Hotel
Hotel Copernicus
A five-star boutique hotel in an early 16th-century house on Kanonicza Street below Wawel, the first Polish member of Relais & Châteaux.
Sheraton Grand Kraków
A five-star, 230-room hotel on the Vistula at the foot of Wawel, with a rooftop terrace bar, an indoor pool and the Italian restaurant Anima.
At a glance
- Type
- Five-star riverside hotel
- Area
- Vistula riverside, Kraków, Poland
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- marriott.com
Good to know
- Indoor pool
- Jacuzzi and sauna
- 24-hour gym
- Rooftop terrace bar
- Italian restaurant
- Sports bar
Why we recommend it
The Sheraton Grand Kraków stands on the bank of the Vistula at the foot of Wawel Hill, and its location is the main reason many travellers choose it. With 230 rooms and suites, it combines the reliability of an international brand with a setting that makes Kraków's royal castle part of the view. The flagship Wawel Royal Suite looks out over both the river and the castle.
The hotel offers a Sheraton Club for guests who want extra services. It is well suited to business travellers, conference guests and families who appreciate predictable standards, as well as couples looking for a full-service hotel with facilities to match. Because it is a large hotel, it is also a dependable option when the smaller boutique properties of the Old Town are full during festivals and busy weekends. Families will find the indoor pool a welcome extra, particularly in winter, when a swim after a cold day of sightseeing is a treat for children and adults alike.
Food and drink are spread across several venues. Anima is the hotel's Italian restaurant, SomePlace Else is a sports bar for watching matches with a beer, and the Roof Top Terrace bar is the place to be on a summer evening. The Sheraton Health Club has an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi zone and a sauna, and its gym is open around the clock, which is useful for early risers and late arrivals alike.
The riverside position works well for sightseeing on foot. Wawel Castle and Cathedral are a short walk away, the Main Market Square can be reached on foot through the Old Town, and Kazimierz is also within walking distance. In warmer months you can stroll along the river before dinner. John Paul II International Airport at Balice is about eleven kilometres from the hotel.
Breakfast and dinner can both be taken in the hotel, so it suits travellers who like everything under one roof. Book directly through the Marriott website, where Bonvoy members can use points and status, and reserve well ahead for summer and the Christmas season. Ask for a river-facing room when booking if the view matters to you; the river and castle setting is what sets this hotel apart.
Sheraton Grand Kraków FAQs
How many rooms does the Sheraton Grand Kraków have?
230 rooms and suites.
Is it a five-star hotel?
Yes. It is a five-star hotel.
Where is it?
At ul. Powiśle 7, on the Vistula at the foot of Wawel Castle.
Is there a pool?
Yes. The Sheraton Health Club has an indoor pool, Jacuzzi zone and sauna.
Is there a rooftop bar?
Yes. The hotel's rooftop bar is called the Roof Top Terrace.
What restaurants are there?
Anima, an Italian restaurant, and SomePlace Else, a sports bar.
How far is the airport?
John Paul II International Airport at Balice is about eleven kilometres away.
Is the gym open all day?
Yes. The gym is open 24 hours a day.