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
The hotel staff are the only “stars” this hotel deserves. However, I asked three times to have my wool socks returned, which I left after the first night when I changed rooms, and I did not get them back during the next three days of my stay, nor did I receive any feedback on whether they had been ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Plantonia
Hotel was excellent. Apartment large and had everything we needed
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Zinar Castle
Beautiful
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow
Room was spotless, modern couldn't go wrong. Amazing
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Gorgeous hotel, so pretty & stylish. Breakfast was tasty & the free coffee/drinks in the reception was great. I would highly recommend this place, so close to the Jewish quarter and a quick walk to Wawel castle and old town.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
The room itself is very clean and enough space for 2 persons. The hotel area also quiet and safe, plus you have 24/7 staff at the front desk so you have nothing to worry. Just one improvement I would suggest is the air conditioning is not really strong and you will feel very hot a lot of time (even ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zwierzyniec
Krowodrza
Travellers come to Krowodrza for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Wisla Stadium and National Museum while you're in town.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House.
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 Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice to Town Hall Tower – 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.
Balice
Balice is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Benedictine abbey in Tyniec and Kosciuszko Mound if you have time to explore the area.
