Hostels in Kraków

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and save more of your money for going out during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its churches and historic sites.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to look first: Hostel Deco - Located within a 20-minute walk of Royal Road and Main Market Square. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. VIKI Kazimierz - Located within a 10-minute walk of Royal Road. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels and showers in all rooms. Hostel Atlantis - Located within a 10-minute walk of Royal Road. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels and linens. Hostel Biały Dom - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Lorf Hostel&Apartments - Located within a 20-minute walk of Royal Road and Main Market Square. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in Kraków, one of Expedia’s 41 hostels might be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 1°C. Average annual precipitation for Kraków is 861 mm.

Depending on your interests, you might enjoy some places near Kraków. Get out into nature with places such as Planty Park, Dragon’s Den and Park Krakowski. Cultural attractions include Rynek Underground, Cloth Hall and Town Hall Tower. Visit landmarks such as Royal Road, Church of St Anne and Florian’s Gate.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Kraków in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Kraków (KRK-John Paul II - Balice), 6 mi (9.6 km) away. An alternative is Katowice (KTW-Pyrzowice), situated 47.5 mi (76.5 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. You can access metro transport at Łagiewniki Station, Sanktuarium Bożego Miłosierdzia Tram Stop and Kurdwanów P+R Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Kraków Główny Station, Kraków Łobzów Station or Kraków Plaszów Station.