Stare Podgórze Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stare Podgórze
Popular places to visit
Bednarski Park
You can take time to visit Bednarski Park during your travels to Kraków. Visit the churches and shops in this family-friendly area.
Father Bernatka Footbridge
Enjoy views along the Vistula River from this modern bridge, which connects the historical district of Kazimierz with the former independent city of Podgórze.
Cricoteka
You can browse the exhibits at Cricoteka, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this culturally rich area.
Kraków Ghetto Wall
Learn about the local history of Kraków with a stop at Kraków Ghetto Wall. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this romantic area.
Tadeusz Pankiewicz’s Pharmacy in Krakow Ghetto
You can browse the exhibits at Tadeusz Pankiewicz’s Pharmacy in Krakow Ghetto, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.
St. Joseph's Church
You can learn about the history of Kraków with a visit to St. Joseph's Church. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Krakow: Skip-the-Line Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Stare Podgórze Hotel Deals
Qubus Hotel Krakow
"All superb from arrival to departure.Excellent breakfast"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Lwowska 1
"Nice place. Tasty Breakfast Nice stay in Kraków."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
"The staff were very nice and the cleaners were outstanding. The problem was noise every night outside the room. And the trash and recycling bins were just under my window. It was extremely noisy every morning at 6am, and there was no privacy on the first floor if i opened the drapes. The driveway ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 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
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
Hyatt Place Krakow
"Clean room comfortable beds and breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stare Podgórze
Kazimierz
Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Corpus Christi Basilica and Ethnographic Museum while you're in town.
Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument 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.
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.
Kraków City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to Kraków Philharmonic – discover Kraków City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Wesola
Travellers like the parks in Wesola, and Galeria Krakówska is a top attraction you might want to visit.
