WHERE TO STAY IN POLAND 219REST OF POLAND
CRACOW Abel^
ul. Józefa 30, 31056 Tel (012) 411 8736 Fax (012) 411 8736 Rooms 15 Map D5
While the rooms at this adorably eclectic hotel are not large, what they lack in size they more than make up for in
character. Each one is furnished individually and has an en suite bathroom (sometimes just with a shower) and TV.
Not all rooms have air conditioning. http://www.hotelabel.pl
CRACOW Trecius^
ul. św Tomasza 18, 31020 Tel (012) 421 2521 Fax (012) 426 8730 Rooms 6 Map D2
Each room in this much-renovated 13th-century house is decorated in a fabulous, unique way. They all have
showers (but not baths) as well as amenities such as satellite TV. While prices are cheap for the location, breakfast
is not included, and smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. http://www.trecius.krakow.pl
CRACOW Royal h 0
ul. św Gertrudy 26/29, 31048 Tel (012) 421 3500 Fax (012) 421 5857 Rooms 120 Map D3
Located in the heart of the Old Town in Planty Park, the elegant Royal is a classic example of 19th-century Art
Nouveau architecture. It is split into one-star and two-star sections and offers relatively basic amenities; rooms are
en suite and have TV. http://www.royal.com.pl
CRACOW Wit Stwosz h 0
ul. Mikołajska 28, 31027 Tel (012) 429 6026 Fax (012) 429 6139 Rooms 17 Map D2
Close to Main Market Square, this hotel is owned by the Church of St Mary and offers generously sized but
sparsely furnished rooms. All have bathrooms with showers and TV. The best ones are those in the attic, with
skylights and high, sloping ceilings. http://www.wit-stwosz.com.pl
CRACOW Hotel Francuski h 0 z
ul. Pijarska 13 Tel (012) 627 3777 Fax (012) 627 3700 Rooms 42 Map C1
Each and every room in this luxurious hotel is graced with antique furniture, and the location close to the Main
Market Square makes it the perfect option for those looking for a relaxed and pampered stay in Cracow. There is
a car park to the rear of the hotel; a rare luxury in this city. http://www.orbis.pl
CRACOW Pollera h 0 z
ul. Szpitalna 30, 31024 Tel (012) 422 1044 Fax (012) 422 1389 Rooms 42 Map D2
An Art Nouveau gem in the heart of the Old Town, Pollera was founded by entrepreneur Kasper Poller in 1834. During
World War II, the Germans fell in love with the place and forbade anyone else (except the staff) from entering. The
rooms are elegantly decorated and there is also a restaurant on site. http://www.pollera.com.pl
CRACOW Elektor 0 z
ul. Szpitalna 28, 31024 Tel (012) 423 2317 Fax (012) 423 2327 Rooms 21 Map D2
The Elektor is regarded as the city’s best hotel. The comfortable rooms are richly furnished; some with wooden
ceilings and regal upholstery. Service is exceptional. High-profile guests have included Prince and Princess
Takamodo of Japan, King Harald V of Norway and Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg. http://www.hotelelektor.com.pl
CRACOW Grand Hotel Cracow 0 z
ul. Sławkowska 5/7 Tel (012) 424 0800 Fax (012) 421 8360 Rooms 62 Map C1 & 2
For more than a century, this hotel has offered the very best in comfort and service. Housed in a restored palace,
the suites are regally furnished with antique furniture, wooden beams and paintings. The hotel has one grand
restau rant, a café and a bar. http://www.grand.pl
CRACOW Sheraton h 0 S ÷ z
ul. Powiśle 7, 31101 Tel (012) 662 1000 Fax (012) 662 1100 Rooms 232 Map E2
The atrium at the Sheraton is one of the modern wonders of Cracow, all glass and marble, colonnades and
fountains. The highest standards are to be expected, with high-speed Internet and 24-hour room service. It also
offers outstanding dining and entertainment. http://www.sheraton.com/krakow
FURTHER AFIELD CRACOW Batory h 0
ul. Sołtyka 19, 31529 Tel (012) 294 3030 Fax (012) 294 3033 Rooms 29
Close to the Jewish district, Batory is a family-run hotel with a homely atmosphere. Rooms are warmly decorated with
pastel-coloured walls and comfortable furniture. Amenities include TV, en suite bathrooms (some just with shower),
lockers and Internet access. The in-house restaurant specializes in Polish cuisine. http://www.hotelbatory.pl
FURTHER AFIELD CRACOW Fortuna h 0
ul. Czapskich 5, 31110 Tel (012) 422 3143 Fax (012) 411 0806 Rooms 25
A historic hotel, Fortuna is set in a charming building with flowering plants beneath its windows. The bright rooms
are larger than usual for this type of building, and the bathrooms are also well sized. Its restaurant offers delicious
Polish cuisine. Parking is available but must be booked in advance. http://www.hotel-fortuna.com.pl
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