Kraków Old Town

Kraków

Krakow featuring heritage elements and a city as well as a large group of people
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St. Mary\'s Basilica featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes
St. Mary\'s Basilica featuring cbd and night scenes
Krakow featuring a square or plaza

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Kraków Old Town (Stare Miasto) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site festooned with architectural gems. Explore cobblestone streets and squares framed by Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Browse galleries, visit museums and experience a slice of Kraków’s nightlife scene. The Old Town has been a flourishing commercial and political center since the 11th century.

Enter via Floriańska Gate and follow a route once traversed by the Polish royal family. Marvel at the Barbican, a 15th-century defensive tower previously connected to Floriańska Gate by a drawbridge. Stroll past pubs and shops on Floriańska Street to Jan Matejko House and the Pharmacy Museum. Admire the collections at the Princes Czartoryski Museum – Gallery of Ancient Art.

Stand in Main Market Square to appreciate the enormity of one of Europe’s largest plazas. It houses the Cloth Hall, a glorious former merchant market, Rynek Underground museum and the 230-foot-tall (70-meter) Town Hall Tower. People-watch from cafés in old tenement houses. On the west side is the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków and Polonia Wax Museum.

Find impressive churches on the square’s east side. Among these are the Church of St. Wojciech, St. Barbara’s Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Stroll south on Grodzka Street to the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and St. Andrew’s Church. Tour the Archdiocesan Museum of Cardinal Karol Wojtyla.

Climb up to a fortified royal complex on Wawel Hill. Major highlights include Wawel Cathedral and the 14th-century Wawel Royal Castle. Enjoy a break on the lawns of the Planty, ringed gardens on the grounds of Kraków’s old city walls.

After dark, beerhalls, clubs and live music venues provide nighttime entertainment until early morning hours. Attend concerts and theatrical performances at Slowacki Theatre.

The Old Town is a short walk from Kraków Glówny train station. Get around on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. The district extends into the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. Visit Corpus Christi Basilica, New Jewish Cemetery, Remuh Synagogue and Wolnica Square here as well.


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Kraków Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Rezydent

Hotel Rezydent

3 out of 5
ul. Grodzka 9, Kraków, Lesser Poland
The price is ¥16,434 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
¥16,434
¥17,748 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kraków. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice stay
"A good trip. Very secure room. Needed to.unlock 4 doors to get to it. Room was large and shower hot"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Hotel Rezydent
Aparthotel Stare Miasto

Aparthotel Stare Miasto

4 out of 5
Ul. Golebia 2, Kraków, Lesser Poland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥17,856 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
¥17,856
¥19,285 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique aparthotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,203 reviews)
Excellent location.
"It is very nice little hotel just around the corner from Sukiennice plaza. Excellent location. Clean and staff are very helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Aparthotel Stare Miasto
Hotel Polski Pod Białym Orłem

Hotel Polski Pod Białym Orłem

5 out of 5
ul. Pijarska 17, Kraków, Lesser Poland
The price is ¥19,651 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
¥19,651
¥21,223 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location just of Florianska street next to old walls and Floriana Gate. Awesome staff."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Hotel Polski Pod Białym Orłem
Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
Ul. Slawkowska 3, Kraków, Lesser Poland
The price is ¥31,977 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
¥31,977
¥34,535 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (325 reviews)
"The pool is very nice but too cold. I get that some Europeans like the contrast between a hot sauna/steam and a cool pool, but many people prefer a warmer pool experience."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Hotel Saski Krakow, Curio Collection by Hilton
Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only

4 out of 5
Ul. Rynek Glowny 44, Kraków
The price is ¥18,958 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
¥18,958
¥20,474 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,043 reviews)
"Property was wonderful, Lovely welcome bottle of wine. Nothing was to much trouble. Huge breakfast selection. Staff were all friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town

Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town

5 out of 5
ul. Florianska 28, Kraków, Lesser Poland
The price is ¥27,747 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
¥27,747
¥29,967 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kraków. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent hotel right in the middle of old town crack house. Very nice comfortable room excellent staff. We would stay there again."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town
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