Guidebook for Krakow
Food Scene
Da Grasso Pizza Restaurant is located in 32 Starowiślna Street. Traditional pizza with free garlic and tomato sauces. You can eat your pizza in the restaurant or rorder it on the phone to be delivered
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Da Grasso
32 StarowiślnaDa Grasso Pizza Restaurant is located in 32 Starowiślna Street. Traditional pizza with free garlic and tomato sauces. You can eat your pizza in the restaurant or rorder it on the phone to be delivered
Try MoaBurger for the best burger you have ever eaten! Open Mon-Sat 11:00 - 23:00 Sun 12:00 - 21:00 The Classic (200g beef patty, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, red onion, tomato sauce, mayo) - 17 PLN Surf’n’Turf (200g beef patty,grilled tiger prawns, home made garlic mayo, red onion, tomato, lettuce) - 27 PLN Highly recommend!
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Moaburger
3 MikołajskaTry MoaBurger for the best burger you have ever eaten! Open Mon-Sat 11:00 - 23:00 Sun 12:00 - 21:00 The Classic (200g beef patty, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, red onion, tomato sauce, mayo) - 17 PLN Surf’n’Turf (200g beef patty,grilled tiger prawns, home made garlic mayo, red onion, tomato, lettuce) - 27 PLN Highly recommend!
Opening after its sister establishment on the Rynek, the second Szara achieved local legend status just as quickly. What makes it so special is not the convenient location on Szeroka, nor the swift and bubbly staff, but the food: nowhere in the city can you eat so well for so little. This is top cuisine - try the daily specials chalked up on the blackboard - yet it comes in at bargain prices. Simple, affordable and very cheerful, all of Kraków should be like this.
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SZARA KAZIMIERZ
39 SzerokaOpening after its sister establishment on the Rynek, the second Szara achieved local legend status just as quickly. What makes it so special is not the convenient location on Szeroka, nor the swift and bubbly staff, but the food: nowhere in the city can you eat so well for so little. This is top cuisine - try the daily specials chalked up on the blackboard - yet it comes in at bargain prices. Simple, affordable and very cheerful, all of Kraków should be like this.
Food trucks are the latest Polish food fad, and Skwer Judah in Kazimierz - so named after the massive street mural that adorns it - provides the parking for this culinary trend. Here you'll find several meals on wheels to choose from, and in warm weather beach chairs, benches and palettes are placed all over this concrete pitch, making it one of the coolest places in town to catch some quick grub. Tenants change often, but during our most recent visit the options included Big Red Busterant (a vintage UK double-decker bus with upstairs seating, serving soup, sausage, and fish and chips), Frytki Belgijskie (Belgian-style fries), Boogie Truck (burgers, paninis), Pan Kumpir (loaded jacket potatoes), Andrus Food Truck (serving maczanka - the Cracovian pulled pork sandwich), Kocham Naleśniki (crepes), Yatai (sushi), Wiązana Kawa (coffee) and Chimney Cake Bakery. Opening hours and availability vary with each, of course, but most are open roughly 12:00 - 22:00; Sat, Sun 12:00 - 24:00 (note that there are fewer venues open on Monday).
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Food truck Park
DajwórFood trucks are the latest Polish food fad, and Skwer Judah in Kazimierz - so named after the massive street mural that adorns it - provides the parking for this culinary trend. Here you'll find several meals on wheels to choose from, and in warm weather beach chairs, benches and palettes are placed all over this concrete pitch, making it one of the coolest places in town to catch some quick grub. Tenants change often, but during our most recent visit the options included Big Red Busterant (a vintage UK double-decker bus with upstairs seating, serving soup, sausage, and fish and chips), Frytki Belgijskie (Belgian-style fries), Boogie Truck (burgers, paninis), Pan Kumpir (loaded jacket potatoes), Andrus Food Truck (serving maczanka - the Cracovian pulled pork sandwich), Kocham Naleśniki (crepes), Yatai (sushi), Wiązana Kawa (coffee) and Chimney Cake Bakery. Opening hours and availability vary with each, of course, but most are open roughly 12:00 - 22:00; Sat, Sun 12:00 - 24:00 (note that there are fewer venues open on Monday).
