Kraków City Centre
Kraków
Visit Kraków City Centre
Popular places to visit
Main Market Square
Spend some time in a large medieval square that is filled with restaurants, cafés and magnificent buildings that are hundreds of years old.
Wawel Castle
See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.
Royal Road
You can learn about the history of Kraków with a stop at Royal Road. Make time for the shops and local tours in this romantic area.
St. Mary's Basilica
Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.
Cloth Hall
The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces.
Wawel Cathedral
Chapels filled with religious art, ornate tombs of Poland’s past rulers and a huge 600-year-old bell lie within Poland’s most sacred cathedral.
Things to do
Auschwitz & Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
From Krakow: Zakopane Tour with Cable Car + Tasting & Pickup
Auschwitz Birkenau: Live-Guided Tour with Transportation and Hotel Pickup
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Top hotels in Kraków City Centre
PURO Kraków Kazimierz
Room was clean, couldn’t really hear outside noise or that between rooms. We really liked the free coffee machine and made use of that a few times plus staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Great room , spotlessly clean, great staff and was even given a free room upgrade to the penthouse. The location is amazing and I would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Stare Miasto
Great location
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Balthazar Design Hotel
Lovely boutique hotel. Restaurant really lovely. Great location for exploring.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Rezydent
Great hotel, good service. Happy to stay there again
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
The room was really modern, clean and a great size. The hotel is in a fantastic location, only a few minutes walk from the train station and the main market square. There was no noise at night. The staff were really helpful and friendly. We highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Krakow.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kraków City Centre
Kraków Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rynek Underground to St. Mary's Basilica – discover Kraków Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Piasek Południe
While visiting Piasek Południe, you might make a stop by sights like Malopolska Garden of Arts and Jozef Mehoffer House.
Stradom
If you're spending some time in Stradom, Aquarium and Natural History Museum and Dzok Monument are top sights worth seeing.
Piasek Północ
If you're spending some time in Piasek Północ, Art Agenda Nova and Pryzmat Art Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Wesoła Zachód
While there might not be top attractions in Wesoła Zachód, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Royal Road and Little Market Square.
Kleparz
Kleparz is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Royal Road and Stary Kleparz while in the area.
