Best spots in Stare Miasto
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From the classic Planty and Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 6,632 reviews
Discover Hamsa, an Old Town Middle Eastern spot with a hidden walled courtyard under an old factory. Share a mezze platter of hummus, baba ghanoush and more in a relaxed, well-decorated setting.
★ 4.8 · 3,069 reviews
Pull up a seat at Poranki, an Old Town breakfast spot serving brunch all day. Share caramelised apple pancakes with orange French toast, or go savoury with avocado and salmon toast.
★ 4.6 · 9,827 reviews
Stop by Restauracja Smakołyki for an easygoing taste of Polish home cooking. Choose from soups, pierogi and cabbage rolls in a bright, welcoming room open from breakfast to evening.
★ 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.
Krakow · 🌳 Nature
Planty
1h
Krakow · 🏛️ Landmark
Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection
2h30
Krakow · 🎨 Museum
Rynek Underground Museum
1h30
MNK Sukiennice
1h15
St. Mary's Basilica
45 min
Wawel Cathedral
Main Square
Czartoryski Museum
Krakow · 🍽️ Food
Chimera
Czarna Kaczka / Black Duck
Krakow · 🥐 Breakfast
Milkbar Tomasza
Dragon Statue
20 min
Morskie Oko
Krakow · 🧭 Tours
Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking Tour in English
Kuchnia u Doroty
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour
7h
Kolanko No 6 Restaurant
Restauracja Wierzynek
1h45
Pod Wawelem Kompania Kuflowa
Charlotte
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius
Starka | Restaurant & Vodkas
Gospoda Koko
Krakow · 🎭 Entertainment
Teatr im. Juliusza Słowackiego w Krakowie
Camelot Cafe
Krakow · 🍸 Drinks
Eszeweria
Hamsa
Poranki - Breakfast, coffee & cake
Restauracja Smakołyki
Krakow · ☕ Coffeebreak
Nowa Prowincja
25 min
