Weekend like a local · 14 stops
Krakow: weekend like a local
Two relaxed days in Kraków off the beaten track: Saturday in Kazimierz and Podgórze with coffee, art and street food, Sunday in Nowa Huta and Stare Podgórze cafés before you leave.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Podgórze and Kazimierz like a local
Arrive in Kraków, check in in Kazimierz and enjoy a relaxed Saturday between Podgórze and Kazimierz with coffee, contemporary art, street food and dinner.
10:30
11:15
1 h by train
12:15
13:15
Travel & transfer: Transfer to Hotel Eden
Take the train to Kraków Główny main station, then the tram or walk to Kazimierz. Alternatively, take a taxi straight to the hotel.
Hotel Edenapprox. 10–15 PLN pp5 min on foot
13:20
13:40
Stay: Luggage storage at Hotel Eden
You drop off your luggage at Hotel Eden in Kazimierz; the room is only ready from about 3 pm. Hotel Kazimierz would be an alternative.
20 min on foot
14:00
15:05
Café: Coffee and a snack at Karma
Karmaapprox. 25–45 PLN pp15 min on foot
15:20
17:50
Sightseeing: Contemporary art at MOCAK
The museum on the former Schindler factory grounds shows Polish and international contemporary art. Allow about two and a half hours.
MOCAK Museum für zeitgenössische Kunstapprox. 20–30 PLN pp25 min by public transport
18:15
19:35
Break: Rest and settle into your room
Back at the hotel, you move into your room and rest after the journey.
10 min on foot
19:45
20:15
Dinner: Zapiekanka at Plac Nowy
This classic Polish street food, a baguette pizza, is served at the stalls in the rotunda on Plac Nowy. A small appetiser before dinner.
Plac Nowyapprox. 15–20 PLN pp10 min on foot
20:25
21:55
Dinner: Dinner at Sąsiedzi
A cosy restaurant in Kazimierz with traditional Polish home cooking and seasonal dishes. It's best to book ahead at weekends.
Sąsiedziapprox. 70–120 PLN pp
Day 2 · Krakau
Nowa Huta and farewell
A relaxed departure day: breakfast in Kazimierz, then the tram to Nowa Huta for a walk, coffee and pierogi, followed by the transfer to the airport.
08:30
09:30
Breakfast: Breakfast at the Mleczarnia milk bar
Bar Mleczny Mleczarniaapprox. 25–45 PLN pp8 min on foot
09:45
10:00
Travel & transfer: Hotel Eden: check-out and luggage
35 min by public transport
10:35
11:50
Sightseeing: Walk around Plac Centralny
Plac Centralny, Nowa Hutaapprox. 0–10 PLN pp8 min on foot
11:58
12:58
Café: Coffee at Cafe Satyra
A cosy café in Nowa Huta with good coffee and homemade cake. Perfect for an art and coffee break.
Cafe Satyraapprox. 20–40 PLN pp15 min by public transport
13:13
14:28
Lunch: Pierogi at Pierogi Mr Vincent
A small place with freshly made pierogi in many varieties, ideal as your last meal in Kraków.
Pierogi Mr Vincentapprox. 35–60 PLN pp1 h 15 min by public transport
15:43
16:58
Travel & transfer: Transfer to Kraków Airport
Flughafen Krakau-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.