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
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
The breakfast at the hotel is not bad but compared with everywhere else we ate, was overpriced. After the first day of breakfast at the hotel, we found lots of amazing bakeries nearby at much better value. We loved having the complementary tea and coffee in the hotel lobby which was a comfortable ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Fantastic location, friendly helpful reception staff. Upgraded on arrival, lovely room. Just breakfast that let the stay down, as everything kept running out. Overall very impressed with hotel though.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
ibis Styles Kraków Centrum
It was a lovely beautiful hotel.very comfy beds and Pillows .water could be warmer for the shower ,because it was in the centre of town and I am a tourist in Krakow I found it difficult using tram to get there but the tram or bus stops at the hotel ,if anyone using tram it’s number 5 and bus 125 ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Cracow Central Aparthotel
Close to train station central, dining options. Walking distance to old town square. Room was clean and appears newly renovated. Staff was welcoming
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Galaxy Hotel
Breakfast was very good lots of choice and something for everyone. Beds are super comfortable and a good size. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be staying again.
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Balthazar Design Hotel
Couldn’t fault anyone, staff fantastic along with the room. In house restaurant food was exceptional. Never had Breakfeast so no comment. We will be going back for sure.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
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.
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 Main Market Square and Royal Road.
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.
