This stay offers historic character and a unique cellar spa, though travellers must note the restaurant closes on Sundays and Mondays
The booking decision
Best for
The hotel pairs historic architecture with an exceptional location just paces from Kraków's Main Market Square. It suits travellers prioritising character and wellness, provided its dining schedule fits their itinerary. Book for an atmospheric luxury base in the Old Town with medieval cellar swimming pools and a celebrated rooftop bar.
Think twice if
You require an all-week on-site dining room, as the main restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
What guests repeatedly note
Experiences regarding room dimensions vary across standard tiers, with stay notes showing that guests dissatisfied with entry-level proportions occasionally require category moves.
Rooms and suites
7 options| Room option | Verified differences |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 1 twin bed; Sleeps 1 |
| Deluxe Suites Room | 1 bathroom; 75–90 m²; Air conditioning |
| Junior Suite | 1 king bed; Ground floor |
| Suite | 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed |
| Luxury Suite | 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed |
| Apartment | Private bathroom; Bathrobes; A separate bathtub; Shower with a rainfall showerhead |
| Deluxe Suite | 75 m²; Sitting room; A bedroom |
Availability and stay conditions vary by date.
Good to know before you book
Where can guests park near the hotel and how much does it cost?
Public paid parking is located roughly 480 m away (about an 8-minute walk); no advance reservation is required, and parking costs PLN 150 per day.
Does the hotel have a rooftop bar overlooking the Old Town?
Yes, the property features a seasonal Sky Bar on the rooftop terrace that offers views over the Old Town square.
What is the policy for children, cots, and extra beds at the hotel?
Children of all ages are welcome. Cots for children aged 0 to 2 are provided free upon request, while extra beds for guests aged 13 and older cost 200 zł per person per night.
What are the check-in hours and how late is reception staffed?
Check-in begins from 15:00, and the hotel maintains a 24-hour reception service to welcome arriving guests at any hour.
The practical side
Check-in and central location
The hotel sits at ul. Szczepańska 5 in central Kraków (postal code 31-011), placing guests directly inside the pedestrian-friendly historic core. Check-in begins at 15:00 on the day of arrival. The central square is approximately 230 m away (a 3-minute walk), and Teatr Bagatela tram stop is 290 m away. Parking: Paid parking is available about 480 m from the hotel, roughly an 8-minute walk.
Dining and rooftop drinks
Ground-floor restaurant 3 Rybki serves traditional Polish cuisine in an elegant dining room, complemented by secondary dining spaces at Rybki Nove. The 3 Rybki menu shifts with the seasons, highlighting fresh asparagus, artichokes, and seasonal vegetables in spring and summer, followed by wild game, mushrooms, and forest fruits in autumn and winter. The on-site restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays, requiring guests staying over those evenings to dine out in the surrounding Old Town.
Policies and cancellation
Standard reservations require cancellation notice at least 3 days before arrival to avoid penalties. Pets are allowed on request, and charges may apply.
Spa and basement wellness
The Wellness & Spa centre occupies the hotel's medieval cellars on level -1. The subterranean facility includes two indoor swimming pools set beneath historic vaulted arches. Thermal and recovery amenities include a fitness gym, a sauna, and an integrated salt-iodine chamber.
