Best Western Efekt Express Krakow offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration in Krakow's business district. Stay active with an indoor pool, fitness center, and sauna or unwind at the bar/lounge with your favorite drink. With free WiFi, a gift shop/newsstand on site, shopping nearby and a restaurant serving international cuisine for breakfast lunch or dinner guests have everything they need to enjoy their stay.
Located in Pradnik Bialy, a neighborhood in Kraków, Express Kraków Hotel is near the airport and near a train station. Wawel Castle and Oskar Schindler Factory are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Main Market Square. Traveling with kids? Consider Centrum Kultury Dworek Bialopradnicki, or check out an event or a game at Wisla Stadium. Visit our Kraków travel guide
31-323, Kraków, ul. Opolska 14, Kraków
What's nearby
John Paul II Hospital
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Centrum Kultury Dworek Bialopradnicki
3 min drive - 2.5 km
International School of Polish Language and Culture
4 min drive - 2.8 km
5th Military Hospital
4 min drive - 2.7 km
People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956
5 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Sanktuarium Bożego Miłosierdzia Tram Stop
13 min drive
Kraków Łobzów Station
14 min walk
John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK)
21 min drive
Restaurants
Tom Yum
19 min walk
Restauracja IKEA
14 min walk
Ferment
19 min walk
Hot-dogi z IKEA
15 min walk
McDonald's
17 min walk
About this property
Express Kraków Hotel
Family-friendly hotel near Main Market Square
At Express Kraków Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
An indoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
A banquet hall, luggage storage, and free newspapers
Room features
All 179 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; PLN 60 for adults and PLN 40 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Gym
Indoor pool
Sauna
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Indoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
7,287 square feet of conference space
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Braille/raised signage
Elevator (39 inch wide door)
Grab bar near toilet
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
More
1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2003
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PLN 120.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PLN 60 for adults and PLN 40 for children
Self parking fee: PLN 40 per day
Rollaway bed fee: PLN 120.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Express Kraków Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Express Kraków Hotel?
As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Express Kraków Hotel on Mar 27, 2026 start from ¥10,046, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Express Kraków Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for PLN 40 per day.
What time is check-in at Express Kraków Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Express Kraków Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Express Kraków Hotel located?
This family-friendly Kraków hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of John Paul II Hospital, Centrum Kultury Dworek Bialopradnicki, and People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956. Main Market Square is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Kraków Łobzów Station is 14 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Express Kraków Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Outstanding breakfast service. Food variety and quality is amazing. Unbelievable water pressure in the shower room is another thing that was surprising to me, hold that showerhead firm or jet propulsion
Room was fine, bed was very uncomfortable and the elastic on the mattress protector was broken meaning the under sheet was wrinkled and came away from the mattress. Overhead light constantly flickered. Swimming pool was lovely, reception helpful and welcoming. Breakfast plentiful.
Caroline
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Nikola
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great location with only 10 min taxi to the airport however it was dated.
Functional hotel, quite good location towards the airport.
Maybe a bit outdated, but alright to stay for a night.
Breakfast is in another building.
Swimming pool is in the nearby hotel, which is good, but the info should be provided by reception.
Just great hotel: excellent price quality rating. Good beds, basic but good bathroom. Parking place you need to pay a fee. Swimming pool you also re charged extra. Location is great at one of the main roads around the city, shopping center nearly. Location is also quiet (even with the road nearby).
The hotel was very good, but they would charge extra for using the pool. The mini bar was more like a box for storing things. It would never cool. The service desk was usually empty. We had to ring the bell for assistance. It was very far from the old town. Once in the old town, it was very hard to find a parking spot.
The hotel overall is nice, clean and the staff was super friendly. However, what surprised me was that the pool was for an additional fee. I do not know if Orbitz forgot to mention about it or the hotel. Also, no mini fridge in the room was unacceptable. Breakfast was tasty but pricey. The location is quite good, close to mall and convivence stores. Also, be prepare to pay for the parking lot.
Perfect hotel for the price, friendly staff at reception. Hotel does not have a pool however, which I find interesting since pictures are included in the Hotels.com page and facilities also mention a pool (and I double checked the hotel info in the app after asking reception for it).
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Disha
Jun 3, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Review
Average hotel, overpriced for average quality and cleanliness. Could have been better.
Despite having requested a room cleaning, when I returned back around 4:00 PM, the room still hadn't been made up (with the "make up my room" sign still attached to the door).
I requested a cleaning, specifying that I would be going out again for a couple of hours to the SPA Center, and they assured me the staff would come immediately.
When I returned, the room still hadn't been cleaned. I went back to reception, and the staff was even rude, claiming that the hotel was full and that the cleaners would be working until 8:00 PM!
Unacceptable. I will never book here again.
Furthermore, the SPA Center shown in the photos isn't inside the hotel, but in an adjacent building.
It's certainly close (a 1-2 minute walk), but you still have to leave the hotel to enter another building.
20 minutes to city centre by bus or taxi. Basic room. One day got tidied up by this my clothes on bed put in floor and beds made even though not tucked in but just straightened. I could have done this myself. Swimming pool is additional cost and next door so is the breakfast which is also in next door hotel.
Haafsana
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Marzanna
Dec 9, 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was 3 star from me
Service was good but going for dinner next boulding after arriving later evening it is not nice,can't use landline call to reception also bathroom need repairs shower area !! That's not 4 star hotel Sorry😒