Hotels in Krakow, Poland

Krakow overview

Visitors speak favorably about all that Krakow has to offer, including its historical sites, cathedrals, and museums. Enjoy the castle and entertainment, and even book a local tour during your stay. In Krakow, you can take in local culture at top places like Czartoryski Museum and Galicia Jewish Museum. Main Market Square and Wawel Castle are other popular sights to see.

Where to stay in Krakow

With a wide selection of hotels, Krakow has options to suit your style. There are 598 hotels in Krakow and you can shop as many as 871 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 60%. Our room prices start at 4 USD per night and here's a breakdown of hotels by star rating in Krakow as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 15 5-star hotels from 75 USD per night
• • 227 4-star hotels from 42 USD per night
• • 192 3-star hotels from 32 USD per night
• • 47 2-star hotels from 7 USD per night

How to get to Krakow

Fly into Krakow (KRK-John Paul II - Balice), 6 mi (9.6 km) from central Krakow.

Train stations include:

• • Krakow Glowny Station (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
• • Krakow Lobzow Station (1.7 mi/2.7 km from the city center)
• • Krakow Plaszow Station (2.5 mi/4 km from the city center)

What to see around Krakow

Fun excursions can include a visit to:

• • Blonia Park
• • Bednarski Park
• • Stanislaw Lem Garden of Experiences
• • Park Decjusza
• • Panienskie Skaly

Here are some local attractions:

• • Aquarium and Natural History Museum
• • Glass and Ceramics Centre
• • Park Wodny
• • Krakow Zoological Gardens

The area's cultural scene stands out, and these are some places to visit:

• • Czartoryski Museum
• • Galicia Jewish Museum
• • Oskar Schindler Factory
• • Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice
• • Rynek Underground

Memorable landmarks include:

• • Main Market Square
• • Wawel Castle
• • Cloth Hall
• • Town Hall Tower
• • St. Mary's Basilica

Here are some favorite shopping areas to find that perfect souvenir:

• • Stary Kleparz
• • Galeria Krakowska
• • Galeria Kazimierz
• • Krakow Plaza
• • Bonarka City Centre

Popular places to visit include:

• • Collegium Maius
• • Florian's Gate
• • Krakow Barbican
• • Wawel Cathedral
• • Old Synagogue

When to visit Krakow

Do you want to know the ideal time of year to visit? Here are the seasonal norms to help with your planning:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 49°F day, 19°F night
• • April-June: 73°F day, 32°F night
• • July-September: 74°F day, 42°F night
• • October-December: 61°F day, 25°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 0.12 inches
• • April-June: 0.31 inches
• • July-September: 0.39 inches
• • October-December: 0.12 inches