Balice Travel Guide
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 learn about the history of Kraków with a stop at 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
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Cracow
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Balice
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
"We enjoy this hotel every time we stay here! It’s clean, beautifully cared for, quiet and has a great location for accessing the Krakow Airport."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
"Superb location across the road from the terminal doors. Really suited us because we didn't arrive until the early hours of the morning. Check in was super easy and quick. Room was spacious and the huge bed wonderfully comfortable. If you book early you can still get a decent deal on price."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
"The staff were very nice and the cleaners were outstanding. The problem was noise every night outside the room. And the trash and recycling bins were just under my window. It was extremely noisy every morning at 6am, and there was no privacy on the first floor if i opened the drapes. The driveway ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
1891 Garni Hotel
"I loved this place. Would definitely stay again. Very quiet, despite being in the delightful Jewish Quarter. So many places to eat with outdoor seating, bars with courtyards, etc. Went to a great restaurant Ariel in the Jewish Square (highly recommend the beef soup with honey and cinnamon - yes I ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
"We had an AMAZING time in Krakow and I loved every moment of our stay at PURO. We loved the location (quiet but not too far from anything), the staff could not have been more helpful or friendly and the room and amenities were excellent. I cannot wait to stay again 😊"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Place Krakow
"Clean room comfortable beds and breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balice
Bronowice
Bronowice is well liked for its gardens, and you can visit sights like Main Market Square and Wisla Stadium if you have time to explore the area.
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
Travellers come to Krowodrza for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Wisla Stadium and National Museum while you're in town.
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.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Malopolska Garden of Arts and Bagatela Theatre.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
