Top rated
Guests rate it highest for location, service and rooms.
9.22,751Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.9 out of 10, at Szczepanska 5.
- Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.
Luxurious Hotel Stary in Kraków’s Old Town
Sky Bar with a Panoramic View: Enjoy a drink at the seasonal Sky Bar on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Main Market and Old Town.
On-Site Spa and Swimming Pools: Relax in the sauna, gym, steam bath, and 2 swimming pools with swim jets, all available for guests.
Elegant Rooms and Dining Options: Stay in air-conditioned rooms with plasma TVs and enjoy meals at Trzy Rybki restaurant serving traditional Polish dishes. Don't forget to visit the bar, café, and club for a complete experience.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
Rooms
9.2
Top rated
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by 2,751 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.9
- Service9.4
- Location9.9
- Rooms9.4
- Amenities8.9
- Value8.9
- Food & drink8.4
Guests mention
Excellent locationFriendly staffBeautiful facilities
ChrisUnited KingdomSpa. Roof top Bar.
patriziaItalyAlbergo molto curato, personale disponibile, pulizia eccellente
La location in sé: molto curata, porte massicce stile fortezza, ampiezza della camera
StevenUnited StatesAmazing location, old world aesthetics blended with modern amenities, one of a kind pool!
The location of Hotel Stary is fantastic right off the Main Square. The older aesthetics of the hotel are amazing from the automatically opening large front wooden door to the underground pool/spa. The rooms are spacious…
ClaireAustraliaI loved my stay so relaxing
I loved the cleanness and the breakfast ,the highlight was the Grill restaurant
Room a little dark 107
Brooke AnntheaAustraliaLocation was excellent and the pool is amazing.
The cost for breakfast is overpriced.
AlexAustraliaPolish service culture
Showers
Darkness
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Szczepanska 5, Kraków, Poland
Guests rate the location 9.9 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Hotel Stary
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Stary?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Hotel Stary allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Hotel Stary?
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Does Hotel Stary have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Stary?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Hotel Stary have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Hotel Stary?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Hotel Stary have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Hotel Stary?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Hotel Stary?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Hotel Stary?
Szczepanska 5, Kraków.
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