Axel’s take
An excellent sightseeing base, with standout cleanliness and a few room-selection catches.
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Axel’s rating: 9.1/10 · a small, independent 3-star in Krakow’s Old Town
Hotel Jan is a small, independent 3-star in a historic townhouse just off Krakow’s Main Market Square. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want comfortable basics and sightseeing on foot rather than luxury extras. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and recent Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful reception staff and breakfast; this is more than a hotel trading on its address.
Choose your room carefully. The hotel places Economy doubles on the fifth floor with skylights, and multiple recent Expedia guests report that the lift stops one floor below, despite the website claiming all-floor access. Confirm step-free access before booking if stairs matter. Parking is paid and off-site, and breakfast inclusion depends on your booking. We’d choose it for a walking-focused city break, but skip it if doorstep parking or guaranteed lift access is essential.
- Rooms
- Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms; Economy doubles are on the fifth floor with skylights.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Booking.com, Tripadvisor and recent Expedia reviews.
- Service
- Helpful reception staff earn repeated praise; the front desk operates around the clock.
- Amenities
- Conservatory breakfast room, free Wi-Fi, in-room fridges and kettles; confirm lift access to your room.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast may cost extra; parking is paid and off-site, and airport transfers carry a charge.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.
The location
ul. Grodzka 11, Krakow
Just off Main Market Square, with Old Town sights and restaurants close at hand.
Amenities and check-in
Conservatory breakfast room, free Wi-Fi, in-room fridges and kettles; confirm lift access to your room.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Parking (free)
- Airport shuttle (extra charge)
- Full-service laundry
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: PLN 40.00 for adults and PLN 40.00 for children (approximately); Airport shuttle fee: PLN 180 per person (roundtrip); Airport shuttle fee per child: PLN 100.00 (roundtrip), (up to 17 years old)
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): PLN 120 per car per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel Jan: from $164 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $164 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Jan on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hotel Jan is a small, independent 3-star in Krakow’s Old Town in Krakow, Poland.
Address: ul. Grodzka 11, Krakow. Property ID: 1118532. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/krakow/hotel-jan-1118532
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/krakow/hotel-jan-1118532/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $301 | $460 on Expedia | $159 less (35%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $220 | $239 on Expedia | $19 less (8%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $164 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $237 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $324 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $409 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $485 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $603 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $819 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,132 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,265 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,401 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,543 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,709 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $1,872 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 9.1/10
An excellent sightseeing base, with standout cleanliness and a few room-selection catches. a small, independent 3-star in Krakow’s Old Town, scored for what it is.
Hotel Jan is a small, independent 3-star in a historic townhouse just off Krakow’s Main Market Square. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want comfortable basics and sightseeing on foot rather than luxury extras. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and recent Expedia guests consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful reception staff and breakfast; this is more than a hotel trading on its address.
Choose your room carefully. The hotel places Economy doubles on the fifth floor with skylights, and multiple recent Expedia guests report that the lift stops one floor below, despite the website claiming all-floor access. Confirm step-free access before booking if stairs matter. Parking is paid and off-site, and breakfast inclusion depends on your booking. We’d choose it for a walking-focused city break, but skip it if doorstep parking or guaranteed lift access is essential.
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Best for: couples on a sightseeing break; first-time Krakow visitors; travelers exploring on foot
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Watch out for: Economy rooms have skylights; reported stairs above the lift’s final stop; paid parking away from the hotel
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Location: Just off Main Market Square, with Old Town sights and restaurants close at hand.
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Rooms: Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms; Economy doubles are on the fifth floor with skylights.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Tripadvisor and recent Expedia reviews.
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Service: Helpful reception staff earn repeated praise; the front desk operates around the clock.
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Amenities: Conservatory breakfast room, free Wi-Fi, in-room fridges and kettles; confirm lift access to your room.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; parking is paid and off-site, and airport transfers carry a charge.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Jan, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.
About Hotel Jan
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- ul. Grodzka 11, Krakow
- Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 690 reviews (location 5.0/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Rynek Underground Museum: 4 min walk · St. Mary's Basilica: 3 min walk · Town Hall Tower: 3 min walk · Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection: 7 min walk · Czartoryski Museum: 9 min walk · Wawel Cathedral: 11 min walk
- Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: PLN 40.00 for adults and PLN 40.00 for children (approximately); Airport shuttle fee: PLN 180 per person (roundtrip); Airport shuttle fee per child: PLN 100.00 (roundtrip), (up to 17 years old)
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): PLN 120 per car per night
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Parking (free), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free)
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Krakow
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Single room
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Family room
- Room features: Fridge
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Family Quadruple room
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Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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