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Krakow Old Town is one of the most beautiful old towns in Europe. It’s the oldest area of the city, listed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. It’s also a central point of the city.

Its unique architecture, that you can see on Krakow old town map  has remained unchanged since Medieval Times.

Right in the middle of the old town there is Krakow Main square , almost a perfect square (200 x 200) . It’s the very heart of Krakow where the most important objects are located.  It includes St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Halls, Town Hall an Mickiewicz Monument. have you seen all of them?

Historic Kazimierz and Podgorze

In the bottom part of of Krakow map you can see other two prominent city’s districts.

Kazimierz is the famous Jewish Quarter of Krakow. You’ll find an incredible Jewish heritage in there. Besides 9 beautiful synagogues, one can sit in a Jewish restaurant and listening to Jewish life music in Kazimierz. Also, it’s a culture, as well as a party centre of the city. You’ll see that the district never sleeps thanks to its numerous local bars and music clubs.

Podgorze is a district that every Krakow tourist should see. First of all, because we can find Schindler’s Factory in Podgorze. It’s an amazing museum with interactive exhibitions that picture World War II period in Krakow.

City for Walks

The river you can see on Krakow Map is of course Vistula. Although it spans all across the country, in Krakow it is located unusually favorably. Its banks are adopted for long picturesque and enjoyable walks, runs or simply for laying on the sun. There are also Vistula boats with climatic restaurants inside. You can go on an amazing Vistula cruise (by Krakow water tram) that features breathtaking landscapes of different parts of the Krakow.

Of course, you can always book a Krakow walking tour and try to localize on a Krakow map all places that you visit with your guide.

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Krakow Old town map can help you in getting around in Krakow significantly. Whether on foot, by bike or by one of famous Krakow electric cars. In fact, using the last one, you’ll be able to cover all attractions from Krakow Old Town map and see other districts as well! Jewish quarter, Nowa Huta or Podgórze district are definitely wort to see. Each of then is completely different and has something else to show and to amaze with!

Discover every district and make sure that all points from your Krakow map are ticked off.

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Krakow Neighborhoods

Tourists can best orient themselves in Kraków by breaking the city into three main sections: the Old Town, Kazimierz and everything else. Notable excursions out of town include the "Wieliczka" Salt Mine and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum . The "Wieliczka" Salt Mine lies southeast of Kraków, while the concentration camps are to the west.

Old Town (Stare Miasto)

Accessible via tram Nos. 1, 4, 6, 8, 13, 14, 18, 20, 24 and 72 and train Nos. S1, S2 and S3 at Kraków Glówny station.

The vibrant and beautiful Old Town lies at the center of Kraków and at the heart of any vacation to the area. People from all over wander here for an atmosphere unlike any found elsewhere. The Old Town's core is its Main Market Square , where stunning medieval architecture rub elbows with cafes, shops and nightclubs. You'll also find several hotels in this historic neighborhood, plus Old World churches like St. Mary's Basilica and Wawel Cathedral .

Accessible via tram Nos. 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 19, 22, 24 and 52.

A neighborhood that must be experienced to be understood, no trip to Kraków is complete without spending some time in Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter. Just south of the Old Town, it is a neighborhood that is a study in contrasts. Part of it is a crumbling yet haunting reminder of the atrocities the area's residents faced during World War II. The other part is a neighborhood alive with boutique restaurants, art galleries and some of the best nightlife Poland has to offer. A few accommodation options can be found here as well.

Accessible via tram Nos. 9, 20 and 50 and train Nos. S1 and S3 at Kraków Zablocie station.

Situated southeast of central Kraków along the Vistula River's south bank, Zablocie once served as the industrial hub of the city. Now, the neighborhood's abandoned factories have been transformed into modern loft-style apartments, clubs, cafes and shops. You won't find many places to bed down in Zablocie, but one of the Kraków's top attractions, Oskar Schindler's Factory , is located by the area's train station.

Accessible via tram Nos. 1, 4, 9, 10, 14, 22 and 52.

