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
Great hotel. Great room. Amazing communal area and super cool interior and the on site bakery that’s open all day is delish!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Everything was great. Friendly staff conveniently close to train station and old town. Ate at restaurant, food was good service was excellent. Great for short stay or longer break.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Perfect location clean great staff beyond expectations
Reviewed on 17 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.
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.
