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.
Planty Park
Relax with a picnic by flowerbeds and fountains or take a break from sightseeing and unwind in this pretty park that surrounds Krakow’s Old Town.
Activities
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow: Skip-the-Line Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Our pick of the best Kraków City Centre Hotel Deals
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Breakfast was amazing, sauna was lovely. Expensive hotel but lovely!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
A good breakfast, slightly on the expensive side. Staff friendly and helpful. Very confortable bed and pleasant room. TV had CNN, but would have preferred BBC News. Very convenient for getting to the old town, and near to the central station for travel by train to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Beautiful hotel, amazing breakfast, friendly staff, perfect location, quiet and very comfortable. I can't think if anything that wasn't spot on. Would definitely return.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Old style room, should be renovated
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
good choice for breakfast, excellent location for exploring the old city
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
1891 Garni Hotel
The hotel is situated in The Jewish Quarter with loads of places nearby to eat and drink. We were on the 5th floor and our room was quiet. Staff were helpful and welcoming and breakfast was good with typical continental type breakfast foods. The hotel was incredibly clean - the only criticism being ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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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 Rynek Underground – 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 Jozef Mehoffer House and Groteska Theatre.
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.
