Kraków City Centre Travel Guide
Kraków
Visit Kraków City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.
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.
St. Mary's Basilica
Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.
Cloth Hall
The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces.
Kraków Barbican
Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.
Things to do
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour + Ticket & Transfer from Krakow
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car + Tasting & Pickup
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Hi-tech room in modern hotel. Staff fantastic. No tea/coffee in room but downstairs free full ‘bar’ of tea/coffee/water. It gets a lot of use and breaks down. But fixed quickly. Location 20 min walk to old town. However the area is so historic worth it.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Perfectly located
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Excellent stay at this hotel. Everything was perfect. Room with jacuzzi, lovely breakfast and very helpful, friendly staff. Restaurant is very good for evening meal. Fantastic location, right on the main square. Would definitely stay again.. Thank you xx
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Cracow Central Aparthotel
Clean and comfortable room, kettle and mini fridge, convenient location for main sites and transport.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel Rezydent
Great location just off main square and short walk to the castle. Spacious room, serviced daily. We were overlooking the courtyard so very quiet. Lovely friendly and helpful staff 😊. Would 100% stay here again if visiting krakow 😊😊
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco
Good, continental style breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rynek Underground to St. Mary's Basilica – discover Kraków Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House.
Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Wesoła Zachód
While there might not be top attractions in Wesoła Zachód, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Road and Little Market Square.
Kleparz
Kleparz is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Road and Stary Kleparz while in the area.
