Krakow Fabryczna City
Industrial heritage meets Art Deco modernism. Warehouse-scale brick architecture, post-distillery textures, herringbone floors, and Bauhaus-inflected room design. The atmosphere in the Fabryczna 13 passage — with its restaurants, brewery, and cocktail bars — is genuinely local and lively, not a hotel bubble.
The pool opens at 6am — guests who swim laps before breakfast essentially have it to themselves
Why It Matters
MICHELIN Guide recommended. Built into the shell of a 1930s state vodka distillery, the Fabryczna 13 complex gives hotel guests free access to an exceptional wellness facility (full-size pool, multiple saunas, salt cave), a vodka museum with tastings, a Cook Club culinary studio, and a passage of four restaurants plus an on-site brewery — all included in the stay. The 108 m² Executive Suite is genuinely enormous for the price point in Krakow.
Opened in 2021, this four-star hotel sits inside the brick-clad century-old buildings of the former Polmos State Vodka Factory — a post-industrial complex so large it's nicknamed a 'city within a city.' The hotel leans hard into its heritage: Art Deco and Bauhaus design runs through the rooms, with herringbone floors, mid-century graphic elements, and classic modernist furnishings. It won first place in the Business/Conference Hotel category at the Profit Hotel Awards, and the Michelin Guide recommends it. The main drawback: you're about a 25-minute walk (or one tram stop) from Krakow's Old Town, so it rewards guests who don't mind a little transit in exchange for more space and genuine character.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Executive Suite with King Bed and Sofa
The hotel's flagship accommodation at a remarkable 108 m² — genuinely apartment-scale. Full kitchenette, king bed, sofa bed, sleeping up to 5. One of the most generously sized suites available at this price point in Krakow.
King + Sofa Bed · 108 sqm
Junior Suite
A proper step up in space and finishes. At 42 m², there's room to actually breathe. Sleeps up to 4. Guests specifically praise the thoughtful amenities in the Junior Suite configuration.
Double · 42 sqmStandard Room with 1 Double Bed
Standard double room with contemporary Art Deco-influenced decor, herringbone flooring, and all the expected four-star basics.
Double · 22 sqmStandard Room with 1 Queen Bed
Entry-level room, compact but well-designed. Air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite, free WiFi, writing desk, safe, kettle. Accessible room configuration also available.
Queen · 21 sqmStandard Room with 2 Single Beds
Twin-configuration standard room, good for colleagues or friends traveling together.
Twin · 22 sqmSuperior Room with 1 Double Bed
Noticeably larger than standard, sleeping up to 3 guests. Extra space makes a real difference after a long day out or for a longer business trip stay.
Double · 32 sqmSuperior Room with Double Bed and Sofa Bed
Family-friendly configuration with a sofa bed that sleeps up to 4. Good option for families not wanting a full suite price.
Double + Sofa Bed · 34 sqmSuperior Suite with King Bed and Sofa
Generous suite at 60 m², available in one-level or duplex configurations. Comes with a fully equipped kitchenette (refrigerator, kitchenware, microwave, electric kettle) — ideal for extended stays or families wanting more independence.
King + Sofa Bed · 60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Cycling facilities available at or near the property.
Group fitness classes offered at the CIAO Fitness & More centre. Check with hotel reception for current schedule.
Outdoor exercise area accessible to hotel guests.
Designer conference centre on level -1 of the Fabryczna 13 complex. 5 meeting rooms, largest at 800 m² with a 700-person capacity. Free access for hotel guests (within conference bookings).
On-site cooking studio available to hotel guests as part of the Fabryczna 13 complex. Complimentary access for hotel guests.
On-site museum dedicated to the century-long history of the Polmos State Vodka Factory, with multimedia exhibits collected during the building's revitalisation. A vodka tasting is included in the admission price.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
All restaurants wheelchair accessible. Elevators, ramps, and accessible WCs throughout the complex. Accessible room category available.
5 meeting rooms; largest room 800 m², capacity 700 theatre-style, 480 for banquets. Can host weddings up to 500 guests.
Superior Suites and Executive Suite include kitchenettes with refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware, and electric kettle.
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
English and Polish spoken by staff.
Certified under the Green Key eco-responsibility and sustainable development programme.
Shuttle service available on request for an additional fee.
200 paid parking spaces at Fabryczna 13. Approximately PLN 70/day. Payment via parking meters or APCOA FLOW app. Available 9am–10pm.
Full-size indoor pool, complimentary for hotel guests. Access subject to CIAO Fitness & More schedule.
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