Balice Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
An underground lake, a museum and chapels that are carved from salt are in this fascinating, World Heritage-listed salt mine southeast of Krakow.
Wawel Castle
Krakow’s biggest castle has luxurious royal apartments, Renaissance paintings, the coronation sword of Polish kings and an underground cave system.
Oskar Schindler Factory
This factory, made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List, shows what life was like for a Jewish person working in a factory in World War II.
Royal Road
You can learn about the history of Kraków with a stop at Royal Road. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.
Tauron Arena Kraków
Catch an event at Tauron Arena Kraków during your trip to Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow
Our pick of the best Balice Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton Krakow Airport
I really liked staying at Hampton. The room was very clean and quiet. Checking in was a breeze as was checkout. Breakfast was fresh and delicious with plenty to choose from. The hotel is a 15 minute walk from the airport. It is doable but the sidewalk is made out of brick and the wheels on your suitcase ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow Airport
Comfortable rooms, very convenient for the airport
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Really modern hotel and great staff
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hyatt Place Krakow
Modern and clean hotel with easy access to main square
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Fantastic hotel in brilliant location. Staff were so friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a bit different but wonderful and servers were always offering more. We ate in the restaurant on one evening and would highly recommend although there are many nice restaurants nearby. Loved everything about ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Overall service, breakfast room was excellent. Highly recommend the hotel restaurant (evening), it was excellent. If get a chance to use the gym, it is small and be warned the floor is shiny so if use the mats in the gym be it makes the floor very slippery when doing certain exercises or spill any ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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 Blonia Park or Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium.
Krowodrza
Travellers come to Krowodrza for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Wisla Stadium and National Museum while you're in town.
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 historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Centrum Kultury Dworek Bialopradnicki or Karting Arena Kraków while you're exploring the area.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Bagatela Theatre and Jozef Mehoffer House.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
