Picolo recommends · Hotel in Krakow, Poland
Hotel Pod Różą
Breakfast under a glass roof in an old courtyard, steps from the busy street that once carried kings to their coronation.
The name means under the rose, and the address is Floriańska, the street that runs from St Florian’s Gate down to the Main Market Square. It forms part of the Royal Route, used by Polish kings on their way to be crowned.
Few hotels in Krakow have been taking in travellers for as long. The renaissance front leads to a modern reception and, at the back, a courtyard covered with glass, where breakfast is served away from the crowds outside.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Pod Różą
We chose Pod Różą for its sense of history and a location that could hardly be more central. Step out of the door and you are in the middle of the Old Town, with the square two minutes away.
Floriańska is one of the busiest streets in the city from morning until late. If you are sensitive to noise, ask for a room facing the courtyard, and do not expect sleek, modern styling.
What you get
- One of Krakow’s oldest hotels
- Glass-roofed courtyard
- Restaurant and breakfast in the courtyard
- Modern reception in a historic house
- Cafés right outside the door
A day at Hotel Pod Różą
- Morning
- Breakfast in the courtyard under the glass roof.
- Midday
- Up to St Florian’s Gate and the old city walls.
- Afternoon
- Down the Royal Route towards Wawel.
- Evening
- Dinner around the square, then home in two minutes.
Location
Floriańska, Old Town, Krakow, Poland
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Pod Różą
What does Pod Różą mean?
It means under the rose. The hotel takes its name from the old house on Floriańska where it has stood for centuries.
Is Hotel Pod Różą central?
Very. It is on Floriańska, which links St Florian’s Gate with the Main Market Square, two minutes’ walk away.
Which rooms are quietest at Hotel Pod Różą?
Rooms facing the courtyard, since Floriańska is busy from morning until late in the evening.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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