Hotel Ester is 3 star hotel with 32 rooms and the facilities of Non-Smoking Rooms and Bar.
Hotel Ester has
4.10 mark for overall hotel rating at TripTake. (4.20 for Location, 3.60 for Rooms, 4.30 for Service, 3.90 for Value).
The hotel is recommended for
Young single.
This is a budget hotel with the rates from
89 USD to
166 USD.
Hotel Ester is one of the recommended hotels
under 100 USD near
Stara Synagoga, it is also not far from
Geburtshaus von Helena Rubinstein and
Synagoga Remuh.
Hotel Ester details:
The Hotel Ester is located in the heart of Kazimierz, Kraków’s historic Jewish district, within 20 metres of the Old Synagogue. All rooms have private bathrooms and a free Wi-Fi connection.
Ester’s air-conditioned rooms all feature flat-screen satellite TVs. Each has a work desk and a refrigerator. A safety deposit box and free mineral water are also provided.
In the mornings a breakfast buffet is offered on-site. Later in the day, Ester’s restaurant serves traditional Polish and Jewish dishes. After a meal guests can get a massage or visit the hotel’s sauna.
The hotel’s staff is available 24 hours a day. The hotel's tour desk will help guests organise trips to the many places of interest that surround Kraków, such as the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
The Wawel Castle and Old Town’s Main Market are within the is 1.3 km from the hotel.
The underground banquet-conference room and its own restaurant, the hotel is ready to accommodate small training groups and spoil the customers with a carefully selected menu. The hotel has its own conference room "Kamienna" which can be used as a banquet room because of its decorations and location (arranged in the building's cellar). "Kamienna" makes a really good impression. It is separated from the noisier part of the hotel, therefore the atmosphere is favorable to concentrate. The conference room can accommodate up to 30 people. All equipment is available on request: projectors, screen, flipchart, microphones, video.
Next to the conference room there is a cozy room perfect for small meetings. The cool stone walls are refreshing and will make you feel relaxed even on a busy day of work.
The restaurant can organize catering for business meetings.
The free car park next to the hotel is at your disposal.
The reception staff will help you to get a guided city tour.
Caring about our Guests’ bodies and souls, those Guests, who would like to have some biological regeneration and relaxation we propose sauna and large number of massages.
Location
The Ester Hotel is located in the middle of the Kazimierz district next to the famous Szeroka street. The main bus and train stations are situated 3 km away, there are bus and tram stops near the hotel (for example on the Starowislna street). An excellent location if you would like to discover Jewish culture as the famous Remuh Synagogue (is across the street) and others: it would take only 15 min walk from the hotel to the Main Market Square in the Old Town and Wawel.
The hotel is set among many restaurants and cafés. When you stay there for a week you can dine in a different restaurant on the same street every evening, then you can try other streets' places. You would not worry where to have a meal. There are also many shops, newsstands, cash machine and drug stores in the area
Rooms
The Ester Hotel offers single, double rooms and suites.
The decorations have their own unique character: excellent choice of colors, modern functional furniture and large spacious rooms. In newly renovated rooms there are no signs of wear and tear, brand new equipment, spacious bedrooms shining with cleanness (in some of them there are big corner-tubs). Each room is equipped with satellite TV, radio, telephone, air conditioning.
The ceilings are worth a mention - wooden tie-beams give the interior dignity and fanciful simplicity.
The most attractive rooms are overlooking the Remuh Synagogue, a square formed by Szeroka street churches' towers and countless historic houses - that view is worth to get it.
Facilities
General: Newspapers, Telephone, Private Bathroom, Garden, Television, Terrace, Breakfast, Non-Smoking Rooms, Desk with lamp, Free Newspaper, News Stand, Heating, Guest Laundromat, Satellite TV, Parking, Design Hotel, Modem Lines in Room, Parking (fee required), Television with Cable, Restaurant, Luggage Storage, Hair dryer, Pets Allowed, Shops in Hotel, Free Parking, AM/FM Alarm Clock, Gay Friendly, Refrigerator, Bar, Elevator, Breakfast Buffet, 24-Hour Front Desk, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Radio, Safety Deposit Box, Air conditioning
Activities: Massage, Sauna
Services: Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Shops/Commercial Services, Packed Lunches, Concierge, Car Rental, Airport Shuttle, Tour Desk, High speed internet access, Laundry, Maid Service, Dry Cleaning, Fax/Photocopying, Barber/Beauty Shop, 24 Hour Room Service, Ticket Service, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Wakeup service, Room Service, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Meal Plan - Bed and Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Internet Access – Wireless
Location: City Centre
Dining
The restaurant which bears the same name as the hotel, is an exceptional place. You could spend a whole day surrounded by the interior's warm decorations, enjoying the taste and attractiveness of served dishes as well as excellent service. Fortunately you can continue the pleasure by staying in the Restaurant Drink Bar or in the garden during the summer season.
There are live concerts on weekends- this is a good occasion to listen to Jewish music.
The restaurant is air conditioned, fresh flowers on the tables and in the stone flower-pots, bright beige comfortable chairs confirm that the most important thing is the customer's comfort.
As it is Kazimierz district, you can try some Jewish cuisine specialties as well as popular European dishes. A generous wine list will allow you to choose your favorite wine to accompany a dinner.
Hotel policies
Cancellation
If cancellation is done less than 1 day prior to arrival we will charge the client for the first night.
Children
All children are welcome.
All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged PLN 53.70 per night per person for extra beds.
