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Krakow

Poland's medieval cultural capital

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Budget · ~$55/day📍 Poland

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About Krakow

A Renaissance old town that escaped WWII intact, Jewish quarter with soul, and day trips to Auschwitz and the Wieliczka salt mine.

⭐ Things to do in Krakow

Wawel CastleMain Market SquareKazimierz Jewish QuarterAuschwitz-BirkenauWieliczka salt mineNowa Huta communist districtSchindler's Factory museumCloth Hall cellar

🍽️ Where to eat in Krakow

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Kuchnia u Doroty

★ 4.6 (110) · Polish

Moaburger

★ 4.2 (105) · Burgers

Alchemia

★ 4.3 (94) · Pubs · Music Venues

Hamsa

★ 4.1 (93) · Middle Eastern · Middle Eastern

Pierogarnia Krakowiacy

★ 4.5 (83) · Pierogis

Trattoria Mamma Mia

★ 4.2 (77) · Italian · Mediterranean

Czarna Kaczka

★ 4.8 (74) · Polish

Gospoda Koko

★ 3.9 (67) · Polish · Breakfast & Brunch

Glonojad

★ 4.4 (65) · Vegetarian · Vegetarian

$$$

Restauracja Pod Baranem

★ 4.3 (61) · Polish · Polish

Restauracja i Pub Morskie Oko

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk the center; trams for further.

💡 Local tip

Book Auschwitz morning tour 2+ weeks ahead — daily cap sells out.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe.

🌙 Nightlife

Kazimierz for bars; Szeroka Street Jewish district.