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3 days · 27 stops

Krakow in 3 days

Three relaxed days in Kraków, with arrival and the Old Town on the first day, Kazimierz and Podgórze on the second, and Wawel plus departure on the third.

Pace
Balanced
Budget
Mid-range
Season
May

Day 1 · Krakau

Arrival and Old Town stroll

Arrive in Kraków, check in at Hotel Wentzl on the Main Square and enjoy a leisurely Old Town stroll taking in the Cloth Hall, St Mary's Basilica and the Planty. In the evening, enjoy Polish cuisine at Pod Aniołami.

  1. 11:00

    12:00

    Travel & transfer: Arrival and train into the city

    Flughafen Krakau-Balice (KRK)approx. 0–20 PLN pp

  2. 20 min on foot

  3. 12:20

    12:50

    Stay: Drop off luggage at Hotel Wentzl

    Leave your luggage at Hotel Wentzl on the Main Square; the room is only ready from about 15:00. Hotel Polonia would be an alternative.

    Hotel Wentzlapprox. 400–1,100 PLN / night

  4. 8 min on foot

  5. 12:58

    14:08

    Lunch: Lunch at Bar Mleczny Pod Temidą

    Bar Mleczny Pod Temidąapprox. 25–40 PLN pp

  6. 6 min on foot

  7. 14:15

    15:15

    Sightseeing: Main Square with the Cloth Hall

    Hauptmarkt und Tuchhallen

  8. 3 min on foot

  9. 15:20

    16:20

    Sightseeing: St Mary's Basilica with the Veit Stoss altarpiece

    Marienkircheapprox. 15–20 PLN pp

    The altarpiece is only opened at certain times. Get your ticket at the side entrance and plan your visit promptly, as the church closes to visitors in the early evening.

  10. 8 min on foot

  11. 16:30

    17:15

    Café: Coffee and cake at Cafe Bunkier

    The café in the art pavilion at the edge of the Planty has a large terrace in the greenery, ideal for a break with cake and coffee.

    Cafe Bunkierapprox. 25–45 PLN pp

  12. 3 min on foot

  13. 17:20

    18:20

    Sightseeing: Walk through the Planty

    The green ring around the Old Town is perfect in May for a walk along the old city walls. You'll pass the Barbican and St Florian's Gate.

    Planty

  14. 12 min on foot

  15. 18:32

    19:02

    Break: Check-in and short rest

    The room is now ready, so you can freshen up and rest for a bit.

    Hotel Wentzl

  16. 8 min on foot

  17. 19:30

    21:15

    Dinner: Dinner at Pod Aniołami

    Pod Aniołamiapprox. 100–170 PLN pp

    Book a table in advance, as it's usually full in the evening.

Day 2 · Krakau

Kazimierz, Podgórze and history

A day in Kazimierz and Podgórze: Jewish history, street food at Plac Nowy, Schindler's Factory and a classic Polish dinner.

  1. 08:45

    09:45

    Breakfast: Breakfast at Cafe Zwierzyniec

    Cafe Zwierzyniecapprox. 30–50 PLN pp

  2. 20 min on foot

  3. 10:15

    11:30

    Sightseeing: Old Synagogue in Kazimierz

    Alte Synagoge (Stara Synagoga)approx. 15–25 PLN pp

  4. 3 min on foot

  5. 11:45

    12:30

    Sightseeing: Remuh Synagogue and old cemetery

    The small, still active synagogue with its atmospheric cemetery is right around the corner and complements the visit perfectly.

    Remuh-Synagoge und Friedhofapprox. 10–15 PLN pp

  6. 8 min on foot

  7. 12:45

    13:30

    Lunch: Zapiekanka at Endzior on Plac Nowy

    Endzior Zapiekankiapprox. 15–25 PLN pp

  8. 5 min on foot

  9. 13:45

    14:30

    Café: Coffee and cake at Cafe Mleczarnia

    A charming café with a courtyard garden, ideal for a break with good coffee and homemade cake.

