Krakow

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The second-most important city in Poland, Krakow is loved by leisure and business travelers alike for its cultural, artistic, academic, and financial opportunities. Once the former Polish capital, Krakow has an amazing Old Town, and all its attractions seem to radiate from it.

How much does it cost to visit Krakow?

A budget traveler planning to visit Krakow should set aside zł 107 for daily travel costs. This doesn’t include any accommodation costs, however. For more information on Krakow travel costs, please see below.


Krakow accommodation costs

Hotel or hostel for one person zł 79 – 553
Typical double room zł 158 – 1,067
Poland travel costs for staying in Krakow

Krakow food and drinks costs

A meal in an inexpensive restaurant zł 20 – 30
A meal in a mid-range restaurant zł 40 – 65
Local beer (0.5 liters, draught) zł 6 – 10
Water (0.33 liter, bottle)
Tap water is safe to drink in Krakow, however.		 zł 2 – 6
Poland travel costs for eating and drinking in Krakow

Krakow fares and public transport

One-way public transportation ticket zł 3.80
Taxi (price per kilometer) zł 2 – 2.60
Gasoline (1 liter) zł 5 – 5.30

Krakow visiting costs – Top attractions in Krakow

Rynek Glowny Central Square Free
Kazimierz The Former Jewish District zł 27
Bazylika Mariacka zł 10
Stare Miasto (Old Town) Free
Lost Souls Alley zł 35

Krakow Card

2-day Krakow Card $ 26
3-day Krakow Card $ 32

The Krakow Card provides free admission to 40 museums and attractions, plus free access to public transport. It also comes with airport transfers and transport to the Wieliczka Salt Mine next to Krakow.

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12 best things to do in Krakow

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Poland’s capital Krakow is a beautiful, walkable city with a rich history and lots of interesting things to see and do. It’s the country’s second-largest city, home to Europe’s biggest market square, interesting museums, and some beautiful architecture. Another great thing about Krakow is that it’s a very affordable destination if you’re on a tight budget. Food, accommodation, and visits to tourist attractions are quite cheap compared to European standards. Whether it’s your first visit to this city or you’ve been here before, here are the 12 best things to do in Krakow. The best things to do in Krakow …

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