Amber Boutique Hotels – Amber Design, Krakow

★★★★ Boutique · Charming · Quaint
Krakow

Guest ratings

Location9.6
Cleanliness9.8
Service9.6
Value9.4
Rooms9.4
Sleep quality9.4
4-star 20 rooms from $93

What guests mention

old town great location cherry vodka the main square lovely hotel recommend this hotel quiet street nice breakfast few minutes walk very pleasant stay comfortable beds breakfast room

Guests tend to come away impressed by the hotel’s period character, calm setting and easy walk to Kraków’s central sights. They praise the welcoming staff, high standards of housekeeping, roomy comfortable bedrooms and a breakfast with enough choice to start the day well; the sauna and courtyard add to the appeal. A few practical grumbles recur: bathroom products can feel sparse, and some visitors consider certain prices or extras a little expensive. Even so, most see it as good-value, friendly accommodation with more charm than a typical city hotel.

Guest guide

Your stay, step by step

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

Booking

Compare direct rates with Booking.com; booking direct may be cheaper, while Booking.com may include a free airport taxi.

Transport

Park on the street or in nearby lots, and remember to pay the meter.

Rooms

Book a superior or deluxe room for more space and a separate seating area at a modest supplement.

Dining

Request a boxed breakfast if you have an early departure.

Activities

Reserve a sauna slot in advance; the facilities are easy to book.

Location

Stay on this quiet side street for a peaceful base within easy walking distance of the city.

Service

Ask the front desk for recommendations or assistance; staff can help with arrangements and local information.

Insider tips

What guests who stayed here recommend

Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Amber Boutique Hotels – Amber Design.

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Location

Stay on this quiet side street for a peaceful base within easy walking distance of the city.

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Rooms

Book a superior or deluxe room for more space and a separate seating area at a modest supplement.

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Rooms

Request a rear or garden-facing room for more peace and quiet, although the outlook may be less attractive.

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Rooms

Choose a front-facing room for a balcony and street outlook; the road is generally quiet at night.

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Location

Walk to Krakow’s Old Town and Main Square; the hotel is roughly three to five minutes away.

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Rooms

Request a first- or second-floor room for a quiet stay and avoid the top floor if you prefer easier access.

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Choose a top-floor room for extra quiet, particularly if you are sensitive to stair noise.

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Transport

Park on the street or in nearby lots, and remember to pay the meter.

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Request a balcony room; balconies provide useful outdoor space, especially on the first and second floors.

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Transport

Ask reception to arrange secure parking; it is roughly 200–300 metres away, around the corner behind the church, and costs €10 per day.

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Rooms

Choose the modern Amber Design side for its contemporary feel and attractive wooden staircase.

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Service

Ask the front desk for recommendations or assistance; staff can help with arrangements and local information.

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Location

Walk two minutes to the nearby small supermarket or convenience store for essentials.

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Rooms

Use the in-room iron, ironing board, hairdryer, mini fridge, and coffee machine.

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Activities

Reserve a sauna slot in advance; the facilities are easy to book.

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Rooms

Choose room 110 for its front-facing position and private balcony.

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Rooms

Choose room 308 for a comfortable, quiet, non-smoking stay on the top floor.

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Booking

Compare direct rates with Booking.com; booking direct may be cheaper, while Booking.com may include a free airport taxi.

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Rooms

Avoid rooms near the wooden stairs, including rooms 112, 212, and 312.

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Activities

Bring sports clothes so you can use the hotel gym.

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Activities

Book tours that offer pickup directly from the hotel.

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Activities

Book a day tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau during your Krakow stay.

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Dining

Buy fresh fruit and fibre-rich foods at Biedronka because the hotel has no restaurant.

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Dining

Try Bulldog pub for football, drinks, and a meal after sightseeing.

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Dining

Request a boxed breakfast if you have an early departure.

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Transport

Book an Uber for transport to and from the hotel; it may cost about a third of hotel transfers or airport taxis.

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Service

Ask reception to book taxis because fares can vary, especially when arranging pickup away from the hotel.

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Service

Use the hotel’s laundry service if needed.

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Rooms

Choose a four-person room with connecting rooms if you want children to have a separate bedroom.

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Rooms

Consider room 108 for a quiet first-floor stay.

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Request room 212 at the rear for a quiet night, but check its proximity to the stairs.

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Consider room 112 if you want a small sitting room.

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Rooms

Request room 307 for its spacious layout, separate sitting room, and quiet location.

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Booking

Book two or three extra days if your schedule allows.

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Booking

Use the hotel’s online upgrade offer when available.

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Bring eyeshades if you are sensitive to morning sunlight.

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Transport

Use the hotel’s airport transfer service for a convenient arrival.

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Activities

Spend time relaxing in the hotel’s garden.

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Rooms

Request a room away from the lifts.

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About Amber Boutique Hotels – Amber Design

Amber Design feels like a polished Krakow townhouse with a genuine sense of place. Set behind the ornate frontage of a historic tenement, it pairs Art Deco and Art Nouveau flourishes with a thoughtfully updated interior. Look out for the original tiled stoves, the restored wooden stairway with its mosaic details, and room artwork inspired by Stanisław Wyspiański—small touches that give the hotel more personality than a standard city stay.

The hotel sits on a peaceful street around five minutes on foot from Kraków’s Main Square, making the Old Town, cafés, museums and evening restaurants easy to reach without sleeping in the busiest part of the centre. It is a particularly good fit for couples, weekend city-breakers and travellers who like historic surroundings but still want straightforward access to the sights. The intimate scale also makes it feel more personal than a large chain hotel.

Guests regularly mention the warm, helpful reception team, spotless and generously sized rooms, and beds that make a full day of sightseeing easier to recover from. Breakfast earns plenty of appreciation, especially the cooked options, while the courtyard and sauna are welcome extras. Some guests feel the supplied toiletries are rather minimal and that a few charges are on the high side, but the overall verdict is of a comfortable, characterful base in a very convenient spot.

Facilities

  • 24-hour check-in
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport transportation
  • Baggage storage
  • Breakfast available
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Car hire
  • Complimentary Instant Coffee
  • Complimentary tea
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • First aid kit
  • Free breakfast
  • Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
  • Highchairs available
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Non-smoking hotel
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Paid private parking nearby
  • Patio
  • Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
  • Shared lounge / TV area
  • Shoeshine
  • Street parking
  • Strollers
  • Sun deck
  • Taxi service
  • Umbrella
  • Wifi

Good to know

Price range
$93 - $268
Rooms
20
Hotel class
4-star
Style
Boutique · Charming · Quaint
WiFi
Free

Location

Garbarska 8-10, Krakow, 31-131, PL