Krakow is a beautiful city in Poland, full of history, amazing architecture and delicious food. It’s a small city with many sides and it’s definitely worth the time to discover them. We spent 5 weeks in Krakow and loved every bit of it. So where to stay in Krakow to make the most of your trip? Here is our Krakow accommodation guide, including the best areas to stay in Krakow and the best hotels in Krakow grouped by location and price.
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Where To Stay In Krakow Poland? Krakow Neighbourhood Guide
How Long To Stay In Krakow?
Booking Accommodation In Krakow
Krakow Accommodation Guides
- Absolute Splurge: The Best Hotels In Krakow
- Luxury For Less: The Best Luxury Hotels In Krakow
- Hotels In Krakow Under $150/night
Where To Stay In Krakow? Krakow Neighbourhood Guide
So what neighbourhood to stay in Krakow? Although Krakow is a small town, you will still want to stay central to make seeing the sights and getting around simple. There are some great areas to stay in Krakow that offer something for everyone. The best neighbourhoods to stay in Krakow are Krakow Old Town (Stare Miasto), Kleparz, Kazimierz, Podgórze and Salwator. Krakow Old Town is surrounded by Planty Park, and generally speaking most areas on the other side of this park will also be fairly central but less touristy places to stay in Krakow. The Debniki neighbourhood is also not a bad option.
Krakow Neighbourhood Map
Here is our map of Krakow neighbourhoods to help you choose what neighbourhood to stay in Krakow.
What Area To Stay In Krakow: Krakow Old Town (Stare Miasto)
Krakow Old Town is considered the best area to stay in Krakow for tourists. The pro’s of staying in Krakow Old Town is that it’s central, close to many sights (including Krakow Rynek and Wawel Castle), shops, restaurants and Krakow Glowny train station. The downfalls are that its convenience makes it one of the busiest and touristy areas of Krakow. But if you are only visiting Krakow for a couple of days, then staying in Krakow Old Town is a great choice. See our Krakow Accommodation Guide below for where to stay in Krakow Old Town.
What Area To Stay In Krakow: Kleparz
Kleparz is the area neighbouring Krakow Old Town and right next to Krakow Glowny Train station. So the location is super central and convenient. It’s also home to the Stary Kleparz farmers markets. Kleparz is our pick for where to stay in Krakow to be close to the main train station and have a central location.
What Area To Stay In Krakow: Kazimierz
Kazimierz district is the historic Jewish Quarter, placed between Krakow Old Town and the Vistula river. This area is a little more alternative, with an interesting mix of boutique shops, restaurants and bars. You will also find synagogues and Corpus Christi Basilica, as well as many opportunities to learn about WWII. It’s still a central area and the best place to stay in Krakow for nightlife. But if you’re after a quieter stay, perhaps consider the other Krakow neighbourhoods.
What Area To Stay In Krakow: Podgórze
Across the river from the Kazimierz district is Podgorze. It was its location close to the Jewish district that led to it becoming the walled Jewish Ghetto, where Jewish people were moved to during World War 2. Although traces of this tragic history can still be found there today, such as Krakus Mound, Schindlers Factory, and Ghetto Heroes Square, Podgorze is now an up and coming neighbourhood. We went to some great restaurants and coffee shops here and noticed a lot of new beautifully designed buildings and areas. Although not as central as Krakow Old Town or Kazimierz, it’ still a great location.
What Area To Stay In Krakow: Salwator
Salwator is a beautiful affluent neighbourhood in Krakow. It runs along the Vistula River and is home to the Kosciuszko Mound and Plac Na Stawach farmers market. Although not as central as Krakow Old Town, it’s only about a 20-minute walk or 5 to 10-minute tram ride into the Old Town. This is the area that we stayed for 5 weeks in Krakow, and it had such a nice, traditional, local feel. Salwator is our pick for where to stay in Krakow for longer stays.
How Long To Stay In Krakow?
So how long to stay in Krakow? Although it is a small city, it certainly packs a punch. There is so much history here and plenty of things to see, do and eat, that a minimum of 3 days would be enough to get a taste. If you want to explore more, 4 days to a week will allow you to also do a couple of day trips, for example to Auschwitz Concentration camp and the Wieliczka Salt Mines.
Booking Accommodation In Krakow
When booking accommodation in Krakow, there are two main websites that I use.
Booking.com
Booking.com has some of the best prices and a large number of accommodation options available, so you will be sure to find all of the best places to stay in Krakow Poland. We love using it for our travels.
Airbnb
I love seeing what’s available from Airbnb in Krakow, from getting to stay with a local host or having your own place to yourself, there’s something for everyone.
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Krakow Accommodation Guides
We have put together a guide of our favourite accommodation in Krakow from our experience of our time there and research. This includes 5 star Krakow hotels and the best luxury hotels in Krakow, boutique hotels in Krakow, the best hotels in Krakow Old Town and city centre, and Krakow hotels that provide more value for money.
Please note: Prices below were based on peak season, per night and are in Australian Dollars. Prices were correct at the time of publishing this article.
Absolute Splurge: The Best Hotels In Krakow
Best Hotels In Krakow Old Town
Hotel Copernicus | $344 | Check Prices
Hotel Stary | $340 | Check Prices
Sheraton Grand Krakow | $298 | Check Prices
Hotel Unicus Palace | $243 | Check Prices
Luxury For Less: The Best Luxury Hotels in Krakow
Best Hotels In Krakow Old Town
Hotel Unicus | $163 | Check Prices
Hotel Imperial | $171 | Check Prices
Grand Ascot Hotel | $208 | Check Prices (Just outside of Planty Park + Krakow Old Town)
Hotel Maltański | $166 | Check Prices
Stradom 15 Apartments | $157 | Check Prices (located between Old Town and Kazimierz)
Best Hotels In Kleparz
Hotel Indigo Krakow Old Town | $228 | Check Prices
Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto | $182 | Check Prices
PURO Kraków Stare Miasto | $171 | Check Prices
Vienna House Andel’s Cracow | $182 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Kazimierz
Metropolitan Boutique Hotel | $252 | Check Prices
Queen Boutique Hotel | $226 | Check Prices
Privilege Suites | $159 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Salwator
Niebieski Art Hotel & Spa | $176 | Check Prices
Hotels In Krakow under $150/night
Best Hotels In Krakow Old Town
Hotel 32 Kraków Old Town | $147 | Check Prices
Campanile Cracovie / Krakow | $124 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Kazimierz
PURO Kraków Kazimierz | $150 | Check Prices
Dada Boutique Home Hotel | $127 | Check Prices
INX Design Hotel | $135 | Check Prices
BC 29 Residence | $114 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Debniki
Riverside Aparthotel | $92 | Check Prices
Well Well Aparthotel | $73 | Check Prices
Best Hotels In Podgorze
Lwowska 1 | $93 | Check Prices
We will continually update this post to make sure we’re recommending the best Krakow Accommodation, to help you choose where to stay in Krakow.
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