Why go
- City in Poland.
- Served by Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK).
History
Kraków, officially the Royal Capital City of Kraków, is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, the city has a population of 816,614 (2025), with 1,428,363 people living in the Kraków metropolitan area. Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596 and has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish economic, academic, cultural, and artistic life. Its Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, one of the world's first sites granted the status.
Where to stay
Grodzka 63, 31-001 Kraków, Poland · balthazarhotel.com
Stanisława Worcella 8, 31-154 Kraków, Poland · all.accor.com
Józefa Dietla 60, 31-039 Kraków, Poland · queenhotel.pl
Szewska 5, 31-009 Kraków, Poland · hotelexperior.pl
Szczepańska 5, 31-011 Kraków, Poland · stary.hotel.com.pl
Floriańska 28, 31-021 Kraków, Poland · wyndhamhotels.com
Podbrzezie 4, 31-054 Kraków, Poland · garnihotel.pl
Sieraków 233, 32-410, Poland · dworsierakow.pl
Wielopole 4, 31-072 Kraków, Poland · ihg.com
Kanonicza 16, 31-002 Kraków, Poland · copernicus.hotel.com.pl
park Kingi 7, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland · grandsal.pl
Szeroka 12, 31-053 Kraków, Poland · rubinstein.pl
Pawia 3, 31-154 Kraków, Poland · wyndhamhotels.com
Sławkowska 5/7, 31-014 Kraków, Poland · grand.pl
Rynek 26, Wiślna 2, 31-008 Kraków, Poland · larishotels.com
Flisacka 3, 30-114 Kraków, Poland · niebieski.com.pl
Nadwiślańska 6, 30-527 Kraków, Poland · qubushotel.com
Dominikańska 1, 31-043 Kraków, Poland · santihotel.pl
Monte Cassino 1, 30-337 Kraków, Poland · hotel-bb.com
Lubicz 5, 31-034 Kraków, Poland · he.pl
Sandomierska 6, 30-301 Kraków, Poland · hotelpoleski.pl
plac Kossaka 6, 31-106 Kraków, Poland · mgallery.accor.com
Świętego Jana 15, 31-017 Kraków, Poland · marriott.com
Sławkowska 3, 31-014 Kraków, Poland · hilton.com
Halicka 14A, 31-036 Kraków, Poland · purohotel.pl
12-14 Stradomska street, 31-058 Kraków, Poland · marriott.com
Dąbska 5, 31-572 Kraków, Poland · hilton.com
Dąbska 5, 31-572 Kraków, Poland · hilton.com
Bulwar Wołyński 4, 30-302 Kraków, Poland · newportkrakow.pl
Rynek Główny 11, 31-042 Kraków, Poland · venetian-house.com
Bosacka 5, 31-508 Kraków, Poland · aparthotelstation.pl
Restaurants & places to go
Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:30 Wikipedia: pl:Restauracja Stylowa w Krakowie · 3, Kraków, 31-929 · stylowa-krakow.pl
Cafe · Wikipedia: pl:Jama Michalika · 45 Floriańska, Kraków, 31-019 · jamamichalika.pl
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-22:00 · 30 Aleksandry, Kraków, 30-837 · hotelartur.pl
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza and Burger place. Opening hours: Mo-Fr, Su 12:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1 Mikołaja Kopernika · dagrasso.pl
Sandwich, Cafe · Kawiarnia · Restauracja serwująca śniadania, drugie śniadania i lunche. Opening hours: Su 09:00-16:00; PH 09:00-14:00; Mo-Sa 08:00-16:00… · facebook.com
Korean, Ramen, Sushi, Restaurant · Udon bar by owners of Karma Coffee. Opening hours: Th-Sa 12:00-22:00; Mo-We 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor… · kavegan.pl
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Casual dining restaurant serving mexican-inspired cuisine. Opening hours: Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00; Su-Th 12:00-21:00 Features:… · losgorditos.pl
Sushi, Fast Food · Szukasz sushi na wynos, ale boisz się kolejnego przeciętnego posiłku? Wiemy, jak frustrujące jest czekanie na jedzenie, które okazuje się… · pandakrakow.pl
International, Restaurant · Klub Kabaret to jedyne takie miejsce w Krakowie. Otwarty wt-nie od 18.00. Celem naszym jest stworzenie miejsca, gdzie każdy… · clubcabaret.pl
Coffee Shop, Regional, Sandwich, Chicken, French, International, Seafood, Breakfast, Steak, Salad, Soup, Pasta, Restaurant · We Serve Full English Breakfast,… · libertycafe.pl
European, Polish, Restaurant · Breakfasts Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-12:00 · 3 Gołębia, Kraków, 31-007 · paulsplacekrakow.com
Uzbek, Restaurant · restauracja uzbecka Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-00:00; Mo 12:00-00:00 · 31416 · madinarestauracja.pl
Breakfast, Cafe · Breakfast Coffee Cake Opening hours: Tu, Sa-Su 08:00-18:00; Mo, We-Fr 07:30-18:00 · 4 Plac Bawół, 31-053 · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Restauracja Indyjska Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 46 Józefa Dietla, Kraków, 31-039 · tasteofindia.com.pl
Burger, Bagel, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Bagels & Smash Burgers · 10 Poznańska, Kraków, 30-012 · blacksheepburgers.pl
Greek, Restaurant · kuchnia grecka · 9 Miodowa · minoas-greek-tavern.business.site
Polska, Restaurant · On the first floor of CHT · 1 Krzywda · restauracjadora.pl
Ice Cream, Fries, Coffee Shop, Tea, Potato, Fast Food · Food truck · 5 Wojciecha Lipowskiego, Kraków, 30-898 · facebook.com
Arab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 22 Krupnicza, Kraków, 31-123 · mazaya-falafel.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-00:00; Sa-Su 10:00-01:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 4 Rynek Główny, Kraków · hardrockcafe.com
Pierogi, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-07:00 Features: vegan options · przystanek-pierogarnia.pl
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 61 Generała Leopolda Okulickiego, Kraków, 31-637 · kfc.pl
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:05-20:00; Sa 12:05-20:00; Su 12:05-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, air conditioning · 4… · akitaramen.com
Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-22:00, Sa-Su 13:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 50 Józefa Dietla, Kraków, 31-039 · czajowniakrakow.pl
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 12:00-21:30; Tu-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning… · ginza-sushi.pl
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00 · 11A Jakuba Majora, Kraków, 31-422 · kebabubuy-kebabshop.business.site
Italian Pizza, Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 18A Chmielna, Kraków, 30-612 · martello.com.pl
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Mo 09:00-23:00; Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 11, Kraków, 31-042 · moltorestaurant.pl
