Discover Krakow’s 200 best Spring 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.

Kraków Zoo

★ 4.6 · 28,530 reviews

Wander through Kraków Zoo, set among the forests of Zwierzyniec. Spend a few hours meeting some 300 species along shaded paths, from big animals to colourful pheasants.

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.

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.

Zwierzyniec

Head west to Zwierzyniec, one of Kraków's greenest districts beside the Vistula. Stroll quiet villa-lined streets, visit the Norbertine convent area, and reach nearby woodland paths for a relaxed, scenic walk.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Poranki - Breakfast, coffee & cake

★ 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.

Henryk Jordan Park

★ 4.8 · 13,888 reviews

Picnic by the pond or rent a bike in a classic English-style park. A favourite local outing for families who want space to play.

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.

Polish Airmen Park

★ 4.7 · 10,015 reviews

Run, cycle or simply wander through a vast wooded park with room for everyone. A green escape for families, joggers and couples.

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.

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.

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.

Józef Mehoffer House

★ 4.6 · 1,027 reviews

Walk through the Józef Mehoffer House, the artist's former home in Krakow. See his furnished rooms, paintings and stained-glass windows in a charming, intimate setting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hamsa

★ 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.

Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego

★ 4.7 · 17,845 reviews

Head out to the Polish Aviation Museum, set on a historic airfield in Czyżyny. Walk among rows of planes and helicopters outdoors, then explore early aircraft and aviation memorabilia in the modern visitor centre.

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.

Nolio Restaurant

★ 4.7 · 9,623 reviews

Choose Nolio for an Italian evening centred on Neapolitan pizza and fresh ingredients. Share bruschetta, then a pizza, on the terrace or inside the minimalist dining room.

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.

Molam Thai

★ 4.6 · 4,723 reviews

Pull up a seat at Molam Thai, the buzzing Old Town spot built around Thai shared plates. Order a spread including the crunchy wings, and pair it with a cocktail on the patio.

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.