Kraków City Centre Travel Guide
Kraków
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
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour with Transportation
Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp from Krakow
Old Town Krakow & Wawel Castle Walking Tour
Krakow: Chopin Piano Recital at Chopin Concert Hall
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
1891 Garni Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Reviewed on 3 Sep 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
Bachleda Luxury Hotel Kraków - MGallery Collection
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to St. Mary's Basilica – 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 Malopolska Garden of Arts 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.
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- More trip options
- Main Market Square
- Wawel Castle
- St. Mary's Basilica
- Cloth Hall
- Kraków Barbican
- St. Francis of Assisi Church and Monastery
- Wawel Cathedral
- Dragon's Den
- Jewish Cemetery
- Planty Park
- Town Hall Tower
- Galicia Jewish Museum
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul
- Holy Trinity Church
- Smok Wawelski Statue
- Lost Souls Alley
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