Nowa Huta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

autumn landscape with lake - Zalew Nowohucki, Nowa Huta Lagoon, Bulwarowa, Nowa Huta, Kraków, Poland, Europe
autumn landscape with lake - Zalew Nowohucki, Nowa Huta Lagoon, Bulwarowa, Nowa Huta, Kraków, Poland, Europe
autumn lake in Nowa Huta, Krakow, Poland; Shutterstock ID 116156821
Administrative building of the former Lenin Steelworks
Built in 1952-55 to the design of Janusz Ballenstadt and Janusz Ingarten, the twin buildings are among the best examples of socialist realism in Poland. They’ve seen famous visitors such as Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro. #history
One of the most famous examples of Social Realist engineering in the world.
This photo is of The monumental architecture of the Plac Centralny (Central Square) . #UrbanJungle

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Our pick of the best Nowa Huta Hotel Deals

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow

4 out of 5
Aleja 3 Maja 51 Kraków
The price is NZ$190 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$190
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (560 reviews)
Probably the nicest room i’ve ever stayed in. No complaints it was amazing

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
PURO Kraków Kazimierz

PURO Kraków Kazimierz

4 out of 5
ul. Halicka 14a Kraków
The price is NZ$169 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$169
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Exec suite was perfect - lovely showers, bath, huge comfy bed with separate duvets! Kettle, coffee machine, fridge, 2 toilets. Clean & quiet.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only

4 out of 5
Ul. Rynek Glowny 44 Kraków
The price is NZ$272 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$272
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,136 reviews)
Staff were really nice and food was really good. Very attentive to any issues.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Aparthotel Stare Miasto

Aparthotel Stare Miasto

4 out of 5
Ul. Golebia 2 Kraków Lesser Poland
The price is NZ$201 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$201
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,253 reviews)
Gorgeous room (Junior Suite) and very quiet. Lovely and warm inside too (-10°C outside!). Staff were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Aparthotel Stare Miasto
Balthazar Design Hotel

Balthazar Design Hotel

5 out of 5
63 Grodzka St Kraków malopolskie
The price is NZ$349 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$349
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (677 reviews)
We absolutely loved staying at the Balthazar. The location is perfect to explore the city, the room was just beautifully appointed and the staff are so incredibly helpful. We ate at the restaurant and it was just superb. Massive plus all round. Particularly impressive is the traditional breakfast. ...

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Balthazar Design Hotel
TRIBE Krakow Old Town

TRIBE Krakow Old Town

4 out of 5
WORCELLA 8 Kraków
The price is NZ$154 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$154
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Main Market Square and Wawel Castle are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Great hotel and great staff will definitely use again when I’m back

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Nowa Huta

Aircraft in abundance spread out and great for photos #LKsAwayDays

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.

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

Podgorze

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.

Podgorze
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Biezanow - Prokocim

Biezanow - Prokocim might not have many top sights, but Wieliczka Salt Mine and Bonarka City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Biezanow - Prokocim
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Dąbie

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

Dąbie
Krakow featuring a cemetery

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.

Grzegorzki
The Kraków Cloth Hall (Polish: Sukiennice), dates to the Renaissance and is one of the city's most recognizable icons. It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town

Wesola

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

Wesola


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