Known for its communist-style architecture, the Nowa Huta region – which sits 9 miles east of the city center – draws travelers looking for something a little different. It was a planned community, envisioned to be a perfect urban environment and to reflect socialist ideals. Largely residential, it is now mostly an attraction to tourists with an interest in Kraków's history and socialist architecture.

Kraków has a reputation for being a rather safe city in a rather safe country. However, as its popularity as a travel destination has grown, so has its pickpocketing community. Keep an extra eye on your valuables when you're hanging around popular tourist sites like the Main Market Square, and try to stick to well-lit areas at night. You'll also want to avoid public demonstrations and rely on ATMs or legitimate exchange kiosks for changing money. Additional safety tips for Poland are provided on the U.S. State Department's website .

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15 Top Tourist Attractions in Krakow, Poland

By Alex Schultz · Last updated on April 22, 2024

Widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the whole of Europe, Krakow is the second-largest city in Poland after Warsaw. Located on the banks of the Vistula River, the former capital has long been an important center of art, commerce, and culture in the country, and is still a vibrant and bustling place to this day.

As it has been invaded, destroyed, and rebuilt numerous times over the centuries, Krakow boasts lots of different architectural styles, with Renaissance and Baroque churches lying next to Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings.

The one-time home of the Polish kings and queens of yore also has a wealth of fantastic bars and restaurants for you to check out, and lots of cultural events and festivals take place here over the year. Due to the many things to do in Krakow and its enticing tourist attractions, the city is a popular draw among tourists. Many people use it as a base from which to visit Auschwitz and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, both of which lie nearby.

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15. Barbican

Located just outside of the Old Town, the distinctive red-brick Barbican building is remarkably one of only three surviving such outposts in the whole of Europe. Built all the way back in 1498, it was once part of a chain of formidable fortifications that surrounded and protected Krakow.

Now, however, it is the only gatehouse still standing. Inside, there are some interesting exhibitions for you to check out; these tell you all about the Gothic-style Barbican and the role it played protecting the city from the Austrians, Russians, and Swedes.

14. Historical Museum of Krakow

While the main part of this captivating museum is found in Krzysztofory Palace, other collections and exhibitions can be found in places such as the Barbican, Schindler’s Factory, and the Old Synagogue. This is because the Historical Museum of Krakow actually protects and preserves 14 major historical and cultural sites around the city.

The delightful Baroque palace, however, hosts some of its most impressive and important artifacts; these document the history of Krakow. With old maps, paintings, and photos on display alongside astounding artworks and militaria, the museum is a great place to head to if you want to learn more about the city’s illustrious past.

13. Planty Park

One of the largest parks in the city, Planty Park completely encircles the Old Town and is located where the old medieval city walls used to be. These were taken down in the early 1800s, with fountains, trees, and flowerbeds taking their place.

A relaxing spot to go for a stroll, the green belt has lots of benches and refreshment stands on offer, with monuments of famous figures such as Copernicus and King Wladyslaw II Jagiello scattered about here and there.

Very popular among locals and visitors alike, Planty Park’s series of landscaped gardens lie just a short walk away from almost all of the city’s most famous sites of interest.

12. Basilica of St Francis

Dating back to the 13th century, the Basilica of St Francis exhibits some fine architecture and is particularly renowned for its exquisite Art Nouveau interior. Besides its colorful walls, which display gorgeous floral and geometric patterns, the church also sports a number of beautiful stained-glass windows.

Designed by Stanislaw Wyspianski, these distinctive features really do make the interior lovely to wander around. Another highlight is its enchanting and iconic centerpiece. Often overlooked by most tourists to the city, the Basilica of St Francis is well worth visiting for its unique designs and art that take inspiration from the saint’s love of nature.

11. Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

One of, if not the, earliest Baroque style buildings in Poland, the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul was built between 1597 and 1619 by the Italian architect Giovanni Maria Bernardoni. Its imposing facade is adorned with statues of various Jesuit saints. Peeking out from behind it, you can just make out the church’s cupola-topped dome.

