Words & Swords
Basztowa 1, Old Town, 31-134 Kraków, Poland – Excellent location - show map
Words & Swords
Words & Swords is located in the centre 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 (500 metres) and Cloth Hall (500 metres), as well as Wawel Royal Castle (1.4 km). This property is 17 km from Krakow - Balice Airport.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Laundry
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Eddie
United Kingdom“second visit to words & swords. The owner Magdalena is super friendly and will assist in away she can. It's about 10 minutes from train station and 5 to the main square. very safe and secure and lovely and warm in the winter. Tea and coffee...”- IIwan United Kingdom“Charming place with good standards of cleanliness and convenient access to town.”
- Oksana
Ukraine“Just love such type of rooms in old buildings ,they have everything u need not for a long stay .Was very helpful to find a needle because nowhere to buy around.Great location.” - Max
Germany“Very clean, several barhrooms, towel included, footmats for showers available. Owner always present and very nice” 
Anastasiia Ukraine“This is an ideal place for a short stay. The room and the whole hotel is very clean! The owner is very friendly and creates a friendly atmosphere! It took me 20 minutes to walk to the hotel from the bus station. The city centre is also within...”- Rita
Hungary“fair for its price, good location, nice staff, the room was spacious” - Take
Italy“Everything was really clean, especially the bathrooms.” 
Katarzyna
Poland“location, rough but cosy, self sufficient when it comes to check in check out, space on the floor for huge luggage, place was often being cleaned”
Rebecca United Kingdom“Fabulous location, great value for money and really comfortable”
Piotr United Kingdom“Magdalena was extremely lovely, pointed me towards good locations and restaurants to visit, and was overall super friendly. She clearly works hard to maintain the rooms. Location close to the centre, easy to get to and from the train and coach...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Words & SwordsGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Laundry
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Dining area
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Polish
House rulesWords & Swords takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
When staying at the property with children, please 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 with whom they are staying.
FAQs about Words & Swords
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Words & Swords is 450 yards from the centre of Kraków. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Words & Swords is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Words & Swords may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Words & Swords offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
