Hotel Polonia is 3 star hotel with 61 rooms and the facilities of Bar and Pets Allowed.
Hotel Polonia has
3.00 mark for overall hotel rating at TripTake. (3.60 for Location, 2.50 for Rooms, 2.50 for Service, 3.00 for Value).
The hotel is recommended for
Young single.
This is a budget hotel with the rates from
47 USD to
121 USD.
Hotel Polonia is one of the recommended hotels
under 100 USD near
ZOO, it is also not far from
Kazimierz and
Krakau.
Hotel Polonia details:
The historic Hotel Polonia is situated in the Old Town Kraków, just 650 metres from Main Market Square. City’s main railway station, Kraków, Główny, is only a 3-minute walk away.
All rooms at the Polonia are classically furnished and come with traditional décor. Each has a spacious bathroom with a shower. Some offer air conditioning.
A traditional breakfast buffet is served daily. The Polonia Restaurant offers Polish dishes and homemade specialities.
Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange trips to Wieliczka Salt Mine, as well as luggage storage. Shuttle services can be arranged.
Hotel Polonia overlooks the Słowacki Theatre and the Kraków Barbican. Wawel Royal Castle is just a 20-minute walk away.
In the centre of this beautiful city, all of Krakow’s sights and attractions can easily be reached on foot. From the hotel’s windows, you can admire a beautiful view of Krakow’s stunning historic buildings, including the Słowacki Theatre and the remains of the city's defensive walls. Nearby is the medieval Florian's Gate and the Barbican, where Polish kings began their route to the Wawel Castle.
Explore this wonderful, historic city with the hotel as a convenient, charming base.
Location
Wieliczka (18 km) - This 800 year old salt mine is one of the oldest salt mines still in operation. The mine has a 3.5 km tourist route that includes statues of historical and mythical figures, all sculpted by miners out of the rock salt. Even the crystals in the chandeliers are made of salt. Also featured are beautifully carved chambers, chapels, an underground lake, and exhibits that illustrate the fascinating history of salt mining.
National Museum Auschwitz – Birkenau (70 km) – This was the largest concentration and death camp in Europe between 1940 and 1945. Today the museum stands as a monument, honouring the victims of Nazism.
Zakopane and Tatra Mountains (100 km) - This mountain resort sits nestled at the foot of the Tatra mountains and boasts breathtaking views of Poland's beautiful countryside.
Częstochowa Monastery (140 km) - The town of Częstochowa is known for the famous Paulist monastery of Jasna Góra. The monastery is the home of the Black Madonna painting, a shrine of the Virgin Mary. Every year, millions of pilgrims from all over the world come to Częstochowa to see it.
Rooms
All rooms have a TV, radio and telephone.
Only smoking rooms!
Facilities
General: Elevator, Radio, Safety Deposit Box, Parking (fee required), Restaurant, Heating, Parking, Pets Allowed, Luggage Storage, Bar, All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Television, Smoke Detectors, Shower, Television with Cable, Hair dryer
Services: Doorman, Packed Lunches, Phone Service, Car Rental, Barber Shop, Tour Desk, Meeting Suite, Fax/Photocopying, Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Airport Shuttle, Laundry, Ironing Service, Internet Services
Dining
The Polonia restaurant is open from 07:00 to 22:00 and serves a wide range of traditional Polish dishes and home made delicacies, including pickled knuckle and spicy herring in cream – the chef’s speciality.
Hotel policies
Cancellation
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children
All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged PLN 60.00 per night and person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged PLN 70.00 per night and per
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
7 % VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site and costs PLN 40.00 per day.
Dining
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
What Travellers Like
- Läget är perfekt, ett mycket vackert gammalt hotell med mycket charm. . Read review
Posted: Feb 11, 2011 - Good location good selection of food for breakfast near to train station, the hotel was old fashioned and the bed was comfortable. . Read review
Posted: Mar 26, 2011 - Utmärkt läge och nära gamla staden. Därtill hotellet ligger mycket centralt med gångavstånd till det mesta, frukosten bra och generös. . Read review
Posted: Feb 11, 2011 - Uitstekende ligging en slechts 1 telefoontje volstond om een late sandwich. . Read review
Posted: Feb 13, 2011 - Excelente ubicacion frente a la estacion de tren, limpio baños renovados y el Servicio de WiFi funciona de maravillas. . Read review
Posted: Feb 03, 2011
Travellers Reviews
Posted: Thu, May 18 2006Rooms:
0.8Service:
1Value:
1That one night nearly ruined my whole trip to poland , but as they say one rotten apple spoils the barrel- but as i say, all else we met were sooo nice and friendly - also, we spent some nights in hotel alef in kazimierz / jewish area - super!...