Although much of the interior is quite austere in design, there are some nice features, such as the stuccoes overhead, its 18th-century high altar, and its impressive Foucault pendulum – the longest in the country. In the evenings, the church often hosts classical music concerts, and it certainly makes for a very atmospheric venue.

10. Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)

One of the most recognizable buildings in the whole of the city, the Krakow Cloth Hall – as it is known in English – lies right at the heart of the main market square in the lively Old Town. As such, you can hardly fail to notice its magnificent arcades or exquisite Renaissance-style architecture when passing through.

For centuries, the Cloth Hall played a prominent role in not only Krakow but Central Europe’s trading network. Everything from silks and spices to textiles and salt was bartered and sold here.

Nowadays, you can buy all sorts of souvenirs, arts and crafts, or religious icons at the stalls that line its interior. On the second floor, the Sukiennice Museum hosts a brilliant collection of 19th-century Polish artworks.

9. Polish Aviation Museum

Located in the east of the city where the Krakow-Rakowice-Czyzny Airport once lay, the Polish Aviation Museum is widely considered to be one of the best such museums in the world. With over two hundred aircraft for you to peruse, its extensive collection will delight aviation aficionados with all that it has to offer.

Besides its pre-war Polish planes, which are the sole such survivors on Earth, the museum also has bombers, fighter jets, and helicopters, as well as a vast array of jet engines. Its interactive displays and exhibitions are as informative as they are interesting and entertaining. Visitors are sure to come away having learned a lot about all things to do with flying.

8. Collegium Maius

Meaning ‘Great College’ in Latin, Collegium Maius is the oldest of Jagiellonian University’s buildings and was built in the 14th century. Located just off the main market square in Krakow’s Old Town, the red-brick building has some wonderful Gothic architecture on display, with its arcaded courtyard the undoubted star of the show.

Its finely decorated interior is just as marvelous to explore, with elegant ceremonial halls and lecture rooms found alongside a beautiful old library and professors’ common room. Nicolaus Copernicus – the renowned Polish astronomer and mathematician – studied here; some of his manuscripts, works, and instruments can still be seen in its small museum when on a tour of Collegium Maius.

7. Schindler’s Factory

Named after Oskar Schindler – the German industrialist who infamously saved over 1,200 Jews’ lives during the Second World War – this one-time enamel factory is now an enthralling museum about his life and the Nazi occupation of Krakow.

Immortalized in the film by Steven Spielberg’s ‘Schindler’s List,’ his heroic story is told in the museum through various memorabilia and photos. His list, which helped protect Jewish laborers from the Holocaust, is the star attraction. In addition to this, there are lots of moving exhibitions depicting what life in Krakow was like during WWII for the city’s Jewish citizens.

6. Wawel Cathedral

Consecrated all the way back in 1364, Wawel Cathedral has long been the national sanctuary of the country. It is here that many of Poland’s kings, queens, and nobles have been coronated and buried.

Mostly built in a Gothic style, there are various Renaissance features – such as the gorgeous Sigismund’s Chapel – popping up here and there. The current cathedral is actually the third to stand on the same site, as two earlier versions were destroyed.

While wandering around its beautiful interior, you’ll find lots of tombs, chapels, and crypts dedicated to some of the most important and influential people in Poland’s history. With a plethora of amazing art and architecture on show, it really is a fantastic place, and its eclectic exterior is just as delightful to gaze upon.

5. Kazimierz

For most of its history, Kazimierz was a separate city – until the filling in of part of the Vistula River incorporated the former island into Krakow itself. Named after Casimir III the Great, for centuries, it was considered to be a ‘Royal City.’ Its important location on the way to Wieliczka Salt Mine meant that wealth flowed to its streets.

Following a fierce fire that ravaged much of the Old Town in 1495, Krakow’s entire Jewish population was moved to Kazimierz; this is what gives the historic district its Jewish flavor today.

