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Axel’s take

A strong Old Town luxury pick, especially for its character and cellar spa.

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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · A historic five-star boutique hotel beside Kraków’s Main Market Square

Hotel Stary is a historic five-star boutique hotel just off Kraków’s Main Market Square, and a strong choice for a characterful city break. Its distinctive architecture and vaulted cellar spa give it more personality than a conventional luxury chain. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and the location; recent reviews also repeatedly commend helpful staff and breakfast. We'd pick it for sightseeing with a proper wind-down afterward.

The main caveat is access to the rooftop bar: it's seasonal, and guests also report private-event closures, so don't make it the sole reason to book. Breakfast isn't included in every rate, and parking costs extra. We'd look elsewhere if a guaranteed rooftop evening or an all-inclusive-feeling luxury stay matters most.

Rooms
Guests repeatedly praise spacious, comfortable rooms with distinctive styling.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent guest feedback.
Service
Recent reviews are predominantly positive about helpful, courteous staff.
Amenities
Complimentary wellness access includes two cellar pools, saunas, a salt chamber and gym; treatments cost extra.
Fees and surprises
Check breakfast inclusion, parking arrangements and rooftop availability before booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

The location

Szczepanska 5, Krakow

Just off Main Market Square, with Old Town sights and restaurants readily walkable.

Amenities and check-in

Complimentary wellness access includes two cellar pools, saunas, a salt chamber and gym; treatments cost extra.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): PLN 180; Extra bed: PLN 200 per guest per night; Pets: PLN 200 per guest per stay
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Hotel Stary: from $206 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $206 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Stary on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Stary is a historic five-star boutique hotel beside Kraków’s Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland.

Address: Szczepanska 5, Krakow. Property ID: 1050708. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/krakow/hotel-stary-1050708

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/krakow/hotel-stary-1050708/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$850$1,086 on Expedia$236 less (22%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $206 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $375 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $542 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $702 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $876 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,058 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,588 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,828 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,047 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $2,262 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,523 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $2,751 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $3,041 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $3,461 USD

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Axel's take: 8.9/10

A strong Old Town luxury pick, especially for its character and cellar spa. A historic five-star boutique hotel beside Kraków’s Main Market Square, scored for what it is.

Hotel Stary is a historic five-star boutique hotel just off Kraków’s Main Market Square, and a strong choice for a characterful city break. Its distinctive architecture and vaulted cellar spa give it more personality than a conventional luxury chain. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and the location; recent reviews also repeatedly commend helpful staff and breakfast. We'd pick it for sightseeing with a proper wind-down afterward.

The main caveat is access to the rooftop bar: it's seasonal, and guests also report private-event closures, so don't make it the sole reason to book. Breakfast isn't included in every rate, and parking costs extra. We'd look elsewhere if a guaranteed rooftop evening or an all-inclusive-feeling luxury stay matters most.

  • Best for: Couples on a luxury city break; Old Town sightseeing on foot; Travelers who enjoy historic design and a spa

  • Watch out for: Seasonal rooftop bar with occasional private-event closures; Breakfast not included in every rate; Paid parking

  • Location: Just off Main Market Square, with Old Town sights and restaurants readily walkable.

  • Rooms: Guests repeatedly praise spacious, comfortable rooms with distinctive styling.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent guest feedback.

  • Service: Recent reviews are predominantly positive about helpful, courteous staff.

  • Amenities: Complimentary wellness access includes two cellar pools, saunas, a salt chamber and gym; treatments cost extra.

  • Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion, parking arrangements and rooftop availability before booking.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Stary, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Hotel Stary

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Likus Hotels
  • Szczepanska 5, Krakow
  • Guest rating: 4.7/5 on Google from 1,209 reviews (location 5.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Rynek Underground Museum: 3 min walk · Town Hall Tower: 2 min walk · St. Mary's Basilica: 4 min walk · Czartoryski Museum: 6 min walk · Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection: 13 min walk · Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK: 15 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): PLN 180; Extra bed: PLN 200 per guest per night; Pets: PLN 200 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Indoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Sauna, Spa, Parking (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Krakow

Room types

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Economy room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Standard room

Standard room with balcony

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard room (sofa)

Comfort room

Comfort Single room

Comfort Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Business room

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Business Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Business Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Superior room

Superior room with river view

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Superior Double room with river view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Executive room

Executive Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premium room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Classic room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Triple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite with balcony

Standard Single Junior Suite

Standard Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Junior Suite

Executive Junior Suite

Executive Club Junior Suite

Suite

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Triple Suite

Standard Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin Suite (twin beds)

Deluxe Triple Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

Luxury Suite

Luxury Single Suite

Luxury Double Suite (full double bed)

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

Single Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

Twin Apartment (twin beds)

Triple Apartment

Standard Apartment

Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Cottage

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