    Cafe Mleczarniaapprox. 20–35 PLN pp

  10. 20 min on foot

  11. 15:00

    17:30

    Sightseeing: Schindler's Factory in Podgórze

    Fabrik Schindler (Emaillewarenfabrik)approx. 30–50 PLN pp

    Book tickets online in advance; time slots are often sold out days ahead.

  12. 15 min on foot

  13. 17:45

    18:30

    Sightseeing: Ghetto Heroes Square

    The memorial of empty chairs commemorates the deportation of Kraków's Jews and rounds off the day's historical theme.

    Plac Bohaterów Getta

  14. 20 min by public transport

  15. 19:15

    21:00

    Dinner: Dinner at Bar Restauracja Starka

    Traditional Polish cuisine with pierogi, braised dishes and homemade vodka specialities in a rustic setting. Alternative: Kuchnia u Doroty.

    Bar Restauracja Starkaapprox. 70–120 PLN pp

    Try the homemade Starka, an aged rye vodka, with your meal.

  16. 5 min on foot

  17. 21:15

    22:30

    Drinks: Evening drink at Alchemia

    This candlelit cult bar in Kazimierz, with its dark wood rooms, is an atmospheric end to the day.

    Alchemiaapprox. 25–50 PLN pp

Day 3 · Krakau

Wawel and departure

Last day in Kraków: breakfast at Cafe Camelot, Collegium Maius, Wawel with the cathedral and castle courtyard, a local lunch and a relaxed journey to KRK airport.

  1. 08:30

    09:30

    Breakfast: Breakfast at Cafe Camelot

    Cafe Camelotapprox. 35–60 PLN pp

  2. 8 min on foot

  3. 09:45

    10:00

    Stay: Check-out and luggage at Hotel Wentzl

    Check out and leave your luggage at reception so you can spend the morning without having to carry it.

    Hotel Wentzl

  4. 10 min on foot

  5. 10:15

    11:30

    Sightseeing: Collegium Maius of the Jagiellonian University

    Collegium Maiusapprox. 30–40 PLN pp

    On Saturdays entry is only possible with a guided tour, so book a time slot in advance.

  6. 10 min on foot

  7. 11:45

    12:30

    Hidden gem: Romanesque St Andrew's Church on Grodzka

    One of Kraków's oldest surviving churches, plain and fortress-like Romanesque. Few visitors, but plenty of atmosphere on the way to Wawel.

    Kościół św. Andrzeja

  8. 4 min on foot

  9. 12:34

    13:34

    Lunch: Pierogi at Krakowiacy

    Pierogarnia Krakowiacyapprox. 30–50 PLN pp

  10. 8 min on foot

  11. 13:45

    15:30

    Sightseeing: Wawel Cathedral and Castle Courtyard

    Wawelapprox. 30–50 PLN pp

    The castle courtyard is free to enter; book a ticket for the cathedral in advance to save waiting time.

  12. 8 min on foot

  13. 15:45

    16:15

    Café: Chocolate and Coffee at Karmello

    Small chocolate maker with hot drinking chocolate, perfect as a sweet finish below Wawel. Alternatively: Cafe Noworolski.

    Cukiernia Karmelloapprox. 20–35 PLN pp

  14. 10 min on foot

  15. 16:30

    16:45

    Stay: Pick up your luggage at Hotel Wentzl

    You collect your luggage at the reception.

    Hotel Wentzl

  16. 50 min by train

  17. 17:35

    18:35

    Travel & transfer: Train and Shuttle to KRK Airport

    The train from the main station takes about 20 minutes to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in and security.

    Flughafen Kraków-Balice (KRK)approx. 10–20 PLN pp

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FAQ

How many days do you need for Kraków?

Two days are enough for the Old Town, Wawel and Kazimierz. With three to four days you can add Schindler's Factory, Podgórze and a trip to Auschwitz or Wieliczka.

Where is the best place to stay in Kraków?

For short trips the Old Town is ideal because everything is within walking distance. Kazimierz offers more nightlife, while Podgórze and the western edge of the Old Town are quieter.

Is Kraków expensive?

Compared with Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Kraków is cheap, especially for food, drinks and public transport. Hotel and tour prices rise in summer and on public holidays.

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