Columbus Hotel vs Hotel Ester
Both are in Krakow, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Cracow
Columbus Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Cracow
Hotel Ester
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Hotel Ester
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose Columbus Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.1)
Choose Hotel Ester if you want
- breakfast included
Why is Columbus Hotel better than Hotel Ester?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.1)+1.2
- 2More guest reviews (130 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×9.3
Why is Hotel Ester better than Columbus Hotel?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Allows pets
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Columbus Hotel vs Hotel Ester: which hotel is better? | Columbus Hotel | Hotel Ester |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.2 | 8.1 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 5.6 | 6.6 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.7 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.2 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 130 +116 | 14 |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 328 |
| Rank in Krakow | top 7% +79% | bottom 14% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.4 +0.3 |
| Distance to Cracow centre | 1.2 km −210 m | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 960 m | 770 m −180 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m −160 m | 200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 +3 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39 +6 | 33 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 24 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +6 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Wawel Cathedral | 890 m | 990 m |
| St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków | 1.1 km −220 m | 1.3 km |
| Old Synagogue in Kraków | 300 m | 70 m −230 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
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Hotel prices in Krakow by month
All months
| Month | Columbus Hotel | Hotel Ester |
|---|---|---|
| November | €118 | €176 |
| December | €118 | €158 |
| January | €82 | €119 |
| February | €82 | €119 |
| March | €99 | €120 |
| April | €110 | €139 |
| May | – | €139 |
| June | €125 | – |
| July | €110 | – |
| August | €110 | – |
| September | €132 | – |
| October | €122 | €199 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
230 m apart
Columbus Hotel: city centre: 890 m, nearest station Kraków Zabłocie SKA: 960 m, Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK): 12 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Ester: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Kraków Zabłocie SKA: 770 m, Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK): 12 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.
Columbus Hotel or Hotel Ester: common questions
Which is better, Columbus Hotel or Hotel Ester?
Hotel Ester leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Columbus Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Columbus Hotel or Hotel Ester?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Columbus Hotel is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Hotel Ester.
How far apart are Columbus Hotel and Hotel Ester?
The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score