From guest reviews
Walk 15–20 minutes straight to Krakow’s Old Town and main square; the hotel sits slightly outside the city center.
4-star from $97
What guests mention
pillow menu
min walk to the centre
small buffet
perfect stay
beautiful hotel
favorite hotel
great location
old town
nespresso machine
cooked breakfast
i highly recommend this hotel
comfortable bed
Guests tend to rate this as an attractive, very clean and comfortable Krakow hotel, with especially positive comments on the beds, pillow choices and useful in-room extras such as coffee facilities and a minibar. Its position near the Old Town, Main Square and a tram connection is widely seen as convenient. Breakfast gets favourable mentions for its cooked dishes and quality ingredients, although some find the buffet selection limited. Overall, reviewers describe a reliably pleasant, well-located stay.
Guest guide
Your stay, step by step
Advice from guests who actually stayed at The Crown Krakow – Handwritten Collection — 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
Skip breakfast-inclusive rates if you are vegan.
Transport
Use public parking, as the hotel has no private parking lot.
Rooms
Bring earplugs if you are noise-sensitive, as trams may be audible before midnight and after 6:00.
Dining
Eat breakfast between 7:00 and 10:00 for a quieter experience; breakfast is served from 6:30 to 10:30.
Location
Walk 15–20 minutes straight to Krakow’s Old Town and main square; the hotel sits slightly outside the city center.
Service
Leave luggage in the locked storage room after an early checkout instead of carrying it around.
Tips & Tricks
Leave toiletries at home, as complimentary toiletries are provided.
Insider tips
What guests who stayed here recommend
Real advice grouped by theme — drawn from guest reviews of The Crown Krakow – Handwritten Collection.
From guest reviews
Use public parking, as the hotel has no private parking lot.
From guest reviews
Eat breakfast between 7:00 and 10:00 for a quieter experience; breakfast is served from 6:30 to 10:30.
From guest reviews
Skip breakfast-inclusive rates if you are vegan.
From guest reviews
Take a taxi booked through an app for an inexpensive alternative to walking into the Old Town.
From guest reviews
Request a room with a bathtub, as the bathtubs are particularly large.
From guest reviews
Take the tram running outside the hotel to reach the city center despite the hotel’s location outside the Old Town.
From guest reviews
Buy a 48-hour tram ticket to explore Krakow easily from the hotel.
From guest reviews
Bring a Fire Stick if you want to stream films or series, as the TV does not support this option.
From guest reviews
Leave luggage in the locked storage room after an early checkout instead of carrying it around.
From guest reviews
Request a fifth-floor room for a quieter stay; it is the top floor with only five or six rooms.
From guest reviews
Bring earplugs if you are noise-sensitive, as trams may be audible before midnight and after 6:00.
From guest reviews
Leave toiletries at home, as complimentary toiletries are provided.
About The Crown Krakow – Handwritten Collection
The Crown Krakow – Handwritten Collection is a polished, characterful base that pairs boutique-style charm with the practical comforts that make a city break or work trip run smoothly. The atmosphere feels considered rather than showy, with a handsome hotel setting, well-kept interiors and thoughtful in-room touches such as a Nespresso machine, minibar and a choice of pillows. Comfortable beds are a recurring highlight, making it an appealing place to come back to after a full day out.
Set in Krakow, the hotel offers convenient access to the Old Town and the Main Square, while a nearby tram stop adds an easy option for getting around the city. It suits couples planning a culture-filled weekend, solo travellers who value a calm, clean room, and business guests looking for a more personal alternative to a large chain. Breakfast appears to be a useful part of the stay, combining a compact buffet with cooked-to-order choices.
Guests are especially fond of the hotel’s attractive presentation, spotless feel and friendly, restful overall experience; several describe it as a favourite place to stay in Krakow. The pillow selection, good beds and convenient location earn particular appreciation. The breakfast spread is sometimes noted as fairly small, though the cooked options and quality ingredients, including cheese, help make up for its modest scale.
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Bath / shower
- Blackout curtains
- Housekeeping
- Minibar
- Room service
- Safe
Good to know
Price range
$97 - $212
Hotel class
4-star
Style
Business · Charming
WiFi
Free
Location
6 Krolewska, Krakow, 30-045, PL
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