Discover Krakow’s 200 best Autumn spots for your trip

Kraków Old Town

Wander Kraków's Old Town, the medieval core organised around its vast Main Market Square. Admire the Cloth Hall and St Mary's Basilica, then follow side streets and the leafy Planty park toward Wawel Hill.

Main Square

★ 4.9 · 1,114 reviews

Stand in the Main Square, the grand open centre of Krakow's Old Town. Circle the Cloth Hall, admire the surrounding churches, and settle at a cafe table to watch the city move.

Las Wolski

★ 4.8 · 629 reviews

Escape into a protected forest of hills, trails and wildlife right next to the city. A relaxing day out for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.

Massolit Books & Café

★ 4.7 · 1,771 reviews

Step into Massolit Books & Café, a cosy bookshop-cafe in Krakow's Old Town. Order a hot drink and a light bite, then wander between the two rooms of English and Polish books.

Cytat Café

★ 4.6 · 5,516 reviews

Wander into Cytat Café, a bookish hideaway where shelves and greenery set the mood. Order breakfast or a sandwich with a coffee and browse the quotes and decor at your own pace.

Karma Cafe | Vegetarian cafe and deli

★ 4.5 · 1,347 reviews

Drop by Karma Cafe, a vegetarian café and deli in Stare Miasto with house-roasted coffee. Enjoy a well-blended flat white and a filling vegetarian dish at friendly prices.

Coffeece

★ 4.7 · 228 reviews

Stop at Coffeece in Podgórze for coffee that locals rate among the city's best. Sip a cortado from a ceramic cup and pair it with a fresh bun or sandwich.

Café Belmont | speciality coffee & YUME matcha

★ 4.6 · 444 reviews

Settle into Café Belmont, a stylish Stare Miasto café that treats matcha as seriously as coffee. Sample a creative matcha drink or a speciality espresso and take your time in the welcoming room.

Body Espresso Bar

★ 4.6 · 644 reviews

Duck into Body Espresso Bar, a cosy third-wave coffee spot in Stare Miasto with good music and a friendly barista. Order a flat white, a matcha latte or the floral espresso and enjoy a quick, relaxed break.

Nowa Prowincja

★ 4.6 · 3,751 reviews

Warm up at Nowa Prowincja, a funky Old Town cafe a short walk from St. Mary's Basilica. Wait your turn for a cup of thick hot chocolate and a slice of apple pie.

Rynek Underground Museum

★ 4.4 · 10,197 reviews

Go below the Main Market Square into the Rynek Underground Museum. Walk among excavated medieval streets and stalls while multimedia displays chart Krakow's development from its early days.

Kawiarnia Fornir

★ 4.6 · 1,768 reviews

Slip into Kawiarnia Fornir, a friendly Old Town coffee shop with a quiet courtyard. Order a coffee and a brownie, or something vegan from the menu, and linger outside.

Somnium Cafe Bar

★ 4.8 · 1,189 reviews

Unwind at Somnium Cafe Bar, a cosy spot facing a small park in the Old Town. Sip a specialty coffee or winter tea, sample a dessert and settle into the upstairs cushions.

Cheder

★ 4.6 · 1,815 reviews

Step into Cheder, one of Stare Miasto's most characterful cafés, where the mood is warm and unhurried. Order the shakshuka with fresh bread and a coffee, and hope a table frees up.

Public Order

★ 4.5 · 322 reviews

Head out to Public Order, a small, inviting coffee shop in Krowodrza. Enjoy an oat-milk coffee with a labneh plate or fluffy scrambled eggs in a relaxed, casual room.

kawa | Romanowicza

★ 4.6 · 643 reviews

Start the day at kawa | Romanowicza, a specialty cafe in Podgórze with skilled baristas. Sip a filter coffee or bright espresso drink and try the Danish breakfast, outside if the weather allows.

Tociekawa Specialty Coffee

★ 4.8 · 2,707 reviews

Pause at Tociekawa Specialty Coffee, a cosy, nicely designed coffee shop in Krakow's Old Town. Order a latte or affogato and share a slice of cheesecake or a blueberry brioche.

Søtt Cafe & Bakery • Specialty Coffee • Breakfasts

★ 4.8 · 247 reviews

Drop into Søtt Cafe & Bakery, a trendy neighbourhood coffee shop in Podgórze. Order a well-pulled espresso or a hojicha matcha and pair it with a fresh pastry from the bakery.

Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection

★ 4.7 · 168,453 reviews

Climb Wawel Hill to the castle that sheltered Poland's kings for centuries. Wander the arcaded courtyard, tour the State Art Collection's rooms, and finish in the gardens with views over the Vistula.

Senna Bar Kawowy

★ 4.9 · 445 reviews

Seek out Senna Bar Kawowy, a small coffee bar in Krowodrza run by a welcoming owner-barista. Taste an Italian-style classic, a filter brew or an off-menu creation made to order.

FINCA COFFEE

★ 4.8 · 680 reviews

Treat yourself at FINCA COFFEE, a Stare Miasto specialty coffee shop beloved for its cakes. Pair a well-made coffee with a slice of Napoleon or hazelnut cake.

Knitted Coffee

★ 4.7 · 1,155 reviews

Take a break at Knitted Coffee, a well-loved cafe in the revitalised Podgórze district near the Schindler Museum. Order a specialty coffee or fruity matcha and pick a dessert from the counter.

EQUIPO cycling spot

★ 4.8 · 182 reviews

Discover EQUIPO, a cycling-themed café in Dębniki that welcomes riders and walkers alike. Order an espresso macchiato, browse the cycling memorabilia and sit out on the covered wooden deck.

EMIGRANT Specialty Coffee – Starowiślna

★ 4.6 · 489 reviews

Pop into EMIGRANT on Starowiślna, a small, cosy specialty coffee shop with a well-chosen bean selection. Order a V60 or cappuccino and add a slice of tiramisu.

Dwie Jaskółki - Specialty Coffee

★ 5.0 · 362 reviews

Make time for Dwie Jaskółki, a welcoming Krowodrza café run by its barista-owner. Sip a filter coffee or raf with a slice of homemade Napoleon cake while watching the street through big windows.

Charlotte

★ 4.5 · 13,529 reviews

Start the day at Charlotte, the Old Town bakery that opens at 7:00. Tear into a bread basket with spreads and a fried egg, or pick flaky croissants fresh from the oven.

NAPNAPCAFE

★ 4.8 · 2,796 reviews

Get in line at NAPNAPCAFE, the Old Town bistro locals and visitors keep returning to. Order from the creative brunch menu, pair it with a good coffee, and expect portions to match.

Milkbar Tomasza

★ 4.7 · 6,671 reviews

Join the line at Milkbar Tomasza, a tiny Old Town spot serving Polish comfort food. Order pancakes at breakfast or share pierogi and carrot soup at lunch.

Kolanko No 6 Restaurant

★ 4.6 · 8,891 reviews

Take a seat at Kolanko No 6, where dentists' chairs share the room with Old Town diners. Load a plate from the breakfast buffet or order Polish classics and pancakes.

Ranny Ptaszek

★ 4.4 · 2,515 reviews

Start your day at Ranny Ptaszek, a colourful vegan and veggie hideaway in the middle of Kazimierz. Linger over plant-based comfort food and coffee in a sunlit room, or grab a table outside on the corner.