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About this property
Located directly under the Wawel Castle hill, Hotel Pod Wawelem offers accommodation in air conditioned rooms just by one of the Kraków’s most well-known landmarks. Furnished with wooden furniture, Pod Wawelem’s heated rooms include a work desk and a satellite TV. Electric kettles are as well provided. Free Wi-Fi is offered. The 24-hour front desk can organise an airport shuttle. A breakfast buffet is available in the restaurant. Later in the day it serves Polish and European dishes. A bar is also on-site. Free welcome drinks are offered to the guests in the restaurant located on the sixth floor, that features a terrace where guests can enjoy the view of Wawel and Vistula bend. The Planty Park and Kraków’s Old Town are within 200 metres from the hotel. Kraków Główny Railway Station is 2 km away. Pod Wawelem is directly on the Vistula River waterfront.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kateryna
Ukraine
“Very good located hotel. Stuff was very friendly, respectful and helpful. Breakfast also was great. Thank you for hostility.” - Gail
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location. River view room with a small balcony looked straight at the river and the castle to the left. Sky bar had fantastic views and Somersby cider. Comfy bed and good shower. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was a mix of different...” - Yuliya
Poland
“The location is perfect, and the service is excellent. The hotel team is very friendly and works hard to ensure guests enjoy their stay. Breakfast is served with an amazing view of Wawel Castle. The hotel’s sky bar is also very nice. We were even...” - Kent
Sweden
“Nice hotel. Very good location. The staff serviceminded and friendly. Good private parking possibilities for ok price (70PLN a day). Lovely view at the roof restuarant.” - Magda
United Kingdom
“The facilities, restaurant with great food. Cleanliness. Location. Nice, approachable, helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel.” - Gyorgy
Hungary
“The reception servcie was first class. Bart Simpson cool!!” - Bob
United Kingdom
“Hotel location was fantastic Roof top bar overlooking the castle and river Staff were friendly and nothing too much trouble for them Room was comfortable and clean Could not fault the breakfast and the meals we had in the restaurant” - Krzysztof
Poland
“The stuff is really nice and helpful. The room wasn’t spacey, but kept clean and nice.” - Yvonne
United Kingdom
“There is no better location in Krakow. It’s on the river with lovely views and it’s also a good in between the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter, so it’s easy to explore between the two.” - Kinoida
Ukraine
“Perfect -- I'm already looking forward to my next stay here. The staff, the room, and the breakfast exceeded all expectations. Location and view deserve a very separate notice. Do take a look at the tiny, but very nice souvenir section.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Groble
- CuisineItalian • Pizza • Polish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
When staying at the property with children, please note that the property is legally obliged to apply standards for the protection of minors, to determine the identity of the minors and their relationship with the adult with whom they are staying.