Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow, Krakow

★★★★★ Great View · Park View
Krakow

Guest ratings

Location9.6
Cleanliness9.2
Service9
Value8.6
Rooms9
Sleep quality9
5-star 196 rooms from $143

What guests mention

a business class room great location old town the main square wawel castle standard room excellent hotel an upgrade star hotel recommend this hotel few minutes walk hotel bar

Most guests choose this hotel for its superb walkable position near Wawel, the Old Town and the Main Square, with tram access adding convenience for wider Krakow. The modern public spaces, generous room sizes, cleanliness and views over the park or castle earn frequent praise, as do the breakfast and generally friendly staff. It is not without rough edges: some rooms show their age or need small repairs, and service can vary between visits. Value divides opinion, especially at higher rates.

Guest guide

Your stay, step by step

Advice from guests who actually stayed at Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow — 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

Upgrade to Business Class if breakfast, extra amenities, or additional space matter to you; several reports found the fee worthwhile.

Transport

Pre-book limited hotel parking, or compare nearby car parks for cheaper rates.

Rooms

Request a room overlooking Wawel Castle, preferably on a higher floor, for the most impressive views.

Dining

Avoid busy periods at the bar, when service can be slow and seating crowded.

Activities

Walk through the large park opposite the hotel and enjoy a coffee there using a hotel takeaway cup.

Location

Use the central location to walk to the Old Town and Market Square.

Service

Mention birthdays or other special events before arrival; complimentary champagne and chocolates may be arranged.

Tips & Tricks

Inspect the proposed upgrade room before accepting it.

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What guests who stayed here recommend

Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow.

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Rooms

Request a park-facing room overlooking the Planty — it offers attractive views, quiet surroundings, and morning sun; higher floors reduce tram noise.

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Request a front room overlooking Planty Park for pleasant views and surprisingly little traffic noise.

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Request a high-floor room facing Wawel Castle, especially on the upper right side, for quieter accommodation and excellent views.

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Request a room overlooking Wawel Castle, preferably on a higher floor, for the most impressive views.

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Request an interior, courtyard, or rear-facing room for the quietest stay, especially if early-morning noise bothers you.

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Booking

Upgrade to Business Class if breakfast, extra amenities, or additional space matter to you; several reports found the fee worthwhile.

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Choose a higher-floor room for better views and a quieter stay, especially on the side or back of the hotel.

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Upgrade to a Business Class room; expect more space, included breakfast, movies, a morning paper, and a separate breakfast area.

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Request a park-facing room for greenery and attractive architecture, preferably on a higher floor.

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Booking

Consider a Business Class upgrade for more space, better views, and breakfast; a small extra charge may apply.

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Choose a business-class room for substantially more space, particularly on the fourth floor.

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Request a room on the 5th or 6th floor for treetop views and less street noise.

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Request a higher-floor room for better views and less road or tram noise.

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Request a rear or non-road-facing room to reduce traffic and tram noise.

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Upgrade to a suite for substantially more space and comfort, if the price is reasonable.

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Choose an internal-facing room for extra quiet, but expect little or no city view.

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Transport

Pre-book limited hotel parking, or compare nearby car parks for cheaper rates.

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Request a city-view or outside-facing room rather than a courtyard room.

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Choose an outward-facing room for brighter old-city views; select an inward-facing room instead if quiet matters more.

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Request a rear-facing or interior room away from the main road and lift shaft for the quietest stay.

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Choose an executive room or suite for more space, especially for larger families.

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Avoid front or street-facing rooms if you are sensitive to noise; trams begin around 04:30, and traffic or horse carriages may pass.

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Book a junior suite, especially rooms 613 or 413, for extra space, a balcony and attractive views.

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Choose a side or back room to reduce street noise from the nearby tram line and busy junction.

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Location

Use the central location to walk to the Old Town and Market Square.

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Dining

Avoid busy periods at the bar, when service can be slow and seating crowded.

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Check that the air conditioning works and learn how to adjust or switch off its fan.

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Book a Business Class room and request a Wawel Castle view for more space and a memorable outlook.

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Consider a junior suite for a family of four or a stay of two nights, when extra space matters.

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Location

Walk to Kraków’s Old Town and Market Square, both only a short distance from the hotel.

