Novum House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse, steps from Jagiellonian University

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Coffee service

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Theme park shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $60
includes taxes & fees
$55 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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24 Straszewskiego St., Kraków, Lesser Poland, 31-113

What's nearby

  • Jagiellonian University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Market Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Road - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Mary's Basilica - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wawel Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK) - 22 min drive
  • Turowicza Station - 7 min drive
  • Kraków Łobzów Station - 11 min drive
  • Kraków Główny Station - 26 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kinki Ramen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smakołyki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Delhi Curry House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Soprano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chimera - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novum House

Novum House puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Main Market Square and Royal Road. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, this guest house is within a 15-minute walk of Wawel Castle.

Languages

English, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 1969 ft (PLN 60 per day)
  • Street parking available

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
  • Train station pick-up*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*
  • Casino shuttle*
  • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–11:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PLN 39 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PLN 90 per vehicle (one way)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service to the casino, shopping center, and theme park is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of PLN 80 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of PLN 60 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs PLN 60 per day (1969 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Novum House
Novum House Krakow
Novum Krakow
Novum House Guesthouse Krakow
Novum House Guesthouse
Novum House Kraków
Novum House Guesthouse
Novum House Guesthouse Kraków

Frequently asked questions

Does Novum House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novum House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Novum House?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of PLN 60 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Novum House?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Novum House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PLN 90 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novum House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of PLN 80 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Novum House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Novum House like?
Novum House is in Kraków City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Main Market Square and 6 minutes' walk from Royal Road.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Visit the Salt Mines
Shaun, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice two room apartment
Good location, tram station just round the corner. Was a nice two room apartment with kitchen area. Few issues getting into building as was self-check-in and hotels.com caused issues with the lack of information on when to expect details. Only other issue was TV in bedroom was internet only and the WiFi didn’t reach that room a lot of the time.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice, once you can check in...
I arrived 5 minutes after the staffed check-in time of 5pm, but I don't think it'd matter, I didn't see anyone at their reception my entire stay. If you're unlucky enough to miss reception, like I was, you'll need to call to a local Krakow number to get instructions over the phone. I'm not sure how this would work if you don't speak either Polish or English. The street it is on has a fair bit of noise, their phone lines are terrible, and it is incredibly difficult to hear/understand their directions. All of the instructions given could have been provided via email ahead of arrival and reduced the stress of check-in by an order of magnitude. I would hate to attempt check in late in the evening. I saw another review complains about the floor boards and thought they might be exaggerating... Nope. Not only do you hear your every step but anyone in a nearby rooms, too. All of that said; it's a very convenient location, well priced, with nice facilities in the room (desk, air-conditioning, clothes racks, etc). There's near by cheap places to eat breakfast as well as all your usual tourist attractions.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property, very clean tidy and spacious. Also a prime location of krakow.
Martyna, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Safe and clean
Kasia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was lovely and clean, the shower pressure is amazing, it is conveniently located so close to Old Town with transport close by and we even had a balcony. You didn’t really see any staff but it was all safe. My only negatives would be 1. So many stairs, 2. The pillows are short instead of long but I don’t know if this is a polish thing, 3. If you are a light sleeper you can hear the trams going by outside throughout the night. My suggestion would be to get a table and chairs for the balcony but honestly it was a great stay and would definitely stay again!
Chloe, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mark, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

If you are looking for hotel like accommodations, this is not the place for you. This was more like a flat/apartment. We did not see the reception personnel once. We tried calling using the phone they had in the “lobby” and it would not connect. We did not have any coffee pods for day 2 and fortunately we saw a housekeeper and were able to get some. The pillows were horrible. It had no elevator, which we knew would be the case, but it was a challenge getting our luggage up since we had to go up five flights of stairs. They mentioned there was a continental breakfast but we could not find it. Overall, we were disappointed and expected much more. Now, as far as location goes, this place was great. Very close to everything. We walked nearly everywhere.
Elsy, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent location, really close to the old town. Self-check in was easy. It was rather loud in the apartament due to tram tracks right outside of our windows but I believe that is the cost of staying in the city centre. Decent Smart TV was a nice touch. Comfortable bathroom and kitchenette. My only complaint would be that at the time of booking I wasn’t aware that they will want to pre-approve the payment a week before our arrival, especially with free cancellation as our chosen option (and before our time to cancel the booking has passed). I could not find that information in any of the confirmation emails I received after booking or in the place’s policies. The way it was worded when I was booking the apartments I was led to believe that I will pay at the check in. Only found out about the need for pre-approved payment when they couldn’t secure money from my account and I received an email that if it is not resolved I will loose my reservation (at that point the same rooms were at twice the price of my booking). That caused some stressful moments but thankfully was resolved easily. I understand that the physical reception was closed due to covid-19 but I think information about pre-approved payment should be made clear to customers at the time of booking. Overall I would definitely recommend this place if you’re staying in Krakow for couple of days.
Patrycja, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had to leave the hotel after Poland was put on lockdown due to coronavirus, the staff were more than happy to assist us in instructions on how to leave the country. All this aside, we were in love with the place almost instantly, we felt right at home, rooms were spacious to stay they were small rooms and could not fault them in any way. Clean and lots of personal touches added to the rooms, we will be returning later on in the year to this exact accommodation once again as we could not imagine staying anywhere else, great location!!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Overall a good stay. Clean and convenient though fairly basic. Staff was helpful. Bed not the most comfortable.
GK, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great!
Nice apartments style rooms with a very clean modern kitchen with all facilities. We left a big box of English tea bags and milk for other guests but stick a few essentials in your case to save having to buy when your there. Perfect location
Steven, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

