Kraków City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Wawel Cathedral showing a city and flowers
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Town Hall Tower which includes night scenes and a square or plaza
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Popular places to visit

Main Market Square which includes street scenes and outdoor art

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.

Main Market Square
Wawel Castle

Wawel Castle

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

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

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

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$61
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour with Transportation
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

AU$174
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
Krakow: Thermal Baths & Zakopane Attractions

Krakow: Zakopane & Thermal Baths Experience

AU$36
per adult
Krakow: Zakopane & Thermal Baths Experience
Auschwitz I

Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow

AU$178
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow
Barbican

Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour

AU$39
per adult
Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour: Tickets + Transportation

Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour: Tickets + Transportation

AU$233
per adult
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour: Tickets + Transportation
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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
The price is AU$211 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$211
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Well located, nice breakfast, clean and nice staff."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
ibis Styles Kraków Centrum

ibis Styles Kraków Centrum

3 out of 5
Mogilska 53, Kraków
The price is AU$94 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$94
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (166 reviews)
"30 min walk from main square, or £3-4 in an uber."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

ibis Styles Kraków Centrum
PURO Kraków Kazimierz

PURO Kraków Kazimierz

4 out of 5
ul. Halicka 14a, Kraków
The price is AU$187 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$187
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean hotel with friendly staff. Quick ride on the tram to the old town. Complimentary coffee bar in the lobby is a great amenity."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
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! (606 reviews)
"Great little hotel in a good location, easy walk to everything. Nice staff. Just what I needed for a short stay."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

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Cracow Central Aparthotel
1891 Garni Hotel

1891 Garni Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Podbrzezie, Kraków, Malopolskie
The price is AU$165 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$165
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (428 reviews)
Exceeded expectations
"The hotel absolutely exceeded our expectations. For such quality it is very reasonably priced. Helpful staff, great location, we even had our own balcony!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

1891 Garni Hotel
Hotel Rezydent

Hotel Rezydent

3 out of 5
ul. Grodzka 9, Kraków, Lesser Poland
The price is AU$200 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$200
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, super helpful staff. Highly recommended. ."

Reviewed on 25 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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