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 romantic 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.
Dragon's Den
This mysterious limestone cave beneath Wawel Castle was once used as a storehouse and brothel and, legend has it, was home to a terrifying dragon.
Activities
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Krakow Schindler's Factory Guided Tour with Admission Ticket
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow
Our pick of the best Kraków City Centre Hotel Deals
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
"We had an AMAZING time in Krakow and I loved every moment of our stay at PURO. We loved the location (quiet but not too far from anything), the staff could not have been more helpful or friendly and the room and amenities were excellent. I cannot wait to stay again 😊"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
1891 Garni Hotel
"I loved this place. Would definitely stay again. Very quiet, despite being in the delightful Jewish Quarter. So many places to eat with outdoor seating, bars with courtyards, etc. Went to a great restaurant Ariel in the Jewish Square (highly recommend the beef soup with honey and cinnamon - yes I ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
"Great location!!! Super friendly staff and very good restaurant!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
"The hotel is in an ideal location to enjoy the best of what Krakow offers as a tourist destination. All amenities are of the highest quality."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
"The hotel itself was lovely and the reception staff warm and friendly. A bit disappointed in the restaurant barman. I walk with a walking stick and at that particular time as there was no bar person serving on the ground floor I’d to go downstairs to the restaurant for service. I asked for a tray ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
PURO Kraków Stare Miasto
"We were impressed at the design of the room which managed to maximise the limited space in a functional and aesthetic way. Though the premise was busy on our one night stay the effective room insulation and quality of bed ensured a good nights sleep. Staff at check in were both pleasant and ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
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.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Bagatela Theatre 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 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.