We go green

At Best Western Plus Kraków Old Town, sustainability is more than a trend—it's our commitment to preserving Kraków's heritage for future generations. Housed in a beautifully restored 1876 historic townhouse with 92 elegant rooms, we believe that true luxury and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.

Located in the heart of one of Europe's most treasured cities, we're dedicated to enabling guests to experience everything our region offers—without compromising the natural environment.

At Best Western Plus Kraków Old Town, we believe sustainable development is a journey built on thoughtful choices, both large and small. We care for the environment, protect heritage, and support our local communities. True comfort and sustainability can coexist.

For nearly 10 years, we have consistently taken action in the areas of water management, energy conservation, and recycling.

We use energy-saving LED lighting throughout the facility:

• Consumes significantly less energy than traditional light bulbs
• Longer lifespan means less waste
• Contains no harmful substances
• Fully recyclable
• Generates less heat and radiation

We have replaced plastic bottles with water dispensers:

• Significant reduction in plastic waste
• Lower costs compared to purchasing bottled water
• Constant access to fresh, filtered drinking water

Our latest investment includes modern waste segregation bins throughout the facility. Proper recycling:

• Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills
• Conserves natural resources and energy
• Minimizes soil and water pollution
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

We collect used batteries in special containers to prevent environmental pollution.

Our most valuable asset is our team. Many staff members have been with us for years, building experience, quality, and trust together. We provide comprehensive benefits including holiday allowances, private healthcare, and programs supporting sports activities, health, and safety.

We actively support charitable initiatives including partnerships with:

• Fundacja z Rąk do Rąk
• Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (WOŚP)
• Business Run
• Local youth sports teams

Sustainability also means supporting our local community:

• We promote local food by partnering with regional producers
• We encourage guests to visit Targ Pietruszkowy (Parsley Market) for fresh, seasonal products direct from farmers
• We offer activities with local guides
• We actively participate in city campaigns like #respectkrakow
• We promote walking and cycling as ways to discover the area

At our eco-friendly hotel in Krakow's city centre, we consistently implement water-saving solutions. Throughout all hotel rooms and common areas, we have installed flow reducers in taps and showers. All toilets are equipped with dual-flush buttons, enabling conscious water usage choices.

As a guest at our green hotel, you can actively support environmental protection. We encourage limiting the frequency of towel and linen changes – a simple gesture that significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption.

Together, we create sustainable tourism in Krakow.

• Improve waste segregation rates and strengthen partnerships with waste management companies
• Continue developing tools to monitor and reduce food waste in the kitchen
• Develop more detailed carbon emission reporting frameworks aligned with hospitality sustainability standards
• Expand biodiversity interventions and measure their impact on local ecosystems
• Implement enhanced sustainability training modules for hotel teams

Our commitment to sustainable development is confirmed by the Green Tourism Silver Certificate.

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Sustainability is not just a goal—it's the guiding principle that determines our actions, collaboration, and growth. We are proud of our progress and even more committed to continuing this journey.