POLAND · CITY BREAK

Cheap city break Krakow

a view of a city square with a clock tower in the background

Krakow is a or the best savede medieval cities or Europe: intact gebleven during WW2, with a gigantic marktplein and the Joodse Kazimierz-kwartier. Very affordable: flights from €55 return, 3 days from €2

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When is the best tijd to go?

May to September for terrasweer (18-25°C). December has the beautiful Christmas markets on Rynek Główny. Vermijd January/February (often around -5°C and grijs).

The best neighborhoods in Krakow

  • Stare Miasto (Old City) Rynek Główny square, Wawel-castle.
  • Kazimierz Old Joodse neighborhood, hipsters, best klezmer-restaurants.
  • Podgórze The voormalig getto, with Schindler's fabriek-museum.
  • Nowa Huta Sovjet-architectuur, for lovers or industrial heritage.
  • Salwator Quiet with view about the Wisła river.

Top 5 things to do in Krakow

  • Wawel-castle + cathedral €7 for cathedral, churches free.
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau dagtrip Verplichte recommendation, free but bus there/back €15.
  • Joods Kazimierz wandeling Free, with Schindler-fabriek and Plac Nowy market.
  • Pierogi at Pierożki u Vincenta Best dumplings or Krakow, 6 for €4.
  • Wieliczka zoutmijn UNESCO, ondergrondse kapellen uitgehouwen in zout, €25.

Flights + transport from the Netherlands

From Schiphol to Krakow Balice (KRK) in 2 hour. KLM, Ryanair. Train to center €3 in 20 minutes.

What costs a trip to Krakow?

Hostels from €10, mid-range hotels €40 to 70, vacation rentals €50 per night. Food: pierogi €3, lunch €7, dinner €12 to 18, biertje €2.

Hostel
from €10
Hotel mid-range
€50-180/night
Flight return
from €55 return
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Frequently asked questions about Krakow

When is the best tijd around to Krakow te go?

May to September for terrasweer (18-25°C).

Which neighborhood is the best around in Krakow te stays?

Stare Miasto (Old City) is a goede first chice: Rynek Główny square, Wawel-castle.

How do I get from the Netherlands in Krakow?

From Schiphol to Krakow Balice (KRK) in 2 hour.

What costs a trip to Krakow?

Hostels from €10, mid-range hotels €40 to 70, vacation rentals €50 per night.

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