De Balzac, luxury and Krakow hotel.

Since ages the city of Krakow has been a tourist attraction that enchanted visitors, foreign students and nobelty staying here. 'Pod Roza' hotel surely remembers a lot from Krakow's history - as it is now the oldest hotel in the whole city! It used to accommodate such famous people as Tsar Alexander I or Honore de Balzac as well as well-known in today's world guests, among them Lech Walesa, Roman Polanski or Jose Carreras.
This luxurious hotel belongs to the groups of Likus hotels (together with Stary or Copernicus hotel in Krakow). Its comfortable and beautifully decorated rooms will enchant event the most demanding guests. Two restaurants are situated in glass-roofed countryard of the tenement house (in which Pod Roza hotel is situated) while wine shop is located in the cellars.

Accommodation in typical neighbourhood of Krakow

Hotels in Krakow are very often located in historic tenement houses in the Old Town or centre of the city. But there is one that enables you to experience typical Krakow neighbourhood. Artur hotel, situated in the outskirts of Krakow (on the way to Wieliczka Salt Mine), offers unique view over the neighbourhood. A lot of greenery on one side and blocks of flats, in which most of Krakow citizens live, on the other. But Artur hotel is also a fine example of modernity with wide offer of additional amenities - such as conference room and restaurant. Book Artur hotel or view other hotels in Krakow.

Hotel that resounds with Jewish music

When entering Kaziemierz district in Krakow, one will easily notice that it used to be the Jewish quarter of the city. Jewish style restaurants, embellishments on houses and synagogues and hotels that bear Jewish names.
One of hotels that is a great example of joining comfort and modernity with Jewish heritage of the quarter, is Ester hotel. Situated on Szeroka street, one of the main points of the district, provides wonderful view over Kazimierz. For guests seeking more experience, Ester offers cosy restaurant with concerts of live Jewish music. Read more about Ester hotel in Krakow and other interesting Krakow hotels.

Krakow - Business and Spa?

Although Krakow is most of the time perceived through its cultural heritage, it has developed also as a modern place for business conferences and Spa amenities. The examples of this new way of Krakow development are buildings such as hotels that make their best to provide the guests with comfort and adjust to their needs. One of Krakow hotels - Farmona Busienss&Spa Centre - can boast of massages, sauna and variety of beauty and welness treatments. Its garden and stylish restaurant add to its character. On EverydayKrakow.com you can read more about Farmona hotel as well as book it online.

Where Isaac Jakubowicz lived...

In Kazimierz district - former Jewish quarter - of Krakow there is a small hotel situated between three synagogues. Eden hotel does not only boast of special ambience but also great location in small Ciemna street. Some windows of the hotel look out at Ciemna street and summer garden of hotel pub, that hosts annually concerts within Jewish Culture Festival, while from others one can see Remuh cemetery with Moses Isserles' grave.
Eden hotel - due to small number of rooms (as there are only 27 in the building) - creates intimate atmosphere and guests who count on getting to know the local customs (especially connected with Jewish culture that used to flourish in this district) will not leave disappointed as the staff will eagerly provide any information needed.
The hotel restaurant offers Jewish guests kosher meals. However, also vegetarian guests will find Eden hotel a great opportunity - as no meat is served for breakfast, open buffet of Eden offers variety of cheese, vegetables, fish and non-meat products.
Eden hotel has additional facilities such as Mikveh (Jewish ritual bath), sauna and Ye Olde Goat pub situated in historic celars of the hotel building.
One of the buildings, from which Eden hotel was erected, used to be inhabited by Issac Jakubowicz - the founder of Issac's synagogue which is situated nearby.
Read more about Eden hotel and view its photo gallery. Online booking available via EverydayKrakow.com website.

Hotel full of history.

Krakow has many enchanting corners, streets, buildings, cosy cafes and restaurants. But as many marvellous interiors were placed in simple tenement houses - with time people inhabited them or changed their role. Nowadays the tourists, although many may not notice or value it, get accommodated in hotels that are a part of Krakow's history. They may breath the past of the city in its walls and ceilings - although sometimes the original interior is covered or on the contrary - exposured.
One of the Krakow hotels that will surely make the visitors experience the city's history is Wentzl. Located right at the Main Market Square of Krakow provides the view on the city's most precious hallmark and Europe's biggest medieval square. The 15th century Cellarich's family tenement is called "Under the painting" due to the beautiful painting of St Mary's that embellishes its facade.
One will not feel disappointed when entering Wentzl hotel, where modernity is beautifylly joined with historic interior. The hotel restaurant will sastisfy the most demanding tastes as Wentzl, founded in 1792 by John Wentzl, has gained recognition among the locals and visitors. Read more about Wentzl hotel and watch beautiful photos of enchanting hotel whose rooms will make you feel the royal past of Krakow. If you decide to stay for night in this charming lodging, be prepared for Krakow hejnal (traditional tune played from St Mary's church) to be played each hour - even at night. Windows of Wentzl will enable you to take part in night life of the city - watching the locals and visitors to stroll around the Old Town and admire the Royal City of Krakow.