Guide to Krakow, Poland

Krakow is in the Lesser Poland region, in the south of the country and is Poland’s second largest city and most popular tourist destination. It is situated at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains and on both banks of the Willa river.

Top reasons to visit Krakow

Take a cruise down the Vistula river, see the Dragon’s Lair and the Dragon breathe fire, or just admire the Belay Priory and Tyniec Abbey.

Main areas of Krakow

Although Krakow consists of 18 districts, most of the tourist attractions are in the historic Old City, which itself is located in the Old Town district (District 1 Stare Miasto). Wawel Hill, Main Square, St Mary’s Basilica and Sukiennice are in the Old Town.

Krakow/Old City

Stare Mistro

Wale Castle, Wawel Cathedral, Adam Mickiewicz Monument

Kazimierz

Wale, Remuh Synagogue, Old Synagogue

Kleparz

St Florians Church, Montelupi Palace, Cracow City Tours

When to go to Krakow

Summer is hot and humid, winter always brings snow and extreme cold (-5 to -20 degrees C). Krakow also has little wind or breeze, so the air can experience above average levels of pollution.

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Top Attractions in Krakow

• Nowa Huta Cultural Centre
• International Centre of Culture
• Wawel Castle
• Walk the Royal Way
• Explore Planty, a large park in the Old Town.
• take a ride in a dorozka horse and carriage
• explore the Jewish history of Krakow around the Kazimierz district
• Take part in a ‘city game’ (advertised in youth hostels) which involve exploring the city, adventure and fun in a ’scavenger hunt’ type scenario

Eating in Krakow

Recommended restaurants include Loch Camelot, Scandale Royale, Restaurant Sara, Trejo Restaurant and Cafe Bar, Restaurancja Starka, Chimera, Aqua e Vino, Da Pietro, Mamma Mia, Pizzeria Cyclops, Pod Aniolami, Jama Michalika and Wirzynek.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Krakow

There are over a 100 pubs and bars in Krakow Market Square alone, and Krakow has a thriving live music scene also with jazz particularly popular. Popular nightlife spots can also be found in Kazimierz quarter.

• Bars - Klub Kombination, Banialuka, Ziew, Brabant Music Box, Safran, Viva la Pinta, Beer Gallery, Bull Pub, Chmiel, Opium Club, Singer, Cien, Silver Whisky, Omertà, Bierhalle, Lizard King
• Coffee - Karma, Cupcake Corner Bakery, Bagelmama
• Brewery/Craft Beer - Beergallery, Szynk
• Clubs - Frantic, Cafe Kalashnikov, Prozac, Piekny Pies, Cafe Philo, Hard Candy, Caryca Club, Alternately 4
• Cocktails - Wodka Cafe Bar, Baroque
• Live Music - Harris Piano Jazz Bar, Piano Rouge, Morse Oko, Awiw, Miod i Wino, Jazz Club u Muniaka
• Museums - National Museum, Krakow National Museum, Czartoryski Museum, Krakow Museum of History, Polish Aviation Museum, Galicia Jewish Museum
• Art - National Art Collection (Wawel Castle),
• Theatre - Bagatela Theatre, The Old Theatre (National Stary Theatre), Groteska Theatre of Puppetry, Theatre Scene STU
• Music - Krakow Philharmonic, Academy of Music

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