Stare Miasto
Stare Miasto
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The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with magnificent interiors, 14th century fortifications, ancient synagogues, Jagiellonian University and the Gothic cathedral where the kings of Poland were buried.
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- Abovetheclouds2,442 contributionsA highlight. A must!A highlight. I stayed in the heart of the Old Town. Gorgeous and atmospheric. Well kept and clean. Wear good walking shoes, get lost in the alleyways and explore. You will be greeted with beautiful buildings, architecture, restaurants, coffee shops and more. A walking tour on your first day is a good idea for orientation and to get some history and tips about the area and what to see.Visited April 2023Travelled soloWritten 24 April 2023
- paolovbossiThe Hague, The Netherlands862 contributionsOne of the best cities in EuropeUnfortunately we did not have time to visit the museums so we had time only to wander around. It is simply wonderful! Lots of impressive buildings, clean, a lot of fantastic bars and restaurants. One of the most Beautiful cities in Europe!Visited May 2023Written 8 June 2023
- James G4 contributionsUtterly gorgeous Old Town, worth several days of relaxation and tourism.Perhaps my favorite Old Town in Europe, for charm, beauty, museums, and great food. The only downside: nighttime brings out constant invitations to sex-oriented clubs in some areas of Old Town. But all in all, one could easily stay a week in Old Town and nearby areas.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 2 November 2023
- Traveler807809Ridgefield, Washington5 contributionsRustic elegance a hidden gem.Stare Miasto Krakow Old world character with modern amenities. Easily give this five stars, if they provided onsite amenities for food/drinks/snacks. The outside appearance is very minimal, but the room was a nice integration or rustic elegance. The 1600 building's character is so well reserved and maintained. Rooms are upgraded with jetted tub, marble floors, streaming TV options, exposed beams, mirrored bathroom, cook top and spacious quarters. Robes and slippers are provided and a quiet hotel. Evening revelers could be heard late at night leaving the square but quite incidental during our stay. This sort of style is very high end in the US similar to light industrial areas turned into chic lofts and restaurants. Loved our stay! Only a few blocks off the old world square good access to food, night life, people watching with short walks to the trolley and parks. Receptionist spoke ghost English able to recommend authentic polish cuisine. Go back in a heartbeat!Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 23 February 2024
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Traveler807809
Ridgefield, WA5 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Stare Miasto
Krakow
Old world character with modern amenities.
Easily give this five stars, if they provided onsite amenities for food/drinks/snacks. The outside appearance is very minimal, but the room was a nice integration or rustic elegance. The 1600 building's character is so well reserved and maintained. Rooms are upgraded with jetted tub, marble floors, streaming TV options, exposed beams, mirrored bathroom, cook top and spacious quarters. Robes and slippers are provided and a quiet hotel. Evening revelers could be heard late at night leaving the square but quite incidental during our stay.
This sort of style is very high end in the US similar to light industrial areas turned into chic lofts and restaurants. Loved our stay! Only a few blocks off the old world square good access to food, night life, people watching with short walks to the trolley and parks. Receptionist spoke ghost English able to recommend authentic polish cuisine. Go back in a heartbeat!
Krakow
Old world character with modern amenities.
Easily give this five stars, if they provided onsite amenities for food/drinks/snacks. The outside appearance is very minimal, but the room was a nice integration or rustic elegance. The 1600 building's character is so well reserved and maintained. Rooms are upgraded with jetted tub, marble floors, streaming TV options, exposed beams, mirrored bathroom, cook top and spacious quarters. Robes and slippers are provided and a quiet hotel. Evening revelers could be heard late at night leaving the square but quite incidental during our stay.
This sort of style is very high end in the US similar to light industrial areas turned into chic lofts and restaurants. Loved our stay! Only a few blocks off the old world square good access to food, night life, people watching with short walks to the trolley and parks. Receptionist spoke ghost English able to recommend authentic polish cuisine. Go back in a heartbeat!
