Magnificent design and furnishings create an elegant atmosphere, perfectly situated between Wawel Castle and the main square. Delight in exceptional dining at Florentina, where every meal is a culinary masterpiece, complemented by superb service and attentive staff.
Located in Kraków, Balthazar Design Hotel is in the city center. Wawel Castle and ICE Krakow Congress Centre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Main Market Square and Galeria Krakówska. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tauron Arena Kraków. Visit our Kraków travel guide
63 Grodzka St, Kraków, malopolskie, 30-001
What's nearby
Royal Road
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Wawel Castle
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Main Market Square
8 min walk - 0.7 km
St. Mary's Basilica
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cloth Hall
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Turowicza Station
7 min drive
Łagiewniki Station
17 min drive
John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK)
23 min drive
Restaurants
Chimney Cake Bakery
3 min walk
Pod Wawelem - Kompania Kuflowa
3 min walk
Santos
1 min walk
Pod Aniołami Restauracja
3 min walk
Balaton
3 min walk
About this property
Balthazar Design Hotel
Luxury hotel near Royal Road
Located close to Wawel Castle and St. Mary's Basilica, Balthazar Design Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a sports massage, or a facial. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
A porter/bellhop, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Wedding services, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
Heated floors, designer toiletries, and showers
43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
How much does it cost to stay at Balthazar Design Hotel?
As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balthazar Design Hotel on 24 November 2026 start from AED 630, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Balthazar Design Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Balthazar Design Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PLN 185 per vehicle applies.
Where is Balthazar Design Hotel located?
Located in Kraków Old Town, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Road, Wawel Castle, and Main Market Square. St. Mary's Basilica and Cloth Hall are also within 10 minutes. Kraków Główny Station is 27 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Balthazar Design Hotel Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Only a short stay but it was a beautiful hotel with friendly staff and in a great location. Would definitely stay again if I ever find myself back in Krakow.
To begin with, the hotel boasts a privileged location; the welcome at the entrance is very warm, and the staff is helpful with any questions or concerns you may have. The room was spotless, the scent was exceptional, and the food in the restaurant exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this place to stay in if your are planning to travel soon.
Exquisitely designed hotel. The staff were most friendly & accommodating. Breakfast every morning was a pure delight. The rooms were extremely comfortable & the linens, towels & bathrobes were luxurious.
The hotel was in close proximity & within walking distance of the main square & castle. Shops, restaurants & place of interest were in close abundance.
It was an absolute delight to stay here & I highly recommend.
Very central for everything. Just a short walk to the square and just below Wawel Castle. The staff were friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Breakfast was good.
The whole stay was an absolutely amazing experience!
The food was fantastic, and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful, welcoming, and caring. From start to finish, everything was wonderful, and we had the best time.
We’re already looking forward to coming back again next year! ❤️
A beautiful hotel in the Heart of Krakow, close to all the historical sites and a stones throw from the Castle.
We have had a wonderful stay at the Balthazar Design Hotel, everything was absolutely perfect, the staff were all super helpful and polite, the decor beautiful, and luxurious and we couldn’t have asked for more.
We ate dinner in the restaurant twice during our stay and the quality of the food was superb, we also had breakfast every morning at the hotel which was incredible.
Thank you to all the team at the Balthazar, we hope to return again one day.
The Balthazar design hotel was amazing. The hotel is beautiful, super clean and everyone at the hotel was very helpful. Breakfast was Delicious. It's a great location, very close to the castle and a quick walk to many other sites in Krakow
I very much enjoyed my stay. The location was perfect. Right in the middle of restaurants and shops. The staff are amazing. So friendly and helpful. The room very clean and comfortable. The restaurant for dinner is a must. You have to try the cauliflower salad for your starter.
Outstanding! Staff were so professional and organized. They all spoke fluent English. Rooms and hallways were spotless. The location is perfect (between the main square and the castle/river). I would recommend to anyone going to Krakow.
What a great place to stay. Loved it here. The staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make our stay the best possible. They helped us book a last minute tour which was much appreciated. I’d 100 percent recommend this hotel to anyone. Location is great, restaurants nearby are fabulous and the entire experience was amazing.
We didn't buy the breakfast add-on when booking, but should have! The breakfast is huge and a full sit-down meal. They also do breakfast bags if you need to leave early for a tour. The entire place is immaculately clean. The staff go well above and beyond to help. The room was a really good size, and the bathroom was large as well. They leave a local lore story every day in the room, which we really liked and looked forward to every day. They helped arrange an airport transfer on our last day, and we should have used them for our trip at the beginning. Our room was above the main street and was very quiet. Highly recommend staying here. We look forward to visiting again.
The staff was absolutely wonderful. Couldn’t have been better. So helpful and lots of ideas for our stay. Excellent location - in the quiet part of Old town.