Hotel Kreator-Sport

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Hotel Kreator-Sport on Zarzecze street, I wasn’t expecting much. The name sounds a bit odd (Kreator? Really?) and this part of Bronowice feels more residential than touristy. But you know what? Sometimes the places that don’t try too hard end up surprising you the most.

The thing about staying here is that you’re actually living like a local for a few days. You’re about a 15-minute tram ride from the Old Town – which, honestly, is perfect because you get to see how regular Krakow works beyond all the tourist chaos around the Main Square. The neighborhood’s pretty quiet, especially in the evenings, and there’s this authentic Polish feeling you just don’t get when you’re staying right in the center where everyone’s speaking English. I mean, the staff speaks English fine, but you’ll hear actual Polish conversations in the lobby, kids playing outside, that sort of thing. The rooms are… well, they’re three-star rooms, so don’t expect luxury, but they’re clean and the beds are surprisingly comfortable. What I really appreciated was how warm it stays – a lot of older Polish buildings can get chilly, but they’ve got the heating sorted out properly here. The bathrooms are small but functional, and honestly, after a day of walking around Krakow’s cobblestones, a hot shower is all you really need.

Here’s what nobody mentions in the typical reviews – the breakfast is actually pretty decent for a place like this. They do proper Polish sausages, not the weird processed stuff, and the coffee’s strong enough to wake you up for a day of sightseeing. Plus, if you’re into the sports thing (hence the “Sport” in the name, I guess), they’ve got facilities that locals actually use, so you might end up having a beer with some Polish guys after working out. The parking situation is straightforward too – no hunting around narrow medieval streets or paying tourist prices for garage spots. One thing though: if you’re the type who needs to be stumbling distance from bars and restaurants, this might not be your spot. But if you don’t mind a short tram ride and want to save some serious money while still being comfortable, Hotel Kreator-Sport does the job well. The 7.9 rating makes sense – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it won’t disappoint either, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need when you’re planning to spend most of your time exploring the city anyway.

Hotel in Krakow booking should be done early, especially during summer season when the city hosts internationally acclaimed cultural festivals and medieval celebrations.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $66. Double or Twin Room with 2 twin beds for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Triple Room with 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 3
• Estimated price from: $110. Suite with 2 × 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 4
• Estimated price from: $55. Classic Single Room with Extra Bed with 1 twin bed for Max. people: 1

Reviews

• Wonderful – Yuliia from Ukraine – July 5, 2023 (9/10)

  Friendly staff and convenient location

• Overall pleasant stay – Kexin from China – June 4, 2023 (9/10)

  Location is between the city center and airport. Staffs are friendly. Free luggage storage. Comfortable beds.
  
  What could be improved: Bed linen can be cleaner.

• Wonderful – Izabela from Poland – April 23, 2023 (9/10)

  Great staff, very helpful and professional. Quiet area and facilities ok.
  
  What could be improved: Some guests were a bit too loud at night

• Good value for money – Tomasz from Poland – March 31, 2023 (9/10)

  Nice staff, quick service, and good comfort for the price.
  
  What could be improved: it was ok, small thing, no towel racks in the bathroom

• Very Good – Pavol from Slovakia – January 18, 2023 (8/10)

  good location, rooms are clean and big enough. Great value for the money. It is the cheapest in the area but yet very good hotel.. very satisfied with the hotel.
  
  What could be improved: nothing.

• I would come again but ask for a room with a better wifi – Miroslava from Slovakia – November 20, 2022 (8/10)

  All was really nice even the food in the restaurant and a pool
  
  What could be improved: The wifi was very poor at the second floor and especially in my room

• Excellent value, lovely staff and well worth the walk from the bus station. – John from United Kingdom – October 2, 2022 (8/10)

  Lovely staff, excellent price.
  
  What could be improved: Its a long walk from the nearest bus stop. Breakfast wasn’t included, which I thought it would be.

• Good – Antonina from Ukraine – August 28, 2022 (7/10)

  If you need to stay a night or a couple of days, it's a good place. It is a bit loud, but good. There is a parking place near it, that is also great.

• Great value for a short stay. – Jerzy from Ireland – July 4, 2025 (9/10)

  Great breakfast. Great value for money.
  
  What could be improved: Beds weren't too comfortable. Rooms and bathrooms could use renovation.

• Wonderful – Irina from Ukraine – June 7, 2025 (9/10)

  I really liked the hotel, super clean, very comfortable mattress on the bed, friendly staff. The reception is open 24 hours, which in my case was an important factor, since I arrived in Krakow around midnight. The breakfast was delicious.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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