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 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

Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up

Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van

Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise by Vistula River

Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting
Top hotels in Balice

Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
Clean and perfect for a one night stay.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
Very close to the airport, perfect place to catch a flight, friendly staff and very nice room
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Very clean and beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Gorgeous hotel, so pretty & stylish. Breakfast was tasty & the free coffee/drinks in the reception was great. I would highly recommend this place, so close to the Jewish quarter and a quick walk to Wawel castle and old town.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

TRIBE Krakow Old Town
What a gem this hotel is! Unbeatable location within minutes of Krakow's main train station and local sites, great facilities including an infrared sauna, and the most efficient and professional team of staff who went above and beyond from my initial call (before booking) to check a few things. Shout ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Excellent, clean room with jacuzzi. Comfortable bed, great location and good food and drinks, with 3 outlets on side. Staff very friendly. Complementary Prosecco was nice touch. I do recommend to stay there.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balice

Bronowice
Bronowice is well liked for its gardens, and you can visit sights like Park Decjusza and Wisla Stadium if you have time to explore the area.

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 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 Jozef Mehoffer House and Groteska Theatre.
