Renaissance canon residence
A glass-roofed inner courtyard and Gothic brick arches set an intimate, contemplative tone inside this former canon residence.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Preserved 16th-century polychrome frescoes and Gothic brick vaults inside a former canon residence.
Notable
An illuminated heated swimming pool set beneath 14th-century vaulted Gothic brick cellars.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
With just twenty-nine rooms it’s more personal than that. The beds are heavy and serious, with not just headboards but footboards as well…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestoned Kanonicza Street curves along the foot of Wawel Castle, placing the Old Town's historic squares within an easy stroll.
The rooms
Heavy timber bedsteads and preserved Renaissance frescoes meet marble bathrooms, with select suites looking uphill toward Wawel Royal Castle.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A glass-tread staircase leads down to the heated pool, illuminated beneath fourteenth-century brick barrel vaults.
The spa
Treatment rooms in the Gothic brick vaults use L'Occitane products, joined by a dry Finnish sauna and relaxation lounge.
Dogs stay too.
Copernicus Restaurant
The kitchen serves seasonal Polish dishes in the glass-roofed courtyard and beneath sixteenth-century wall frescoes.
At the table
The ground-floor bar pours drinks beneath an ornate coffered ceiling. Upstairs, a seasonal summer terrace overlooks Wawel Castle.
How it began
Once home to cathedral canons, this medieval townhouse famously hosted astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus during his visits to Krakow.
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The medals
Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.