Hotel Ester

Kamers wat gehorig, wel goede bedden. Ontbijt is prima maar niet meer dan dat. Vriendelijke en behulpzaam personeel.

What a fantastic hotel. The place was clean with fresh sheets, towels each day. Our room was massive bathroom and bedroom with three windows in the room. Breakfast catered for vegetarian as well as meat choices. The hotel was situation in the Jewis quarter's with lovely outside bars playing musician the evening as well as many choices of food polish, Italian and Jews food. The square was bustling with guides and golf cart tours. We went on many trips while in krakow. The Salt Mines, Schindler's Factory & Auschwitz. Would go back to this beautiful city and certainly stop at the Hotel Ester. Thank you for making our holiday a pleasurable one.

Absolutely beautiful hotel. Staff are so friendly and very helpful. Rooms are comfortable , very clean and warm ( we visited December) We had breakfast included which had enough choice for us each day, location was great for us, about a 15 minute walk to the main square, (all flat) on a lovely cobbled street surrounded by history, little bars and lovely restaurants, A gem of a hotel.

We are just back from a 5 day trip to Krakow staying at the Hotel Ester. We were a bit apprehensive as we'd read a number of negative reviews but we were greatly surprised as this hotel was lovely. Check in was an easy process and the receptionist was very helpful. Our room was Number 32 and it was large, comfortable and had a view over the side street. The furniture was relatively new but made to look old (1930/40's style) and the bathroom had a huge shower. There is a mini bar and the prices are quite reasonable, I noticed a review where the person mentioned having to pay for milk but the price was on display. The breakfast buffet was continental and while there wasn't a large selection of hot food, it was sufficient. There was a selection of breads, fruit, cold meats and cheeses, boiled and scrambled eggs, sausages, baked beans, fruit juices, a large selection of teas and coffee. We ate in the hotel restaurant a couple of times and the food was very good. We wanted to sample Polish food and the restaurant had a lovely selection, the mezze and the Cholent I enjoyed and my husband thought the fish dish was good. It was our anniversary and when the staff found out they gave us a card and cake, again the cake was amazing. From the cleaners to the reception staff, they were all so friendly, cheerful and helpful and nothing was too much bother for them. The hotel was very clean and tidy, the outside pavement cafe area did get busy when the musicians were playing and the waiting staff worked really hard both serving and clearing the area. If we ever go back to Krakow, we'll definitely go back to the Ester.

Although we cannot comment on the hotel itself, we stopped off here for a drink one afternoon. Really nice chilled out atmosphere with a Jewish band outside playing cool relaxing music. Ideal place to sit and watch the world go by. Reasonably priced drinks.

The hotel is in the Jewish quarter so a reasonable walking distance from the castle and the main square. There is also a tram stop close by, although we didn't use it. We got to the hotel early and they let us check in early, which was good of them. One double bed and one sofa bed, although my friend said it was comfy enough. Breakfast included was lovely, with lots of choices. The bedroom was cleaned regularly, with towels and toilet roll being replaced. The only issue was really down to a miscommunication - we had ordered beers from the bar and asked for them to be added to our hotel bill, but when it came time to pay they hadn't been. Soon sorted though. I do recommend this hotel as being very accommodating.