Getting Around
Withdraw money and park your car securely
Santander Bank is a universal commercial bank, which has been counted among the biggest banks in Poland for many years. There is a Cash Machine on site.
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Starowiślna 26
26 StarowiślnaSantander Bank is a universal commercial bank, which has been counted among the biggest banks in Poland for many years. There is a Cash Machine on site.
Parking is staffed 24-hours a day, fully fenced-in, and monitored with surveillance cameras. Moreover, the entire area of parking is protected 24/h by security guard company.
Starowiślna 79a
79a StarowiślnaParking is staffed 24-hours a day, fully fenced-in, and monitored with surveillance cameras. Moreover, the entire area of parking is protected 24/h by security guard company.
Arts & Culture
Founded in 1620 by Wolf Popper, a tycoon well-known in Europe, was considered the richest and well-equipped synagogue in Kazimierz. During his prayers, Popper used to stand on one leg ...
Szeroka 16
16 SzerokaFounded in 1620 by Wolf Popper, a tycoon well-known in Europe, was considered the richest and well-equipped synagogue in Kazimierz. During his prayers, Popper used to stand on one leg ...
Sightseeing
Sightseeing guide to Krakow
After the city of Kazimierz was incorporated into Kraków in 1800, the Austrian authorities forced the closure of the old Jewish cemetery in ul. Szeroka.
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Miodowa 55
55 MiodowaAfter the city of Kazimierz was incorporated into Kraków in 1800, the Austrian authorities forced the closure of the old Jewish cemetery in ul. Szeroka.
the church of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) was built early in the 18th century to the design of a famous local architect from baroque times, Kacper Bażanka.
Stradomska
Stradomskathe church of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) was built early in the 18th century to the design of a famous local architect from baroque times, Kacper Bażanka.
Kraków’s oldest synagogue was most probably built soon after the enforced exodus of Kraków Jews to Kazimierz following the decree of King John Albert (Jan Olbracht) of 1495.
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Szeroka 24
24 SzerokaKraków’s oldest synagogue was most probably built soon after the enforced exodus of Kraków Jews to Kazimierz following the decree of King John Albert (Jan Olbracht) of 1495.
Long-standing tradition has associated the church “na Skałce” (literally: “on the Rock”) with the martyr’s death of the Bishop of Kraków Stanislaus (Stanisław)
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Skałeczna 15
15 SkałecznaLong-standing tradition has associated the church “na Skałce” (literally: “on the Rock”) with the martyr’s death of the Bishop of Kraków Stanislaus (Stanisław)
At a cost of less than €5 per person this place is a must if you are in Kraków. The first hand accounts really brought home how life was when Krakow was about to be occupied. Reached by tram 24.
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Lipowa 4
4 LipowaAt a cost of less than €5 per person this place is a must if you are in Kraków. The first hand accounts really brought home how life was when Krakow was about to be occupied. Reached by tram 24.
Wawel Hill (open daily 9am to 7pm), a symbol of national pride which rises above the city and is home to both the Royal Castle and Krakow's 14th-century cathedral. Although the capital of Poland was moved from Krakow to Warsaw at the end of the 16th century, royal coronations and funerals continued to take place here, with many dignitaries buried in the cathedral which houses the relics of Saint Stanislaw, the nation's patron saint.
Exhibitions within the Royal Castle require separate tickets - from 3PLN to 25PLN - depending on which one you visit. Be aware that visitor numbers are restricted. The cathedral is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and 12.30pm to 5pm on Sundays. The castle is open from 9am to 5pm daily; but only to 1pm on Mondays.
One of the ancient Chakra energy stones is believed to be buried in Wawel Castle. It's all nonsense, according to the guides, but thousands still come for the vibe.
