Ostoya Palace Hotel

ul. Piłsudskiego 24 (Kraków) 31-109

Our hotel offers an unforgettable gourmet experience and a pleasant atmosphere in the Restaurant Salons. The Chef prepares various exquisite Polish and continental dishes as well as sublime desserts.
You are invited to the bar, with a rich wine list, and a lounge which offers events of a varied atmosphere. You will find artistic entertainment, music and the possibility of watching football games together. This is an ideal spot for a business lunch or a meeting with friends.
The summer patio has been designed for those who love to relax and talk out in the open, and the seasonal dishes will satisfy even the most demanding gourmand.
We have special offers for businesses and we have climate-controlled, cosy meeting rooms: the Club Room (maximum 20 persons) and the Conference Hall (maximum 50 persons).

The Ostaszewski Palace was built in 1895. This palatial residence is a valuable relic of late 19th century architecture and art: the interiors feature rich decorations on the plafond, architectural details and furnishings. The palace is yet another valuable example of the work of the outstanding architect, Mr. Józef Pokutyński. It was entered in the list of historical buildings.
Here, we preserve the Krakow salon tradition and the ancient Polish custom of boundless hospitability combining elegance, discretion and culture with the art of feasting, enjoyment and merrymaking. You will find a warm and homely atmosphere, allowing you to satisfy your appetite and quench your thirst, as well as enjoy a feast for the senses during meetings among friends and acquaintances.
In this two-floor relic of 19th century palatial architecture, entered in the list of Krakow’s historical buildings, you will find stylish, air-conditioned interiors and professionally trained staff. The cosiness, convenience and comfort of air-conditioned, stylish rooms will satisfy even the most demanding customer. The varied, elegant and harmonious interiors can also satisfy the needs of tourists, business people, diplomats and families on weekend trips.
The services offered by our hotel will allow you to:
relax in safe and comfortable conditions; savour the variety of specially prepared meals; discover the unique charm of our city, so full of secrets and mysteries; get to know Krakow’s history, the way of life of its inhabitants, their unique perspective of the world and customs, discover the truth hidden within the walls of historical townhouses and churches; spend a great time in the city which, since the middle ages, has vibrated with the life of its residents who loved to amuse themselves (“... as it was in Krakow that the royal court resided, championing all kinds of festivities for the enjoyment of the residents, their laughter and amusement...”); enjoy the personal attention and the highest standard of services offered; have a good time with your friends, attend concerts, poetry readings, shows, exhibitions and other events; organise professionally prepared training sessions or business meetings; hold celebrations for employees; arrange receptions; have all your individual wishes fulfilled; and have your transportation arranged.

Situated close to both the Main Square and the Kraków's park– Błonia – with a splendid view of the Kościuszko Mound.

Featuring free WiFi and a sauna, Ostoya Palace Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kraków, 300 metres from National Museum of Krakow. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Car hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for hiking. Jagiellonian University is 300 metres from Ostoya Palace Hotel, while Town Hall Tower is 600 metres from the property. John Paul II Airport is 9 km away.

We offer air-conditioned rooms with bathrooms, divided into the following types: Standard (double, twin, single), Deluxe, Suites (Junior, Presidential).
The types of rooms, which are inspired by the individual needs of every guest visiting Krakow for leisure or on business, have been designed to meet your needs while keeping the classical beauty of the palace interior, as well as blending the spirit of the past with the present. The pastel colours and upholstery are carefully matched and the furniture is custom-made.
To combine practicality, convenience and comfort, you can select the appropriate type of room: a room with a mezzanine, a family room, a studio, or the exclusive presidential suite.
In addition to the listed facilities, every air-conditioned room is equipped with broadband internet, comfortable beds and separate air-conditioning controls.
The appealing bathrooms feature floor heating, heated towel racks and a shower, some have bathtubs with separate showers, and some have Jacuzzi baths.

Highways
In Krakow two international roads cross: direction North- South: E 77 Gdańsk-Warszawa-Kielce- Kraków-Głogoczów - Chyżne - Slovakia; direction West -Wschód: E 40 Germany - Zgorzelec-Wrocław - Gliwice - Bytom- Olkusz - Krakow- Tarnów - Ukraine.

The A-4 highway runs from Krakow to Katowice, which is partly a toll road, leading from Brussels through Dresden, Wroclaw, Katowice, to Kiev.

There are six national roads, which go out from the city. Over the past few years there have been extensive constructions of the ring roads around Krakow, improving the circular traffic. Nowadays the Airport in Balice has a direct connection with the highway from Katowice and the international road E-77.

Krakow has an extended national and foreign bus system. Several transport company have regular lines to European capitals. You can cheaply go to Paris by bus in 24 hours.

Airport
The International John Paul II Airport in Balice is situated 11 kilometres from the city.

Railway
Krakow has very good national and international railway connections. Krakow Glowny Railway Station -( PKP) is an important railway node. The railway communication with Warsaw is especially convenient. 10 quick express trains travel this route every day on in both sides. In 2.5 hours one can comfortably get from the centre of Krakow to the centre of Warsaw. It takes 6 hours to get to Gdansk by express- train.
There are direct railway connections from Krakow to Berlin, Bucharest, Bratislava, Dresden, Frankfurt, Kiev, Odessa, Pecs, Braga, and Vienna.