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
Krakow’s biggest castle has luxurious royal apartments, Renaissance paintings, the coronation sword of Polish kings and an underground cave system.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
An underground lake, a museum and chapels that are carved from salt are in this fascinating, World Heritage-listed salt mine southeast of Krakow.
Oskar Schindler Factory
This factory, made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List, shows what life was like for a Jewish person working in a factory in World War II.
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
Many legends abound about this ancient Gothic church with its religious history, ornate architecture and impressive 15th-century altarpiece.
Activities
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz & Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
Our pick of the best Kleparz Hotel Deals
Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto (Old Town)
Bed was so comfy. Staff so friendly and helpful. We arrived 28th Nov and the foyer looked gorgeous with Christmas tree and decorations. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Very clean rooms. Lovely amenities such as Kevin Murphy product, nespresso and fridge. Excellent front desk service.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
PURO Krakow Stare Miasto
Rooms, staff, location - everything was great
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hotel Atrium
Lovely staff, room was very big as we had family suite with a double deb and the a separate room with 2 singles for the kids. Bathroom was spacious and modern
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Polonia Hotel
Excellent hotel and staff were very friendly - with the upgrade to deluxe double room and even though tram noise was loud it didn’t really affect us. One star off as the one evening we planned to eat at the restaurant it was closed for a private function and breakfast was free but buffet layout was ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Turnau City Aparthotel
This apartment is in a great location by the train station, mall and walking distance to the Old City. Highly recommend it. It was clean and easy to check in.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kleparz
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Wesola
Travellers like the parks in Wesola, and Galeria Krakówska is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Kraków City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice to Town Hall Tower – discover Kraków City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
