Hotel H15 Francuski Old Town
Historic French-Polish elegance. Neo-classical bones with Victorian wallpapers and art nouveau detailing. Serious history — the Polish Olympic Committee was founded in one of these rooms in 1919 — without being a museum about it.
Ask for a room facing the courtyard or rear of the hotel — the Pijarska street-facing rooms can get lorry noise in the early hours
Why It Matters
The first building in Krakow purpose-built as a hotel (1912). Site of the founding of the Polish Olympic Committee. Michelin Guide recommended (2025). The only hotel in Krakow with this particular combination of documented history, a serious French brasserie, and a location directly opposite the Czartoryski Museum.
Krakow's oldest purpose-built hotel, opened on June 1, 1912 — and still on Pijarska 13 where it's always been. The building is neo-classical architecture that once had gold-capped taps, pneumatic post, and its own automobile to fetch guests from the station. It's the kind of pedigree you feel when you walk through the lobby past the grand columned staircase. A 2022 interior refresh brought it back to sharp without stripping the character: Victorian-pattern wallpapers, neo-classical furniture, and carefully chosen contemporary accents sit alongside each other comfortably. Michelin Guide recommended it in 2025.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Apartment
From PLN900 / nightFour two-room apartments, each 45m2, decorated in classic French style. Bedroom plus separate living room with a sofa set. The top of the in-hotel range, offering the highest level of comfort the property provides. Some apartments can be connected, which the hotel notes makes them useful for families.
Double · 45 sqm
Deluxe Double Room
From PLN727 / nightAt 35m2, the Deluxe is where the room genuinely opens up. Decorated in a style that leans into classic French elegance — the kind of room where the wallpapers and furniture look intentional rather than accumulated. Praised by guests for the 'massive shower' and 'huge bedroom.' Lalique bathroom amenities reported by guests.
Double · 35 sqm
Double Room Comfort
From PLN626 / nightSeven rooms at 21m2 each with a double bed. The entry-level double — reasonably sized for the Old Town, with classic French-influenced wallpapers and neo-classical furniture touches. Full standard amenities including minibar, TV, and kettle.
Double · 21 sqm
Double Room Comfort with Two Single Beds
From PLN626 / nightSix rooms at 21m2 with two single beds. Same footprint and spec as the double Comfort, but configured for two guests who prefer separate beds. Useful for friends or colleagues traveling together.
Twin · 21 sqm
Premium Double Room
From PLN691 / nightAt 26m2, noticeably more spacious than the Comfort category. Elevated standard with richer furnishings and fittings. Decorated in neo-classical French style, with views that may include Pijarska Street, the Planty gardens, or the Florian Gate.
Double · 26 sqmPremium Room with Two Single Beds
From PLN691 / nightSame 26m2 premium specification as the Premium Double, configured with two single beds instead of one double. Good for guests who want the extra space without the shared mattress.
Twin · 26 sqmSingle Room
From PLN547 / nightFour single rooms in the hotel. Compact at 16m2, so this is a solo-traveller room — not a crash pad, but not somewhere you'll spend the afternoon. Equipped with telephone, flat-screen TV, WiFi, air conditioning, minibar fridge, and kettle.
Single · 16 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Live Chopin piano performances take place in the Brasserie L'Olympique / restaurant area. A guest account from April 2026 mentioned the concierge arranged a great table specifically to see and hear the Chopin concert — suggest confirming the schedule at check-in.
The concierge team actively books city tours, Vistula river cruises, Wieliczka Salt Mine excursions, museum workshops at the Czartoryski (right across the street), and other Krakow experiences. Not an on-site activity per se, but a genuine service rather than a rack of leaflets.
The hotel's Olympic Room commemorates the founding of the Polish Olympic Committee here on 12 October 1919. The founding document — authorizing Poland's participation in the Olympic Games — was signed in this room. The history of Polish sport connected with the Olympic Committee is on display.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business center with computer station, conference/meeting room, copy machine, and work desk. Banquet hall also available for corporate and social events.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property, with speeds reported at 50+ Mbps.
Daily buffet breakfast served in Brasserie L'Olympique, 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Mix of buffet and à la carte options, including made-to-order eggs and house-baked pastries. Consistently rated among the best hotel breakfasts in Krakow.
Pets are welcome at the hotel.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool on-site. Confirmed by Trip.com listing. The nearby H15 Palace (a different property, ~50m away on Sw. Jana) has a pool and full spa.
A billiards table in the hotel bar area.
Luggage storage available for early arrivals and late departures.
Round-the-clock reception with an active concierge team. They arrange airport transfers, Vistula river cruises, Wieliczka Salt Mine excursions, museum bookings, and more.
Limited-hours room service available.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Valet parking available at surcharge. The Old Town location means on-street parking is very limited; the hotel's valet service is the most practical option for those arriving by car.
Car rental service available on-site.
Round-trip airport shuttle to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (~25 minutes). Surcharge applies; book in advance with the hotel.
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