Kraków City Centre Travel Guide

Kraków

Krakow which includes modern architecture
Wawel Cathedral featuring flowers and a city
Krakow which includes modern architecture
Town Hall Tower which includes night scenes and a square or plaza
Krakow showing a city

Popular places to visit

Main Market Square featuring street scenes and outdoor art

Main Market Square

5/5(1,499 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
Wawel Castle

Wawel Castle

4.5/5(1,056 reviews)

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

Wawel Castle
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
St. Mary\'s Basilica showing a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and street scenes

St. Mary's Basilica

4.5/5(860 reviews)

Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.

St. Mary's Basilica
Cloth Hall featuring markets as well as a large group of people

Cloth Hall

4.5/5(849 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
Krakow Barbican which includes heritage elements

Kraków Barbican

4.5/5(609 reviews)

Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.

Kraków Barbican

Things to do

Auschwitz Museum

Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour with Transportation

Rp937.478
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour with Transportation
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

Rp748.929
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

Rp1.052.271
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

Rp1.787.538
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

Rp981.130
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
Barbican

Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

Rp420.717
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Kraków City Centre

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 Rp2.057.782 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.057.782
Rp2.222.405 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
PURO Kraków Kazimierz

PURO Kraków Kazimierz

4 out of 5
ul. Halicka 14a, Kraków
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.927.236 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.927.236
Rp2.081.415 total
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The Property was well maintained.. reception staff were all very helpful and friendly.. they were willing to go above and beyond when asked for assistance."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
1891 Garni Hotel

1891 Garni Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Podbrzezie, Kraków, Malopolskie
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.304.729 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.304.729
Rp1.409.107 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! (456 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
Sheraton Grand Krakow

Sheraton Grand Krakow

5 out of 5
Ul. Powisle 7, Kraków, Lesser Poland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.951.353 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.951.353
Rp3.187.461 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Good hotel Friendly staff Good location for coffees near Parking is costly 34 $ per 24 hours"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Sheraton Grand Krakow
Cracow Central Aparthotel

Cracow Central Aparthotel

3 out of 5
4 Kurniki, Kraków, malopolskie
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (619 reviews)
"Absolutely loved staying here, only stayed 3 nights, bedding, towels changed everyday, cleaned every day, very cheap to stay, well worth staying here in the heart of krakow."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Cracow Central Aparthotel
Mercure Krakow Fabryczna City

Mercure Krakow Fabryczna City

4 out of 5
Fabryczna 13, Kraków
The price is Rp1.675.610 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.675.610
Rp1.809.659 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Main Market Square and Oskar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
"Great food options + a cook school! Parking is close and easy! Not too far from city centre (walkable)"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Mercure Krakow Fabryczna City
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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

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
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Piasek Południe

While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House.

Piasek Południe
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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
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Piasek Północ

If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Piasek Północ
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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.

Wesoła Zachód
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Kleparz

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Kleparz is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Road and Stary Kleparz while in the area.

Kleparz

Kraków City Centre Travel Guide