Kraków City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Krakow’s biggest castle has luxurious royal apartments, Renaissance paintings, the coronation sword of Polish kings and an underground cave system.
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.
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
This is one of Europe’s best-preserved defensive structures, with a fascinating history of protecting the city of Krakow against invaders.
Activities
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Krakow: Schindler's Museum with Guided Tour Options
Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting
From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car + Tasting & Pickup
Our pick of the best Kraków City Centre Hotel Deals
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
This is one of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed in! I loved it. Great value, clean. The food is really good and very reasonably priced room service. Free coffee machine was also great. Will be returning
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Great staff, fantastic location. Rooms are slightly dated, but thats the only thing I can think of. Shower pressure and temp was also very good.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Great
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Aparthotel Stare Miasto
We love the Aparthotel Stare Miasto in Kraków. This time, we brought another couple with us, and they were delighted as well. Our friend, upon seeing her room, exclaimed, "I feel like I'm in a castle - a medieval castle." The brick walls and stone floors, mixed with modern facilities, are stunning ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Everything was good as in earlier stay
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Lovely staff, great location … FANTASTIC BREAKFASTS!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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.