Written 23 February 2024
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Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool, UK683 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
I love Stare Miasto ( Old Town ) in Krakow, its such a visually stunning district of this fascinating and historic city ,the architecture in both Maly Rynek and Rynek are awesome, these two square's look amazing with great looking buildings such as Sy Mary's Basilica and the Sukeinnece being the standout structures in the Old Town, the Old Town streets are also fabulous, there's many great pubs,bars, cafe's and restaurants and it's popular, we are currently in Krakow in February and it's packed ,great atmosphere especially in the Old Town, if you're planning a holiday to Krakow it's most definitely well worth checking out, in fact it's a must go destination.
Written 8 February 2024
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James G
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Perhaps my favorite Old Town in Europe, for charm, beauty, museums, and great food.
The only downside: nighttime brings out constant invitations to sex-oriented clubs in some areas of Old Town. But all in all, one could easily stay a week in Old Town and nearby areas.
The only downside: nighttime brings out constant invitations to sex-oriented clubs in some areas of Old Town. But all in all, one could easily stay a week in Old Town and nearby areas.
Written 2 November 2023
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Marius P
Oslo, Norway1,853 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Krakows old square with market hall and of course restaurants around it. The maria church with the trumpet player is also located here.
Written 15 October 2023
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Dania Elena M
Zarnesti, Romania57 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Full of monuments, history, restaurants, terraces. Worth visiting. A lot of tourists!There is everything to do and see
Written 27 August 2023
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AmandaJaneC69
Wokingham, UK61 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Wonderful Church with lots of historic details. Go early as the queue in the afternoon for tickets to get in were very long. You will get a headset which will guide you around everything inside in any language.
Written 12 July 2023
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paolovbossi
The Hague, The Netherlands862 contributions
May 2023
Unfortunately we did not have time to visit the museums so we had time only to wander around. It is simply wonderful! Lots of impressive buildings, clean, a lot of fantastic bars and restaurants. One of the most Beautiful cities in Europe!
Written 8 June 2023
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mani_kalai
Kingswood, UK237 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Beautiful old town, best place to spend an evening with walking, shopping and dining. Lots of bars and restaurants. Some beautiful architecture buildings around.
Written 30 May 2023
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,284 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is a particularly lovely old town compared with many others we have seen over the years, being clean, spacious and with simply gorgeous buildings pretty much everywhere, in a great variety of styles and shapes!
With many eating and drinking opportunities as well as a variety of shops from basic souvenirs to some seriously expensive items, most people will find something to their taste.
But it’s equally great just for a good stroll.
With many eating and drinking opportunities as well as a variety of shops from basic souvenirs to some seriously expensive items, most people will find something to their taste.
But it’s equally great just for a good stroll.
Written 29 May 2023
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Edwin F
Calgary, Canada1,777 contributions
Apr 2023
We walked around Stare Miasto several times while visiting Krakow. Lots of lovely old architecture to see.
Written 6 May 2023
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Есть выезд с Варшавы на 1,3 мая 2023 в Краков с экскурсией по историческому центру или поездка в Освенцум за 1 день
mcdlfc123
Belfast, UK
Any good suggestions for cheap groceries/sweets shop?
Thanks in advance
Mali50
Vienna257 contributions
Hi there, you can find a lot of small groceries and Sweets Shops around the Main Market Square. There is even one Discounter on the Main Square, so no worries. Regarding the sweets shops - the most famous, like Wedel, is on the Main Market Square, not the cheapest but definitely worth trying. Hope it helps.
wicklowlady
Wicklow, Ireland29 contributions
Hi I’m going to krakow next week and just wondered where is the place to change your money?
Bob T
LaSalle, IL412 contributions
Kantor Grosz which is located at Sławkowska 4
31-014 Kraków
Poland
They had the best honest rate I could find. Everywhere else it appeared that they were charging hidden fees or not posting honest exchange rates. Ask to see the actual amount you are to receive for your money first before you take it. Once it’s in your hands your transaction is done.
Anaskoi
Sofia, Bulgaria64 contributions
Hello everyone,
I am planning to visit Krakow this July with my family and I was wondering what could you recommend me to visit, apart from the Old Town. Are there any hidden gems, or some attractions off the beaten track. I would be more than grateful for the information.
Thank you in advance!
