Discover Krakow’s 200 best Elegant Eye spots for your trip

St. Mary's Basilica

★ 4.8 · 20,424 reviews

Enter St. Mary's Basilica, the Gothic landmark that defines Krakow's Main Square. Look up at the richly painted interior and spend time at the carved altarpiece, then step outside for the hourly trumpet call.

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.

Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

★ 4.8 · 5,807 reviews

Step into St. Francis Basilica, where Gothic walls meet an unexpectedly vivid Art Nouveau interior. Spend half an hour studying the stained glass, painted murals and the copy of the Turin Shroud.

MNK Sukiennice

★ 4.7 · 16,781 reviews

Walk into the Cloth Hall, the Renaissance centrepiece of Krakow's Main Square. Browse the market stalls below, then climb to the gallery of 19th-century Polish painting upstairs.

Teatr im. Juliusza Słowackiego w Krakowie

★ 4.8 · 5,901 reviews

Admire the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, a Belle Epoque landmark in Krakow's Old Town. Catch a play or concert beneath its ornate Neo-Baroque interiors, or simply take in the grand facade.

Zakrzówek Park

★ 4.8 · 6,012 reviews

Find turquoise water and cliffs in a former limestone quarry just minutes from the old town. A beautiful, unusual stop for couples and photographers.

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.

Wawel Cathedral

★ 4.8 · 33,216 reviews

Walk into Wawel Cathedral, where Polish kings were crowned and laid to rest. Visit the royal tombs, see the Sigismund Bell, and explore the museum on top of Wawel Hill.

Church of St. Anne

★ 4.8 · 2,418 reviews

Pause inside the Church of St. Anne, a Baroque interior glowing with gold. Look up at the painted ceiling and study the gilded angels and reliefs in about twenty minutes.

Corpus Christi Basilica

★ 4.8 · 4,139 reviews

Step into Corpus Christi Basilica, a Kazimierz gem hiding gold-heavy Baroque beneath a Gothic shell. Look for the monumental altar and the pulpit built in the shape of a boat.

Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour

★ 4.7 · 2,874 reviews

Climb Wawel Hill with a local guide and see where Poland's monarchs lived and were laid to rest. You'll tour a castle exhibition, then step inside the cathedral's chapels and burial places.

muWi Stained Glass Museum

★ 4.8 · 1,294 reviews

Discover the muWi Stained Glass Museum, a small Old Town gem devoted to the art of coloured glass. Admire historical and contemporary pieces, then watch the craft come to life in the working studio.

St. Florian's Gate

★ 4.7 · 12,911 reviews

Begin your Old Town walk at St. Florian's Gate, the 14th-century Gothic tower guarding the medieval city's northern edge. Look up at the stonework, wander along the preserved walls, and browse the artists' paintings.

Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius

★ 4.7 · 1,624 reviews

Walk into Collegium Maius, the medieval heart of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow's Old Town. Stroll the arcaded courtyard, then climb to the museum's historic rooms to see paintings and objects from the university's past.

Planty

★ 4.7 · 23,788 reviews

Stroll the green ring that circles Kraków's old town, passing gardens, benches and monuments along the way. A free, relaxing walk that connects the main sights.

Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel

★ 4.7 · 3,593 reviews

Discover Skałka's Baroque sanctuary, a quieter alternative to Krakow's busiest churches. Admire the façade, step inside the ornate nave and take in the history of the burial crypt below.

Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University

★ 4.7 · 14,155 reviews

Wander among orchids, carnivorous plants and a magical pond in one of Poland's oldest botanical gardens. A calm retreat close to the old town.

Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec

★ 4.7 · 11,246 reviews

Escape to Tyniec, a cliff-top Benedictine abbey overlooking the Vistula. Wander the grounds, pick up beer brewed by the monks and cross the river for the best view back.

Czartoryski Museum

★ 4.8 · 10,779 reviews

Visit the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow's Old Town, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine. Move through galleries of portraits, artworks and decorative arts in one of Poland's oldest museums.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour & Fast-Track Ticket

★ 4.6 · 14,115 reviews

Go underground at Wieliczka and see chapels and sculptures carved from salt. A guide explains how the mine worked as you walk its historic route.

Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,300 reviews

Spend a full day on the Zakopane Snowmobiles, Bonfire & Hot Springs Tour, leaving Krakow at dawn for the mountains. Ride a quad or snowmobile with an instructor, warm up by a highlander bonfire, then soak in thermal pools.

Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka

★ 4.8 · 11,118 reviews

Trade Krakow's streets for the Tatra foothills, wooden villages and warm thermal pools. Ride the funicular to Gubałówka, taste local cheese and finish with a soak.

Cyrano wine bar

★ 4.7 · 1,110 reviews

Descend into Cyrano, a candlelit wine bar housed in old brick cellars beneath an Old Town tenement. Share French dishes like frog legs and snails with a glass of wine in an intimate, atmospheric setting.

Restauracja Wierzynek

★ 4.4 · 1,481 reviews

Step into Restauracja Wierzynek, a royal-rooted dining room in the heart of Krakow's Old Town. Settle in beneath stained glass and knightly decor for refined Polish dishes like venison with black truffle.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour

★ 4.5 · 6,348 reviews

Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine and see its chambers carved from salt. Follow a guide through the tourist route and learn about the miners' work.

Father Bernatek’s Bridge

★ 4.8 · 14,425 reviews

Cross Father Bernatek's Bridge, where bronze acrobats dangle above the walkway. Stroll its length between Kazimierz and Podgórze and watch the figures sway, especially after dark when the lights come on.

Holy Trinity Church

★ 4.8 · 3,507 reviews

Slip into Holy Trinity Church, one of Krakow's quietest Gothic interiors. Look up at the vaulted ceilings, wander the ornate side chapels, and enjoy a calm break from the Old Town crowds.

Chimera

★ 4.6 · 6,594 reviews

Discover Chimera, a gothic-style restaurant whose decor comes from its artist-owner. Build a plate of four or six salads and seasonal dishes from the daily selection and wash it down with a homemade lemonade.

Kraków Barbican

★ 4.6 · 7,050 reviews

Take a look at the Krakow Barbican, a rare surviving piece of the city's medieval defences. Walk its brick walls beside Floriańska Gate, then relax in the park around it.