Zwierzyniec Travel Guide
Kraków
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Popular places to visit
Kosciuszko Mound
Nestled on the outskirts of the city is a large manmade hill, built to commemorate a revered Polish military leader.
Kraków Zoological Gardens
See the exotic and native animals who call Kraków Zoological Gardens home during your trip to Kraków. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.
Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.
Oskar Schindler Factory
Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List.
Top hotels in Zwierzyniec
Novotel Krakow Centrum
Yes breakfast was good had good choices.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Zinar Castle
Wow - beautiful hotel on the hill. Staff were friendly and very helpful. We had both breakfasts and dinners there - all was excellent. The pool is small but well equipped - and the steam room and sauna also great. A brilliant time was had and though you are further outside krakow it was less than ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
We stayed 4 nights at this hotel and loved it! Huge bathroom, walkin shower, double sink vanities, well stocked minibar, beatifully designed in all guest areas, conveniently located to Old Town Krakow, friendly and helpful hitel staff, delicious food at the hotel restaurant, Sobre de la Mesa!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Krakow
Good
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Everyone at the hotel was excellent, rooms were perfect and the food was incredible.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Ultimate luxury experience. One of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stayed in. Wonderful staff and restaurant. We would add an extra star to the five.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zwierzyniec
Bronowice
Bronowice is well liked for its gardens, and you can visit sights like Main Market Square and Wisla Stadium if you have time to explore the area.
Krowodrza
Travellers come to Krowodrza for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like National Museum and People of Krakow in Times of Terror 1939-1945-1956 while you're in town.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Jozef Mehoffer House and Groteska Theatre.
Debniki
You'll enjoy the museums and breweries in Debniki. You might want to make time for a stop at Benedictine abbey in Tyniec or Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology.
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.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
