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 romantic area.
Tauron Arena Kraków
Catch an event at Tauron Arena Kraków during your trip to Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow Schindler's Factory Guided Tour with Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Swoszowice Hotel Deals
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Hotel and rooms very clean, staff all wonderful restaurant and buffet breakfast 5 star
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
In a strange part of town just over the bridge to Kazimierez. Hotel was decent, staff was cold at best, somewhat rude at worst. The opposite of my usual experience in Krakow.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Place Krakow
Everything with this hotel was spot on. I would definitely stay there again. The room was one of the best we have stayed in with the most superb comfy beds.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Had a fantastic stay here! All the staff were So friendly, our room was lovely and had all the amenities we needed, breakfast was great and the hotel is in an amazing location to reach all the sights.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
1891 Garni Hotel
Clean room,helpful staff,located in Jewish quarter. Had breakfast in local cafe
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Great location and room was great
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swoszowice
Stare Podgórze
While visiting Stare Podgórze, you might make a stop by sights like St. Joseph's Church and Father Bernatka Footbridge.
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 Krakus Mound 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.
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.
