TL;DR

Modern design standout: A striking minimalist hotel in Krakow’s lively Kazimierz district.
Small and intimate: Just 10 rooms, giving the place a quiet, boutique feel.
Nordic-inspired interiors: Natural wood, plants, and soft lighting warm up the clean architecture.
Contemporary Krakow: One of the few boutique hotels in the city fully embracing modern design.
Great Kazimierz location: Surrounded by cafés, bars, and historic Jewish Quarter landmarks.
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A super chic design hotel in Kazimierz, Krakow, Warszauer is small enough to be intimate and homely yet modern and stylish enough to feel a bit aloof.

Its streamlined, white facade among this neighbourhood’s old stone walls adds an immediate sense of boldness sure to catch your attention.

Well, we say bold, but some might say a tad unwelcoming. But whatever about the exterior, the interiors display their own lovely brand of Nordic minimalism.

Here, friendly plants, natural wood furniture and soft lighting blur the hard lines and bare surfaces of the architecture.

Warszauer is one of the few luxury boutique hotels in Krakow that fully embraces contemporary style and gets it just right.

What are the rooms like?

Only 10 rooms: Small scale means thoughtful design and attention to detail.
Minimalist style: Clean wood furnishings, modern art, and large windows.
Room variety: Cosy Small Rooms, spacious Deluxe options, and stylish suites.
Penthouse highlight: A dramatic duplex with glass overlooking the living area.
Modern comforts: Smart TVs, workspaces, climate control, and tea or coffee options.
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With only a few rooms, it wasn’t hard for Warszauer Hotel to put their all into the ones they offer.

Each option is an impeccably designed combination of simple wooden furnishings, sleek black throw pillows and stylish lighting.

The art on the walls is modern and charming, all created by Polish artist Tomasz Opalińsk. Light comes streaming through the large windows.

Small rooms start at 16 square metres. They’re cosy, with all the essentials, but two people staying for any length of time will want to be pretty compatible.

Deluxe Rooms are the go-to for simple needs. They have a nice size, with either twin beds in some, furnished terraces in others, separate living areas in others.

We’re a little obsessed with all of the more luxurious options.

Junior Suites have a subtly futuristic, otherworldly vibe in the furnishings. We took to imagining a guest room in Padme Amidala’s Naboo Palace mightn’t be hugely different.

And then there’s the Penthouse, a stunner of a duplex, the sleeping room sporting glass windows over a pillowy sort of living space.

All options feature Smart TVs, working areas, climate control, and some have tea and coffee makers, though you also have unlimited tea and coffee in the dining room downstairs.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

À la carte breakfast: Seasonal local ingredients with vegan options.
Homemade treats: Unlimited coffee and cake available during the day.
Social dining space: A large communal table creates a relaxed atmosphere.
Shared terrace: A quiet outdoor space for reading, wine, or a snack.

You can see from the front, Warszauer Hotel doesn’t take up a lot of space.

As such, facilities are pretty limited. The main common space is the dining room, just as refined as the rest of the hotel, where they serve breakfast.

It’s an à la carte situation which offers local and seasonal ingredients with a few nice vegan dishes too. It is high-end restaurant-quality food.

There are no further meals throughout the day, but you have unlimited coffee and homemade cake.

The dining table is large and communal, and throughout the day, the feel is of a more mature version of a hostel’s social area.

There’s also a charming shared terrace where you can take a snack, a bottle of wine, or a good book.

How is the neighbourhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Kazimierz location: Krakow’s historic Jewish Quarter, lively but less touristy.
Historic landmarks: Synagogues and Jewish heritage sites nearby.
Great nightlife: Plenty of cafés, bars, and restaurants on surrounding streets.
Walkable sights: Old Town and Planty Park are easily reached on foot.

Kazimierz is a nice option for those who want to be central, but not too crowded.

It’s lively, make no mistake, and there’s a bit more of a local flair here than in the centre, yet it’s still full of history.

It’s the old Jewish Quarter of Krakow. Old Synagogues sit on many different corners, some still active.

Among the sober history, you’ll find plenty of revelries. Cafés, restaurants, and bars bring much life to the streets.

The more imperial historical area, Old Town, is within walking distance. Pass through Planty Park, and you’ll find superb architecture and plenty of museums to explore.

Head in the other direction, over the river, and you’ll find even more.

Podgórze became the ghetto for Kazimierz’s displaced Jewish population, and is also home to Oskar Schindler’s enamel factory, now a museum.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Great interior design, modern and sophisticated.
Great location in the heart of Krakow.
Delicious a-la-carte breakfast.
Hotel staff accommodated my special request…..”

“This is the best hotel I’ve ever been. The design is straight out of the fashion journal, the breakfast is like from a top restaurant. Highly recommend and hopefully I will come back in the future….”