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A five-star boutique hotel in an early 16th-century house on Kanonicza Street below Wawel, the first Polish member of Relais & Châteaux.
Hotel Rubinstein
A boutique hotel in a historic tenement on Szeroka Street, the heart of Jewish Kazimierz, with elegant rooms, its own restaurant and a sky bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel in a historic tenement
- Area
- Kazimierz, Kraków, Poland
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- rubinstein.pl
Good to know
- Sky Bar with city views
- Restaurant Rubinstein
- Bar
- Conference and event spaces
Why we recommend it
Hotel Rubinstein occupies a historic tenement on Szeroka Street, the broad, cobbled square at the centre of old Jewish Kazimierz. Few hotels in Kraków have a more atmospheric address: the Old Synagogue, the oldest synagogue building still standing in Poland, closes the southern end of the same street, and the Remah Synagogue stands nearby. The building keeps original decor full of historic details.
Rooms are elegant and individually decorated, and the range includes suites, so it is worth reading the room descriptions on the hotel's website before booking. The style is classic rather than minimalist, which suits travellers who want to feel the age of the building around them.
Szeroka Street also has a place in film history, as Steven Spielberg used it as a location for Schindler's List in 1993. Staying here puts you a few steps from the Old Synagogue museum, which opens from 9:00 on most days, so you can see its exhibition on the history and culture of Kraków's Jews before the tour groups arrive. Kazimierz was founded as a separate royal town by Casimir III the Great in 1335, and walking its streets early in the morning, before the cafés fill, is one of the pleasures of staying in the district.
The hotel's facilities make it easy to stay in for the evening. Restauracja Rubinstein is the in-house restaurant, there is a bar on the ground floor at Szeroka 12, and the Sky Bar offers a view over Kraków. The hotel also has spaces for conferences, weddings and cooking events, so it occasionally hosts private functions.
Hotel Rubinstein suits couples, history enthusiasts and anyone who wants to be in the middle of Kazimierz rather than the Old Town. The district's restaurants, cafés and bars are right outside the door, and the synagogues and museums of the Jewish quarter are a few minutes' walk away. Kazimierz is busiest during the Jewish Culture Festival, usually held at the end of June, so reserve early if you plan to visit then.
The Main Market Square is about twenty minutes away on foot. Across the river in Podgórze, Schindler's Factory and MOCAK make a good half-day outing from the hotel. Book directly through the hotel's website or by email.
Hotel Rubinstein FAQs
Where is Hotel Rubinstein?
At ul. Szeroka 12, in the heart of Kazimierz.
Is the building historic?
Yes. The hotel is in a historic tenement with original decorative features.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes. Restauracja Rubinstein is the hotel's restaurant, and there is also a bar.
Does the hotel have a rooftop bar?
Yes. The Sky Bar has a view over Kraków.
What is nearby?
The Old Synagogue and the Remah Synagogue are on the same street, with the restaurants and bars of Kazimierz all around.
Are there suites?
Yes. The hotel offers suites as well as standard rooms.
How far is the Main Market Square?
About twenty minutes on foot.
Can it host events?
Yes. It has spaces for conferences, weddings and cooking events.