Kraków City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Main Market Square

4.5/5(51 reviews)

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
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Wawel Castle

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Krakow’s largest castle in home to a lavish series of royal apartments, a wide collection of Renaissance paintings and an eerie underground cave.

Wawel Castle
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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
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St. Mary's Basilica

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Learn about the legends that make this Gothic church such an attraction and explore its colossal interior to see the 15th-century altarpiece at its centre.

St. Mary's Basilica
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ICE Krakow Congress Centre

5/5(3 reviews)

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
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Cloth Hall

4/5(30 reviews)

The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces.

Cloth Hall

Activities

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Krakow City Pass with Public Transport, 40 Museums Included

NZ$53
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Krakow City Pass with Public Transport, 40 Museums Included
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Krakow: Zakopane and Thermal Springs Tour with Hotel Pickup

NZ$161
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Zakopane and Thermal Springs Tour with Hotel Pickup
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Krakow: Trip to Chocholow Thermal Baths in Tatra Mountains

NZ$95
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Trip to Chocholow Thermal Baths in Tatra Mountains
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Krakow: Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café

NZ$72
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour Including Hotel Pick-Up

NZ$129
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour Including Hotel Pick-Up
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour From Krakow including Lunch

NZ$79
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour From Krakow including Lunch
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Our pick of the best Kraków City Centre Hotel Deals

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow Old Town
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow Old Town
3.5 out of 5
ul. Sw. Gertrudy 12, Kraków
The price is NZ$152 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$152
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"I thought the hotel was in a great location for discovering Krakow. The teams were not a problem some people might get upset by the noise, but we were ok. The reception and bar staff were excellent."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow Old Town
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
5 out of 5
17, Straszewskiego Street, Kraków, Lesser Poland
The price is NZ$249 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$249
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
4 out of 5
ul. Halicka 14a, Kraków
The price is NZ$187 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$187
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (980 reviews)
Modern, convenient and superb service
"The room, the public spaces , the service all perfect ! The room was facing the rail of the train but it didn’t disturbed at all matress was so good."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
ul. Berka Joselewicza 19, Kraków, Lesser Poland
The price is NZ$178 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$178
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
Amber Design Residence
Amber Design Residence
4 out of 5
ul. Sw. Marka 35, Kraków
The price is NZ$183 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$183
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (863 reviews)
"We stayed three nights and absolutely loved the hotel. The staff was wonderful! The keyless doors are a great touch and far more convenient than keys or cards. Very convenient to public transportation, the square, and countless restaurants/bars but also quiet."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Amber Design Residence
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow City Center
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow City Center
4 out of 5
ul. Wygoda 8, Kraków, Lesser Poland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$157 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$157
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (769 reviews)
"Good staff clean room no probs all good"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre

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

Kraków Old Town

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Planty Park to Rynek Underground – discover Kraków Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Kraków Old Town
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Piasek Południe

While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Planty Park and Malopolska Garden of Arts.

Piasek Południe
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Stradom

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

Stradom
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Wesoła Zachód

While visiting Wesoła Zachód, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Road and Planty Park.

Wesoła Zachód
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Kleparz

Kleparz is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Planty Park and Art Agenda Nova while in the area.

Kleparz
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Kazimierz

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to New Square and Tempel Synagogue while you're in town.

Kazimierz

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