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 9 Szpitalna, Kraków, 31-024 · taj.menu
Europejska, Regionalna, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 · 7 Przy Moście, Kraków, 30-508 · bridgesuites.pl
Seafood, Chinese, Ramen, Pasta, Fish, Asian, Fish And Chips, Vietnamese, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00… · kuchniaorientalnadragon.pl
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 14:00-20:00; Fr-Su 14:00-21:00 · 101 Cechowa, Kraków, 30-685 · baba-restauracja.pl
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00 · 2C Zakopiańska, Kraków, 30-418 · facebook.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 11 Jagiellońska, 31-010 · restauracjacechowa.pl
Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00; Tu-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Mo 14:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 14 Mostowa · facebook.com
Austrian, Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00+ · 6/7 Podwale, Kraków, 31-118 · ckbrowar.pl
Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 2 Mikołaja Kopernika, Wieliczka, 32-020 · facebook.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 13 Fabryczna, Kraków, 31-553 · dozoasia.pl
Tapas, Spanish, Seafood, Basque, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 4 Kazimierza Brodzińskiego, Kraków · facebook.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-14:00 · 9 Berka Joselewicza, Kraków · kosherkrakow.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 60 Grodzka, Kraków, 31-155 · goodlood.com
Argentinian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · facebook.com
Sausage, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 232 Aleja Jana Pawła II, Kraków, 31-982 · max-grill.pl
Beef, Grill, Dessert, Steak House, Bbq, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · moomoo.com.pl
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00 · 1/LU2 Bolesława Orlińskiego, Kraków, 31-878 · myvietnam.pl
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Airports
Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) 13 km to the centre
Balice, MA, PL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Ryanair, easyJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle, LOT Polish Airlines…) · direct flights to 52 destinations incl. Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Liverpool, Munich, Vienna… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 52 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 28 routes: Alicante, Beauvais, Bergamo, Birmingham, Bologna, Cagliari, Charleroi, Dortmund, Dublin, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Eindhoven, Gerona, Kos, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Madrid, Malaga, Malta, Manchester, Paphos, Pisa, Rome, Rygge, Shannon, Stockholm, Trapani
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 8 routes: Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London, Mulhouse, Paris, Southend
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 6 routes: Bergen, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stavanger, Stockholm, Trondheim
- LOT Polish Airlines LO (A319, Dash 8-400, Fokker 100, A320, A321, 737-300…) · 4 routes: Frankfurt*, Munich*, Vienna*, Warsaw
- Eurolot K2 (Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Amsterdam, Gdansk, Zurich
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A319, A320, A321, 737-300, 735, A320…) · 2 routes: Frankfurt, Munich*
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (SU9) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air Berlin AB (A319, Dash 8-400, 737-700) · 1 route: Berlin
- Austrian Airlines OS (F70, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Finnair AY (A319, A321, A321) · 1 route: Helsinki
- Germanwings 4U (CRJ) · 1 route: Stuttgart
- Jet2.com LS (737-300) · 1 route: Newcastle
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kraków Rakowice-Czyżyny Airport (Disused) 3.6 km to the centre
Kraków, MA, PL
Szczodrkowice Private Airstrip 15 km to the centre
MA, PL
Osieczany Ultralight Strip 23 km to the centre
MA, PL
Regional airports
Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW) 78 km to the centre
Katowice, SL, PL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (Wizz Air, Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, Germanwings…) · direct flights to 27 destinations incl. Frankfurt, Alicante, Barcelona, Beauvais, Bergamo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 78 km from Krakow · Wizz Air, Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines · Getting around Katowice, Poland →
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 27 direct destinations
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 18 routes: Barcelona, Beauvais, Bergamo, Bergen, Cologne, Doncaster, Sheffield, Dortmund, Eindhoven, Hahn, Kutaisi, London, Malmoe, Naples, Rome, Sandefjord, Stavanger, Stockholm, Tel-aviv
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Alicante, Birmingham, Chania, Dublin, London
- LOT Polish Airlines LO (737-300, 735, CRJ-700, Embraer 170, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Frankfurt*, Warsaw
- Germanwings 4U (CRJ) · 1 route: Duesseldorf
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (737-300, 735, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Frankfurt*
- Wizz Air Ukraine WU (A320) · 1 route: Kiev
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Most Kotlarski
Ferry terminal · 0.7 km from the centre
Stopień Dąbie
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre
Most Piłsudskiego
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre · Krakowski Tramwaj Wodny
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KRK has direct flights to 52 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Liverpool, Munich, Vienna…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Most Kotlarski, 0.7 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Krakow. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Tram, bus · Kraków's trams and buses. · Fares: Ticket or app · Airport: Train from the airport to Kraków Główny in 20 min
Rail · Śląskie · Schedules & GTFS data
Tram · Kraków, Małopolskie · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Cultural