What's Krakow Old Town like?

Come to Krakow Old Town for a glimpse of landmarks such as Cloth Hall, and to take in some culture at places such as Krakow Barbican. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great restaurants and shops. Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Krakow Old Town?

We have 315 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' favourite lodging options in Krakow Old Town:

Balthazar Design Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel Betmanowska Main Square Residence

4-star hotel with 2 restaurants and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Amber Design Residence

Upmarket hotel

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness centre • Terrace • Central location

Hotel Copernicus

Luxury hotel with spa and indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Sauna • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Hotel Jan

City centre hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to get to Krakow Old Town

Flying to:

• • Krakow (KRK-John Paul II - Balice), 6 mi (9.7 km) from Krakow Old Town

Things to see and do in and around Krakow Old Town

What to see in Krakow Old Town

• • Main Market Square
• • St. Mary's Basilica
• • Cloth Hall
• • Krakow Barbican
• • Planty Park

Things to do in Krakow Old Town

• • Rynek Underground
• • Lost Souls Alley
• • Historical Museum of Krakow
• • Szczepanski Square
• • Czartoryski Museum

Other popular Krakow Old Town attractions

• • Town Hall Tower
• • Holy Trinity Church
• • St. Francis of Assisi Church and Monastery
• • Florian's Gate
• • Juliusz Slowacki Theater

When is the best time to visit Krakow?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 16°C)
• • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average -1°C)
• • Rainiest months: July, June, August, May (average 95 mm of rainfall)