Balthazar Design Hotel, located near Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica, offers a luxurious retreat with shopping on site and spa services to rejuvenate your senses. Enjoy local cuisine in the morning or browse through books at the library; guests praise the helpful staff and great location.
John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 23 min drive
Turowicza Station - 7 min drive
Kraków Plaszów Station - 14 min drive
Kraków Główny Station - 27 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Pod Wawelem - Kompania Kuflowa - 2 min walk
Chimney Cake Bakery - 3 min walk
Krak-Rest" Bar Mleczny Pod Temidą - 3 min walk
Cafe Mini - 3 min walk
Miód Malina - 3 min walk
About this property
Balthazar Design Hotel
When you stay at Balthazar Design Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Main Market Square and Wawel Castle. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body treatments. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English, Polish
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (PLN 120 per day; reservations required)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (late night)
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1870
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Spa services
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Netflix
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Heated floor (bathroom)
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body treatments.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PLN 120 for adults and PLN 60 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PLN 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for PLN 90.0 per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs PLN 120 per day (1312 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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Frequently asked questions
Does Balthazar Design Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Balthazar Design Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Balthazar Design Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PLN 140 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Balthazar Design Hotel and nearby?
Balthazar Design Hotel has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Balthazar Design Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Balthazar Design Hotel like?
Balthazar Design Hotel is in Kraków Old Town, a short 7-minute walk from Main Market Square and 5 minutes' walk from Wawel Castle. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Balthazar Design Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Location
Room
Restaurant
Old town
Food
Square
Breakfast
Boutique hotel
Amenities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, outstanding, and out of this world with many guests raving about its quality and taste. (16 reviews)
The on-site restaurant offered excellent dining experiences with delicious food and outstanding service. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 25, 2025
Beautiful place to stay and close to all the sights.
Hotel staff were very friendly and attentive
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Beautifully detailed and interesting hotel. Lovely staff and the best location you could want for old town and other areas of interest
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Wonderful boutique style hotel in the heart of old town Krakow
elizabeth
elizabeth, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 31, 2025
Great location. Wonderful service.
Randall
Randall, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 31, 2025
Beautiful hotel. Personal service. Superb rooms and breakfast was amazing.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 2, 2025
A great location for the old town and very helpful and friendly staff
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2025
What a fantastic hotel, we loved our brief stay and the staff are brilliant. Thank you!
andy
andy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
property located in great location. Clean and welcoming. Friendly staff
Miguel
Miguel, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Fantastic! The breakfast and the hotel restaurant were exceptional. Location practically around the corner from the castle and steps away from a beautiful church concert venue.
Brenda
Brenda, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2025
Staff was great Karolina and Martin were really nice and helpful. The hotel was clean and close to everything. I totally recommend this place
Cesar
Cesar, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 7, 2025
Everything was perfect
Jacek
Jacek, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 27, 2025
One of my all-time favorite hotels, anywhere. Beautifully appointed, terrific food, friendly and helpful staff. I hope to return.
Dee
Dee, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 9, 2025
Amazing hotel, the rooms are beautiful and the bed is soooooo comfy, everything is on your doorstep, highly highly recommend
Shane
Shane, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 14, 2025
Lovely breakfast
Polite and helpful staff who arranged an early breakfast due to time of flight
Clean and great location
Great restaurant
jill
jill, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
An excellent “Boutique” hotel, a well thought out and interesting interior design through carried well into the choice of art throughout. Excellent restaurant, great service. Very good room, incredibly well kept and services. Very convenient.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 23, 2025
Loved it first class service and well situated, we will be back.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 29, 2025
Awesome place to stay in Krakow! Superb hotel with friendly staff, close to everything - a minute from Wawel, and with a great restaurant at the ground level. Highly recommended!
Michal
Michal, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
Absolutely beautiful hotel in a fantastic location 5 minutes to the square,
The inside of the hotel is a work of art with quirky features.
Room was lovely on front of hotel great air con and everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Breakfast was out of this world ,
The Balthazar design hotel was our little piece of calm in a busy city
This is a lovely hotel with a fantastic restaurant
No hotel bar but a gift of a bottle of wine and a glass of Amaretto on arrival.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 24, 2024
great staff and locatiin
david
david, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 17, 2025
Great restaurant . Lovely note , drinks , wine and biscotti upon arrival . Couldn’t find wifi info and bed not that comfortable . All staff very pleasant and professional . Close to everything . Would stay again .
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 20, 2025
Amazing hotel!
Amazing little hotel with unique clever decor. Very comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend for sure.
Guy
Guy, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 31, 2025
It’s a superb boutique hotel . It’s a shame there’s no bar , on site spa or common areas to use but that doesn’t detract from the beauty and location . Would stay there again in a heartbeat
Basil
Basil, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 11, 2025
Quaint and classy hotel. I enjoyed the uniqueness of the room. The staff was very friendly and helpful with any questions about the area and any requested services. Great location, as well. Close to the square and the river, basically right next to the Wawel Castle
Would definitely stay again