Guidebook for Kraków
Sightseeing
Sukiennice means 'cloth hall' and was built in the 15th century when Krakow was one of the major European trading towns. Today, the sukiennice houses souvenir stalls and a museum.
450 locals recommend
The Cloth Hall
1 Rynek GłównySukiennice means 'cloth hall' and was built in the 15th century when Krakow was one of the major European trading towns. Today, the sukiennice houses souvenir stalls and a museum.
The royal Wawel castle houses a museum, a cathedral and a spectacular courtyard. From the castle walls you can enjoy grand views of the Vistula river and Krakow itself.
1101 locals recommend
Wawel Royal Castle
5 WawelThe royal Wawel castle houses a museum, a cathedral and a spectacular courtyard. From the castle walls you can enjoy grand views of the Vistula river and Krakow itself.
This is the Jewish quarter. Krakow has a long association with the Jewish diaspora. There had been a Jewish settlement in Krakow for at least 600 years - from the 14th century until World War II.
526 locals recommend
Kazimierz
This is the Jewish quarter. Krakow has a long association with the Jewish diaspora. There had been a Jewish settlement in Krakow for at least 600 years - from the 14th century until World War II.
This is my favourite street in the Jewish quarter. There are many original buildings which used to belong to Jewish families. Kazimierz has its own charm, quite different from the Old Town.
26 locals recommend
Szeroka
SzerokaThis is my favourite street in the Jewish quarter. There are many original buildings which used to belong to Jewish families. Kazimierz has its own charm, quite different from the Old Town.
This is one of the oldest university buildings in Europe.
52 locals recommend
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius
15 JagiellońskaThis is one of the oldest university buildings in Europe.
This is the site of Oskar Schindler's enamel factory.
483 locals recommend
MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow
4 LipowaThis is the site of Oskar Schindler's enamel factory.
Food Scene
This bar has a very special atmosphere. It is very creatively laid out and decorated with old furniture and pictures. There is also live music here. You won't forget this place.
556 locals recommend
Alchemia
5 EsteryThis bar has a very special atmosphere. It is very creatively laid out and decorated with old furniture and pictures. There is also live music here. You won't forget this place.
This is a 'Bar Mleczny', which is a self-service cafeteria where you can eat typical Polish food.
Grodzka 43
43 GrodzkaThis is a 'Bar Mleczny', which is a self-service cafeteria where you can eat typical Polish food.
This is a great self-service restaurant, where you can eat typical Polish food at affordable prices.
52 locals recommend
Polakowski Restauracja
39 MiodowaThis is a great self-service restaurant, where you can eat typical Polish food at affordable prices.
Lovely food and atmosphere. Free concerts sometimes. Delicious and healthy seasonal food at very good prices.
215 locals recommend
Chimera
3 Świętej AnnyLovely food and atmosphere. Free concerts sometimes. Delicious and healthy seasonal food at very good prices.
Inexpensive supermarket. The simple range of food and everyday things of very good quality. Open daily until 22:30.
197 locals recommend
Biedronka
28 Berka JoselewiczaInexpensive supermarket. The simple range of food and everyday things of very good quality. Open daily until 22:30.
Arts & Culture
Maly Rynek is the smaller market square, where there are often festivals and live events especially during the summer.
17 locals recommend
Mały Rynek
Mały RynekMaly Rynek is the smaller market square, where there are often festivals and live events especially during the summer.
Everything Else
PKP Kraków
This is the main railway station where you can take a train to the airport.
This is the city's main post office, from where you send postcards.
32 locals recommend
Urząd Pocztowy Kraków 65
48 WrocławskaThis is the city's main post office, from where you send postcards.
Along Estery street just off Plac Nowy, you will find Kaziermierz's open air antique market which is usually open for trade every Saturday morning.
Estery
EsteryAlong Estery street just off Plac Nowy, you will find Kaziermierz's open air antique market which is usually open for trade every Saturday morning.
Essentials
This is a market where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables among other products.
59 locals recommend
Hala Targowa
aleja Ignacego DaszyńskiegoThis is a market where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables among other products.
This is a general supermarket offering a wide range of food of good quality and value.
Stanisława Worcella 6
6 Stanisława WorcellaThis is a general supermarket offering a wide range of food of good quality and value.