Words & Swords

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Words & Swords is located in the center of Kraków, a few steps from the Main Market Square. Free WiFi access is available. Shared bathroom comes with a hairdryer. You can enjoy city view from the rooms. At Words & Swords you will find a shared kitchen. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. A trip to Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau can be arranged at a surcharge. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out St. Florian's Gate (1640 feet) and Cloth Hall (1640 feet), as well as Wawel Royal Castle (0.9 mi). This property is 11 mi from Krakow - Balice Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Krakow, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Parking Available On Site

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Šarūnas
Lithuania Lithuania
“I had a good stay, it's not a luxury, but everything is clean, contains all the little things one could think of.”
Mike
United States United States
“Great location and place. Magda was great and made sure my stay was as comfortable as possible”
Wiszky
Suriname Suriname
“The hotel is in a perfect location, very close to the train station and the Old Square. The room was spacious and well-equipped, with a kitchen that had everything needed to prepare your own meals. Everything was very clean, and the bathroom had a...”
Iryna
Germany Germany
“Great Location, very cozy apartment, everything needed is there. The beautiful atmosphere of historic Krakow can be captured there.”
Medea
Georgia Georgia
“Apart from the ones listed below, I liked everything else.”
Alisa
Latvia Latvia
“I am a solo traveler, so safety is my top priority. I really liked the place – my room was large and spacious. It was quiet and peaceful, right next to the historic center and not far from the train/bus station. Everything was clean and tidy. The...”
Ilya
Israel Israel
“Comfortable, clean, great location, awesome value for money spent.”
Saki
Sweden Sweden
“The location is great. It’s near the station and old town. Also the room is clean.”
Tomasz
Poland Poland
“Cheap, great location (right next to the old city), flexibility of staff”
Veiko
Estonia Estonia
“The location was excellent, so close to old town. It was overall safe and functional. Really no major complaints. Quirky hostess. Older building with some character. Shared WC and fridge.”

Area info

Amenities of Words & Swords

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Words & Swords takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that breaking the smoking ban is subject to a penalty of PLN 500 and immediate cancellation of the booking.

Please inform Words & Swords of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

When staying at the property with children, note that the property is legally obliged to apply standards for the protection of minors to determine the identity of the minors and their relationship with the adult they’re staying with.

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