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Zamek Królewski na Wawelu
5 WawelWawel Hill (open daily 9am to 7pm), a symbol of national pride which rises above the city and is home to both the Royal Castle and Krakow's 14th-century cathedral. Although the capital of Poland was moved from Krakow to Warsaw at the end of the 16th century, royal coronations and funerals continued to take place here, with many dignitaries buried in the cathedral which houses the relics of Saint Stanislaw, the nation's patron saint.
Exhibitions within the Royal Castle require separate tickets - from 3PLN to 25PLN - depending on which one you visit. Be aware that visitor numbers are restricted. The cathedral is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and 12.30pm to 5pm on Sundays. The castle is open from 9am to 5pm daily; but only to 1pm on Mondays.
One of the ancient Chakra energy stones is believed to be buried in Wawel Castle. It's all nonsense, according to the guides, but thousands still come for the vibe.
From the 1st of May till the 30th of September, on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays you can there is a night entry - visit Kościuszko Mound even till 23:00!
Throughout the year, you can enter the Mound from 9:00 till sunset.
A ticket to the Mound also allows our visitors to see all the exhibitions and collections. This includes:
- The Chapel of the Blessed Bronisława and the Columbarium,
- Kosciuszko Collection,
- Krakow's Mounds,
- The Fortress and the City of Krakow 1846 - 1918,
- Wax Figures "Polish Road to Freedom".
You can only visit them during their opening hours. After they are closed visitors are offered a reduced fare ticket the Mound.
Price - 12 PL (normal)
No credit cards. Cash only.
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Kopiec Kościuszki
1 al. WaszyngtonaFrom the 1st of May till the 30th of September, on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays you can there is a night entry - visit Kościuszko Mound even till 23:00!
Throughout the year, you can enter the Mound from 9:00 till sunset.
A ticket to the Mound also allows our visitors to see all the exhibitions and collections. This includes:
- The Chapel of the Blessed Bronisława and the Columbarium,
- Kosciuszko Collection,
- Krakow's Mounds,
- The Fortress and the City of Krakow 1846 - 1918,
- Wax Figures "Polish Road to Freedom".
You can only visit them during their opening hours. After they are closed visitors are offered a reduced fare ticket the Mound.
Price - 12 PL (normal)
No credit cards. Cash only.
Drinks & Nightlife
Krakow is said to have more bars per capita than any other European city. Bunkier Cafe at plac Szczepanski is attached to a contemporary art gallery and has a terrace in the Planty gardens. Explore the many Polish beers on offer (from 9PLN).
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Bunkier Cafe
3a Rynek GłównyKrakow is said to have more bars per capita than any other European city. Bunkier Cafe at plac Szczepanski is attached to a contemporary art gallery and has a terrace in the Planty gardens. Explore the many Polish beers on offer (from 9PLN).
One of Kraków's most evocative bars, the aptly-named Alchemia perfectly captures the sepia candlelight, forgotten photographs and antique intrigues of the former Jewish district. A dim bohemian cafe by day, in the evenings Alchemia's murky mystique metamorphoses blood into beer for the ruddy regulars and excitable tourists queuing before the indifferent bar staff. The cellar, when it's not being used as a student disco, plays host to some of the best concerts in town and is a prime participant in annual jazz and klezmer festivals, and the adjacent Alchemia od Kuchni serves a full menu of excellent eats until 23:00 (24:00 Fri & Sat). Essential in every way.
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Alchemia
5 EsteryOne of Kraków's most evocative bars, the aptly-named Alchemia perfectly captures the sepia candlelight, forgotten photographs and antique intrigues of the former Jewish district. A dim bohemian cafe by day, in the evenings Alchemia's murky mystique metamorphoses blood into beer for the ruddy regulars and excitable tourists queuing before the indifferent bar staff. The cellar, when it's not being used as a student disco, plays host to some of the best concerts in town and is a prime participant in annual jazz and klezmer festivals, and the adjacent Alchemia od Kuchni serves a full menu of excellent eats until 23:00 (24:00 Fri & Sat). Essential in every way.
his seemingly nondescript gallery/cafe/bar is the linchpin in a raft of new venues that have turned this quiet street between Plac Wolnica and the pedestrian bridge to Podgórze into one of the hippest places to hang out these days. In warm weather the small interior of white walls dressed in art canvases spills out onto the sidewalk as young people compete for a place to pass the time drinking delicious microbrews and homemade vodkas served out of a tiny fridge. Check their FB profile to see what art films they'll be screening this week. It doesn't take much, and whatever it is - this place has it. If you don't know, now you know, hipster.
