Krakow vs Prague: Joods kwartier or Karelsbrug?
Krakow has Auschwitz-dagtrip + Joods kwartier Kazimierz. Prague is intacter medieval with Karelsbrug and Praagse Burcht.
Krakow
Krakow is a or the best savede medieval cities or Europe: intact gebleven during WW2, with a gigantic marktplein and the Joodse Kazimierz-kwartier.
Flight from NL: €55 return
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Prague is a or Europe's most beautiful én cheapest city break-destinations. The full intacte medieval center stands on the UNESCO-list and a biertje costs you still steeds below the €2.
Flight from NL: €70 return
View Prague →Best time to visit compared
Krakow
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).
Prague
May, June and September are perfect: 18-25°C with little rain. April and October are quieter and cheaper. December has the beautiful Christmas markets on the Old Stadsplein, a reallye recommendation. Vermijd July/August (te busy, te warm in the narrow straatjes).
Flights + transfer from the Netherlands
Krakow
From Schiphol to Krakow Balice (KRK) in 2 hour. KLM, Ryanair. Train to center €3 in 20 minutes.
Prague
From Schiphol to Prague-Václav Havel (PRG) in 1 hour 35 minutes. KLM and Smartwings dagelijks. Locally: metro/tram-ticket €1,20 (90 min), 24-uurspas €4,30.
Costs compared
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.
Prague
Hostels from €15, mid-range hotels €60-90, vacation rentals €70 per night. Food: gulašsoep + beer for €8, dinner in a restaurant €12-20.
Who is it for?
Choose Krakow if you are...
History-lovers (WO2 + Joods heritage), very low budget, alternatieve culture.
Choose Prague if you are...
Architectuur-fans, Christmas market-visitors, romantische couples.
Our verdict
Krakow is cheaper (~30%). Prague is lake toeristisch but more beautiful. Both ideal May-June or September.