Kraków Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wawel Castle showing a castle, heritage architecture and a city
St. Mary\'s Basilica which includes a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Krakow Barbican which includes street scenes, outdoor art and a city
Krakow featuring interior views
Main Market Square featuring street scenes and outdoor art

Where to stay in Kraków

Krakow which includes a city and heritage elements as well as a large group of people

Kraków Old Town

5/5(777 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to St. Mary's Basilica – discover Kraków Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Kraków Old Town
Krakow which includes modern architecture

Kraków City Centre

4.5/5(2,381 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice – discover Kraków City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Kraków City Centre
Kazimierz showing a city and a square or plaza

Kazimierz

4.5/5(203 area reviews)

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

Kazimierz
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Stradom

If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.

Stradom
Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow as well as a couple

Podgorze

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Podgorze. A stop by Oskar Schindler Factory or Krakus Mound might round out your trip.

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Wesola

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

Wesola
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow

4 out of 5
Aleja 3 Maja 51, Kraków
The price is ฿4,658 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,658
฿5,031 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (488 reviews)
"Lovely aspect on arrival, organised transport from the airport. Room was ready on arrival so early check in! Lovely staff, very clean. Only niggle was the temperature of the hot breakfast items. Very spacious room with good facilities. Local shop nearby & restaurants, cheap ride in to town."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
1891 Garni Hotel

1891 Garni Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Podbrzezie, Kraków, Malopolskie
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,614 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,614
฿2,823 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (462 reviews)
"The décor was excellent. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was very good. Overall experience was excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

1891 Garni Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow

5 out of 5
17, Straszewskiego Street, Kraków, Lesser Poland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,081 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,081
฿4,408 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very friendly and accomplished staff"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
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Aparthotel Stare Miasto

Aparthotel Stare Miasto

4 out of 5
Ul. Golebia 2, Kraków, Lesser Poland
Stay at this 4-star boutique aparthotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,192 reviews)
"Room Was lovely, but Aircon was really noisy."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Aparthotel Stare Miasto
MILESTONE Krakow Center Student Living

MILESTONE Krakow Center Student Living

3 out of 5
20A Grzegórzecka, Kraków, Malopolskie
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Main Market Square and Oskar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

MILESTONE Krakow Center Student Living
Aparthotel Best Views Luxury

Aparthotel Best Views Luxury

5 out of 5
ul. Zwierzyniecka 29, Kraków
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (246 reviews)
"The apartment is on the southwest not too far from Kraków’s old town. The Bolt from the station is longer than it should be because it must travel around the perimeter, which leads to a costly ride. If the weather is good, the walk from the station isn’t too bad. The apartment offered to us was not ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Main Market Square featuring street scenes and outdoor art

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.

Main Market Square
Wieliczka Salt Mine showing heritage elements

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.

Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wawel Castle

Wawel Castle

See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.

Wawel Castle
Oskar Schindler Factory

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.

Oskar Schindler Factory
Krakow showing a city, signage and modern architecture

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.

Royal Road
Krakow which includes modern architecture

ICE Krakow Congress Centre

This futuristic structure with a gleaming glass front is the city’s foremost venue for business conferences, concerts, theater performances and trade fairs.

ICE Krakow Congress Centre

Things to do

Auschwitz Museum

Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour with Transportation

฿1,140
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour with Transportation
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

฿1,491
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup

฿2,089
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup
Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

฿3,558
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options

Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options

฿1,685
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

฿3,684
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
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