Discover Krakow’s 200 best spots for a Friend Groups' 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.

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.

Jazz Club u Muniaka

★ 4.6 · 902 reviews

Discover Jazz Club u Muniaka, a compact, atmospheric venue in Krakow's Old Town. Grab a good seat before the first set and enjoy live jazz with a drink in hand.

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.

Mercy Brown Cocktails Jazz & Burlesque

★ 4.8 · 2,267 reviews

Discover Mercy Brown, a speakeasy tucked behind a restaurant in Stare Miasto. Describe your taste, let the bartenders build the drink, and enjoy it to a soundtrack of live jazz.

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.

Mr. Black

★ 4.7 · 1,088 reviews

Discover Mr. Black, a quirky cocktail bar hidden at the top of a staircase in Krakow's Old Town. Work through tarot-themed cocktails in a Gothic-meets-Victoriana setting made for a memorable evening.

William Rabbit & Co - speakeasy bar

★ 4.8 · 882 reviews

Discover William Rabbit & Co, a speakeasy where finding the door is half the fun. Ring the buzzer, follow your host down the rabbit hole, and settle in for expertly made, playful cocktails.

Lost Souls Alley

★ 4.8 · 4,443 reviews

Brave Lost Souls Alley, a horror-themed interactive experience in Krakow's Old Town. Pick your fear level, then work through eerie rooms and puzzles while costumed actors keep you on edge.

Harris Piano Jazz Bar

★ 4.5 · 2,416 reviews

Discover Harris Piano Jazz Bar, a lively Stare Miasto venue where live jazz fills the evening. Grab a table, order a cold beer or a pizza and let one drink turn into a whole night.

HEVRE | Bar & Restaurant

★ 4.5 · 6,907 reviews

Discover HEVRE, a bar and kitchen set inside a former synagogue in Stare Miasto. Order a cocktail or a hearty plate and enjoy the vintage interior that makes the room so distinctive.

House of Beer

★ 4.7 · 9,447 reviews

Discover House of Beer, a central Krakow bar with a tap list and bottle selection that keeps enthusiasts busy. Pick a style you know or let the staff steer you towards something new.

Sababa cocktail bar

★ 4.6 · 600 reviews

Discover Sababa, a stylish Old Town cocktail bar known for an original drinks concept. Settle into its calm, pleasant atmosphere and work through creative cocktails served by attentive staff.

Hana Sushi

★ 4.7 · 2,577 reviews

Step into Hana Sushi, a Michelin-listed Old Town restaurant with a calm, wooden zen-style interior. Sit down to carefully crafted sushi and the unagi that reviewers say is the city's best.

Krakó Slow Wines

★ 4.7 · 816 reviews

Discover Krakó Slow Wines, a laid-back wine bar in Podgórze that few tourists reach. Settle in with a glass and a cheese board in its warm mix of modern and rustic style.

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.

Bike Tour of Old Town, Jewish Quarter and the Ghetto

★ 4.9 · 1,393 reviews

Cycle between Krakow's Old Town, Kazimierz and the former ghetto with an English-speaking guide. Stop to learn the history and take photographs along the way.

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.

Kraków Pinball Museum

★ 4.8 · 3,486 reviews

Flip into the Kraków Pinball Museum, a four-room playground of restored pinball machines and retro arcade games. Play as long as you like with a day pass, drink in hand, and chase high scores.

Dzikie Wino Wine Bar

★ 4.5 · 543 reviews

Discover Dzikie Wino Wine Bar, a cozy Old Town address where the atmosphere is as relaxed as the wine list is long. Sip your way through a glass or two with a colourful snack at your table.

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.

Nowy Kraftowy

★ 4.7 · 3,263 reviews

Discover Nowy Kraftowy, a lively craft beer pub tucked into a corner of a market in Krakow's Old Town. Sample from around 22 rotating taps, order pizza, and look for the secret garden.

Teatro Cubano

★ 4.0 · 5,361 reviews

Discover Teatro Cubano, an Old Town bar where the evening can start with cocktails and run into the small hours. Order a drink, catch the live music, and move between the dance floors and outdoor seating.

Weźże Krafta

★ 4.6 · 6,457 reviews

Discover Weźże Krafta, a lively craft beer taproom with a big front beer garden in Krakow's Old Town. Sample a huge range of Polish beers and pair them with pizza or a cold cuts platter.

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.

Omerta

★ 4.6 · 2,753 reviews

Discover Omerta, a craft beer bar tucked away on a quiet side street in Krakow's Old Town. Taste your way through IPAs, sours and lagers across two bars, choosing small or large pours.

Bowling Plac Nowy 1

★ 4.4 · 1,108 reviews

Roll into Bowling Plac Nowy 1, a snug six-lane alley near Krakow's centre. Bowl a round or two with friends, then linger at the bar over food and drinks in a laid-back setting.

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.

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.

Kogel Mogel

★ 4.5 · 3,891 reviews

Treat yourself at Kogel Mogel, a stylish Old Town restaurant reimagining Polish classics. Linger over refined dishes such as roast duck in an elegant room that suits a special dinner.