Hotel Maltański

Hotel Maltański Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Hotel Maltański on Straszewskiego Street, you immediately get that “I’m in the right place” feeling. The building sits perfectly in Krakow’s Old Town — not trying too hard to be fancy, but clearly well-maintained and welcoming. I mean, when couples are rating the location 9.7 out of 10, you know something’s working. The entrance has this understated charm that fits right into the historic neighborhood without looking like it’s pretending to be a palace.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s what I love about this three-star spot — you’re literally in the heart of everything, but on a quieter street that doesn’t have tour groups marching past your window at 7 AM. Straszewskiego runs parallel to the main tourist drag, so you can walk to Market Square in about three minutes, but you actually get some peace when you want it. The location score of 9.8 isn’t just marketing fluff — you really can explore Krakow on foot from here. St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, even Wawel Castle are all within easy walking distance, and honestly, that matters more than having a rooftop pool when you’re trying to see a city like this.

The Rooms

The rooms at Hotel Maltański are what I’d call “smart comfortable” — they’ve clearly thought about what travelers actually need rather than just cramming in fancy stuff. You’ll find clean, well-appointed spaces that make good use of the historic building’s layout. The beds are genuinely comfortable (not just hotel-brochure comfortable), and there’s enough space to actually unpack if you’re staying more than a night or two. What I appreciated most was the attention to practical details — good lighting for reading, decent storage, and windows that actually open, which you don’t always get in Old Town hotels.

Food Worth Mentioning

You know what surprised me? The food here is actually really good — and I don’t say that lightly about hotel restaurants. They’ve got this continental breakfast setup that goes beyond the usual sad pastries and instant coffee. We’re talking Italian options, proper vegetarian choices, and even breakfast to go if you’re the type who wants to grab something and explore early. The buffet has enough variety that you won’t get bored if you’re staying several days, and honestly, the quality rivals some standalone restaurants in the area.

Why Guests Love It

Hotel Maltański works because it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It’s a solid, well-run three-star hotel that happens to sit in one of the best possible locations in Krakow. The staff clearly knows the neighborhood — they’ll point you toward the good pierogi places locals actually go to, not just the tourist traps. Plus, having parking available in Old Town is actually a big deal if you’re driving (though honestly, you won’t need your car much once you’re here). The 8.4 rating reflects exactly what you get — reliable comfort, great location, and genuine hospitality without the pretense.

The concierge service in Krakow can arrange exclusive castle tours, secure classical concert tickets, and organize visits to nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz Memorial.

Hotel Maltański Accommodations

Reviews of Hotel Maltański

• Katie from Canada (9/10)

  Martin was amazing on the front desk, so helpful and knowledgeable – he deserves a raise in pay! The building also had a lovely charm to it, it was in a lovely location.

• Anca from Romania (9/10)

  The hotel has a great location, very good for position. The staff was very friendly

• Danielle from Belgium (9/10)

  Good location, helpful staff, nice room and quiet

• Ruth from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Very close to the Castle and Main Square, max 10 mins walk. Approx 25 min walk to the main station.
  
  Our room and bathroom were very spacious. Could occasionally hear the water from the neighbouroling bedroom but not enough to ruin our stay. Room was nice and warm.
  
  Good selection for breakfast, cheese, meats, fruit, yogurts, breads and local delicacies.
  
  Martin the hotel manager was exceptional – very friendly with a lot of helpful local information.
  
  The area seemed very safe.
  
  Would definitely stay in this traditional hotel on our next visit.

• Robin from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The location is excellent and only a 10 minute walk up to the square,
  The hotel is old but clean and nicely presented,
  The rooms are big with a limited mini bar but you do need to bring your own shower and bath products as what is provided in the room is extremely limited.
  The breakfast is continental style but an excellent variety and more than adequate.
  Our 3 room, 3 night stay was good.
  The Christmas market was good but nowhere near as good as Wroclaw which we have done the last 2 years.

• Tristan from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

  breakfast was good the location was great walking distance to the square and castle everything was close to the hotel

• James from Ireland (9/10)

  The staff were excellent, very helpful and went out of their way to give a top class service. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, plenty of storage space and a big en-suite.

• Alan from United Kingdom (9/10)

  We have stayed here several times previously. The location is superb and the hotel has real character. We love the breakfast buffet!

• Richard from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Very good staff , a clean unit

• Andrzej from Poland (8/10)

  Location and nice staff. We could leave the car after checking out until 23:00 hrs.

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