The Glen Tavern
Limerick, Ireland60 contributions
Hi Anaskoi, there is really so much to do in the old town, but the Jewish Quater is a must (especially the New Square at night !) you’d need 1 1/2 days here alone. We spent a few days in Zakobane hillwalking & hiking, stunning place. You can take a raft down river there also. If your driving yourself great if not they run trips & tours from Kraków itself, absolutely fabulous holiday ❤️😎 Also Auschwitz-Birkenau is a must,not a great day, but very important. You can do this in day with the Saltmines also. Loved it, great city 👍
Tom C
London4 contributions
Hi. The reviews are under a city tour which is £17 but some reviews refer to a free tour. What is the difference and how do you book the free tour, please?
NMTRIP2018
New York City, NY74 contributions
Free tours are cool too - at the end of the tour you just tip your guide what ever you feel is the deserving amount. You can look them up and just show up at the time and spot suggested.
Deborah R
Slough, UK17 contributions
Hey Krakow only survived WW2, in tact because the Germans were largely based there!! They were setting up the extermination camps for, firstly the high, and prolific Polish people ie government and military persons! These were captured and shot first in Austchwicht! Then any Romanies etc and then the Jews! Warsaw was 90% destroyed but somehow the Poles rebuilt it again. And don't forget that the Russians, at the end of WW2 were given the right to rule Poland, after such devastation! Thanks to the Uk, France and the USA!! Disgraseful!! I love the fact these countries, 'The countries from behind the Iron Curtain' are now flourishing despite no help from the Western European Countries!! They are all such beautiful countries in their own right!! I know, I have visited most of them recently!! :)
Caroline o
Ennis, Ireland96 contributions
Hi We hope to Travel to Krakow in june, Is there somewhere we can hire a mobility scooter? My husband has limited mobility and walks with two sticks, but going by reading other reviews a lot recommend walking,The rest of us Will enjoy that But he wouldn't be able Also is there places anyone would recommend to buy tobacco,(Drum or Amber leaf).
Eva T
United Kingdom1,393 contributions
Hi, I don't know the addresses but try to contact information centre: it@infokrakow.pl
simjan@infokrakow.pl
simszpitalna@infokrakow.pl
I hope somebody there will answer your questions.
Eva
Cristina Victor... L
Tangier, Morocco752 contributions
Queremos hacer un free tour y una excursión a las minas de sal. Vamos solo de viernes a lunes. Había pensado en hacer el free tour el sábado por la mañana y el domingo las minas de sal. Que os parece la idea? Mejor el del centro histórico o del barrio judío? Gracias. Iremos a principios de febrero
Murriarte1975
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg141 contributions
Las minas de sal te las aconsejo vivamente. En mi opinion una maravilla, y los guias super agradables (En mi caso fue una guia de habla hispana). El casco antiguo puedes hacerlo por tu cuenta, aunque te perderas un poco la historia del lugar. Yo haria las dos visitas, una por la mañana y otra por la tarde (centro historico y barrio judio), las minas de sal las dejaria para el siguiente dia por la mañana y la tarde del segundo dia para disfrutar de la tranquilidad y belleza de esta linda ciudad polaca.
comeonteam
Liverpool17 contributions
Hi, Stephen. What would you like to know about this attraction? Hi, my wife and I have booked for 4 days next year, we are looking to stay somewhere central, can you recommend anywhere?
853barry
Abbotsford, Canada203 contributions
Try Pergamin Apartments
Ul Bracka 3-5,Krakow
2 min walk from the old town square
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Stare Miasto:
- Euro Hopper - 10 Day Rail Tour (From ₹ 1,56,818.93)
- Full Bike Tour - the Old Town, Jewish Qtr & the Ghetto NEW BIKES (From ₹ 3,769.45)
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- (0.04 km) Cu Residence by Loft Affair I
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- (0.04 km) Cu Residence III by Loft Affair
- Restaurants near Stare Miasto:
- (0.02 km) Metropolitan Restauracja
- (0.03 km) Monika Snack Bar
- (0.03 km) Viv-A-Vis
- (0.04 km) McDonald’s
- (0.04 km) Dobra Kasza Nasza
- Attractions near Stare Miasto:
- (0.01 km) Kakao Events
- (0.02 km) Cracow Local Tours
- (0.02 km) AuschwitzTour - Mariusz Taxi Cracow
- (0.03 km) Monument to Piotr Skrzynecki
- (0.04 km) Krawat Klub