good location - good for the price
It’s not a fancy place but it’s good for the money. And also quite conveniently located.
Alexander, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Convenient, convenient, convenient.
Immaculately clean, attention to details, fantastic location just outside of Old Town. Everything within walking distance. Front desk extremely helpful and nice when we had questions about the surrounding area. Compact space with plenty of hot water and good water pressure in the shower. Bed was comfortable, I wasn't a fan of the pillows, my wife didn't mind them (personal preferences). Construction on the exterior of the building right by our window was the only thing keeping me from giving this place a perfect score. We were instructed to not turn on the A/C due to the construction, and it was quite warm in the small room while my wife was blow drying and flat ironing her hair (and to be fair, I think it was a bit warmer than usual for this time of year here). We did open the windows, but they were soon taped shut so we could not open them any more. Construction begins at 7am, which put any ideas of sleeping in "to rest." No construction on the weekend. For those light sleepers, like myself, the local train runs all night and our room fronted the road in which the train ran, though less often after midnight. Earplugs were provided (one of the many "attention to details."), which don't do me any good Overall a fantastic stay, I just could've done with less noise as I am a VERY light sleeper.
keith, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Location was excellant, walking distance to main sq. market and castle. Safe area opposite the universuty abd park.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Line, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Although we knew there was no elevator it should be made clearer that the hotel rooms are only on the top two floors. We climbed 72 stairs several times each day. Unfortunately the city decided to work on the tram tracts outside our side of the building each night we were there. The noise was deafening and we were awake all night for both nights. The room was lovely and the staff very courteous but the experience was not positive.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Pros: Good location. All main attractions within walking distance. Good size room. Kitchen area and daily maid service. Modern clean bathroom. Air conditioning unit. Cons: Our room was next to main road, and trams run all night, you literally feel the building vibrate as they pass, hence not suitable for light sleepers. No lift and unsuitable for any person who struggles with stairs, especially when carrying luggage. Television did not work, informed reception but they did not resolve. No maid service on last day of stay, had to ask reception for clean towels, luckily caught them before they close reception at 5pm. Wood block flooring in room was all loose underfoot and squeaking when walked on, however clean so not really an issue.
Jason, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Room very clean and higher standard. Staff were more than happy to help with any requests. Would definitely stay here again
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We had a very nice stay at Novum House in the 1 bed suite. Unfortunately the stove was in the process of being replaced which reduced the in room facilities. In terms of floor space, I'm unclear if this is much larger than the studio rooms (simply from looking at pictures). The bathroom was lovely, with plenty of in-room amenities such as hairdryer, shampoo, shaving kit. Check-in from 2pm and the reception very kindly held our bags for an hour until we could access our room. Check-out from 12pm (or late check-out 4pm) and again very kindly held bags until reception closed at 6pm. We found the bedroom a little disappointing; very narrow space around the bed, very hard mattress & curtains that covered the radiator and prevented the room warming up. This wouldn't deter a stay, however I would recommend a change of curtains as we ended up folding these up as it was impossible to sleep in the cold room otherwise.
Tash, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Novum house review.
Really good place location wise. The castle is only a few hundred metres in one directions, the main square is less than 500 meters and the barbican is about the same distance as the castle in the opposite direction. Lots of cheap restraunts nearby. Main downside is the 80 + steps to the reception. Not really suitable for anyone who is not able to climb stairs. There's no tea making facility in the room, only a kitchenette shared with all the other guests. Overall had an excellent stay.
Andrew, 4-night trip
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