Balice
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

From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car + Tasting & Pickup

Krakow: Skip-the-Line Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour
Top hotels in Balice

Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
Amazing! Hotel as good as new. Staffed 100% by locals. Booked for one night as my flight arrived in late. Walked safely. Room has dead lock on, which was good. Bed was huge. Comfy and linen so fresh. Towels decent but sound environmentally as quick drying. Breakfast was great and superb coffee machine. ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
Always very convenient to be so close to the airport. Rooms are clean and comfy
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

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

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
The puro hotels in Poland have been awesome!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

TRIBE Krakow Old Town
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel during my stay in Krakow. The cleanliness stood out immediately—both the rooms and common areas were spotless and very well maintained. The staff was extremely friendly, professional, and always ready to help with anything I needed, which made the stay even ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Fantastic location. Great staff and very friendly
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balice

Bronowice
Bronowice is well liked for its gardens, and you can visit sights like Park Decjusza and Main Market Square 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 Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House.