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Mostowa Sztuka Kawa
8 Mostowahis seemingly nondescript gallery/cafe/bar is the linchpin in a raft of new venues that have turned this quiet street between Plac Wolnica and the pedestrian bridge to Podgórze into one of the hippest places to hang out these days. In warm weather the small interior of white walls dressed in art canvases spills out onto the sidewalk as young people compete for a place to pass the time drinking delicious microbrews and homemade vodkas served out of a tiny fridge. Check their FB profile to see what art films they'll be screening this week. It doesn't take much, and whatever it is - this place has it. If you don't know, now you know, hipster.
Opening in the formerly abandoned, monstrous and much-maligned Soviet-era Forum Hotel, Forum Przestrzenie immediately vaults itself to the top of the list of Kraków's most original, intriguing and hip locales, without even really trying (not caring is the key to being 'cool' after all). The owners have simply added dozens of beach chairs, bean bags, retro sofas and a bit of graffiti art to the original interiors and vintage neon signs of the reception area, assembled a competent kitchen to create stellar sandwiches, salads and pizzas, stocked the bar with good beer, and watched the talented, tattooed post-college crowd ("hipsters" you might call them) turn this vast riverside bar into the trendiest place to be day or night. With great views and plenty of space, in warm months their huge riverside terrace is sprawling with beach chairs, while inside there's enough room for ping-pong tables and foosball. DJ parties and other events are a constant, making Forum one of the most unpredictable and exciting venues in town.
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Forum Przestrzenie
28 Marii KonopnickiejOpening in the formerly abandoned, monstrous and much-maligned Soviet-era Forum Hotel, Forum Przestrzenie immediately vaults itself to the top of the list of Kraków's most original, intriguing and hip locales, without even really trying (not caring is the key to being 'cool' after all). The owners have simply added dozens of beach chairs, bean bags, retro sofas and a bit of graffiti art to the original interiors and vintage neon signs of the reception area, assembled a competent kitchen to create stellar sandwiches, salads and pizzas, stocked the bar with good beer, and watched the talented, tattooed post-college crowd ("hipsters" you might call them) turn this vast riverside bar into the trendiest place to be day or night. With great views and plenty of space, in warm months their huge riverside terrace is sprawling with beach chairs, while inside there's enough room for ping-pong tables and foosball. DJ parties and other events are a constant, making Forum one of the most unpredictable and exciting venues in town.
Parks & Nature
Visitors cannot miss the Planty ring of about 30 gardens since it encircles the central Old Town historic district. Its leafy alleys and flowerbeds replaced Krakow’s once awesome city walls in the 1820s.
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Planty w Krakowie
Visitors cannot miss the Planty ring of about 30 gardens since it encircles the central Old Town historic district. Its leafy alleys and flowerbeds replaced Krakow’s once awesome city walls in the 1820s.
22-hectare downtown Park Jordana (near the National Museum) with its recreational facilities from a paddling pond to playgrounds to volleyball and basketball courts. As the park borders on the plethora of dorms alongside three major campuses and the central university library, no wonder it teems with students besides families, kids and mothers with babies. The Park Jordana adjoins also grounds of the Wisla Club, Krakow’s biggest sports organization, with its main stadium, public swimming pools, and hall that seats 1,500.
