Piasek Północ Travel Guide
Kraków
Visit Piasek Północ
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.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.
Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.
Oskar Schindler Factory
Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List.
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 family-friendly 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.
Things to do
Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car + Tasting & Pickup
Top hotels in Piasek Północ
Ventus Rosa Apartments
The room was very clean.. Great location.. Instructions were excellent and we were able to enter the property earlier than 3pm. Tea bags and sugar was a nice touch. I would stay again
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Probably the nicest room i’ve ever stayed in. No complaints it was amazing
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Fabulous hotel - highly recommend! Great modern rooms, very clean and comfortable. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Lovely bar and restaurant too. Nice quiet location, but easy walking distance to other restaurants and the shopping mall (5 mins). Approx. 20-25 min walk from the main square in ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Hotel was amazing, excellent location right on the main square. Rooms are lovely, clean, tidy, Really comfortable. Staff are really attentive. Breakfast was fine. Always enough choice to eat and fresh. Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Stare Miasto
A great central place to stay in Krakow. Very clean apartments with good self catering facilities if you needed. Lovely cafe adjacent to have breakfast very reasonable and lovely food. Very impressed
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
The staff were very helpful and everything about our stay was superb.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piasek Północ
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Jozef Mehoffer House and Groteska Theatre.
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.
Kraków City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice to Town Hall Tower – discover Kraków City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Krowodrza
Travellers come to Krowodrza for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956 and Wisla Stadium while you're in town.
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.
