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.
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.
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.
St. Mary's Basilica
Many legends abound about this ancient Gothic church with its religious history, ornate architecture and impressive 15th-century altarpiece.
Activities
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pickup)
Krakow: Oskar Schindler's Factory Skip-The-Line Ticket
Auschwitz & Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Our pick of the best Stradom Hotel Deals
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow Old Town
Excellent from start to finish. Clean, spacious rooms with modern decor. All staff super frien
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
The room was spotlessly clean and cleaned thoroughly each day. The staff were polite and friendly. The breakfast was amazing with choice for everyone. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Perfect location next to old town
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Great hotel, 24/7 access. Amazing cafe/restaurant/bakery attached Location, a little out the way, but nothing too much trouble, off of bikes was a great addition Would happily stay here again
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Kraków Centrum
Great location, clean room, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Crown Krakow Center - Handwritten Collection ACCOR
Clean room, the staff were really friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stradom
Kazimierz
Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Corpus Christi Basilica and Galicia Jewish Museum 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 Royal Road and Little Market Square.
Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rynek Underground 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 Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice to Town Hall Tower – discover Kraków City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Wesola
Travellers like the parks in Wesola, and Kraków Opera 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.
