Lwowska 1, Krakow

Name: Lwowska 1
Address: Ul. Lwowska 1, Krakow, 30-548, PL, Southern Poland
Telephone: 12 612 64 00

★★★★ Charming · Mid-range

Krakow

9 Exceptional 313 reviews

Guest ratings

Location9

Cleanliness9.6

Service9.2

Value9.2

Rooms9.6

Sleep quality8.8

4-star 151 rooms from $85

What guests mention

tram stop great hotel jewish quarter done daily the main square ghetto wall ghetto area half hour walk old town sauna and steam room communal areas reception staff

Guests tend to value Lwowska 1 for its large, comfortable rooms, friendly front-desk service and useful transport links, with the tram making Krakow sightseeing uncomplicated. The location is especially appreciated for visits to Schindler’s Factory and the former ghetto district, while Kazimierz and the Old Town are walkable for those happy to cover some ground. The sauna and steam room are popular touches. On the downside, the surrounding city activity may not suit very light sleepers.

Guest guide

Your stay, step by step

Advice from guests who actually stayed at Lwowska 1 — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.

Transport

Use the nearby trams; lines 1, 3 and 24 reach key sights, while 3 and 24 reach the main square quickly and cheaply.

Rooms

Request an inner-courtyard or rear-facing room to avoid tram noise from the street.

Dining

Avoid having breakfast around 8am, when the dining area gets busy.

Activities

Use the GetYourGuide app to arrange tours with pickup from the hotel.

Service

Ask the helpful staff if you need anything.

Tips & Tricks

Bring a Roku stick for watching TV.

Insider tips

What guests who stayed here recommend

Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Lwowska 1.

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Rooms

Request an inner-courtyard or rear-facing room to avoid tram noise from the street.

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Transport

Use the nearby trams; lines 1, 3 and 24 reach key sights, while 3 and 24 reach the main square quickly and cheaply.

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Rooms

Book a balcony room, especially if you smoke.

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Rooms

Avoid attic rooms if you are tall, as their ceilings are very low.

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Rooms

Don’t rely on an in-room safe, as the rooms have none.

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Tips & Tricks

Pull the room door toward you to open it.

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Service

Ask the helpful staff if you need anything.

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Tips & Tricks

Bring an eye mask if you are sensitive to light.

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Tips & Tricks

Bring a Roku stick for watching TV.

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Rooms

Request a top-floor room to reduce noise from reception and the conference centre.

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Activities

Visit at the end of November for the Christmas markets and festive atmosphere.

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Activities

Use the GetYourGuide app to arrange tours with pickup from the hotel.

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Transport

Book an airport taxi through the hotel for a reasonably priced, hassle-free transfer.

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Transport

Buy tram tickets through the app.

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Dining

Avoid relying on the restaurant or room service.

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Dining

Consider booking room-only instead of including breakfast.

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Dining

Avoid having breakfast around 8am, when the dining area gets busy.

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About Lwowska 1

Lwowska 1 brings together the convenience of an aparthotel and the personality of a design-minded city stay. Its 155 rooms and apartments pair an industrial edge with a cosy feel, with notably generous proportions rather than compact hotel-box layouts. Kitchenette-equipped apartments make longer stays easy, while the round-the-clock reception, lobby bar and daily housekeeping keep things straightforward.

Set in Krakow’s Podgórze area, it is a practical base for exploring the city beyond the obvious. The nearby tram stop puts the Old Town within easy reach, while the former ghetto area, its remaining wall fragments and Schindler’s Factory are close by. Kazimierz, Krakow’s historic Jewish quarter, is also accessible on foot, and the Main Square is roughly a half-hour walk. It suits independent city-breakers, couples and anyone planning a few nights in Krakow with room to spread out.

Guests regularly highlight the spacious rooms, helpful reception team and the ease of getting around by tram. The spa facilities, particularly the sauna and steam room, are a welcome extra after a day sightseeing or an Auschwitz visit. Light sleepers may want to request a quieter room, but many find the communal spaces and overall setup a comfortable, well-placed choice.