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
Very clean and beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 7 Mar 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
What a gem this hotel is! Unbeatable location within minutes of Krakow's main train station and local sites, great facilities including an infrared sauna, and the most efficient and professional team of staff who went above and beyond from my initial call (before booking) to check a few things. Shout ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Excellent, clean room with jacuzzi. Comfortable bed, great location and good food and drinks, with 3 outlets on side. Staff very friendly. Complementary Prosecco was nice touch. I do recommend to stay there.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Great staff, exceedingly clean, wonderfully placed for all attractions. Breakfast was great - first time I've ever had a starter for breakfast !! Only down side - no bar..
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room always clean.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Swoszowice
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.
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.
