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 romantic area.
Tauron Arena Kraków
Catch an event at Tauron Arena Kraków during your trip to Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this family-friendly area.
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
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Krakow to Zakopane: Snowmobiles, Hot Springs and Tasting Fun Tour
Balice Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
"The room was excellent. The only issue was that there was a lot of empty beer bottles on outside picnic tables and dirty breakfast dishes from the early breakfast eaters just sitting on the tables. Seems like the hotel should have someone picking those up or provide places for guests to place them ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
"Superb location"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
"Lovely hotel. Modern, very spacious room. 30min walk from the square. The staff were friendly and helpful. Liked the peace and quiet and surrounded by the parks so very pleasant walk. Had a meal in the bar first night and nice, chilled atmosphere and the food was good, just a pizza and Nachos nut ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
"Staff were lovely.. breakfast bags to take out are brilliant if you are going on a trip or early flight. Lovely room and shower x"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Hyatt Place Krakow
"Clean room, nice staff, no breakfast in room price."
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
1891 Garni Hotel
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 Main Market Square and Wisla Stadium.
Zwierzyniec
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Zwierzyniec. You might want to make time for a stop at Kosciuszko Mound or Blonia Park.
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, Bagatela Theatre and Jozef Mehoffer House are top sights worth seeing.
