Kraków Old Town Travel Guide
Kraków
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Popular places to visit
Main Market Square
With a visit to Main Market Square, a favourite shopping spot in Kraków, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral 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 stunning cathedral 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 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 churches in this culturally rich area.
Planty Park
Planty Park is just one of the places to see in Kraków, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Kraków Old Town
Balthazar Design Hotel
Location excellent. Staff pleasant, but did not find answers to queries on dietary requirements. Noisy rooms on street side. Air-conditioning poor - hot rooms. Did not have breakfast or dinner at hotel. Would return, but would require quiet room.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Fantastic hotel, perfect location. Super helpful staff. Wonderful breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Amber Design Residence
Amazing staff, beautiful and comfortable room, very walkable. 100% will return
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Garamond, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Krakow Old Town
Perfect location, we loved every minute of our stay
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Rezydent
I stayed here from 4/16-4/21 while on vacation to Krakow Poland. The positives were that the room was clean, they did clean my room everyday, which was nice. The staff were not as welcoming as I had wished they were. I did ask if I room was ready early, sharing the fact that I had not slept on the ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town
Lovely room - only issue was noise from street
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kraków Old Town
Kraków City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to Kraków Philharmonic – 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 Main Market Square and Royal Road.
Piasek Po łudnie
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Bagatela Theatre 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.
