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.

Wieliczka Salt Mine
An underground lake, a museum and chapels that are carved from salt are in this fascinating, World Heritage-listed salt mine southeast of Krakow.

Wawel Castle
Krakow’s biggest castle has luxurious royal apartments, Renaissance paintings, the coronation sword of Polish kings and an underground cave system.

Oskar Schindler Factory
This factory, made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List, shows what life was like for a Jewish person working in a factory in World War II.

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.

ICE Krakow Congress Centre
This futuristic structure with a gleaming glass front is the city’s foremost venue for business conferences, concerts, theater performances and trade fairs.
Activities

Krakow: Sightseeing Cruise by Vistula River

Krakow: 1-Hour Evening Vistula River Cruise

Krakow: Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

Wieliczka Salt Mine Half-Day Tour from Kraków
Our pick of the best Stradom Hotel Deals

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow Old Town
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Stradom House, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Home ApartHotel
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Queen Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Dream Boutique Residence
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Best Western Plus Krakow Old Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Stradom

Kazimierz
Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Corpus Christi Basilica and Old Synagogue while you're in town.

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 Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice – 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.

Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House.