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
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Krakow: Schindler's Museum with Guided Tour Options
Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up option
Balice Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
Absolutely perfect
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
Very close to the airport, perfect place to catch a flight, friendly staff and very nice room
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Very clean and beautiful hotel
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
What a gem this hotel is! Unbeatable location within minutes of Krakow's main train station and local sites, great facilities including an infrared sauna, and the most efficient and professional team of staff who went above and beyond from my initial call (before booking) to check a few things. Shout ...
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Gorgeous hotel, so pretty & stylish. Breakfast was tasty & the free coffee/drinks in the reception was great. I would highly recommend this place, so close to the Jewish quarter and a quick walk to Wawel castle and old town.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Perfect hotel. Perfect location. Perfect staff. All this and breakfast included.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 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 Park Decjusza and Main Market Square.
Zwierzyniec
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Zwierzyniec. You might want to make time for a stop at Kraków Zoological Gardens or Kosciuszko Mound.
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 Wisla Stadium or National Museum.
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.
Pradnik Bialy
Unique features of Pradnik Bialy include the historic sites and shopping. Make a stop by Centrum Kultury Dworek Bialopradnicki or Karting Arena Kraków while you're exploring the area.
Piasek Południe
If you're spending some time in Piasek Południe, Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House are top sights worth seeing.
