Request a rear- or courtyard-facing room, preferably on a higher floor or at the hallway’s end, to avoid street and bar noise.
What guests mention
Guests value Hotel Pollera chiefly for its superb Old Town setting, which makes Krakow’s central sights easy to explore on foot and keeps the station reasonably close too. Rooms are often described as roomy, tidy and full of period personality, while the reception team receives frequent praise for being helpful and warm. Breakfast is generally considered a worthwhile extra. The trade-off for the historic feel is that the property is not especially modern: there is no in-room cooling, and street sounds can disturb guests in some rooms.
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at Hotel Pollera — the single most helpful tip for each part of your trip, in the order you'll need it, from booking to your last morning.
Book a double room for single use instead of a single room.
If driving, use the enclosed rear compound parking, but budget 100 zł per night.
Request a rear- or courtyard-facing room, preferably on a higher floor or at the hallway’s end, to avoid street and bar noise.
Explore the nearby cafes and bars for drinks or an evening meal.
Organize salt-mine and camp excursions at least a day ahead, and bring snacks, drinks, and comfortable shoes.
Choose Hotel Pollera for easy walking access to Krakow’s Old Town, main square, attractions, and walking tours.
Stay alert in the Christmas markets and secure your valuables against pickpockets.
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Hotel Pollera.
Choose Hotel Pollera for easy walking access to Krakow’s Old Town, main square, attractions, and walking tours.
Choose a front or street-facing room for the view, but expect possible late-night noise, especially on Saturdays.
If driving, use the enclosed rear compound parking, but budget 100 zł per night.
Book family room or suite 216 for a very spacious layout with four single beds.
Request quiet room 110.
Request room 217 for its generous size, square view, and nearby small supermarket.
Stay alert in the Christmas markets and secure your valuables against pickpockets.
Visit Krakow’s churches and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Order eggs at breakfast.
Explore the nearby cafes and bars for drinks or an evening meal.
Try the Segway tour around the corner from the hotel.
Organize salt-mine and camp excursions at least a day ahead, and bring snacks, drinks, and comfortable shoes.
Call the hotel the day before departure, even after booking online, to discuss your room request.
Book a double room for single use instead of a single room.
Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to nighttime noise.
Use the lift when staying on the second floor because the stairs are tiring.
Request a top-floor room to avoid squeaky floorboards overhead.
Expect a cramped, old-style shower if you prefer plenty of space.
Book one of the two suites for the most spacious accommodation.
Choose the mini-suite for a couple-friendly stay with a luxurious bathroom.
Book room 101 if you need a large triple room.
Book triple room 202 for its unusually large space.
Avoid room 119.
About Hotel Pollera
Hotel Pollera feels like a stay in Krakow’s more traditional past: a charming, family-friendly address with period character, classic interiors and a sweeping staircase that sets the tone on arrival. It is not a sleek contemporary hotel, but that is precisely the appeal for travellers who enjoy a sense of place over polished uniformity.
The hotel puts the Old Town within easy reach. St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall are about 0.2 miles away, while the Main Market Square, Wawel Royal Castle and Kazimierz can all be reached on foot. Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, luggage storage and a round-the-clock reception make it a practical base for sightseeing. It suits walkers, first-time Krakow visitors and anyone keen to be near the city’s major landmarks; those visiting in warmer weather should note that rooms do not have air conditioning.
Guests regularly praise the generous room sizes, cleanliness and welcoming reception team, along with a breakfast that feels like good value. Many enjoy the hotel’s old-fashioned atmosphere and exceptionally convenient setting, including its access to the railway station. Street noise can be noticeable in some rooms, though, so light sleepers may want to ask for a quieter position.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation
- Baggage storage
- Breakfast buffet
- Concierge
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Laundry service
- Meeting rooms
- Non-smoking hotel
- Paid public parking nearby
- Shoeshine
- Wifi
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