Hotel Wit Stwosz

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Wit Stwosz? The name alone had me stumbling over pronunciation when I booked it (it’s “Veet Stvosch,” by the way – named after the famous sculptor whose altar you’ll see in St. Mary’s Basilica just around the corner). But honestly, once I stepped inside this narrow townhouse on Mikołajska, I got why this place scores a 9.1 despite being a three-star property.

The location is actually ridiculous – and I mean that in the best way possible. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the Main Market Square, but tucked away on this quiet side street where you won’t hear the clip-clop of horse carriages at 6 AM like you would right on the square itself. The building has that old Krakow charm where the stairs creak just enough to feel historic but not enough to worry you, if that makes sense. What really sold me was how the staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood – not just the tourist spots, but where to grab decent pierogi at 10 PM (try Zapiecek on Sławkowska, they told me, and they were absolutely right).

The rooms are smaller than what you’d get in some modern chain, but everything feels thoughtfully done rather than cramped. I mean, you’re in a medieval city center – expecting sprawling suites would be missing the point entirely. The beds are genuinely comfortable, and they’ve managed to fit in modern bathrooms without destroying the character of the place. My room overlooked the street, which was perfect for people-watching but meant occasional noise from late-night revelers heading back from Kazimierz – though honestly, it died down by midnight most nights. The breakfast room downstairs has this cozy, almost residential feel that made me linger over coffee longer than I planned. They do a solid Polish breakfast spread alongside the usual European stuff, and the scrambled eggs were actually fluffy, not those rubber things you sometimes get at smaller hotels.

What I really appreciated was how unpretentious everything felt. The front desk folks spoke excellent English and seemed genuinely helpful rather than just going through motions – they marked up a proper walking map for me and warned me about which streets get crazy crowded during the trumpet call times at St. Mary’s. Parking is tricky in this area (like everywhere in Old Town), but they arranged something nearby for a reasonable fee. Check-in was smooth, and they let me leave bags after checkout while I wandered around my last day, which saved me from dragging everything to the train station hours early. For the price point, especially considering you’re staying in the heart of one of Europe’s most beautiful old towns, it’s honestly hard to complain about much here.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $127. Double/Twin Room for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $133. Double/Twin Room with 2 twin beds and 1 full bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $192. Apartment with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $198. Classic Quadruple Room with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for Max. people: 4
• Estimated price from: $101. Single Room with 1 twin bed for Max. people: 1

Reviews

• Perfect spot to stay in the middle of everything. – Donna from United States – August 7, 2025 (10/10)

  Loved everything about this property from check in to check out. Friendly staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable. Right in the heart of old town.
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing we didn’t like.

• Great value, comfortable, central for city and beautiful breakfasts – Stephanie from United Kingdom – August 7, 2025 (10/10)

  This was excellent value for money. We booked three rooms for six of us and we all loved our stay and would return if ever in Krakow again. The hotel was very central but still reasonably quiet. The breakfasts were lovely and beautifully presented. We had to leave early on the last night and they made us breakfast boxes with sandwiches which did our breakfast and lunch!
  
  The rooms were very comfortable and had everything we needed and the staff were very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: We liked everything about this hotel

• Great hotel in the center of Krakow’s Old Town – Agnieszka from United States – August 4, 2025 (8/10)

  Great location, 3 minutes walk from the Main Market Square, 10 min walk from the train station. Breakfast had a huge variety of food, from traditional polish foods to pancakes and sweets. Hotel staff is friendly and very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: The elevator goes only to the 3rd floor, so if your room is on top floor (4th), you need to carry your luggage up a flight of stairs. However, our 4th floor room was very charming, with skylights and wooden beams.

• Great little hotel in fantastic location – Alan from United Kingdom – August 3, 2025 (9/10)

  Great breakfast, clean tidy room, fantastic location
  
  What could be improved: Tv didn’t work, didn’t replace shower gels at all

• One of the Best Hotels i have stayed in – Keith from United Kingdom – July 30, 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely hotel, in a great location
  Near the train station and main square
  You could not get any better
  Staff where really friendly and helpful
  Breakfast was amazing, best i have ever had, so much choice, highly recommend staying there.
  Lots of choice, smoked sausage was gorgeous
  Was perfect
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, perect place to stay

• Perfect location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast. – Michele from United States – July 25, 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent location in the old town. Close to everything but outside of the fray.
  
  What could be improved: A tiny bit dated, but the room was spacious, airy, & very clean.

• Exceptional – Bowkett from United Kingdom – July 21, 2025 (10/10)

  The location is great, 2 minute walk into the main square.

• Perfect 3 night stay returning in March – Robert from United Kingdom – July 20, 2025 (10/10)

  Location perfect spotless clean rooms
  
  What could be improved: Nothing loved it

• Wonderful – Mikko from Finland – July 20, 2025 (9/10)

  Very good place with great location.
  Not the luxery, but all what we need for sleeping.
  
  Also the breakfast were good, even if it wasnt anyting special.

• Exceptional – Leslie from United Kingdom – July 13, 2025 (10/10)

  Excellence breakfast & location, just by old town square which is beautiful ☺️ will definitely stay here again
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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