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 find out about the history of Kraków with a visit to 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 Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Schindler's Factory -Guided Tour
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
Top hotels in Balice
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
great room
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
Good hotel I returned to the hotel all the time. It’s close to the airport and clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Room looked stunning with the rose petals, birthday balloon, candle and prosecco. Age was extra happy
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Exec suite was perfect - lovely showers, bath, huge comfy bed with separate duvets! Kettle, coffee machine, fridge, 2 toilets. Clean & quiet.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Hotel was amazing, excellent location right on the main square. Rooms are lovely, clean, tidy, Really comfortable. Staff are really attentive. Breakfast was fine. Always enough choice to eat and fresh. Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Aparthotel Stare Miasto
Gorgeous room (Junior Suite) and very quiet. Lovely and warm inside too (-10°C outside!). Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balice
Zwierzyniec
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Zwierzyniec. You might want to make time for a stop at Kraków Zoological Gardens or Wolski Forest.
Krowodrza
Krowodrza is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956 or Wisla Stadium.
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 historic sites and shopping. Make a stop by Centrum Kultury Dworek Bialopradnicki or Karting Arena Kraków while you're exploring the area.
Piasek Południe
If you're spending some time in Piasek Południe, Jozef Mehoffer House and Groteska Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