While walking around its old cobbled streets, you’ll come across a number of synagogues and Jewish cemeteries, with a couple of monuments and museums also on offer. A lively part of town, Kazimierz has lots of great restaurants and bars for you to check out, as well as a bustling weekend market.

4. St Mary’s Basilica

Towering above the main market square, St Mary’s Basilica is the most recognizable symbol of the city – you can hardly miss it when visiting Krakow. Built out of red-brick in 1347, its two towers, which differ in height, reach over 80 meters. From the top of the tallest one, you can enjoy marvelous views out over the Old Town.

Its interior is no less delightful, as stained-glass windows lie alongside colorful wall paintings and a stunning Gothic altarpiece. Featuring some of the finest examples of Polish Gothic art and architecture, St Mary’s Basilica is lovely to wander around and is still used to this day by worshippers.

3. Wawel Royal Castle

Lying on the banks of the Vistula River, the looming Wawel Royal Castle was once the political and cultural center of Poland. Built in the 13th and 14th centuries on the orders of Casimir III the Great, it is still in remarkably good shape, considering that it was sacked numerous times by the Swedes and Prussians.

Located around a large courtyard are many beautiful buildings for you to explore, with highlights being its Renaissance palace, Gothic crown treasury, and, of course, the fantastic Wawel Cathedral. With its gorgeous architecture and substantial collection of artworks and militaria, Wawel Royal Castle certainly has something for everyone to enjoy.

2. Wieliczka Salt Mine

One of the most popular tourist attractions in the whole of Poland, Wieliczka Salt Mine is an incredible place to visit. It lies just 15 kilometers outside of Krakow under a town called Wieliczka.

Stretching for just under 300 kilometers, its labyrinth of tunnels, passages, chambers, and churches are exhilarating to explore. At their deepest, they lie 327 meters below the surface.

Opened in the 13th century, it was one of the longest and oldest operating salt mines until it closed in 2007. Now, tourists can take a variety of tours below ground and see and taste the glittering salt streams for themselves while marveling at the huge tunnels miners carved out from the rock.

Some of the most impressive features are the churches, chapels, and statues that were sculpted by the miners, with the vast Chapel of St Kinga being the undoubted highlight.

1. Main Market Square

Lying in the center of the Old Town, the Main Market Square is the beating heart of Krakow. Lined by beautiful buildings and historic townhouses, it is remarkably the largest medieval town square in Europe and is a hive of activity at any time of day.

While its primary purpose throughout its centuries-long history has been trade and commerce, nowadays, it is tourism; tour groups assemble here, and people sit to eat and drink at its multitude of cafes and restaurants or shop at its souvenir stands.

Its two main features are the spectacular St Mary’s Basilica, which towers over the square, and the Krakow Cloth Hall that lies right in its center. Particularly atmospheric to visit at night, one can hardly fail to attend the Main Market Square when exploring all that Krakow has to offer up.

Best Time to Visit Krakow

Although July and August are the hottest months of the year in Krakow, averaging 23°C (so 73°F), they are also by far the busiest and most expensive. This makes exploring the center less enjoyable as all its streets and squares are packed. Trips to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz can also get booked up well in advance.

The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn – so April to June and September and October – are therefore much better times to visit. While still quite warm at 14 to 22°C (57 to 71°F), the crowds are much more manageable. Fun events like the Wianki midsummer solstice festival and Krakow Film Festival also mean there is a nice, lively atmosphere in the town.

The rest of the year is quite quiet in Krakow except around Christmas and New Year’s when colourful celebrations and markets brighten up the dark days. The temperature drops to just 2°C (35°F) so make sure to wrap up warm!

In fact, it’s a good idea to pack a coat whenever you visit as each month sees from 12 to 17 days with at least some rain; June to August being the wettest period.

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Krakow is surrounded with interesting historical sights lying at the banks of Vistula River. It’s a great city for sightseeing and enjoying delicious Polish cuisines. The Old Town center is where most of the historical attractions can be found.

