Swoszowice Travel Guide
Kraków
Visit Swoszowice
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.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.
Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.
Oskar Schindler Factory
Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List.
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.
Things to do
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Cracow
Krakow: Schindler's Factory Skip-the-Line Ticket
Krakow: Jewish Quarter and Former Ghetto Tour
Top hotels in Swoszowice
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
The room was spotlessly clean and cleaned thoroughly each day. The staff were polite and friendly. The breakfast was amazing with choice for everyone. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Nice room and surroundings.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Great hotel in kazimierz area though walkable to old town in 15/20mins or short tram ride. Spacious clean rooms, great shower. Free hot drinks (including hot chocolate!) In lobby a nice touch.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Kraków Centrum
Great location, clean room, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Crown Krakow Center - Handwritten Collection ACCOR
Hotel was stunning, breakfast was lovely and the staff were really friendly...great location too.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco
The hotel is in a fantastic location, a couple of minutes walk to the main square. Quiet and comfortable rooms. Beautiful spa. The room was incredible, very clean and decorated to a high standard. The staff were all friendly and helpful, I can’t recommend this hotel enough.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Swoszowice
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.
Stare Podgórze
While visiting Stare Podgórze, you might make a stop by sights like St. Joseph's Church and Tadeusz Pankiewicz’s Pharmacy in Krakow Ghetto.
Kazimierz
Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Corpus Christi Basilica and Galicia Jewish Museum while you're in town.
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 Tadeusz Pankiewicz’s Pharmacy in Krakow Ghetto might round out your trip.
Debniki
You'll enjoy the museums and breweries in Debniki. You might want to make time for a stop at Benedictine abbey in Tyniec or Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology.
Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.