Max
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
8 % VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Dining
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
What Travellers Like
- Realy enjoyed my stay at the ester, food good, service good, staff good.. Read review
Posted: Jan 09, 2008
- gaza57 - The location in the Jewish quarter was quiet but at the same time there are loads of restaurants and bars in the near vicinity. The rooms were of a good size and the whole place was well decorated and maintained. Friendly staff and a very good breakfast.. Read review
Posted: Jan 07, 2008
- Bossingtonian - Godt hotel til prisen og super morgenmad. Central european history right there. . Read review
Posted: Feb 12, 2011 - A huge choice of restaurants in the area and hotel staff were very pleasant. The service was excellent and the room was large. Breakfast was very good. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011 - Excellent location in the heart of the Jewish quarter is very lively at night and the food in the hotel is also very nice. The staff are great and buffet breakfast is good start to the day. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011
Travellers Reviews
Posted: Sat, Jun 28 2008Location:
3Rooms:
2.3Service:
2.3Value:
3Hotel was quite pleasant and bedrooms seem recently (ish) refurbished. The Kazimirez district where the hotel is located is still bustling and lively but less intense than Krakow centre, but also with many interesting bars, restaurants and places to visit....
Read entire review Posted: Mon, Jan 07 2008Location:
2Rooms:
2Service:
2.3Value:
3The staff were helpful and offered us a change of room the next day. The little square the hotel is situated on is nice with some good restaurants and a couple of good bars (Magma was our favourite). The square & side streets off it are packed with good quality shops, bars & restaurants....
Read entire review Posted: Mon, Oct 08 2007Location:
4Rooms:
2.8Service:
2.3Value:
2Staff, particularly in reception area, were friendly and moved us to another room when we were unhappy about the first one....
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
4.6Service:
3.3Value:
3Great location in the Jewish Quarter and the little square the hotel is situated on is nice. The staff are very helpful and friendly, breakfast is also fantastic. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
4.2Service:
3.3Value:
4Quiet position very close to a selection of restaurants, this hotel is in an excellent location and the staff are helpful and friendly. The food is very nice. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
2.1Rooms:
3.5Service:
3.3Value:
4.6Located in a quiet neighbourhood and 15 minutes walk to Market Square. Furthermore or easy tram ride from near the hotel, service will be of the same high standard that we encountered and the air conditioning worked a treat to make sure we didn't get too hot in the room. Breakfast is continental. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
3.9Rooms:
2.7Service:
5Value:
4.5Dining:
2.1I liked its quiet location and good selection of restaurants nearby. Additionally well furnished hotel and particularly in light of the very low price we paid. Great style and friendly staff. ...
Read entire review Posted: Tue, Feb 22 2011Location:
2.3Rooms:
4.4Situato in una delle piazze piu belle di cracovia e la camera era grande così come il bagno. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
4Rooms:
5Service:
5Value:
2Very comfortable location - only few minutes to Market Square and krakow is a great place to visit this hotel. Staff are very friendly, the rooms are good sized and the food in the restaurant is some of the best i have ever eaten. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
4.6Rooms:
5Service:
4.2Value:
5Excellent location, good value and the staff were very friendly. The rooms were clean and breakfast was more than adequate. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
4.2Service:
5Value:
3Excellent location just at the heart of the jewish quarter, the Kazimirez district the hotel is located is bustling and lively, the staff are very friendly. The continental breakfast is sufficient. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
4Rooms:
4.5Service:
5Value:
4.5In the square within easy walking distance to the centre of the old town, excellent value and really good rate. Very friendly helpful staff, comfortable beds and the breakfast spread was more than adequate. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
4.6Service:
4.5Value:
5Within easy reach of all locations and the hotel is surrounded by many great restaurants. The staff understand English well so don't let that put you off and breakfast is very good. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Service:
5Value:
5Excellent location in the heart of the Jewish quarter is very lively at night and the food in the hotel is also very nice. The staff are great and buffet breakfast is good start to the day. ...
Read entire review Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011Location:
5Rooms:
5Service:
5Value:
5Dining:
4.8A huge choice of restaurants in the area and hotel staff were very pleasant. The service was excellent and the room was large. Breakfast was very good. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Feb 12 2011Dining:
5Godt hotel til prisen og super morgenmad. Central european history right there. ...
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Rooms
The Ester Hotel offers single, double rooms and suites.
The decorations have their own unique character: excellent choice of colors, modern functional furniture and large spacious rooms. In newly renovated rooms there are no signs of wear and tear, brand new equipment, spacious bedrooms shining with cleanness (in some of them there are big corner-tubs). Each room is equipped with satellite TV, radio, telephone, air conditioning.
The ceilings are worth a mention - wooden tie-beams give the interior dignity and fanciful simplicity.
The most attractive rooms are overlooking the Remuh Synagogue, a square formed by Szeroka street churches' towers and countless historic houses - that view is worth to get it.
Food and Beverage
The restaurant which bears the same name as the hotel, is an exceptional place. You could spend a whole day surrounded by the interior's warm decorations, enjoying the taste and attractiveness of served dishes as well as excellent service. Fortunately you can continue the pleasure by staying in the Restaurant Drink Bar or in the garden during the summer season.
There are live concerts on weekends- this is a good occasion to listen to Jewish music.
The restaurant is air conditioned, fresh flowers on the tables and in the stone flower-pots, bright beige comfortable chairs confirm that the most important thing is the customer's comfort.
As it is Kazimierz district, you can try some Jewish cuisine specialties as well as popular European dishes. A generous wine list will allow you to choose your favorite wine to accompany a dinner.