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.
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
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz & Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
Krakow: Oskar Schindler's Factory Skip-The-Line Ticket
Top hotels in Balice
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
Best hotel I have stayed in for 5 hours!
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
Incredibly convenient, excellent food, great staff.
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
We stayed for three nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very well designed, with every detail clearly planned for guest comfort. The staff is well trained, friendly, and delivers excellent service. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone planning a city break.
Reviewed on 6 Dec, 2025
Hyatt Place Krakow
very good hotel overall, the only reason i didn't give it 5* was an issue with the bar/ restaurant team. paid for the drinks but never got it despite several reminders was completely ignored by the staff. was never refunded, so had to dispute transaction which is easy with US banks, not sure what ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Perfectly located
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Hi-tech room in modern hotel. Staff fantastic. No tea/coffee in room but downstairs free full ‘bar’ of tea/coffee/water. It gets a lot of use and breaks down. But fixed quickly. Location 20 min walk to old town. However the area is so historic worth it.
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Balice
Bronowice
Bronowice is well liked for its gardens, and you can visit sights like Kosciuszko Mound and Kraków Zoological Gardens 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 National Museum and People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956 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.
