Kraków City Centre Travel Guide

Kraków

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a set of stairs leading up to it.
A historic church with a prominent tower and domes, surrounded by a grassy area with blooming pink flowers.
A modern building with a reflective glass facade and a unique curved design.
A historic square with ornate buildings and a prominent clock tower.
A cityscape with a historic castle, a river with boats, and a roundabout with traffic lights.

Stay near popular Kraków City Centre attractions

A bustling outdoor café area with stone buildings and outdoor seating.

Main Market Square

9.6/10 (6,893 reviews)
Spend some time in a large medieval square that is filled with restaurants, cafés and magnificent buildings that are hundreds of years old.
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Things to do

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket

£39
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Tourists at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in Poland

Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

£59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket

Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour Meeting Point from Cracow

Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour Meeting Point from Cracow

£44
per adult
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour Meeting Point from Cracow
Krakow: Skip-the-Line Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour

Krakow: Skip-the-Line Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Skip-the-Line Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up

Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up

£40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
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Top hotels in Kraków City Centre

PURO Kraków Kazimierz

PURO Kraków Kazimierz

4 out of 5
ul. Halicka 14a Kraków
The price is £87 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£87
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow

5 out of 5
17, Straszewskiego Street Kraków Lesser Poland
The price is £126 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£126
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel

Metropolitan Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
ul. Berka Joselewicza 19 Kraków Lesser Poland
The price is £67 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£67
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,128 reviews)
"Hôtel très bien situé, à quelques minutes de la vieille ville et voisin du quartier juif. Accueil chaleureux avec rehaussement de chambre sans que nous l'ayons demandé. Tout était parfait."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments, Kraków

Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments, Kraków

4 out of 5
Aleksandra Lubomirskiego 16 st. Kraków Krakow
The price is £71 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£71
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Main Market Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (357 reviews)
"Enjoyable stay at the Radisson Red Krakow. Modern and fully air conditioned which was helpful during the heatwave. Location is 10 mins walk from main station, 15 mins from Old Town but there are bus and tram stops close by."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments, Kraków
Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre by IHG

5 out of 5
Wielopole 4 Kraków Lesser Poland
The price is £100 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£100
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The property is clean and well maintained. The staff we very helpful and supportive. The room was very clean and the extra amenities were impressive. We very much enjoyed the extravagant breakfast the next morning. We will return!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre by IHG
1891 Garni Hotel

1891 Garni Hotel

4 out of 5
4 Podbrzezie Kraków Malopolskie
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £80 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£80
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (773 reviews)
"Limpia la habitación"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

1891 Garni Hotel
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Where to stay in Kraków City Centre

Find the best Kraków City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kraków City Centre
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A historic church with a tall tower and a large open square with people and cafes.

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.

A brick building with a red roof and a black iron fence in front.

Kazimierz

Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Corpus Christi Basilica and Father Bernatka Footbridge while you're in town.

A historic castle with a red roof, a church with a tall bell tower, and a river in the foreground.

Stradom

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

A historic building with a clock tower and arched walkways.
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Wesola

Travellers like the parks in Wesola, and Galeria Krakówska is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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