Krakow, PolandOld Town
PURO Hotel Kraków Stare Miasto
Mid-century modernist hotel
Old Town Krakow, Poland
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
PURO HotelsMid-century modernist hotel
The hotel reinterprets Kraków's mid-century design heritage, reviving the social spirit of interwar cafes with local craft.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Oak panelling and sgraffito tiles channel the city's mid-century modernist architecture.
Listed
Contemporary paintings, collages, and photography by artists rooted in the city's creative scene.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Colour-changing lights illuminate the modern façade and the spacious lobby is decked out with vintage furnishings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The central railway station sits next door. The leafy Planty park and Floriańska Gate are a short stroll away.
The rooms
Bedrooms have natural oak paneling and yellow tufted headboards. Frosted flowers decorate the glass bathroom walls.
Restaurant
HINT Food & Drinks
Long communal wooden tables sit beneath conical pendants. The kitchen serves Polish comfort food and seasonal cocktails.
At the table
Lime green wire chairs and glass bistro tables line the terrace for morning coffee in the open air.
How it began
Paradowski Studio overhauled the building in 2020, taking cues from mid-century city landmarks like Hotel Cracovia.
Krakow
More like this
Hotel Warszauer
“Modernist Kazimierz atelier”
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
“Bohemian design commons”
Hotel Francuski
“Art Nouveau landmark”
H15 Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Krakow
“Aristocratic palace quarters”
Pod Różą Hotel
“Restored Renaissance palace”
Stary Hotel
“Gothic merchant townhouse”
Balthazar Design Hotel
“Eclectic boutique townhouse”
Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Restored musical townhouse”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
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.