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 Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer

Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

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

Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Guided Tour

Krakow: Zakopane Tour - Gubalowka with Thermal Pools Option
Balice Hotel Deals

Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
great room
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
Good hotel I returned to the hotel all the time. It’s close to the airport and clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well organized. The staff was very friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great experience, close to the city, ...
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Ezcellent hotel. Super close to the Jewish Quarter and extremely friendly staff. Loved the fact there was a free coffee and water machine to use in the lobby through out. The rooms were spacious and super comfortable. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Hotel was amazing, excellent location right on the main square. Rooms are lovely, clean, tidy, Really comfortable. Staff are really attentive. Breakfast was fine. Always enough choice to eat and fresh. Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Aparthotel Stare Miasto
A great central place to stay in Krakow. Very clean apartments with good self catering facilities if you needed. Lovely cafe adjacent to have breakfast very reasonable and lovely food. Very impressed
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Balice

Zwierzyniec
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Zwierzyniec. You might want to make time for a stop at Kraków Zoological Gardens or Wolski Forest.

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.

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.

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