Grand Hotel and Palace in Kraków

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Grand Hotel and Palace in Kraków, Historic hotel near Main Market Square, Kraków, Poland.

The Grand Hotel and Palace is a hotel and monument on Sławkowska Street in Kraków that blends medieval and Renaissance architectural elements. The building combines vaulted structures with ornate facades and offers various room types as well as multiple dining venues and clubs.

The hotel was established in 1887 when two medieval townhouses were redesigned in the Renaissance style under architect Maksymilian Nitsch. This transformation created an elegant building that unified both historical architectural styles.

The restaurant served as a meeting place for prominent writers and thinkers who gathered to discuss their ideas. The spaces still reflect this tradition of intellectual exchange.

The hotel is centrally located near the Main Market Square and easily accessible on foot. Visitors should check room types in advance as these offer different amenities and layouts.

A famous tenor spontaneously sang from his hotel window to the street below in 1936 and drew a crowd. This unexpected moment remains part of the building's memorable history.

Location: Kraków

Architects: Tadeusz Stryjeński

Architectural style: eclecticism

GPS coordinates: 50.06370,19.93770

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20

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