Read entire review Posted: Wed, Jan 25 2006Rooms:
1.8Service:
1Value:
2If you want to see Cracow, however, the location is excellent....
Read entire review Posted: Tue, Nov 06 2007Location:
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3 Posted: Thu, Jul 05 2007Location:
3Rooms:
1.8Service:
1.7Value:
3All the construction work that upset earlier guests seemed to have been finished, and the rooms we saw were clean and newly decorated....
Read entire review Posted: Thu, Jul 05 2007Location:
3Rooms:
2.5Service:
2.8Value:
3 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2007Location:
3Rooms:
1.8Service:
1.7Value:
3The room was cleaned daily and the bed linen was fresh and clean. The bathrooms wqere modern and well supplied with complementary toiletries and clean towels. Not the most luxourious hotel i have ever stayed in, but this was reflected in the price....
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Location:
4.2Rooms:
2.7Service:
2.3Value:
4Dining:
4Location was just perfect and there was no noise at night time from other rooms or the street. The city centre - we were able to comfortably visit the city by foot during all our stay and the building was beautiful rundown. Everything was in easy walking distance, the price was reasonable and the reception......
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Location:
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3.8Service:
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3.2In a very convenient location for the railway station, old Town and the big room. Good breakfast. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Location:
2.9Rooms:
4Value:
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4.6We walked to the old city in a few minutes, the hotel was in a great location and the rooms were clean and spacious. The breakfast was good. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Location:
3.2Value:
3.8The central position close to the main railway station, the hotel is in an excellent location being between the main square. ...
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3.6Rooms:
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2.7Easy access to every in the city and location of the hotel is very good. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Rooms:
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4.6Dining:
4Hotel has a great location and large suite. Tasty breakfast. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Location:
4.4Rooms:
4.4Value:
5Good location good selection of food for breakfast near to train station, the hotel was old fashioned and the bed was comfortable. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Location:
3.4Rooms:
4.8Dining:
4.6Great location, within walking distance of the beautiful historic old town and spacious rooms. Excellent buffet breakfast. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Location:
4.2Rooms:
4Excellent location and within a walking distance from the old town. Good room service. ...
Read entire review Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2011Location:
4.2Rooms:
4.6Service:
3.7Value:
4.4Very good location, very conveniently located near the railway station and steps from the old town square. Furthermore traditional nineteenth century hotel, friendly staff and the receptionist lady was very helpful. Room was very clean. ...
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Wieliczka (18 km) - This 800 year old salt mine is one of the oldest salt mines still in operation. The mine has a 3.5 km tourist route that includes statues of historical and mythical figures, all sculpted by miners out of the rock salt. Even the crystals in the chandeliers are made of salt. Also featured are beautifully carved chambers, chapels, an underground lake, and exhibits that illustrate the fascinating history of salt mining.
National Museum Auschwitz – Birkenau (70 km) – This was the largest concentration and death camp in Europe between 1940 and 1945. Today the museum stands as a monument, honouring the victims of Nazism.
Zakopane and Tatra Mountains (100 km) - This mountain resort sits nestled at the foot of the Tatra mountains and boasts breathtaking views of Poland's beautiful countryside.
Częstochowa Monastery (140 km) - The town of Częstochowa is known for the famous Paulist monastery of Jasna Góra. The monastery is the home of the Black Madonna painting, a shrine of the Virgin Mary. Every year, millions of pilgrims from all over the world come to Częstochowa to see it.
Travel information
By Air:
The hotel is approximately 12 km from Krakow’s John Paul II International Airport in Balice. A taxi from the airport costs about PLN 70. Alternatively, a direct train runs regularly from the airport straight to Dworzec Główny, with a journey time of around 20 minutes. The number 192 public bus also runs to Dworzec Główny.
By Train:
The hotel is just 5 minutes walk from Dworzec Główny’s main train station.
By Bus:
The Dworzec Główny bus stop is just opposite the hotel and various bus routes stop there, including 124, 192, 424 and 502.
By Tram:
The Dworzec Główny tram stop is just opposite the hotel and various tram routes stop there, including 2, 4, 10, 13, 14, 19 and 24.
Rooms
All rooms have a TV, radio and telephone.
Only smoking rooms!
Food and Beverage
The Polonia restaurant is open from 07:00 to 22:00 and serves a wide range of traditional Polish dishes and home made delicacies, including pickled knuckle and spicy herring in cream – the chef’s speciality.