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Hotel Copernicus
Kraków, Poland · Likus · Grand Luxury
Hotel Copernicus occupies medieval canons' houses on Kanonicza, Kraków's oldest street at the foot of Wawel Castle, a 29-room Relais & Châteaux hotel that opened in 2000 and holds MICHELIN Two Keys. Nicolaus Copernicus lodged here as a Warmia canon; restoration uncovered Renaissance frescoes, a 1554 portal, and wooden ceilings the hotel dates to the 15th and 16th centuries. A pool sits in the Gothic cellars; a rooftop terrace looks onto Wawel.
- 29 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Stare Miasto
About Hotel Copernicus
- Poland's first Relais & Châteaux hotel, a member since 2005; the Likus group has run it since the 2000 opening.
- The Canons' Suite (room 101) holds a fresco of the Four Church Fathers dated to about 1500.
- The Coats of Arms Suite keeps a medieval wooden beam ceiling; a stone portal is dated 1554.
- Nicolaus Copernicus stayed in the house when visiting Kraków as a canon of Warmia.
- MICHELIN Two Keys; spa and pool occupy the Gothic cellars beneath Kanonicza 16.
Restaurants and bars
- Hotel restaurant — Restaurant · Classic Polish dishes with a light, modern twist
- Ground floor bar — Bar
- Library — Restaurant
Experiences
- Swimming pool in the cellars — An underground swimming pool in the subterranean cellars, plus exercise rooms.
- Rooftop bar terrace — A rooftop spot above the bar with views over the castle and the domes and cupolas of the city, open in summer.
- Tatanka in the library — Guests can order a Tatanka, a Polish beverage, in the library.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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