Hotel Golden Queen
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2022 · 33 rooms
Near: Wawel Cathedral · 5 min walk
Guests love: Location · Breakfast
What guests say about…
Oliver Davis
Response from the property
Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review and for choosing Hotel Golden Queen for your family stay. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location, with the Old Town and Wawel Castle easily accessible, and that the hotel was convenient for your family and your four-year-old. It is especially pleasing to know that you were so happy with your suite and that you found our reception and breakfast teams welcoming, efficient, and helpful throughout your stay. We are also thrilled that you enjoyed our breakfast and found the menu well suited to your preferences. Thank you for your high recommendation and for mentioning that you plan to visit us again. It would be a great pleasure to welcome you and your family back to Hotel Golden Queen in the future! Regards, Hotel Golden Queen
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Graeme Wiles
Response from the property
Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing Hotel Golden Queen. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our peaceful location, just a short 5–10 minute walk from the Main Square. It is lovely to know that you were happy with your spacious room and jacuzzi bath, as well as the exceptional cleanliness and comfort of your bed. We are especially pleased that you found our breakfast stunning! Thank you once again for your kind words and for saying that you would definitely return. It would be a great pleasure to welcome you back to Hotel Golden Queen during your next visit to Kraków! Regards, Hotel Golden Queen
For a meal close by, Indalo Cafe is just moments from the hotel, and The Himalayan Treasure, Real Greek, Sette, and Big Hat of Coffee are all within a short walk. The hotel itself offers in-room breakfast and an outdoor dining area. For more options, the Main Square is an 8-minute walk away, where you will find many restaurants and cafés. You can also explore the streets around Wawel Castle, a 5-minute walk, for additional dining choices.
The hotel sits in Krakow's Old Town, a quiet spot yet close to the historic heart. Wawel Cathedral and Wawel Royal Castle are a 5-minute walk away, with the Dragon Statue 6 minutes and Rynek Główny 8 minutes on foot. Planty park is a 10-minute walk, and the Archaeological Museum is nearby. The area is walkable and full of character, with cafes like Indalo Cafe and Big Hat of Coffee close by. It is a calm base for exploring the city's main sights on foot.
From John Paul II International Krakow-Balice airport, a taxi or ride-hailing ride takes about 18 minutes to cover the 12 km to the hotel. You can also take a bus to the Jubilat stop, which is about a 5-minute walk away, with the whole journey taking around 41 minutes. From Kraków Main train station, the hotel is only 1.5 km away, so a short taxi ride or a pleasant walk through the city center will get you there. The hotel also offers a paid airport shuttle, which you can arrange in advance.
In the evening, you can stroll to Wawel Cathedral and Wawel Royal Castle, both a 5-minute walk away, and the Dragon Statue is 6 minutes from the hotel. The Rynek Główny main square is an 8-minute walk, where you can enjoy the atmosphere and nearby sights like St. Mary's Basilica. For a drink, Opus Lounge Bar is about 5 minutes away, and Mercy Brown Cocktail Bar is roughly 7 minutes from the hotel. You could also catch a performance at the Cracow Philharmonic, which is a 6-minute walk. The Planty park is a 10-minute walk for a relaxed evening stroll.
Hotel Golden Queen is an excellent base for exploring Krakow's Old Town. Wawel Cathedral and Wawel Royal Castle are just a 5-minute walk away, with the Dragon Statue 6 minutes and Rynek Główny 8 minutes on foot. St. Mary's Basilica and the Planty park are a 10-minute stroll, putting the main sights within easy walking distance. For day trips, popular tours like the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine excursions offer hotel pickup, making them convenient from this location. The Kraków Main train station is about 1.5 km away for further travel.
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