ul. Straszewskiego 12, Old Town, 31-101 Kraków, Poland
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Hotel Wawel Queen Overview

You know what? I’ve walked past Hotel Wawel Queen dozens of times before actually staying there, and honestly, I was kicking myself for waiting so long. The name might sound a bit grand, but this 4-star spot has this understated elegance that hits you right when you step into the lobby – it’s all warm wood and soft lighting without trying too hard to impress.

The thing about staying here is that you really feel like you’re in the heart of things without dealing with the tourist chaos. I mean, you can actually get a decent night’s sleep (which, let’s be honest, isn’t always guaranteed in city center hotels). The rooms have this lived-in comfort – not sterile like some places that feel like they were decorated by a committee. My room had these heavy curtains that actually blocked out the morning light, and the bed was one of those where you just sink in after a long day of walking around. The bathroom was surprisingly spacious too, with one of those rainfall showers that actually has good water pressure.

What really sold me on this place, though, was the staff – they’ve got that perfect balance of being helpful without hovering. The front desk guy (I think his name was Tomasz) gave me directions to this little café around the corner that I never would have found otherwise, and when I mentioned I was looking for a good spot for dinner, he suggested a place that was clearly where locals eat, not just another tourist trap. The whole vibe is just… comfortable, you know? Like staying at a well-run boutique hotel that happens to have really good reviews (9.1 rating, which honestly feels about right) but doesn’t feel the need to remind you of it every five minutes. It’s the kind of place where you can grab your coffee in the morning and actually plan your day without feeling rushed, and when you come back in the evening, it feels like coming home rather than just crashing somewhere.

Hotel Wawel Queen Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Standard Single Room1 single bed for 1 adult
Standard Double Room1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Double or Twin Room2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Superior Double Room1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Superior Double or Twin Room2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Family Room2 large double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Hotel Wawel Queen

  • David from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Spotless, warm, relaxing, great location

  • Patricia from United Kingdom (10/10)

    I loved the location, how private it was, the attention to detail. It was very welcoming friendly, the staff would go above and beyond to help or give you advice. It was so nice staying here, just felt safe and looked after

  • Jonathan from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Everything, especially the location. The views lovely.
    The staff were fabulous.
    Breakfast was superb!
    Beds super comfy

  • Věra from Czech Republic (10/10)

    100/10
    Perfect location, spacious rooms, beautiful interior, everything absolutely clean, one of the best breakfasts we have had on our travels so far and last but not least very friendly and professional staff. <3
    Plus dogs friendly and there will be a bed and bowls waiting for them in the room. We will definitely come back & highly recommend.

  • Jacqueline from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Excellent breakfast, friendly, helpful staff, comfortable rooms, stylish decor, great location

  • Kelly from United Kingdom (10/10)

    good breakfast with plenty of choice.
    Comfortable hotel bar and also adjoining chess room with fireplace.
    Hotel was also very tastefully decorated.

  • Vanessa from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Excellent. Cannot fault anything
    The beds were so comfortable. Rooms were clean.
    We had breakfast every morning which had so many choices to choose from. Lovely bar area. PERFECT
    Definitely recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Krakow

  • Ashley from Germany (10/10)

    Everything was fantastic! The location was a short walk to most major tourist sites, the staff were all very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was varied and delicious, and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. This was one of the largest hotel rooms and most comfortable beds we've had during our travels in Europe, and everything was very clean and modern. The breakfast buffet each morning had a great selection that varied slightly from day-to-day with a menu of items that could be ordered as well, such as eggs, omelettes, pancakes, and oatmeal. The bar offered a nice area to relax and the drinks we ordered were delicious. We would absolutely stay here again!

  • Caroline from United Kingdom (10/10)

    It was a quiet location & nice bar

  • Benjamin from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Really friendly staff, clean, brilliant location.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Planty: 0 m
  • Dom Katolicki: 250 m
  • Town Hall Tower: 400 m
  • Main Market Square: 400 m
  • Wawel Royal Castle: 150 m
  • Archeological Museum: 50 m
  • Kamienica Lisia Jama: 300 m
  • Kamienica pod Motylem: 400 m
  • Pomnik Jana Pawła II: 250 m
  • Zespół Dworku Potockich: 50 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Hostel pod Wawelem: 100 m
  • Restaurant Przysmak Staropolski: 100 m
  • Restaurant Restauracja pod Smoczą Jamą: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Cloth Hall: 400 m
  • Krakow Barbican: 1.3 km
  • St. Florian’s Gate: 1.7 km
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine: 14 km
  • Adam Mickiewicz Monument: 750 m
  • Schindler Factory Museum: 2.8 km
  • National Museum of Krakow: 950 m
  • Historical Museum of Krakow: 800 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Bonarka: 3.8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Krakow Valley I: 32 km
  • Krakow Valley II: 32 km
  • Siepraw Ski Lift: 23 km

Public transport:

  • Train Kraków Zabłocie: 2.4 km
  • Train Krakow Central Railway Station: 2.1 km

Closest airports:

  • John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice: 16 km

Facilities

View:

  • View

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • 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:

  • Electric kettle

Parking:

  • Parking garage

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Auditory guidance
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

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

Reception services:

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

Business facilities:

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
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House Rules at Hotel Wawel Queen

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

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 07:00 to 11:30

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:

9.5

Comfort:

9.5

Location:

9.7

Free WiFi:

9.2

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.1