Discover Krakow’s 200 best spots for your trip

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.

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.

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.

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

★ 4.5 · 26,474 reviews

Visit Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory in Podgórze and follow the story of wartime Krakow. Walk through exhibits of testimonies, photographs and film that trace the occupation and the lives affected by it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Morskie Oko

★ 4.6 · 12,908 reviews

Step into Morskie Oko for a proper Polish meal in a rustic brick-and-timber room. Work through traditional soups, sausage and pierogi while staff in folk dress look after you.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour

★ 4.5 · 41,413 reviews

Join a licensed guide for a seven-hour visit to Auschwitz I and Birkenau from Krakow. Walk through the original barracks and museum exhibits before continuing to the vast grounds of Birkenau.

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.

Kuchnia u Doroty

★ 4.6 · 11,806 reviews

Come hungry to Kuchnia u Doroty, the cosy Old Town kitchen many visitors choose for their first Polish meal. Dig into pierogi or a classic breaded pork cutlet in rustic, homely surroundings.

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.

Czarna Kaczka / Black Duck

★ 4.7 · 9,495 reviews

Discover Czarna Kaczka, the Black Duck, in a historic Old Town tenement house with a patio and bar. Share the whole roast duck with its crispy skin and potato gnocchi, the dish that reviewers rave about.

Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English

★ 4.8 · 837 reviews

Walk Krakow's Royal Route from the Main Square to Wawel with a knowledgeable guide. Pass through the university's courtyards and learn how the city became a cultural capital.

Dragon Statue

★ 4.6 · 29,966 reviews

Meet Krakow's Wawel Dragon at its riverside lair below the castle. Wait for the bronze beast to breathe fire, then stroll the Vistula embankment as the light softens.

Kazimierz

Step into Kazimierz, Kraków's historic Jewish quarter and its most atmospheric district for an unhurried wander. Pass synagogues and old squares, browse galleries and vintage shops, then settle at a courtyard café or a Plac Nowy bar as evening arrives.

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.

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.

Starka | Restaurant & Vodkas

★ 4.7 · 9,645 reviews

Discover Starka, a cosy Kazimierz restaurant where tradition meets creative modern cooking. Share a plate of mixed pierogi in the candlelit rooms or garden and finish with something from the long vodka list.

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.

Pod Wawelem Kompania Kuflowa

★ 4.5 · 34,497 reviews

Head to Pod Wawelem Kompania Kuflowa for a lively Polish feast near the castle. Share traditional dishes and soups in a family-friendly setting with a garden and play room.

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.

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.

Gospoda Koko

★ 4.1 · 5,596 reviews

Descend into Gospoda Koko, an Old Town tavern with stone-built cellar rooms and a deliberately quirky feel. Order hearty Polish classics like pierogi and chicken, with a jug of beer on the side.

Eszeweria

★ 4.7 · 3,272 reviews

Discover Eszeweria, a Kazimierz bar where antique clutter and a tucked-away garden create an unmistakable mood. Wander through the vintage rooms, then settle outside with a drink in the leafy back area.

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.

Camelot Cafe

★ 4.5 · 5,371 reviews

Duck into Camelot Cafe, an Old Town hideout full of vintage character. Settle in for French toast, a flat white or homemade pastries, and enjoy a menu that rewards a second visit.