Swoszowice Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Swoszowice
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.
St. Mary's Basilica
Many legends abound about this ancient Gothic church with its religious history, ornate architecture and impressive 15th-century altarpiece.
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
Krakow: Schindler's Museum with Guided Tour Options
Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
Our pick of the best Swoszowice Hotel Deals
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Room was spotless, modern couldn't go wrong. Amazing
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Gorgeous hotel, so pretty & stylish. Breakfast was tasty & the free coffee/drinks in the reception was great. I would highly recommend this place, so close to the Jewish quarter and a quick walk to Wawel castle and old town.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
The room itself is very clean and enough space for 2 persons. The hotel area also quiet and safe, plus you have 24/7 staff at the front desk so you have nothing to worry. Just one improvement I would suggest is the air conditioning is not really strong and you will feel very hot a lot of time (even ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Great boutique hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Great location.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Aparthotel Stare Miasto
Excellent central location, near to historic sites, shops, bars & restaurants.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Small boutique hotel. Clean. Superb breakfast Restaurant was exceptional
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swoszowice
Lagiewniki
While in Lagiewniki, you'll enjoy the monuments. Catch the metro at Łagiewniki Station to see top sights like Sanctuary of Divine Mercy while you're in the area.
Stare Podgórze
While visiting Stare Podgórze, you might make a stop by sights like Tadeusz Pankiewicz’s Pharmacy in Krakow Ghetto and St. Joseph's Church.
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.
Podgorze
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Podgorze. A stop by Oskar Schindler Factory or Tadeusz Pankiewicz’s Pharmacy in Krakow Ghetto might round out your trip.
Debniki
You'll enjoy the museums and breweries in Debniki. You might want to make time for a stop at Benedictine abbey in Tyniec or Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology.
Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.
