BALTHAZAR DESIGN HOTEL
Hotel · Śródmieście
Grodzka 63, 31-001 Kraków, Poland
Highlights
Colorful rooms, castle views, excellent service, and great food.
Colorful rooms, castle views, excellent service, and great food.
"On Kraków’s Royal Route, in a 19th-century townhouse built atop 16th-century foundations, Balthazar Design Hotel is anything but ordinary. Behind its unassuming exterior lies a richly layered stay with velvet sofas, bold colors, curated artwork, and eclectic detail that recalls the best of boutique hotels in London or New York. The rooms are indulgent, the location unbeatable, and the welcome begins with amaretto and biscotti. For travelers who like their history wrapped in style, Balthazar is a standout." - Tablet Hotels
"A 26-room Art Deco luxury boutique tucked into Kraków’s Old Town, just a short walk from Wawel Castle and the main market square. The pint-sized lobby—with bird, flower and tree murals, a geometric black-and-white marble floor, a lime-green velvet sofa and shelves of art and design books—sets a stylish tone that continues in richly colored guest rooms (royal blue, mint green or gold). Rooms are detailed with paisley upholstered headboards, velvet sofas and chairs, sleek gas fireplaces topped by whimsical sculpture, and thoughtful touches like a welcome Amaretto with almond biscotti and nightly legends about the city’s dragon. The minibar is stocked with European wines, Champagne, Polish vodka and snacks for an extra fee. Onsite amenities include an award-winning Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, a bar, spa, 24-hour front desk, in-room coffeemaker/teapot, free Wi‑Fi, heated bathroom floors, extra-long beds, laundry service and airport transfers for a fee. Service is repeatedly described as stellar—staff go out of their way to help—and rates start at about $185 per night, making it a glamorous yet moderately priced base for exploring the Old Town."
Howard Bright
Duality Artistry
Jack Webb
