Kraków Old Town Travel Guide
Kraków
Visit Kraków Old Town
Popular places to visit
Main Market Square
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Main Market Square during your visit to Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this culturally rich area.
Wawel Castle
You can study the exhibits at Wawel Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this culturally rich area.
St. Mary's Basilica
Learn about the local history of Kraków with a stop at St. Mary's Basilica. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this culturally rich area.
Cloth Hall
You can study the exhibits at Cloth Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this culturally rich area.
Dragon's Den
Find out about the history of Kraków with a stop at Dragon's Den. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Kraków Barbican
You can study the exhibits at Kraków Barbican, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kraków. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Kraków Old Town
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Staff are really helpful, bed was incredibly comfy, hotel is in the perfect location. Couldnt ask for a better hotel to stay in.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Stare Miasto
Great location
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Lovely boutique hotel. Restaurant really lovely. Great location for exploring.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Amber Design Residence
Excellent stay at this hotel. Location is good in old town and room was clean and impeccable. Only small issue I had was didn’t like my pillow but grey actually have a pillow menu of all types that I didnt use so 100% my fault. Would stay here again without hesitation.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Rezydent
The location
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful Hotel and staff is super friendly.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kraków Old Town
Kraków City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice to Town Hall Tower – discover Kraków City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
Wesola
Travellers like the parks in Wesola, and Galeria Krakówska is a top attraction you might want to visit.
