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.
Kraków Barbican
Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.
Things to do
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz & Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car + Tasting & Pickup
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Amazing time in amazing building
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
We had a wonderful stay here during Christmas week. You really can't beat the location as it's right in the main square that contains the cloth hall, St. Mary's Basilica and many great shops and restaurants. It also host's the amazing annual Christmas Market. Our room was clean, cozy and well stocked ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Cracow Central Aparthotel
Just get for a breakaway very central and easy to get to. Very helpful and friendly reception staff.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Excellent location, great service.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Balthazar Design Hotel
This place was amazing! I was so excited to stay here and we weren't disappointed. I traveled with my teen and younger child. We had a 2 bedroom suite and it was so beautiful. Heated bathroom floors, fireplace, dining table, bathroom hygine amenities. Everything was perfect. Location was amazing! ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Amber Design Residence
The room was big, the property well maintained, and the staff very helpful. The voucher for breakfast at a local cafe was also vey nice.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rynek Underground to St. Mary's Basilica – 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 Malopolska Garden of Arts 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 Royal Road and Little Market Square.
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.