When exploring Krakow, you can greatly benefit from the Krakow metro map. With this map, you’ll be able to discover the city on your own, without having to spend a lot of money on transportation. The Krakow Transport Map will also tell you what bus to take if you’re going to explore the various tourist sights of the city. If you plan on exploring outside the city center, this map will surely be a big help.

For information on where to find the tourist attractions in Krakow, do check out the Krakow Tourist Sightseeing Map. This map will inform you where to find the famous sights like Kraków Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, The Cloth Hall, Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the Main Town Square. Of course, there are also a number of museums and galleries that are definitely worth a visit so you better check them out.

Most of Krakow’s historic areas are covered with pedestrian zone, which allows you to easily explore the city on foot. When it comes to this, our free printable Krakow Walking Tour Maps would be a big help. These maps will serve as your guide into exploring the city’s famous sights on foot.

If you want a more comfortable way of getting around the city, you might want to join in one of the Hop on Hop off Bus tours. These tours are also ideal for those who are traveling with kids. You’ll find information on where the bus would pass by on the Krakow Hop on Hop off bus map. So get our free printable copy now.

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The only major city that wasn’t reduced to rubble during WWII, Kraków is Poland ’s most charming urban destination. 

The millennia-old seat of kings, it’s home to a fairytale castle steeped in legends of dragons, a Unesco-listed, picture-perfect, church spire- and monument-studded Old Town that’s a match for any European city, as well as one of Europe’s oldest universities that fuels a frenetic nightlife scene. Its popularity requires some advance planning, and while Cracovians are generally easygoing when it comes to dress code and speaking to strangers, there are some notable exceptions to the former. 

It’s worth remembering that despite outward similarities with liberal Western European cities, Kraków is very, very Polish. Religion is central to many people’s lives, old mindsets die hard (especially if you’re a member of the LGBTIQ+ community), and weird laws and numerous scams may trip the unwary. Luckily, we’re here to help you navigate your way past any potential pitfalls.     

Pack for the right season and for all occasions

Kraków has a continental climate, so your packing list will vary considerably, depending on the time of year you travel. Winters are cold and snowy, often with piercing, icy winds, while summers can be scorching. Most of the time, layers are key, except during the warmest months, when all you’ll want is lightweight, breathable summer wear. A warm, waterproof coat, hat and gloves are a must for autumn and winter. Bring an umbrella or a rain jacket for year-round downpours. Kraków is mostly informal, but consider bringing a dressy outfit or two if you intend to hit the clubbing scene.

Stay in the best neighborhoods for sightseeing

For a city of its size, Kraków is surprisingly compact, so it’s easy enough to flit between its neighborhoods, either on foot or using public transport. Still, most visitors – especially first-timers – tend to base themselves in one of three prominent, attraction-heavy neighborhoods.

The most popular is the medieval Old Town in central Kraków, with its wealth of must-see sights, legendary cellar bars and cobbled lanes. Others choose adjacent Kazimierz, the artistic bohemian ‘hood that was a center of Jewish culture before the war and is now enjoying a revival. Alternatively, head south of the river to Podgórze, the up-and-coming former Jewish ghetto where Steven Spielberg shot much of Schindler’s List .

Book tickets for popular attractions in advance

Few of Kraków’s museums and attractions require advance bookings, but the must-see sights do, so if you have your heart set on visiting any of the following, make arrangements online ahead of time. Exhibitions inside Wawel Royal Castle book up weeks in advance in summer, as do group tours of Auschwitz (though solo travelers may wander around without joining a guided tour). Entry to Rynek Underground and Schindler’s Factory is via timed slot, so buy your ticket a few days before your visit.

Pack your ISIC card and consider getting a Kraków Card

Numerous Kraków attractions offer discounts to bearers of ISIC and other associated cards. If you’re planning on frenetic bouts of sightseeing and heavy use of public transport, it’s worth getting a Kraków Card (1, 2 or 3 days) that gives you free entry to 39 museums, free use of public transport and more. If you favor a more relaxed stay, skip the Kraków Card.

