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 shops in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow
Krakow: Skip-the-Line Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Swoszowice Hotel Deals
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
"Lovely hotel. Modern, very spacious room. 30min walk from the square. The staff were friendly and helpful. Liked the peace and quiet and surrounded by the parks so very pleasant walk. Had a meal in the bar first night and nice, chilled atmosphere and the food was good, just a pizza and Nachos nut ..."
Reviewed on 26 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
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
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
"Great location!!! Super friendly staff and very good restaurant!"
Reviewed on 29 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 Tadeusz Pankiewicz’s Pharmacy in Krakow Ghetto.
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.
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.
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.