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Activities

Walk through the large park opposite the hotel and enjoy a coffee there using a hotel takeaway cup.

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Ask for a suite, particularly the corner suite, for extra space and views over both the street and park.

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Request a room near the elevator for easier access.

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Booking

Join the Carlson Club or Radisson rewards program and check whether a room upgrade is available.

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Dining

Try the restaurant next door, tucked just off the main street.

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Dining

Add breakfast to your booking; it is considered worthwhile and convenient.

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Check that both elevators are working, and request a room away from them because they can be noisy.

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Booking

Book through the hotel website for a cheaper or comparable rate and complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Transport

Use Uber for inexpensive, convenient trips to the airport and Wieliczka Salt Mine, checking the fare first.

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Transport

Arrange taxis by phone or through reception rather than trying to hail one, and confirm the fare in writing.

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Booking

Include breakfast when booking rather than adding it later.

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Tips & Tricks

Tell the hotel exactly which view, floor, and noise level you want so staff can match your preferences.

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Tips & Tricks

Request a room near the elevators to avoid a long walk around the building’s square layout.

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Service

Ask about a Business Class upgrade on arrival, as the hotel may offer one for a modest charge.

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Dining

Eat out in Kraków to enjoy its many restaurants.

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Dining

Ask the breakfast waitress for freshly cooked eggs or an omelette.

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Booking

Book early to access the hotel’s better deals.

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Ask whether an ice machine is accessible from your floor, since the first floor has none.

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Request a stall shower and washcloths before arrival.

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Request a queen-size bed if that configuration suits you better.

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Ask for a room with an opening window if fresh air is important.

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Request room 457 for a front-facing park view.

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Request room 432 for a large, quiet room with a courtyard view.

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Request room 417 for a spacious corner suite with castle and park views.

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Ask for corner junior suite 613 on the Business floor.

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Request room 340 for a very quiet stay.

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Request room 309 for a quiet standard king room with a park view.

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Request room 227 for a particularly quiet second-floor stay.

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Avoid rooms on the second floor because noise from below may disturb you.

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Avoid lower rooms beside Zwierzyniecka Street, particularly room 349.

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Ask for a room overlooking the restaurant if you prioritize quiet.

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Activities

Rent an electric scooter to cross the city quickly.

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Transport

Take the bus from the airport; the bus station is about a five-minute walk away, with trams nearby.

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Location

Use the nearby banks and currency-exchange offices around the corner.

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Service

Request slippers and specify whether you prefer mineral water or soda.

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Rooms

Stay in the room during housekeeping if you want to supervise cleaning.

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Request extra pillows if needed; they can be delivered quickly.

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Request a walk-in shower if you prefer it to a shower over the bathtub.

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Hold the room door while closing it to avoid disturbing nearby rooms.

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Request a king-size bed, which may cost the same as a queen-size bed.

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Booking

Ask to see a standard room before paying for an upgrade.

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Booking

Book several weeks ahead because occupancy can be high.

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Request room 527 for castle and park views with a king bed.

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Request room 323 for a castle view.

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Ask for room 224 if you want a particularly quiet room.

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Ask for room 423 for a quiet castle view.

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Dining

Join the loyalty programme to receive a complimentary-drink voucher for the bar.

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Try the cake at breakfast.

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Try the cafés around the corner for cheaper breakfasts.

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Finish breakfast before 10am.

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Use the small breakfast-table menus to order freshly prepared dishes.

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Tips & Tricks

Inspect the proposed upgrade room before accepting it.

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Service

Mention birthdays or other special events before arrival; complimentary champagne and chocolates may be arranged.

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Booking

Check the rate periodically after booking in case it changes.

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Booking

Book early to improve your rate and availability.

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Booking

Contact the hotel in advance with your room requirements; staff can be helpful with special requests.

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Dining

Try the Thursday-to-Sunday dinner buffet with wine; the style and cuisine change monthly.

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Dining

Eat at Wesele restaurant in the Main Square for well-priced food.

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Dining

Try Biala Roza next door, especially the apple strudel with rose ice cream.

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Ask for the à-la-carte breakfast menu instead of the approximately $28 buffet for more reasonable prices.

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Rooms

Request a town-square-facing room if you prefer a city view over a window facing a wall.

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Specify a smoking room and queen bed when booking if you require both.

