Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Radisson Blu in Krakow? It’s one of those hotels that actually feels like it belongs in the city instead of just being dropped there. The building has this solid, contemporary vibe that somehow doesn’t clash with all the medieval charm you’re there to see – and honestly, that’s harder to pull off than you’d think.

The location is pretty stellar, though I won’t bore you with the usual “convenient” talk. What I will say is that you can walk to the Old Town without breaking a sweat, and there’s something really satisfying about being able to duck back to your room between morning sightseeing and evening wandering. The staff – and I mean this – actually seem to know Krakow beyond the tourist script. I asked about where locals go for pierogi (because let’s be real, that’s essential intel), and the concierge gave me directions to this tiny place off Floriańska that turned out to be absolutely perfect. That kind of insider knowledge makes a difference when you’re trying to get past the surface-level tourist experience.

The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid five-star place, but with some thoughtful touches. The beds are properly comfortable – not just hotel-room acceptable – and the soundproofing actually works, which matters more than you might think in a city where the nightlife can get enthusiastic. I appreciated the little details too, like having enough outlets near the bed (why is this still a rare thing?) and bathrooms that feel spacious instead of cramped. The breakfast spread is legitimately good – I mean, they do a proper Polish breakfast alongside the international stuff, and their coffee doesn’t taste like it came from a machine that’s given up on life. You’ll find yourself lingering over breakfast longer than planned, especially if you snag one of the tables by the windows where you can watch the city wake up. One thing worth noting is that this place gets busy during peak season – Krakow’s become incredibly popular, and rightfully so – but the staff handle the crowds without making you feel rushed or overlooked. The 8.6 rating makes sense to me; it’s the kind of place that delivers what it promises without trying too hard to be something it’s not. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want after a day of exploring castles and getting wonderfully lost in the Jewish Quarter.

Hotels in Krakow offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this medieval masterpiece, with easy access to castles, churches, and traditional Polish experiences.

Rooms

• Standard Room with 1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 2 children
• Premium Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 3 children
• Junior Suite with 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 3 children
• Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 3 children
• Premium Room with Old Town View with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 3 children
• Suite with Old Town View with 2 × 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 3 children
• Superior Room with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Superior Room with Old Town View with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Friends & Family Stay: Multiple Rooms with 4 extra-large double beds for 8 adults, 7 children

Reviews

• Al from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  The location and the staff are very friendly and helpful

• Aleksander from Poland (9/10)

  Rooms were clean and very big. Sauna was nice.

• Celia from United States (9/10)

  Breakfast was adequate. Nothing special

• Lynn from Ireland (9/10)

  Location, cleanliness, staff, just all around lovely hotel!

• Alexfavorov from Ukraine (8/10)

  Perfect location, friendly staff

• Ana from Poland (9/10)

  location is excellent, staff very helpful, beautiful lobby, nice breakfast

• Chris from United Kingdom (8/10)

• Deborah from Ireland (9/10)

  Hotel is spotless and staff are frand welcoming. Great location

• Sarah from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The location is perfect you are moments away from the central square with all the shops and restaurants and the castle (which we had a view of from our room).

• Foteini from Greece (9/10)

  Excellent breakfast, could order poached avocado eggs that was amazing, nice bar, warm room. 2 bottles of water daily for free.

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