Welcome to H15 Luxury Palace - a place where history beautifully blends with modernity.
Join us on a unique journey through the old and modern Krakow.
In the beginning
The first references to the four buildings that comprise the group at 15 Św. Jana Street date back to 1544. Originally having a single floor, the buildings were expanded to include additional floors in the following decades. From the very start, the adjoining but independent buildings served a variety of functions: they housed a stable, a bakery, a soap manufacturer and a brewery, to name but a few. Between 1666 and 1722, all the townhouses were merged together, and Prince Józef Czartoryski and his brother Kazimierz became the first owners of them all.
The palace
Later, in 1744, the buildings were converted into a palace. In the second half of the 19th century, they became the property of the Lubomirski family, and the property was renamed the Lubomirski Palace. The current look is due to a reconstruction that took place in 1873-1874, undertaken by Maximilian Nitsch, a Krakow-based architect, commissioned by Princess Lubomirska. As part of the reconstruction, the former palace was extended, the tenement houses were connected, and a second floor and a neo-Baroque façade were added.
A centre of urban life
In their palace, the Lubomirski family amassed a vast collection of valuable paintings and furniture.
It served as one of the centres of social life in old Krakow, hosting a number of art exhibitions and many other things.
Following the end of the Second World War, it became the seat of the French Institute, and so it remained until 1999.
Today
Between 2016 and 2020, the building had a major makeover and extension, with the outbuildings growing in size to include new sections. This coincided with conservation and restoration work, resulting in the discovery of polychrome in the rooms on the first floor and elsewhere. The renovation included the 18th-century gate as well as the Baroque portal with the Lubomirski coat of arms: Szreniawa. The Baroque stucco has also been preserved, adorning a large hallway that is now used as a lobby, and, to a considerable extent, the great halls on the first floor. The work resulted in the construction of a five-star H15 luxury palace hotel in 2020.
Guest reviews
I don’t receive upgrade benefit even though the hotel was quite empty. The service and staff are excellent. The spa is a great asset. The location couldn’t be better 2 mins walk to the main square. The only real negative was the lobby music which played in the lobby and restaurants. It was a 5 min loop and by the end of our stay was driving us up the wall.
Glenn, 18.02.2025
Everything was great!
Volodymyr, 16.02.2025
Everything was great
Volodymyr, 16.02.2025
Everything, location, staff, confort and the room was clean and perfect.
Abdulla, 15.02.2025
H15 Luxury Palace is simply that... a pleasure to have stayed here on my 2nd trip to Krakow.. the rooms are beautifully decorated and the the food/service is superb. Staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them.
2 minute walk and your in the main square of krakow perfect location
Would highly recommend this hotel.
Jamie H., 09.02.2025
H15 Luxury Palace is simply that... a pleasure to have stayed here on my 2nd trip to Krakow.. the rooms are beautifully decorated and the the food/service is superb. Staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them.
2 minute walk and your in the main square of krakow perfect location
Would highly recommend this hotel.
Jamie H., 09.02.2025
Even though we got in delayed, spent the next day exploring then had to leave super early the next morning, we LOVED our time at this stunning hotel! Every staff member went above and beyond making us feel special!! They all had smiles, helpful attitudes, and were willing to find the answers if they weren't sure themselves. What we saw of the building was clean and absolutely beautiful! The concierge helped us arrange tour tickets and private transport easily via email before arriving. Then he helped us mail a package home! We CANNOT WAIT to come back here again some day and REALLY enjoy all it has to offer! THANK YOU H15! Above and beyond!!❤️
E B., 07.02.2025
Everything.The staff were excellent . So polite helpful and attentive
Margaret, 07.02.2025
Superb location, staff were all friendly, helpful and entirely professional. Room and facilities excellent. Had a great stay, would definitely stay again and recommend to everyone. One of the best hotels we’ve every visited.
Martin, 06.02.2025
Superb location, staff were all friendly, helpful and entirely professional. Room and facilities excellent. Had a great stay, would definitely stay again and recommend to everyone. One of the best hotels we’ve every visited.
Martin, 06.02.2025
So kind and helpful. Room was like being in a palace. Spent our 30th Anniversary here. Super breakfast. Excellent concierge. Welcoming staff went above and beyond! Thank you…..
Michael, 03.02.2025
. Hotel is in a great location. It was pure luxury once we stepped inside. The staff were super friendly & extremely helpful. Spa was fab!
Gina, 03.02.2025
- Excellent location, a 5 min stroll to the main square
- Very quiet road
- Very close to other 5 start hotels and many restaurants
- lovely decor
- nice pool, . Spa with Sauna, Steam room , jacuzzi
- Excellent cafe across the road - Gossip.
- Right next to museum
- Close to Florian’s gate
- Heated bathroom floor is great for ensuring costumes hung in the bathroom are dry the next day
- We had a superior room which had plenty of seating - 2 chairs, sofa, and 2 coffee tables. And plenty of room to move around
- They can arrange drivers to tourist attractions or airport. Obviously you will pay a premium as it’s a Mercedes limo and driver - so coast to airport is £30 compared to £10 that I have seen people quote for a Bolt
Victoria, 29.01.2025
Design location staff breakfast
Nigel, 22.01.2025
Fantastic Hotel. Luxurious, great location, wonderful breakfast and excellent staff. Do not hesitate to stay here if you're visiting Krakow.
Kelly, 31.10.2024
Perfect! Stunning! Enjoyable!
Absolutely faultless. I would have liked to stay longer. Do not look past this hotel! Whilst it is first class it is not stuffy. People lovely. Details of the hotel exceptional. Service excellent. Nothing too difficult. Perfect location for exploring Krakow by foot. Great food recommendations. Pool and sauna lovely. Wish I had stayed longer, just amazing!
Ekmac01, 31.07.2024
The best hotel in Krakow... and more
This is my second visit to this hotel and I must say that it certainly will not be the last. Wonderful hotel, great atmosphere, professional service, delicious breakfasts. This is an intimate hotel located in the old town. A modern place that meets the highest standards on the one hand and has incredible historical value on the other. I recommend it 1000%
Curious759062, 30.07.2024
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