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 Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car + Tasting & Pickup
Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Top hotels in Balice
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
Great room. Wonderful food.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
Good hotel I returned to the hotel all the time. It’s close to the airport and clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well organized. The staff was very friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great experience, close to the city, ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
This is one of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed in! I loved it. Great value, clean. The food is really good and very reasonably priced room service. Free coffee machine was also great. Will be returning
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Perfecr
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Absolutely fabulous, could not have asked for a better location! The rooms spotless, the staff amazing! I forget the name of the lady who checked us in but she checked us in on the 11th Feb around 12/1pm and the wonderful Conrad checked us out! 😊 we had a fantastic stay and will return.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balice
Bronowice
Bronowice is well liked for its gardens, and you can visit sights like Wisla Stadium and Kosciuszko Mound 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 People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956 and Wisla Stadium 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.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Jozef Mehoffer House and Groteska Theatre.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
