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★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Czartoryski Museum 4.8★ (10,000 reviews) · Museum
- Lost Souls Alley 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kraków Pinball Museum 4.8★ (3,000 reviews) · Museum
- Wawel Cathedral 4.8★ (33,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection 4.7★ (165,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- MNK Sukiennice/ the cloth hall 4.7★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Szalej Cafe 4.9★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Tociekawa Specialty Coffee 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Tawerna Wilczy Dół 4.8★ (11,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- 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
- Magia Cafe & Bar 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Trzcina cocktail bar 4.9★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- 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
Where to stay
- Hotel Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto 4.8★ (4,916 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- PURO Kraków Kazimierz 4.8★ (3,489 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Sheraton Grand Krakow 4.6★ (3,505 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre by IHG 4.6★ (2,985 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- Hotel Stary 4.7★ (1,210 reviews) · 5-star hotel
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: WOMAI Kraków Centrum Nauki i Zmysłów
- Afternoon: Lost Souls Alley
- Dinner: Szalej Cafe
- Nightcap: Trzcina cocktail bar
Day 2
- Morning: St. Mary's Basilica
- Afternoon: Kraków Pinball Museum
- Dinner: Tociekawa Specialty Coffee
- Nightcap: Mercy Brown Cocktails Jazz & Burlesque
Day 3
- Morning: Czartoryski Museum
- Afternoon: Wawel Cathedral
- Dinner: Tawerna Wilczy Dół
- Nightcap: Piwnica Pod Baranami
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Krakow?
With 25 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.