Kraków City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Main Market Square which includes street scenes and outdoor art

Main Market Square

4.5/5(51 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(36 reviews)

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

Wawel Castle
Krakow which includes 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, street scenes and a statue or sculpture

St. Mary's Basilica

4.5/5(35 reviews)

Many legends abound about this ancient Gothic church with its religious history, ornate architecture and impressive 15th-century altarpiece.

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

Cloth Hall

4/5(30 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(25 reviews)

This is one of Europe’s best-preserved defensive structures, with a fascinating history of protecting the city of Krakow against invaders.

Kraków Barbican

Activities

Auschwitz Museum

Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour with Transportation

AU$54
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour with Transportation
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

AU$70
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour
Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car

AU$80
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Chocholow Hot Baths and Cable Car
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

AU$195
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
Barbican

Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

AU$39
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour
Krakow: Thermal Baths & Zakopane Attractions

Krakow: Zakopane & Thermal Baths Experience

AU$35
per adult
Krakow: Zakopane & Thermal Baths Experience
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Our pick of the best Kraków City Centre Hotel Deals

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 AU$213 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$213
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 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 AU$195 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$195
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 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 AU$135 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$135
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. 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
ibis Styles Kraków Centrum

ibis Styles Kraków Centrum

3 out of 5
Mogilska 53, Kraków
The price is AU$104 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$104
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Main Market Square and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
"great hotel"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

ibis Styles Kraków Centrum
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 AU$305 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$305
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Very nice property, esp the interior decoration of the ground floor, comfortable room, great staff service at all levels (reception, concierge, restaurant staff, porters etc..), good food."

Reviewed on 9 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (618 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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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

4.5/5(43 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

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

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