty Daszyńskiego: 300 m
  • Klinika Urologiczna UJ: 350 m
  • Zespół Collegium Medicum: 250 m
  • Zespół Kliniki Brodowskiego: 450 m
  • Willa Antoniego Łuszczkiewicza Zofiówka: 500 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Batory: 30 m
  • Restaurant Krakowskie Klimaty: 250 m
  • Restaurant Kiełbaski z pod Hali Targowej: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 1.2 km
  • Krakow Barbican: 1.2 km
  • Town Hall Tower: 1.2 km
  • Main Market Square: 1.2 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.3 km
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 1.5 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 12 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 1.1 km
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.1 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 2.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 4.3 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 36 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 36 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 1.7 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 1.5 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture

Activities:

  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits Additional charge
  • 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
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

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

Reception services:

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

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge

Most popular facilities:

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Fabulous breakfast

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).:

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at Hotel Batory

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

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:

9.0

Comfort:

8.7

Location:

9.0

Free WiFi:

9.1

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

8.5