Title: Kraków Old Town Travel Guide: Best of Kraków Old Town, Kraków Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kraków Old Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Old-Town-Krakow-Hotels.0-n6151165-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kraków](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Krakow.d6035306.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kraków](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Krakow.d6035306.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kraków Old Town Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Krakow-Old-Town.d6151165.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kraków Old Town Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Old-Town.d6151165.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kraków Old Town Travel Guide ## Kraków ![Krakow which includes a city and heritage elements as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151165/6a14855f-8b0e-472c-a1de-7ba61fa20f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Krakow which includes a city and heritage elements as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151165/6a14855f-8b0e-472c-a1de-7ba61fa20f35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Mary\'s Basilica showing a square or plaza and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066485/9e232965-7fb4-409a-8e4f-2b9bc4b9f1c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Mary\'s Basilica which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066485/37e36c63-665b-42b6-b9f4-9257dcd10189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Mary\'s Basilica showing central business district and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066485/ce394721-6cf9-4d77-843e-5d1df2e86796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kraków Old Town Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kraków travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakw.dx6035306) #### Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic centre. Kraków Old Town (Stare Miasto) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site festooned with architectural gems. Explore cobblestone streets and squares framed by Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Browse galleries, visit museums and experience a slice of Kraków’s nightlife scene. The Old Town has been a flourishing commercial and political centre since the 11th century. Enter via Floriańska Gate and follow a route once traversed by the Polish royal family. Marvel at the Barbican, a 15th-century defensive tower previously connected to Floriańska Gate by a drawbridge. Stroll past pubs and shops on Floriańska Street to Jan Matejko House and the Pharmacy Museum. Admire the collections at the Princes Czartoryski Museum – Gallery of Ancient Art. Stand in Main Market Square to appreciate the enormity of one of Europe’s largest plazas. It houses the Cloth Hall, a glorious former merchant market, Rynek Underground museum and the 230-foot-tall (70-metre) Town Hall Tower. People-watch from cafés in old tenement houses. On the west side is the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków and Polonia Wax Museum. Find impressive churches on the square’s east side. Among these are the Church of St. Wojciech, St. Barbara’s Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Stroll south on Grodzka Street to the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and St. Andrew’s Church. Tour the Archdiocesan Museum of Cardinal Karol Wojtyla. Climb up to a fortified royal complex on Wawel Hill. Major highlights include Wawel Cathedral and the 14th-century Wawel Royal Castle. Enjoy a break on the lawns of the Planty, ringed gardens on the grounds of Kraków’s old city walls. After dark, beerhalls, clubs and live music venues provide nighttime entertainment until early morning hours. Attend concerts and theatrical performances at Slowacki Theatre. The Old Town is a short walk from Kraków Glówny train station. Get around on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. The district extends into the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. Visit Corpus Christi Basilica, New Jewish Cemetery, Remuh Synagogue and Wolnica Square here as well. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Main Market Square featuring street scenes and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066483/409737f4-6329-44cf-a987-62b2ba93a328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Main-Market-Square-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066483.Attraction) ![Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066493/c2e0f3d5-bc00-4446-943d-bdabfc8d1365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wawel Castle See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wawel-Castle-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066493.Attraction) ![St. Mary\'s Basilica showing a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066485/9fdcf697-53ba-4fcf-99a8-a6d9a02f7121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary's Basilica Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Basilica-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066485.Attraction) ![Cloth Hall featuring markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066487/b947da72-11e7-4271-b422-f9684325c29f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cloth-Hall-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066487.Attraction) ![Krakow Barbican which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066489/70ded8c8-1250-4828-a9f4-ea3ccf954b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kraków Barbican Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Barbican-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066489.Attraction) ![Wawel Cathedral showing a square or plaza and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066491/c7bbe39a-28f0-421b-82bd-f68d6e414288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wawel Cathedral Chapels filled with religious art, ornate tombs of Poland’s past rulers and a huge 600-year-old bell lie within Poland’s most sacred cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wawel-Cathedral-Krakow-Old-Town.d6066491.