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Avoid adjoining-door rooms if you are sensitive to noise.

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Decline a handicapped room if you do not need one, and request a top-floor castle-facing room instead.

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Choose a Superior room if you want a reliably quiet, comfortable option.

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Book a standard room if you only need a comfortable base rather than extra status or space.

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Request room 411 or a nearby room for a good view.

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Request room 351, preferably the corner room.

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Choose room 556 for a particularly quiet and spacious stay.

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Choose room 319 for a spacious side-facing room with limited noise, apart from horse-drawn carriages until about 11:30 p.m.

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Keep windows closed in street-facing rooms to reduce road noise.

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Try the second floor for a park view, or the sixth floor for extra quiet.

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Choose an odd-numbered room for a park-facing view.

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Request room 613 or 513 for a picture-perfect view of Wawel Castle.

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Activities

Use the horse-and-buggy service outside the hotel for a ride back from the square.

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Transport

Ask the front desk to call a taxi instead of using the Radisson Taxi outside, which may cost significantly more.

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Transport

Arrange an airport transfer taxi; the airport is roughly 15 minutes away.

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Dining

Keep breakfast expectations modest.

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Booking

Choose the least expensive room if you do not need Business Class benefits, as some upgrades may provide mostly unused space.

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If mobility is an issue, mention it when booking, request a room near the lift, and specify a shower because most rooms have baths.

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Ask for better pillows when you arrive.

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Request a mini-suite if you need extra space.

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Ask for interconnecting rooms when traveling with family or friends.

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Request a room without an adjoining door to reduce noise from the neighboring room.

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Avoid floors undergoing maintenance work.

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Ask for an effective air-conditioned room if cooling is important to you.

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Request a 4th-floor Business room for extra space, a Nespresso machine, newspapers, and films.

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Ask for a room overlooking the Planty ring if that specific outlook appeals to you.

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Request room 129 for a spacious rear room, but expect limited views and possible morning service noise.

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Avoid room 107 and similar rooms above it because the oblique bed layout may be uncomfortable.

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Avoid room 556 if considering the Junior Suite, as the upgrade may not justify the cost.

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Ask for room 413 if you want a park view rather than an indoor-courtyard outlook.

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Request room 411 for a park-facing outlook.

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Ask for room 209 for a pleasant park view.

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Request room 625 for a 6th-floor view of the castle.

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Ask for room 519 if you want a particularly good view.

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About Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow

Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow pairs a polished, contemporary look with one of the city’s most appealing outlooks: selected rooms look across the greenery towards Wawel Castle or the Old Town. Its 196 rooms are generously sized for a central city hotel, and the overall feel is smart but relaxed, equally comfortable for a weekend away, a family stay or a work trip. There is an international restaurant and bar on site, plus a fitness room and sauna for winding down after sightseeing.

The address puts Krakow’s headline sights within easy reach. Wawel Castle, the Main Square and the lanes of the Old Town are all a short walk away, while tram connections make it simple to venture farther afield, including towards the Jewish Quarter. Bike hire is a useful alternative for exploring locally. Drivers can request paid underground parking in advance, and pets are welcome. Business travellers have eight meeting spaces, accommodating events for up to 150 people.

Guests regularly single out the exceptionally convenient setting, helpful reception team and attractive castle or park-facing rooms. Many appreciate the plentiful breakfast buffet and the ease of stepping out for an evening in the centre. Feedback is not entirely uniform: while rooms are often described as clean and comfortable, a few visitors have encountered minor upkeep issues or decor that feels a little dated. Service is usually warm, though occasional inconsistency is mentioned, and some feel the price works better when an upgrade or favourable rate is involved.

Facilities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Airport transportation
  • Baggage storage
  • Banquet room
  • Bar / lounge
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast available
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Business Center with Internet Access
  • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
  • Complimentary Instant Coffee
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Facial treatments
  • Fitness / spa locker rooms
  • Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
  • Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
  • Full body massage
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Massage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Non-smoking hotel
  • Parking garage
  • Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Shoeshine
  • Spa
  • Wifi

Good to know

Price range
$143 - $308
Rooms
196
Hotel class
5-star
Style
Great View · Park View
WiFi
Free
Also known as
Radisson Blu Hotel
Phone

Location

Straszewskiego 17, Krakow, 31-101, PL