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.
Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.
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 family-friendly area.
St. Mary's Basilica
Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.
Things to do
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pickup)
Krakow: Oskar Schindler's Factory Skip-The-Line Ticket
Top hotels in Balice
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
Will absolutely stay again! They offer a free shuttle from the airport and complimentary late check out until 2pm. The breakfast that's included with the stay is an all you can eat buffet style with lots of variety. The food was fresh and delicious. I even took a 2nd plate up to my room for lunch ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
We had a pleasant stay! Enjoyed your services, thank you!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
The room was spotlessly clean and cleaned thoroughly each day. The staff were polite and friendly. The breakfast was amazing with choice for everyone. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Perfect location next to old town
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Great hotel, 24/7 access. Amazing cafe/restaurant/bakery attached Location, a little out the way, but nothing too much trouble, off of bikes was a great addition Would happily stay here again
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Kraków Centrum
Everything was perfect! Thanks
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balice
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 People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956 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 Malopolska Garden of Arts 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.