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/989294/8e5864a5-8d1a-4708-8ac4-0b1db1fc70e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket £38 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/krakow-to-auschwitz-birkenau-guided-tour-with-transfer-and-ticket.a989294.activity-details) ![Auschwitz & Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1174029/972f5aa3-551b-4741-843f-4aaed324cab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auschwitz & Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup £40 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auschwitz-birkenau-live-guided-tour-with-transportation-and-hotel-pickup.a1174029.activity-details) ![Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1123677/d918fd4b-29d6-4e41-b1e7-12d307286fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup £71 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auschwitz-birkenau-live-guided-tour-with-transportation-and-hotel-pickup.a1123677.activity-details) ![Tourists at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in Poland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/192306/edfac8c2-4eb4-4efc-be01-843a0219032c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour £60 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auschwitz-birkenau-concentration-camp-memorial-tour.a192306.activity-details) ![Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/349550/7bdd41b2-5f7d-4cc4-9c9f-1a83ca7de6b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Guided Tour £66 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/krakow-auschwitz-birkenau-museum-guided-tour.a349550.activity-details) ![Krakow: Zakopane Tour - Gubalowka with Thermal Pools Option](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44765481/4a3afa62-d4d8-456e-927c-c5666e793945.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Krakow: Zakopane Tour - Gubalowka with Thermal Pools Option £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/krakow-zakopane-tour-gubalowka-with-thermal-pools-option.a44765481.activity-details) [See all activities in Kraków](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Krakow.d6035306.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kraków Old Town ![Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10640000/10640000/10639967/3fd42ba5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only Ul. Rynek Glowny 44 Kraków £114 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,138 reviews) Staff were really nice and food was really good. Very attentive to any issues. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=10639967&PinnedHotelID=10639967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151165) ![Aparthotel Stare Miasto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4310600/4310502/c503f683_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Stare Miasto Ul. Golebia 2 Kraków Lesser Poland £74 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,252 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=4310502&PinnedHotelID=4310502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151165) ![Balthazar Design Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33340000/33339600/33339543/31f05933_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Balthazar Design Hotel 63 Grodzka St Kraków malopolskie £136 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (676 reviews) We absolutely loved staying at the Balthazar. The location is perfect to explore the city, the room was just beautifully appointed and the staff are so incredibly helpful. We ate at the restaurant and it was just superb. Massive plus all round. Particularly impressive is the traditional breakfast. ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=33339543&PinnedHotelID=33339543&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151165) ![Hotel Rezydent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1109700/1109602/23c7fa5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Rezydent ul. Grodzka 9 Kraków Lesser Poland £66 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) This Hotel is right in the Main square, with nearby food shops and other cool places around. It’s real clean, will stay there again cause I had good experience with them. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1109602&PinnedHotelID=1109602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151165) ![Amber Design Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29750000/29746900/29746886/77ad4b49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amber Design Residence ul. Sw. Marka 35 Kraków £46 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) Wow - wow - wow! Fantastic boutique hotel in the heart of old town Krakow! The staff could not have been more helpful! The hotel is spotlessly clean, rooms are quiet & comfortable. Highly recommend! Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=29746886&PinnedHotelID=29746886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151165) ![Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2040000/2034900/2034801/d9b4a48c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton Ul. Slawkowska 3 Kraków Lesser Poland £148 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (379 reviews) Great location Stunning decor Amazing and helpful staff Incredible breakfast choices One of the best Hilton's we have stayed at Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=2034801&PinnedHotelID=2034801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151165) [See all 2,970 properties in Kraków Old Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6151165) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Krakow-City-Centre.dx6057181) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Wesola-Zachod.dx553248635976397820) ![Krakow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635726076264/cd0ef7be-5d3d-4c24-a5da-2456db6a128f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Piasek Południe While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Piasek-Poludnie.dx553248635976399310) ![Panorama of Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976395987/4b6a138b-43f3-42de-b495-fee91e65ed18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stradom If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Stradom.dx553248635976395987) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Piasek Północ If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Piasek-Polnoc.dx553248635976398958) ![The Kraków Cloth Hall (Polish: Sukiennice), dates to the Renaissance and is one of the city's most recognizable icons. 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