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
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow: Skip-the-Line Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow
Our pick of the best Kraków City Centre Hotel Deals
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
"Impressive hotel with Scandinavian nods throughout. Upon arrival Joanna was absolutely amazing. She made us for super welcome and explained everything in detail. The room was perfect, uber cool, clean, with everything you require. Joanna gave us recommendations for food and drink and they didn’t ..."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
1891 Garni Hotel
"The room was clean, good room service. Only thing to note is the toiletries are nice but provided in a wall dispenser which is quite difficult to get the product out of. If you have any issues with your hands bring your own or maybe ask reception as to be fair to them we didn't ask, they may provide ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
"Location is perfect! Staff are very nice and helpful. Hotel is clean and bed is comfortable. Breakfast is so goooooood!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
"Breakfast was poor in so many ways, ground floor toilets was dirty as someone had toileted on the seat and also others were dirty. Twin beds were too close together On the positive it was a good location for the market square and castle, reception were really helpful from check in to,check out and ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
"This was a wonderful hotel to stay in, very close to the Jewish quarter and with good transport and restaurant options around it. My room was very spacious and well maintained. Bed extremely comfortable and the room came with the full range of facilities, including fridge and tea and coffee making ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 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 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.
