Krakow City Breaks

A guide to Krakow

Visitors will find Krakow a delightful city that is compact and welcoming, yet contains more than enough to see and do. The city has a wealth of historic and cultural attractions and a modern, contemporary ambience with a great range of entertainment. Krakow is set amongst picturesque scenery and lush forests, meadows and rivers are just a short ride away, offering pleasurable days of hiking, walking and horse riding.

A historic city, full of contrasts

Krakow oozes with rich history, and the city is a pleasure to stroll around, as you take in the unique atmosphere of the medieval old town, full of baroque chapels and churches as well as an interesting Jewish quarter. Essential Krakow short break sights include the commanding Wawel castle, a former royal residence, or the immense Rynek - the medieval market square and one of Europe's largest. As the cultural capital of Poland, Krakow has many museums and art galleries of the highest calibre, with an emphasis on modern art, for which the city is rightly famous.

Varied entertainment options

After an inspiring day of sightseeing, you can unwind with a night of drama or music at one of Krakow's celebrated theatres, or party hard into the night in the stylish bars and clubs. There is an emerging cafe culture with a myriad of pavement eateries and coffee shops catering to every taste, with these being particularly inviting in the picturesque surroundings of the old town's cobbled streets. Round off a weekend with a relaxing game of golf, or indulge yourself in one of the many hotel health spas.