Go To Krakow

With medieval streets, dreamy architecture and a bustling and vibrant atmosphere, Krakow has everything you need for a fully immersive city break.

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Why Go To Krakow

With medieval streets, dreamy architecture and a bustling and vibrant atmosphere, Krakow has everything you need for a fully immersive city break.

Although Krakow hasn’t been Poland’s political for nearly 500 years, this vibrant city stakes a pretty strong claim as its cultural one. With countless festivals, events, theatre, art and the rest, it’s not a city where you’ll find yourself lacking something to do.

But that’s not all, with some of Poland’s most picturesque mountains, historical sites and harrowing histories within a two-hour drive, you’ll leave Krakow vowing to return.

Auschwitz, Poland

The Entrance to Auschwitz

Photo by Jean Carlo Emer

Where To Stay In Krakow

Our Pick

Visit the town of Zakopane for a million-dollar mountain view.

At the foot of the Tatra mountains in southern Poland, Zakopane is fames for its skiing, climbing and hiking. If you want the view without the sweat, ride the mountain railway to the peak of Mount Gubałówka for the incredible panoramic view.

On this full-day private tour, you’ll get a glimpse of the unique and artistic town of Zakopane and try a local cheese known as oscypek.

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Things To Do In Krakow

Faq?

What money do I need in Krakow?

You’ll need Polish Zloty in Krakow (not Euros). That said if you’ve travelled from another European country, you’ll be able to change your currency there. Or you can visit one of the city’s hundreds of ATMs.

How do you get around in Krakow?

Although Krakow has a wealth of public transport options, from buses to the picturesque trams which rattle through the town, most things are so close by that you’ll be able to walk.

What’s the nightlife is Krakow like?

With hundreds of bars and restaurants in the Old Town and Kazimierz, Krakow has a vibe to suit everyone. While some streets are very busy and noisy after dark, this isn’t the case across the whole city.

Do people in Krakow speak English?

The staff in most bars and restaurants will speak English. If you get stuck elsewhere, Krakow has a large student population a lot of whom speak English and are often willing to help. It’s usual that if you’re stuck someone nearby will be able to help you.