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Park im. H. Jordana
11 al. 3 Maja22-hectare downtown Park Jordana (near the National Museum) with its recreational facilities from a paddling pond to playgrounds to volleyball and basketball courts. As the park borders on the plethora of dorms alongside three major campuses and the central university library, no wonder it teems with students besides families, kids and mothers with babies. The Park Jordana adjoins also grounds of the Wisla Club, Krakow’s biggest sports organization, with its main stadium, public swimming pools, and hall that seats 1,500.
Krakow’s botanical garden at 27 Kopernika street was set up in 1779 and nowadays boasts some 5,000 plants, both exotic and native. Situated in the city’s downtown, it appears an oasis for traffic-weary residents.
Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Ogród Botaniczny Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
27 Mikołaja KopernikaKrakow’s botanical garden at 27 Kopernika street was set up in 1779 and nowadays boasts some 5,000 plants, both exotic and native. Situated in the city’s downtown, it appears an oasis for traffic-weary residents.
Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Shopping
Opened in 2005, Galeria Kazimierz is still the most likeable shopping centre in town. GK boasts over 130 retail units including media giants EMPiK and Euro RTV AGD, dozens of fashion outfitters like H&M, Zara and Simple, cosmetic specialists Sephora, revered jewellers W. Kruk and Swarovski, the upscale Alma supermarket, real restaurant ambience in Jeff's American diner, plus plenty of quick eating opportunities. For recreational needs Galeria Kazimierz also touts a ten screen Cinema City complex with a fitness club underneath it. Situated next to the Kazimierz district the mall is easily accessed on foot; those arriving by car have 1,600 paid parking spaces to pick from.
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Galeria Kazimierz Shopping Plaza
34 PodgórskaOpened in 2005, Galeria Kazimierz is still the most likeable shopping centre in town. GK boasts over 130 retail units including media giants EMPiK and Euro RTV AGD, dozens of fashion outfitters like H&M, Zara and Simple, cosmetic specialists Sephora, revered jewellers W. Kruk and Swarovski, the upscale Alma supermarket, real restaurant ambience in Jeff's American diner, plus plenty of quick eating opportunities. For recreational needs Galeria Kazimierz also touts a ten screen Cinema City complex with a fitness club underneath it. Situated next to the Kazimierz district the mall is easily accessed on foot; those arriving by car have 1,600 paid parking spaces to pick from.
If you arrived by train it's unlikely you missed this place, which has been sneakily incorporated into the new train station, making it one of the most centrally located shopping malls in Europe. Covering 60,000 square metres over three floors, stores housed here include H&M, Peek & Cloppenburg, electronics giant Saturn, Carrefour supermarket and over 260 other retail units, 1400 parking spaces, and a bustling food court area. The mall itself and the large square in front of it are also home to frequent exhibits and events, and have helped contribute to the regeneration of the once-dodgy area.
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Galeria Krakowska
5 PawiaIf you arrived by train it's unlikely you missed this place, which has been sneakily incorporated into the new train station, making it one of the most centrally located shopping malls in Europe. Covering 60,000 square metres over three floors, stores housed here include H&M, Peek & Cloppenburg, electronics giant Saturn, Carrefour supermarket and over 260 other retail units, 1400 parking spaces, and a bustling food court area. The mall itself and the large square in front of it are also home to frequent exhibits and events, and have helped contribute to the regeneration of the once-dodgy area.
15 minutes by bus from the city centre, this outlet mall features 120 foreign and domestic brands - including Levi's, Reserved, Calzedonia, Gino Rossi, Benetton, Wittchen, Solar, Simple, Sinsay, Pepe Jeans and more - at 30-70% off the prices you'd expect elsewhere. You can get there by catching a free bus from Rondo Matecznego or Plac Centralny.
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Fabryka Kraków
32 profesora Adama Rożańskiego15 minutes by bus from the city centre, this outlet mall features 120 foreign and domestic brands - including Levi's, Reserved, Calzedonia, Gino Rossi, Benetton, Wittchen, Solar, Simple, Sinsay, Pepe Jeans and more - at 30-70% off the prices you'd expect elsewhere. You can get there by catching a free bus from Rondo Matecznego or Plac Centralny.