Kraków City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Kraków City Centre
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
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.

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
Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.

Cloth Hall
The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces.

Kraków Barbican
Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.
Things to do

Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket

Krakow: Zakopane Tour - Gubalowka with Thermal Pools
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Great hotel with good vibe to its coffee/bakery shop area. Enjoyed our stay but disappointed by communications with staff. We reported 3 bikes that weren’t road worthy but they left them where they were for other guests to pick up and find the same faults. No VIP Expedia upgrade was offered (although ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Balthazar Design Hotel
The breakfast and coffee were fabulous as well as the staff. Our room was impeccable.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
The hotel was staffed by very friendly concierge and cleaners. We enjoyed a massage which was really delightful after Krakow marathon
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Amazing hotel! Great location for Krakow Glówny Station and the main Square. Lovely Asian restaurant. Great sauna for relaxing after lots of walking around Krakow!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Absolutely perfect the staff and room were spot on could not have asked for anything more and the location is 10/10
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

1891 Garni Hotel
Lovely large room. Immaculately clean and comfy bed. Really good location.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre

Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to Rynek Underground – discover Kraków Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Bagatela Theatre and Jozef Mehoffer House.

Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.

Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery 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.

Kleparz
Kleparz is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Road and Stary Kleparz while in the area.
Kraków City Centre Travel Guide
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