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About the Hotel

Starowislna 57, Krakow, Poland, 31-038

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel Columbus offers 24 air-conditioned rooms in colonial style with exotic wood furniture. Room types include 11 twin rooms, 9 double rooms with king-size beds, one accessible double room, and 3 triple rooms. Each room has soundproofed windows, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar with free mineral water, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Magnetic keycard access ensures security.

Dining Options

A free breakfast buffet is served daily. The hotel has a café-bar for drinks and snacks. Nearby dining options include Carmine's Italian Restaurant and other eateries within walking distance.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can relax in the hotel's garden or browse the small library in the lobby. The full-service spa offers massages. Nearby, Planty Park and Jordan Park provide green spaces for walks. The hotel can arrange bicycle rentals for exploring the area.

Location & Transport

Hotel Columbus is 850 meters from Kraków Old Town, home to the Wawel Royal Castle and the medieval Market Square. The Kazimierz quarter, known for its character, is within walking distance. The Museum of Municipal Krakovian Engineering is 800 meters away. Public transport options are easily accessible.

Services & Facilities

The 24-hour front desk assists with tickets and car rentals. A conference room with natural daylight is available for meetings. Other services include laundry, room service, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and first aid kits.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Single Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Air conditioning

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Double Room Extra Bed

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Air conditioning

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Krakow 1.2 km

Airports

John Paul II International Krakow-Balice (KRK) 24.4 km

Katowice (KTW) 116.1 km

Train

Kraków Main Station 1.6 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Luggage storage
Lift
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Skiing

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Computer connection

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
LCD projector
Fax/Photocopying
Flip chart

Spa & Leisure

Public terrace/Patio
Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Garden furniture
Bottled water
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bath/ Shower
Towels

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Starowislna 57, Krakow, Poland, 31-038

Map view

Starowislna 57, Krakow, Poland, 31-038

City landmarks

Castle

Wawel Royal Castle

1.4 km

Square

Main Square

1.3 km

University

Collegium Maius Great College

1.6 km

Landmark

Saint Barbara's Church

1.1 km

Landmark

Corpus Christi Church

810 m

Church

St. Mary's Basilica

1.6 km

Museum

The Cloth Hall

1.2 km

Landmark

Krakow Barbican

1.7 km

Landmark

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

1.3 km

Museum

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

1.4 km

Landmark

Church of St. Andrew

1.1 km

Church

Church of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul

1.2 km

Landmark

Old Town

1.3 km

Landmark

Muzeum Krakowa

1.4 km

Church

Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria

810 m

Tower

Town Hall Tower

1.2 km

Museum

Cracow Historical Museum

1.5 km

Church

Wawel Cathedral

1.3 km

Landmark

Adam Mickiewicz Monument

1.1 km

Landmark

Planty Park

790 m

Landmark

Bunkier Sztuki Contemporary Art Gallery

1.6 km

Landmark

Krakus Mound

2.1 km

Museum

Czartoryski Museum

1.6 km

Church

Church of St Michael the Archangel and St Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr and Pauline Fathers Monastery

1.2 km

Landmark

Saint Florian's Gate

1.8 km

Nearby

Synagogue

Old Synagogue

300 m

Synagogue

Izaak Synagogue

410 m

Synagogue

High Synagogue

400 m

Museum

Galicia Jewish Museum

390 m

Synagogue

Wolf Popper Synagogue

200 m

Restaurants

Polakowski Self Service Restaurant

120 m

ul. Miodowa 39

Nasze Tbilisi

60 m

Starowislna 49

Krakuski Cafe

70 m

ul. Starowislna 52

Awiteks

100 m

Starowislna 52

Pitagiros

130 m

ul. StarowiSlna 42/3 wejście od Berka Joselewicza

012 Pizza

140 m

Berka Joselewicza 9

Frankie's

160 m

Miodowa 32

Ciastkarnia Vanilla

240 m

ul. Brzozowa 13

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Judy

United States, April 2024

9.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel! The rooms were spacious, beautiful, and spotlessly clean with clean towels every day and a varied breakfast selection. The excellent air conditioning made my stay very comfortable. It was a sparkling clean, cozy, and quiet oasis. The staff were friendly, polite, and extremely helpful throughout my stay. The location was fantastic, within walking distance of major attractions. The dining experience offered plenty of delicious choices. Overall, great value for money.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms were very large with a bath and shower overhead, spacious, beautiful en suite, and spotlessly clean with daily towel refreshment. The excellent air conditioning was a real lifesaver during the hot weather.

Service

10.0

The staff were friendly, polite, and always ready to assist before, during, and after my stay. They made sure everything was replenished promptly. Truly excellent service.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, just around the corner from the Old Jewish quarters and a short walk to the Old Town, making it convenient to explore the city's highlights. It was great to be close to both major attractions and within walking distance of everything.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was superb with plenty of choices, including cereals, breads, cheese, meats, eggs, bacon, fruits, cakes, and yogurts. The wide variety of options made breakfast a delightful start to the day.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were top-notch, offering everything I needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. From laundry services to computer connections, they had it all.

Giles

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.6/10

The hotel has a great location next to the district of Kazimierz and tram stations, making it very convenient. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, though a bit stuffy without the air conditioning. The service is exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff. The dining offers a good selection of quality food. Overall, a pleasant stay with good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The room was large enough, quiet, clean, had good AC, some English TV channels, and a comfortable bed, but was a little stuffy without the air conditioning.

Service

9.0

The staff were very friendly, courteous, and helpful, making every effort to ensure a great experience at the hotel and in Krakow.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is a big plus, right by the tram station and close to the Old Town and Kazimierz district, making it very convenient for exploring.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was nice with a great selection of meats, cheeses, breads, and more, perfect for starting the day.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry services, computer connection, welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance for added convenience.

Laura

United Kingdom, January 2024

9.2/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The rooms were quite big and clean, with comfy big beds. The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the city, near the Jewish quarter and just a 10-minute walk to the main square. The service was phenomenal, with courteous and friendly staff who were always professional in every aspect. The dining experience offered a superb selection of delicious hot and cold food. The hotel's facilities were top-notch, making my stay even more enjoyable. Overall, I would definitely go back for another memorable experience.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are super clean and well-organized.

Service

9.0

The staff were lovely, making sure nothing was too much trouble. They provided a range of services from dry cleaning to tours/ticket assistance.

Location

10.0

The location is excellent in the Jewish quarter, very close to numerous bars and restaurants. They even helped in booking tours and taxis for us.

Dining

9.0

The dining had a superb selection of delicious hot and cold food, with self-service options covering all tastes.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers great facilities making the stay truly comfortable and relaxing.

Friendly Staff

Limited Breakfast Options

United States, January 2024

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms, though basic, were clean and nicely designed. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The location is great, close to the main square and the Jewish quarter, making it convenient for exploring Krakow. The dining options were satisfactory, but there is room for improvement. Overall, a comfortable and value-for-money choice.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable with no extra frills but very clean and nicely designed.

Service

9.0

The staff went the extra mile to ensure a pleasant and helpful stay, showing great attention to detail.

Location

9.0

The location is amazing, close to the main square and Jewish quarter, with plenty of restaurants and bars nearby.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were fine, with delicious hot and cold food, but there could be room for improvement.