Make reservations for Kraków’s best restaurants ahead of time

Kraków’s dining scene is Poland’s most diverse, and while walk-ins are acceptable for most restaurants, book ahead – particularly if traveling during the busy summer season – if you plan to dine out at any of the following, to name a few: Restauracja Wierzynek (14th-century royal restaurant), Morskie Oko (updated take on regional cuisine), Szara Gęś w Kuchni Restaurant (upscale Polish fare served in a Gothic dining room), Trzy Gęsi Restaurant (fine dining; goose a speciality), Cyrano de Bergerac (atmospheric brick cellar serving fine French fare) or Pod Nosem (Michelin-star, memorable Polish dishes).  

Acquire some zloty in advance

Even though Poland is part of the EU, it retains its own currency – the Polish Zloty (zł). Kraków is largely cashless, and you can use your credit or debit card pretty much anywhere; if paying by card, always pay in zloty rather than your home currency to avoid being hit with conversion charges and a crappy exchange rate. Exceptions to cashless transactions include newsagents, public toilets, small shops and outdoor vendors, so it’s wise to have some zloty on you for those occasions. Many of these exceptions will refuse to break a large note for you, so hang on to your loose change.

Have some loose change ready for public toilets

If you find yourself mystified by the symbols on the doors in Kraków’s public toilets, it's a triangle for men and a circle for women. Bear in mind that many public facilities – even in bars and restaurants where you’re part of the clientele – often charge a nominal fee for use, so have some loose change ready. 

Have a puff (or don’t) in smoking areas of Kraków’s many cafes

While smoking in public places in Kraków is illegal, those who enjoy a puff will be thrilled to know that many cafes, bars and restaurants have retained designated indoor smoking spaces, sealed off from the rest of the establishment. While this amounts to cancer-inducing, smoke-filled broom cupboards in many cases, some establishments have opted to allocate a tiny space to non-smokers, giving the vaping and smoking clientele the lion’s share of the place. Such smoker-friendly establishments include Eszeweria, Klub Re and Jama Michalika .  

Tip at least 10% in restaurants

It’s customary to tip servers and bar staff in Kraków. Locals will tip around 10% of the bill if eating out, or round up the bill at the very least. Paying 1zl tip per drink in bars is standard and a good idea if the bar is busy and you’d like to be served promptly.

Dress up for nightclubs

With a population of 200,000 students, Kraków is rumored to have more bars than people, and while anything goes in most places dress code-wise, Old Town’s nightclubs are a bit fussier. Check ahead whether that means no trainers, or whether you’re expected to go full suit and tie or dress, and be aware that some places exercise ‘face control’, meaning that they turn you away if you’re deemed insufficiently attractive. It’s no use arguing with the bouncers; in fact, it’s best not even to make eye contact with them.

Strike up conversations with locals

Unlike cities such as London and New York, where striking up conversations with strangers is a massive faux pas, especially on public transport, Cracovians are a polite and approachable bunch who genuinely enjoy talking to foreigners and are happy to give directions if you’re lost. While English is not widely spoken among older generations, many students and hospitality staff speak excellent English.

Remember that Kraków’s churches are not museums

The majority of Poles (over 75%) are Catholic. Very Catholic. If your experience of the Christian faith involves attending church twice a year (if that), Polish enthusiasm for Catholicism may come as a surprise. There is more to Polish Catholicism than the solemn, opulent processions commemorating holy relics and saints, some of which you may be lucky to witness.

For many, Catholicism has long been a source of national and social unity and provided solace during Communist times, when religious practices were driven underground. So if you visit one of  Kraków’s many churches , remember that they are revered places of worship and treat them with the utmost respect.

Avoid inadvertently breaking the law

Be mindful of not breaking laws that may not exist in your home country. Dressing up and partying hard is fine, but if you’re foolish enough to appear hammered or make a public nuisance of yourself in front of the local police, expect a 500zl fine, a strip search and an overnight stay in the drunk tank on ul Rozrywka with fellow disheveled vagrants. Riding public transport without a valid ticket and jaywalking (crossing against the light or not on a pedestrian crossing) will also earn you an on-the-spot fine of 100zl.  

