Podgorze Travel Guide
Kraków





Popular places to visit

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.

Kraków Ghetto Wall
Learn about the local history of Kraków with a stop at Kraków Ghetto Wall. Visit the churches and shops in this romantic area.

St. Joseph's Church
You can learn about the history of Kraków with a visit to St. Joseph's Church. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow
Exhibitions of works by modern artists, such as Krystian Lupa and Wilhelm Sasnal, decorate the halls of this avant-garde building.

Bednarski Park
You can take time to visit Bednarski Park during your travels to Kraków. Visit the churches and shops in this family-friendly area.

Cricoteka
You can browse the exhibits at Cricoteka, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup

Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

Wieliczka: Salt Mine Skip-the-Line Live Guided Tour
Top hotels in Podgorze

Lwowska 1
This hotel is in walking distance to old town and is on the edge (I think) of the historic Jewish Quarter. So much history to see as we walked every day (5) we didn’t have a tour. Husband got his fill of ancestor history and I got my fill of drooling over polish pottery. The cleaners were quiet and ...
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Qubus Hotel Krakow
Quirky hotel layout that actually improves the hotels look and feel and gives added viewings advantage to the surrounding areas. Staff were very nice, helpful and quick in everything provided. Restaurant food was of high quality and the breakfast spread was the best I have had in years anywhere! ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel was very clean, the breakfast was excellent and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
The breakfast at the hotel is not bad but compared with everywhere else we ate, was overpriced. After the first day of breakfast at the hotel, we found lots of amazing bakeries nearby at much better value. We loved having the complementary tea and coffee in the hotel lobby which was a comfortable ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
The room was lovely and clean, the breakfast was excellent, and the staff are so friendly. This was our 4th stay at the Metropolitan Boutique Hotel - they have to be doing something well for us to keep going back.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Crown Krakow Center - Handwritten Collection ACCOR
Wonderful and comfortable hotel. Excellent, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Podgorze

Czyzyny
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Czyzyny. You might want to make time for a stop at M1 Shopping Center or Tauron Arena Kraków.

Dąbie
If you're spending some time in Dąbie, Kraków Plaza and Pink Bowling & Club are top sights worth seeing.

Grzegorzki
Unique features of Grzegorzki include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Galeria Kazimierz or New Jewish Cemetery while you're exploring the area.

Stare Podgórze
While visiting Stare Podgórze, you might make a stop by sights like St. Joseph's Church and Father Bernatka Footbridge.

Kazimierz
Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Corpus Christi Basilica and Galicia Jewish Museum while you're in town.

Wesola
Travellers like the parks in Wesola, and Galeria Krakówska is a top attraction you might want to visit.