The 5-star Hotel Copernicus is housed in a Renaissance building in Kraków’s Old Town. It features beautiful, historic interiors with a sauna and swimming pool housed in the vaulted cellars.
The rooms at the Copernicus are spacious and feature wooden ceilings and 14th-century decorations. All come with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a luxurious, marble bathroom.
Free mineral water and newspapers are offered.
The air-conditioned Copernicus has a terrace with panoramic views of the Wawel.
Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange for dry cleaning and laundry services. Guests can try a selection of massage treatments in the on-site spa facilities.
Hotel Copernicus is located just a 3-minute walk from the Wawel Royal Castle. The Main Market Square is a 7-minute walk, while Kazimierz Jewish District is only a 10-minute walk away.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 13 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Architectural enthusiasts will appreciate this historic property, which showcases Renaissance architecture and original frescoes. Superbly reviewed by those who have stayed, it features a terrace overlooking Wawel Castle and a pool housed inside gothic vaulted cellars. Dining options include Michelin-recommended seasonal Polish cuisine on-site. A potential drawback is that the historic layout may limit accessibility for some guests, and the cellar spa has limited natural light.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 8 hotels we list in Kraków is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- The building is a preserved Renaissance masterpiece, featuring original 14th-century wooden ceilings and restored fresco fragments that connect guests directly to Kraków's medieval history.
- Set deep within the hotel’s ancient subterranean brick vaults, the indoor swimming pool and sauna offer a quiet, atmospheric retreat away from the city's busy streets.
Things to Consider
- Because the indoor pool and spa are located in the historic brick cellars, they lack natural daylight, though the ambient lighting compensates well for this.
- Preserving the original Renaissance structure means that certain areas of the hotel have narrow corridors and steps, which might prove challenging for travelers with limited mobility.
Should you book it?
Book it if you want
- Guests who want the view from the room
- Travellers wanting a view and design in one place
- Travellers who notice architecture and interiors
Prices at Hotel Copernicus
When we last checked (13 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €340 in total (€170 per night).
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Typical price per night: €200. Lowest €170 (check-in 12 Nov), highest €862 (check-in 10 Oct).
Stays starting on a Friday or Saturday cost about 14% more per night than stays starting Sunday to Thursday.
Price per night for check-ins from 23 Sept to 12 Nov, measured daily by Tripplo for 2 nights and two adults, one month ahead.
Photos from previous guests
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Reviews from Google“Absolutely loved this hotel!! Location is excellent to walking distance to Wawel Castle & Market Square to name a few. The service was phenomenal from the moment we checked in until we checked out. Room decor was amazing. Room was clean & new bottles of water were placed daily in room to replace used ones. Entire staff was friendly & professional. Helped us with any types of questions we had. Would definitely return here!”
“This hotel was absolutely stunning. Every single second of our stay was perfect, with the staff being super accomodating and friendly, the rooms gorgeous and superbly clean, and food was delicious. It is also located very close to everywhere you would want to go in Krakow, but also far enough away where you aren't bothered by any party goers. 100% would recommend staying at this beautiful hotel.”
“Our stay was outstanding from start to finish. The entire team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and you can see the pride they take in their work in every detail of the guest experience. A special thank you to Johanna, the GM, who clearly leads by example and has built a fantastic team around her – she should be very proud of her staff. We are already looking forward to our next visit and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Krakow!”
“Hotel Copernicus was just the right amount of intimacy and sophistication, historical and contemporary amenities. Rooms and ambience very unique, staff so friendly and helpful, a great place to have peace and relaxation, but at the same time feel the deepness of the location. Ideal location if in Krakow.”
“An absolutely stunning hotel, the pool and spa facilities are delightful. My husband and I were on a romantic weekend away and this hotel ticked all of the boxes, the rooms were spacious and extremely comfortable with quality down bedding and a large and very comfortable queen size sleigh bed. Whilst we didn’t eat at the hotel (we wanted to explore) the food looked delicious and the setting remarkable. Location wise it is a stone’s throw from the old town and a quick stroll to the tram if you want to go down to Kazimierz (the Jewish district) for the night life and street food. I’d go back in a heartbeat.💓”
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Copernicus from the airport?
Hotel Copernicus is 11.2 km from Kraków Airport (KRK).
How far is Hotel Copernicus from the centre of Kraków?
Hotel Copernicus is 1.1 km from the centre of Kraków.
How do guests rate Hotel Copernicus?
Hotel Copernicus is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 451 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 574 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Copernicus have?
Hotel Copernicus is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Copernicus offer?
Hotel Copernicus offers indoor swimming pool, private Parking, free Wifi, spa and wellness center, airport shuttle and family rooms.
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ul. Kanonicza 16, Old Town, 31-002