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 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.
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 Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Schindler's Factory -Guided Tour
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
Krakow: Schindler's Museum with Guided Tour Options
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow: Audio-Guided City Experience by Golf Cart
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
The hotel and staff were amazing! The food was absolutely excellent. I was fortunate enough to pre-pay for the breakfast buffet from the duration of my day which I must say was probably the best breakfast buffet I’ve ever had any hotel I’ve ever stayed in. I did have dinner one night and it was once ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Perfect stay!! Everything was incredible
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
This is a very nice boutique hotel located directly in the city center within walking distance to many of Krakow's cultural attractions. I was traveling with my son so we booked a large suite that had two queen beds, something that is a very rare find in Europe, at a reasonable price through Expedia. ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Perfect location! Absolutely spotless! Made our trip!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Amazing location with an excellent staff. This is a must stay in Krakow.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
1891 Garni Hotel
Lovely hotel. Great rooms and staff. Would recommend
Reviewed on 11 Apr 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 Jozef Mehoffer House and Groteska Theatre.
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.
