TripSmithKrakow
A curated guide to Krakow, Poland: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- WOMAI Kraków Centrum Nauki i Zmysłów 5.0★ (5,000 reviews) · Museum
- St. Mary's Basilica 4.8★ (19,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Czartoryski Museum 4.8★ (9,000 reviews) · Museum
- Lost Souls Alley 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection 4.7★ (164,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- MNK Sukiennice/ the cloth hall 4.7★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Planty 4.7★ (23,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- St. Florian's Gate 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Szalej Cafe 4.9★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Tociekawa Specialty Coffee 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Sioux 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Old Town Restaurant and Wine Bar 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Gossip Cafe 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Cytat Café 4.6★ (5,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Camelot Cafe 4.5★ (5,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
- B.O.H.O Coffee&Bar 4.8★ (1,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
Where to drink
- Mercy Brown Cocktails Jazz & Burlesque 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Piwnica Pod Baranami 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Eszeweria 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Bar
- House of Beer 4.6★ (9,000 reviews) · Bar
- Trzcina cocktail bar 4.9★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
Where to stay
- Hotel Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto 4.8★ (4,916 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Hyatt Place Krakow 4.6★ (1,280 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Wyndham Grand Krakow Old Town 4.7★ (1,014 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- The Loft Hotel Adults Only Kraków 4.6★ (624 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- New Port Aparthotel 4.7★ (509 reviews) · 4-star hotel
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: WOMAI Kraków Centrum Nauki i Zmysłów
- Afternoon: Lost Souls Alley
- Dinner: Szalej Cafe
- Nightcap: Mercy Brown Cocktails Jazz & Burlesque
Day 2
- Morning: St. Mary's Basilica
- Afternoon: Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection
- Dinner: Tociekawa Specialty Coffee
- Nightcap: Piwnica Pod Baranami
Day 3
- Morning: Czartoryski Museum
- Afternoon: MNK Sukiennice/ the cloth hall
- Dinner: Sioux
- Nightcap: Eszeweria
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Krakow?
With 19 notable sights and 11 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.