Double or Twin Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Krakow · Lesser Poland
Hotel Poleski
A 3-star hotel across the Vistula from Wawel Castle, with a rooftop terrace and a restaurant that guests rate highly.
- River and castle views from many rooms and the rooftop terrace
- Friendly, English-speaking staff praised across reviews
- Easy access to the old town by bus, tram, or a 30-minute riverside walk
8.7
Great
1502 reviews
Booking.com 8.7 · 1502 reviews
About
Hotel Poleski
Hotel Poleski sits on the bank of the Vistula River in Krakow, roughly a 5-minute walk from the Manggha Centre Museum and across the water from Wawel Castle. The 3-star property has a modern feel and includes a sundeck, a terrace, and a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Guests consistently highlight the panorama from the rooms and rooftop, the helpfulness of the staff, and the convenience of the location for exploring the city.
The hotel offers a range of practical amenities: 24-hour reception, express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, a lift, and paid airport shuttle service. Rooms come with air conditioning, heating, a mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities, and a flat-screen TV. For families, cots are available. The property is non-smoking throughout and does not allow pets.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- River and castle views — Guests repeatedly praise the panorama of the Vistula River and Wawel Castle, both from the rooms and the rooftop terrace.
- Helpful, English-speaking staff — The team is described as super, helpful, and fluent in English, arranging early taxis and storing luggage before check-in and after check-out.
- Convenient location — Across the river from Wawel Castle, a short walk to a busy bus-tram stop, and about a 30-minute stroll along the river to the old town.
- Quality on-site dining — Breakfast is repeatedly called great or delicious, and dinner at the hotel restaurant is noted as good and not expensive.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Beds may be twins pushed together — At least one guest noted that double beds are actually two twins pushed together, which may not suit everyone.
- Hotel restaurant gets mixed usage — While some guests enjoyed meals, others chose to eat in the city centre, suggesting the dinner service may not be a must-try for everyone.
- Value rating lower than other categories — Value scores 8.4, slightly below the hotel's overall 8.7 and its strongest categories, indicating some guests felt the price was not always fully matched.
- No pets allowed — The hotel does not accept pets, which may be a limitation for travellers with animals.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Double or Twin Room Wawel Castle View
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Apartment Castle View not guaranteed
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Services
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Shoe shine service
- Paid airport shuttle
- Fax/Photocopying
Room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Carpeted floor
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
Hotel facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Safe deposit box
- Vending machines
- Sun terrace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Security
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Activities
- Hiking
Family
- Cots
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.7/10 from 1,502 reviews
Booking.com · 8.7 · 1502 reviews
8.7Verified guest“The views from the balconies and the restaurant are hard to beat – a first-rate panorama of Wawel Castle and the Vistula River. The rooftop terrace is a great place to relax with a drink as the sun goes down; that really stands out.”
8.7Verified guest“The hotel's location is fantastic, right by the river and facing the castle, and it's close to the centre. Breakfast was delicious, and the dinners I had at the hotel restaurant were very good. The manager and the rest of the staff were extremely kind.”
8.7Verified guest“The hotel bills itself as modern, and it lives up to that. The location is just across the Vistula and opposite Wawel Castle, a short walk from a busy bus and tram stop, so it's easy to get around. We had a river-view room and the view really is something. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Staff were superb and very helpful – they arranged a 6 am airport taxi without any trouble. Breakfast was great. The Poleski runs a dinner restaurant, and you can tell they're making an effort to bring in meal revenue; it's clearly a tough business. We didn't eat there, choosing to take the bus into the centre for dinner. Overall, good value for money. Very pleasant staff, and English was fine – no need to fumble with Polish.”
8.7Verified guest“The hotel is modern. The location sits just across the Vistula River, opposite Wawel Castle, a short walk from a busy bus-tram stop. We had a river-view room and it really is a view. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Staff were excellent and very accommodating – they set up a 6 am airport taxi with no issues. Breakfast was great. The Poleski also operates a dinner restaurant, clearly trying to draw in business. Looks like a tough venture. We didn't eat there, taking the bus to the centre for dinner. Good value overall. Very nice staff, and English worked fine without needing Polish.”
8.7Verified guest“The staff were brilliant and very helpful (as were most people serving you in Krakow, apart from a few grumpy taxi drivers). We arrived before check-in and left well after check-out, and the hotel looked after our luggage throughout. The continental breakfast was more than adequate, served in a pleasant dining room overlooking the river and castle. Our group had three rooms facing the castle and river, and they were all clean and tidy. The hot water pressure for showers was excellent. Beds were continental style – for doubles they're twins pushed together. It's about a half-hour walk along the river and across the bridge to the old town, or a short taxi ride. Excellent value and location for a European city break – very well recommended.”
8.7Verified guest“The views of the river and castle were really good. It was easy to walk into the town centre. The staff were lovely and always ready to help with questions or requests.”
04 — Location
Getting around Krakow
The property sits in Krakow.
Old Town: The historic centre is about a 30-minute walk along the river and across the bridge, or a short bus or tram ride from the nearby stop.
Wawel Castle: The castle is directly across the Vistula River and offers a prominent view from the hotel's rooms and rooftop terrace.
Riverfront: The hotel sits on the Vistula, close to floating bars and restaurants along the water, which a few guests noted for their convenience.
Sandomierska 6, Krakow, Lesser Poland, 30-301, Poland
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 22 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Poleski?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is until 12:00.
Does the hotel offer airport transportation?
Yes, there is a paid airport shuttle available. Guests can also arrange a taxi, as mentioned in reviews.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Poleski?
No, pets are not allowed at the hotel.
Does the hotel have air conditioning?
Yes, air conditioning is available in the rooms.
Is breakfast included?
The reviews describe breakfast as great and served in a dining room overlooking the river, but the data does not specify whether it is included in the room rate.
The bottom line
Hotel Poleski earns its reputation through its riverside location, the views over Wawel Castle, and a staff that guests consistently describe as helpful and friendly. The rooms are comfortable and clean, and the breakfast earns repeated praise. It's a solid, well-priced choice for a Krakow city break, especially if you want to be slightly outside the old town bustle but within easy reach of it.
8.7Based on 1502 reviews and an 8.7 rating.
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