Hotel Polonia

Basztowa 25, 31-156 Kraków

This historic hotel has been in operation since 1917 and is situated in the very heart of the old royal city of Krakow.

Rooms: 61

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HOTEL FACILITIES

General :	Parking, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, 24-Hour Front Desk, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage
Services :	Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Packed Lunches, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
Internet:	Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking:	Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 12.00 per day.

Hotel information: In the centre of this beautiful city, all of Krakow’s sights and attractions can easily be reached on foot. From the hotel’s windows, you can admire a beautiful view of Krakow’s stunning historic buildings, including the Słowacki Theatre and the remains of the city's defensive walls. Nearby is the medieval Florian's Gate and the Barbican, where Polish kings began their route to the Wawel Castle.

Explore this wonderful, historic city with the hotel as a convenient, charming base.

Food & beverage: The Polonia restaurant is open from 07:00 to 22:00 and serves a wide range of traditional Polish dishes and home made delicacies, including pickled knuckle and spicy herring in cream – the chef’s speciality.

Area information: Wieliczka (18 km) - This 800 year old salt mine is one of the oldest salt mines still in operation. The mine has a 3.5 km tourist route that includes statues of historical and mythical figures, all sculpted by miners out of the rock salt. Even the crystals in the chandeliers are made of salt. Also featured are beautifully carved chambers, chapels, an underground lake, and exhibits that illustrate the fascinating history of salt mining.

National Museum Auschwitz – Birkenau (70 km) – This was the largest concentration and death camp in Europe between 1940 and 1945. Today the museum stands as a monument, honouring the victims of Nazism.

Zakopane and Tatra Mountains (100 km) - This mountain resort sits nestled at the foot of the Tatra mountains and boasts breathtaking views of Poland's beautiful countryside.

Częstochowa Monastery (140 km) - The town of Częstochowa is known for the famous Paulist monastery of Jasna Góra. The monastery is the home of the Black Madonna painting, a shrine of the Virgin Mary. Every year, millions of pilgrims from all over the world come to Częstochowa to see it.

Travel information: By Air:
The hotel is approximately 12 km from Krakow’s John Paul II International Airport in Balice. A taxi from the airport costs about PLN 70. Alternatively, a direct train runs regularly from the airport straight to Dworzec Główny, with a journey time of around 20 minutes. The number 192 public bus also runs to Dworzec Główny.

By Train:
The hotel is just 5 minutes walk from Dworzec Główny’s main train station.

By Bus:
The Dworzec Główny bus stop is just opposite the hotel and various bus routes stop there, including 124, 192, 424 and 502.

By Tram:
The Dworzec Główny tram stop is just opposite the hotel and various tram routes stop there, including 2, 4, 10, 13, 14, 19 and 24.

Hotel Policies

Check In:	14:00 hours
Check Out:	12:00 hours
Cancellation Policy:	If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy:	All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged EUR 13.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged EUR 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy:	No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes:	VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Meal Plan:	Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Pets:	Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted credit cards:	The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival. Visa Euro/Mastercard Maestro