Kraków City Centre Travel Guide
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 learn about the history of Kraków with a stop at 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.
Dragon's Den
Beneath Wawel Castle, explore the underground cave that was once a storehouse, a brothel and, according to legend, the home of a fearsome dragon.
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
"We had an AMAZING time in Krakow and I loved every moment of our stay at PURO. We loved the location (quiet but not too far from anything), the staff could not have been more helpful or friendly and the room and amenities were excellent. I cannot wait to stay again 😊"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
"The location if perfect with lots of cafe/bars around the area, the hotel was very clean with housekeeping daily, loved the hand written note with a personel welcome, the breakfast was excellent and all of the staff could not have been more helpful. We will be back !"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow
"The hotel is in an excellent location. However the drapes fell off the track in our room and no one was available to help. We had to sleep with outside light from the street lamps coming into our room."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
1891 Garni Hotel
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Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
"Excellent breakfast, friendly staff and a good location. Not much to improve!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
PURO Kraków Stare Miasto
"This hotel was great. I had a wonderful time. The staff was very nice and respectful. They had great service awareness. They were two ladies at the concierge (front desk) that worked in the morning of April 5 2026, they were wonderful and professional. The bartender at night, a gentleman I think ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Main Market Square to St. Mary's Basilica – discover Kraków Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Kazimierz
Kazimierz is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Corpus Christi Basilica and Ethnographic Museum while you're in town.
Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Wesola
Travellers like the parks in Wesola, and Galeria Krakówska is a top attraction you might want to visit.
