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 churches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Krakow Schindler's Factory Guided Tour with Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Balice
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
Very clean hotel, close to airport. Good breakfast. Short train ride to beautiful historic downtown. Hotel has a shuttle to airport and train station.Love this location
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
First class standard, incredible menus and perfect location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Hotel and rooms very clean, staff all wonderful restaurant and buffet breakfast 5 star
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
In a strange part of town just over the bridge to Kazimierez. Hotel was decent, staff was cold at best, somewhat rude at worst. The opposite of my usual experience in Krakow.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Place Krakow
Everything with this hotel was spot on. I would definitely stay there again. The room was one of the best we have stayed in with the most superb comfy beds.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Gorgeous hotel. Staff were friendly especially at breakfast (which incidentally was really lovely especially the gluten free pancakes). Loved all the Molten Brown shampoos etc in the room. It is super central to the castle and the main square. Definitely recommend. We will be back.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balice
Zwierzyniec
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Zwierzyniec. You might want to make time for a stop at Blonia Park or Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium.
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.
Pradnik Bialy
Unique features of Pradnik Bialy include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Centrum Kultury Dworek Bialopradnicki or Karting Arena Kraków while you're exploring the area.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Bagatela Theatre and Jozef Mehoffer House.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
