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.

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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: Zakopane Tour Hot Springs, Cable Car, Cheese & Vodka

Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting

£74
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Zakopane, Thermal Springs, Cable Car, Local Tasting
Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket

Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry Ticket

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Muzeum Banksy Entry 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: Bochnia Salt Mine Tour with Underground Boat & Train Ride

Krakow: Bochnia Salt Mine Tour with Underground Train and Boat

£38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Bochnia Salt Mine Tour with Underground Train and Boat
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: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour

£14
per senior
80% of travellers recommend
Krakow: Zakopane Cable Car, Vodka, Cheese & Hot Springs Tour
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Top hotels in Kraków City Centre

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 £89 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£89
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments, Kraków
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel

Metropolitan Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
ul. Berka Joselewicza 19 Kraków Lesser Poland
The price is £87 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£87
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,156 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful, and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed how close the hotel was to the Jewish quarter. Definitely would stay again."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow

5 out of 5
17, Straszewskiego Street Kraków Lesser Poland
The price is £114 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£114
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
PURO Kraków Kazimierz

PURO Kraków Kazimierz

4 out of 5
ul. Halicka 14a Kraków
The price is £110 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£110
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms very nice and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

PURO Kraków Kazimierz
MILESTONE Krakow Center Student Living by Tribera

MILESTONE Krakow Center Student Living by Tribera

3 out of 5
20A Grzegórzecka Kraków Malopolskie
Stay at this aparthotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Main Market Square and Wawel Castle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"I absolutely loved the room layout, so convenient!! The whole complex is amazing, convenient location, everything is so lovely. The only thing is that I found a lot of short black hairs (presumably males) all over the towels and the bed sheets, that was a bit disgusting"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

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MILESTONE Krakow Center Student Living by Tribera
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 £112 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£112
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Beautiful room. Would recommend it."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre by IHG
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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 Rynek Underground to St. Mary's Basilica – 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 Galicia Jewish Museum 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.

A cable-stayed bridge with two towers spanning over a river.

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.

Kraków City Centre Travel Guide

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