Be aware of local attitudes towards the LGBTIQ+ community

Poland is a hardcore Catholic country, with anti-LGBTIQ+ sentiment rife among a sizable chunk of the population. While it’s difficult to describe it as explicitly LGBTIQ-friendly, Kraków is the most liberal of Poland’s cities; in 2022, Kraków’s annual Pride parade celebrated its 18 th anniversary.

Attitudes towards the LGBTIQ+ community in Kraków are slowly improving. However, public displays of affection (with the socially acceptable exception of hand-holding between young women) are likely to attract jeers and sometimes outright violence – particularly on the high nightlife streets of Floriańska and Szewska on the weekends. That said, numerous nightlife venues in Kraków are either LGBTIQ-tolerant ( Movida , Kraina Szeptów , Lastriko ) or outright LGBTIQ-friendly ( Szpitalna 1 , Spolem Deluxe ).

Do drink the tap water…maybe

Kraków’s tap water is officially deemed safe to drink, and many locals do, while others avoid it because the quality may be affected by the antique plumbing in many of the older buildings. So if gastric Russian roulette is not your thing, you may wish to drink bottled water or at least purify the tap water first. Speaking of water: it’s not complimentary in Kraków’s restaurants and usually comes in tiny glasses unless you order a large bottle of gazowana (carbonated water) and niegazowana (still water).

Dial the foreigner-friendly lines in case of emergency

While Kraków generally has a low crime rate compared to many Western European cities, visitors need to watch out for pickpockets on public transport and other busy public places and be aware of various scams. Besides the standard emergency number (112 for ambulance, police or fire department), Kraków has separate lines for English and German-speaking foreigners in distress wishing to report a scam or stolen property:  +48 608 599 999 or +48 22 278 77 77, reachable by mobile phone or landline.

Use a private clinic in the case of a medical emergency

If you have a medical emergency, call a private clinic (a list is available from your country’s embassy) rather than deal with the hassle and long queues in one of Kraków’s hospitals.

Avoid bar scams

Given Kraków’s general popularity with foreign visitors, particularly with stag and hen parties from abroad, it’s little wonder that numerous scams exist to take advantage of the inebriated and unwary. In Old Town, avoid promoters outside ‘gentlemen’s clubs’ (often disguised as whisky bars) who try to lure men in with promises of discounted drinks. Once inside, you’ll be told when paying by card that the payment didn’t go through when they are, in fact, charging you multiple times.  Some travelers have reported having their drinks spiked to make them more intoxicated and easier to take advantage of.

If you’re a foreign man, be wary of attractive women taking a massive interest in you and convincing you to take them to a bar (where, unbeknown to you, they are employed) and buy them a drink, whereby you’ll be charged stratospheric prices for the drinks and intimidated by thuggish bouncers into paying up. Also, be aware that when you order drinks in bars and clubs, it’s important to specify your preferred brand of alcohol; otherwise, the bar staff will automatically reach for the most expensive top-shelf brands, as they make a commission on the drinks they sell. There’s no shame in asking for the cheapest option on the menu.

Dodge dodgy currency exchanges

You can change currency into zloty anywhere with a ‘Kantor’ sign, but beware of dodgy 24-hour currency exchanges offering 0% commission on the exchange because the exchange rate is terrible. Instead, go to the reliable currency exchanges on the top floor of the Galeria Krakówska (above Kraków’s main train station) or the one at ul. Karmelicka 1. Equally, beware of some ATMs around Kraków that offer terrible exchange rates and charge high withdrawal fees.

Steer clear of unlicensed taxis

Unlicensed taxis that end up charging you whatever price they see fit are the scourge of many visitors to Kraków. Luckily, they are easy enough to avoid by booking a fully licensed taxi such as Radio Taxi, Mega Taxi or Eko Taxi, or else opting for Bolt or Uber (though, unlike licensed taxis, they may not drive within Old Town).  

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