About Kraków
Kraków is one of Poland's major cities, home to around 816,614 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Kraków
1
Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny)
2
Wawel Castle and Cathedral
3
Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
4
St. Mary's Basilica
5
Auschwitz-Birkenau day trip
6
Wieliczka Salt Mine
7
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
8
Vistula boulevards
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kraków
Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny)
Wawel Castle and Cathedral
Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
Vistula boulevards
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny)
- Visit Wawel Castle and Cathedral
- Visit Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit St. Mary's Basilica
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau day trip
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
- Visit Vistula boulevards
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Obwarzanek stalls in the Rynek
Street food · Kraków's iconic bagel-pretzel
- $
Milkbar Tomasza
Polish milk bar · Classic communist-era canteen revived
- $$
Pod Aniołami
Polish · Cellar restaurant locals recommend
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Hotel Copernicus
Old Town · Historic luxury on Kanonicza Street
- $$$$
Bonerowski Palace
Main Square · Renaissance townhouse hotel
- $$
PURO Kraków Stare Miasto
Old Town · Design hotel tourist favourite
In pictures
Kraków gallery
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