Balice
Kraków


Popular places to visit

Main Market Square
Spend some time in a large medieval square that is filled with restaurants, cafés and magnificent buildings that are hundreds of years old.

Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.

Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.

Oskar Schindler Factory
Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List.

Royal Road
You can find out about the history of Kraków with a visit to Royal Road. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.

St. Mary's Basilica
Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.
Things to do

Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van

Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up

Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup

Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up option
Balice Hotel Deals

Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
The staff was amazing and the cleanliness of rooms .
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
For an early morning flight this was the perfect place to stay. Really friendly staff and comfortable rooms
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Room was spotless, modern couldn't go wrong. Amazing
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
This is one of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed in! I loved it. Great value, clean. The food is really good and very reasonably priced room service. Free coffee machine was also great. Will be returning
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Room was amazing
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Lovely staff, great location and room excellent
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Balice

Bronowice
Bronowice is well-liked for its gardens. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Wisla Stadium and Kosciuszko Mound.

Zwierzyniec
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Zwierzyniec. You might want to make time for a stop at Kosciuszko Mound or Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium.

Krowodrza
Krowodrza is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956 or Wisla Stadium.

Debniki
You'll enjoy the museums and breweries in Debniki. You might want to make time for a stop at Benedictine abbey in Tyniec or Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology.

Piasek Południe
If you're spending some time in Piasek Południe, Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House are top sights worth seeing.

Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
