Balice Travel Guide
Kraków
Visit Balice
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.
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.
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.
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
"Very friendly staff and a nice and modern facility"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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
"Room was clean and hotel is in a very good location for nightlife and restaurants. Big let down was the shower, which is mounted well below head height and on the side wall so only allowing you to stand in the width of the bath, also the taps were directly below the shower head in an awkward position ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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
Where to stay in Balice
Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to St. Mary's Basilica – discover Kraków Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Kraków City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to Kraków Philharmonic – discover Kraków City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Kazimierz
Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Corpus Christi Basilica and Ethnographic Museum while you're in town.
Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.
Wesoła Zachód
While there might not be top attractions in Wesoła Zachód, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Main Market Square and Royal Road.
