City Breaks in Krakow
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KRAKOW, YOUR NEXT CITY BREAK
With captivating architecture, charming city streets, and excellent nightlife, Krakow is a top city break destination, just a short flight from the UK. There’s tons to do for all ages in this UNESCO-filled city, whether you’re a family with children, or a group of friends after a top night out.
In Krakow’s Old Town, you’ll find stylish vodka bars and souvenir shops, while Market Square is home to the Town Hall, a leaning structure dating back to the 13th century. Other can’t-miss sights include the millennia-old Wawal Castle and St Florian’s Gate.
Don’t miss St Kinga’s Chapel, the world’s biggest underground church (carved entirely from salt!) or the fascinating Rynek Underground, a cutting-edge museum featuring holograms and laser shows. Grab one of our money-saving flight & hotel deals below – you’ll be wandering Krakow’s ancient streets in no time!
Travel during the festive season and experience the Krakow Christmas Markets.
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Krakow information
Currency Polish Zloty
Language Polish
Time Zone GMT+02:00
Avg. Flight Time 2h 30m
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Price of a pint £2.00
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Food and drink in Krakow
The first stop on your foodie tour of the city should be pierogi. These famous Polish dumplings come with a variety of fillings including cream cheese and herbs (pierogi ruskie) and meat (pierogi z mięsem). They’re cheap, delicious, and the perfect way to fill up before an afternoon of sightseeing. You’ll also want to sample bigos on your Krakow city break. Translated as...more
Top sights in Krakow
Perched high above the city, Wawal Castle is a must-see on any city break to Krakow. Home to Poland’s monarchs from the 11th to 17th centuries, you can still see remnants of the Royal apartments to this day, along with artifacts from the Ottoman Empire. Kids will love visiting Dragon’s Den, a 2 million year-old cave under the castle, once home to the fire-breathing beasts...more
Hidden gems in Krakow
Don’t miss a visit to St Kinga’s Chapel, a giant underground church – made entirely from salt. At 300 metres below the ground, this cavernous religious chamber features dozens of intricate carvings made from rock salt. It’s one of the world’s largest subterranean churches, and arguably Krakow’s most amazing attraction. If you’re a family with kids to keep entertained, a...more
Nightlife in Krakow
When it comes to a night on the tiles, Krakow delivers the goods. With more pubs and bars per square mile that anywhere in the world, Old Town is the perfect place to kick things off. Here, you can hop from pub to pub to discover the area’s fantastic basement venues and shot bars – ideal for groups of friends. If you fancy sampling a few bars away from the pub crawlers,...more
