Kraków City Centre
Kraków
Visit Kraków City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.
Royal Road
You can find out about the history of Kraków with a visit to Royal Road. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.
St. Mary's Basilica
Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.
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.
Kraków Barbican
Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.
Things to do
Wieliczka Salt Mine: Guided Tour from Krakow (with hotel pickup)
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Guided Tour Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau with pickup options
Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up option
Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Wieliczka: Salt Mine Skip-the-Line Live Guided Tour
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Lovely hotel experience. Friendly and helpful receptionist, she gave us lots of info and allowed early check in. Small, but very clean and great customer service. Easy to get to Jewish quarter, castle and old town. Lovely clean and modern room, but could have done with more drawers and hangers. Could ...
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
ibis Styles Kraków Centrum
Great hotel and stay. Staff were very helpful in the on the front desk and restaurant in the evening. Room was great. We had a great 2 night stay. Thank you very much
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
Attentive staff, good location , comfortable room, excellent value for money
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hotel Ferreus Modern Art Deco
Walkable to downtown
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto (Old Town)
The room was lovely, clean and fresh. The reception on check in and check out were amazing and so helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Hotel Rezydent
Location is just fantastic, almost on the main square. Area is lively and feels very welcoming and safe.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
Travelers to Kraków Old Town praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Rynek Underground and St. Mary's Basilica.
Piasek Południe
If you're spending some time in Piasek Południe, Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Wesoła Zachód
While Wesoła Zachód isn't home to many top sights, Royal Road and Little Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kleparz
Kleparz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Royal Road and Stary Kleparz while you're in town.
