Kraków City Centre Travel Guide
Kraków
Visit Kraków City Centre
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.
Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.
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 romantic area.
St. Mary's Basilica
Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.
Cloth Hall
The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces.
Dragon's Den
Beneath Wawel Castle, explore the underground cave that was once a storehouse, a brothel and, according to legend, the home of a fearsome dragon.
Things to do
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Cracow
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
"We love staying in this hotel. From the minute you arrive the staff are friendly and welcoming. The hotel decor is very modern. The rooms are slightly quirky in an ultra modern, good way. The breakfast is superb. Huge range of good of excellent quality. If you get time to use the spa it is lovely ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
"Great stay at the Trible hotel, beautiful hotel clearly renovated to a very high standard, staff were more than happy to assist whenever necessary, close to main square, main station and shopping centre, loved the laid back breakfast being served till noon, highly recommend"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
1891 Garni Hotel
"The room was clean, good room service. Only thing to note is the toiletries are nice but provided in a wall dispenser which is quite difficult to get the product out of. If you have any issues with your hands bring your own or maybe ask reception as to be fair to them we didn't ask, they may provide ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
"Perfect location, friendly, helpful staff and a good breakfast"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
"Helpful staff. Clean room in conveniently located hotel. Breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
"The breakfast is excellent. The reception and room staff were also excellent."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to Rynek Underground – discover Kraków Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Bagatela Theatre and Jozef Mehoffer House.
Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Wesoła Zachód
While there might not be top attractions in Wesoła Zachód, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Main Market Square and Royal Road.
Kleparz
Kleparz is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Road and Stary Kleparz while in the area.
