Krakow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Krakow
With a population of 755.050, Krakow is the largest city in Malopolskie, Poland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Krakow has to offer.
Where to Eat in Krakow
If you’re looking for affordable options, Filipa 18 Food Wine Art - Indigo Krakow (Ul. Sw. Filipa 18) and Hard Rock Café - Kraków (Pl. Mariacki 9/31 042) are great picks.
When to visit Krakow
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Krakow in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Krakow, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Krakow
Plane
When flying to Krakow, you’ll arrive at J. Paul II Krakow Airport (KRK), which is located 10 km from the city centre.
Train
PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Krakow, followed by České dráhy. The train journey from Krakow to Katowice takes 1h 06m and costs around RM 133 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rzeszow, expect to pay about RM 76 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Krakow Glówny is the busiest station in Krakow. Another popular train station is Kraków-Podgórze, located 2.8 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Krakow, including FlixBus, Regiojet and Bus. From Katowice, the bus ride to Krakow takes 89 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Rzeszow, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station, located 6 km from the city centre of Krakow. Krakow Podgórze is also a commonly used station, and is 2.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Krakow
Where to stay in Krakow
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Gródek to great affordable options like the Hotel Floryan Old Town, Krakow offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 337 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 645 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greg&Tom Beer House Hostel and ibis budget Krakow Stare Miasto. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Krakow, with prices from RM 149 to RM 1,004 per night. Stare Miasto is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Krakow are about 40% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Krakow
Most booked hotels in Krakow
Hiring a car in Krakow
Expect to pay RM 7.92 per litre in Krakow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 94.94 and RM 126.59. The most frequently booked car type in Krakow is Full-size (Renault Trafic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.