Welcome to Essential Krakow, a city guide and information portal for Krakow - Poland’s capital of culture

Welcome to Essential Krakow, a city guide and information portal for Krakow - Poland’s capital of culture

Essential Krakow provides you with everything you need to know about visiting Krakow in a light hearted and informative manner and is the perfect travel guide from which to plan your trip. Whether you need to organize Krakow hotels and accommodation, Krakow tours, or just to find general tourist information, our travel guide is packed with relevant and up to date reviews, news and facts about Krakow.

Essential Krakow provides you with everything you need to know about visiting Krakow in a light hearted and informative manner and is the perfect travel guide from which to plan your trip. Whether you need to organize Krakow hotels and accommodation, Krakow tours, or just to find general tourist information, our travel guide is packed with relevant and up to date reviews, news and facts about Krakow.

If you are planning a visit Krakow, then feel free to have a live chat with one of our city guides who will gladly help you organize your trip and provide online support for any questions you have about Krakow.

If you are planning a visit Krakow, then feel free to have a live chat with one of our city guides who will gladly help you organize your trip and provide online support for any questions you have about Krakow.

Our guides have local knowledge and will be happy to provide, recommendations for the best Krakow hotels and places to stay, Krakow restaurants, tips on Krakow nightlife and general advice on things to see and do during your visit to Krakow.

Our guides have local knowledge and will be happy to provide, recommendations for the best Krakow hotels and places to stay, Krakow restaurants, tips on Krakow nightlife and general advice on things to see and do during your visit to Krakow.

What's more, our online guides can help with travel information, such as getting to and from Krakow, airport transfers and bus and train routes in and out of the city. More specifically we can help with organizing groups and parties (tour groups, stag and hen parties) with more complicated accommodation and tour requirements through our network of affiliated Krakow apartments, hotels and tour operators.

What's more, our online guides can help with travel information, such as getting to and from Krakow, airport transfers and bus and train routes in and out of the city. More specifically we can help with organizing groups and parties (tour groups, stag and hen parties) with more complicated accommodation and tour requirements through our network of affiliated Krakow apartments, hotels and tour operators.

Krakow is a vibrant and exciting city which appeals to a broad range of visitors ranging from sightseers looking to enjoy the rich heritage and culture that Krakow has to offer, to party goers taking pleasure in the lively nightlife and party scene. We at Essential-Krakow are enthusiastic about our great city and would like to show you the best of it - So take advantage of our free service and get in contact!

Krakow is a vibrant and exciting city which appeals to a broad range of visitors ranging from sightseers looking to enjoy the rich heritage and culture that Krakow has to offer, to party goers taking pleasure in the lively nightlife and party scene. We at Essential-Krakow are enthusiastic about our great city and would like to show you the best of it - So take advantage of our free service and get in contact!

Top rated


WOK
WOK
Rating: 4.5
WOK restaurant is an Asian buffet, specializing in the most exotic faire; Mongolian recipes…»
Dynia
Dynia
Rating: 4
Dynia is a very good choice as a semi formal café and bar that…»
Indus Tandoor
Indus Tandoor
Rating: 4
Indus Tandoor is as the name plainly implies an Indian restaurant. The variety is…»
Manzana
Manzana
Rating: 4
MANZANA, (Spanish for 'Apple') opened in November 2008. The restaurant & bar reflects our…»
Mięta Resto Bar
Mięta Resto Bar
Rating: 4
Divided into three distinct rooms, Mieta RestoBar is a haven for lovers of cuisine…»
Cherubino
Cherubino
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Restaurant "Cherubino" is located in a charming alley Tomé a few steps from Market…»
Chłopskie Jadło
Chłopskie Jadło
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Chlopskie Jadlo is basically just Polish food, not that there’s anything basic about Polish…»
Copernicus
Copernicus
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The Copernicus Restaurant is noted for genuine frescos and renaissance ceilings that grace an…»
Alchemia
Alchemia
Rating: 4.5
Alchemia draws a more bohemian crowd, and is always packed. If you want to…»
Pauza
Pauza
Rating: 4.5
Pauza would be under the descriptor of ‘alternative’. The art work is modern and…»
Art Club Błędne Koło
Art Club Błędne Koło
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Błędne Koło which means “vicious circle” in Polish, is a so-called ‘art club’. It…»
Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem
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Upon first glance, one would assume that Carpe Diem is just another dingy cellar…»
Coffee Heaven
Coffee Heaven
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Coffee Heaven feels a lot like Starbucks. Some may think that’s a bad thing…»
Frantic
Frantic
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Frantic is a great recently-opened dance club that has increased it popularity exponentially among…»
Harris Jazz Bar
Harris Jazz Bar
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Harris Piano Jazz Bar is exactly that, a good old nook where people come…»
Shakers
Shakers
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Shakers Club has an ever evolving vibe. The deep purple paint and sensuous, velvety…»
Archdiocesan Museum
Archdiocesan Museum
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The Archdiocesan Museum is housed in the Bishops Palace which was the long-term home…»
Bunkier Sztuki
Bunkier Sztuki
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  Art aficionados will not want to miss a trip to Bunkier Sztuki during…»
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
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The church of St. Peter and St. Paul was built shortly after the arrival…»
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
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  The Church of St. Andrew is the best preserved example of Romanesque architecture…»
Corpus Christi Church
Corpus Christi Church
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Corpus Christi Church is a classic basilica and that was originally established as a…»
Floriańska Street
Floriańska Street
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  Part of the famous Royal Route, Florianska is one of the most important…»
Grodzka Street
Grodzka Street
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Constructed even before Krakow received its charter in 1257, Grodzka Street is one of…»
Jagiellonian University – Collegium Juridicum
Jagiellonian University – Collegium Juridicum
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  As part of the emerging Jagiellinian University, the magnificent Gothic structure of the…»
ARS Cinema
ARS Cinema
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Having produced a number of award-winning film directors, Poland takes great pride in its…»
Atlantic Squash & Wellness
Atlantic Squash & Wellness
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Located right in the heart of Krakow just 300 metres from Wawel Castle, Atlantic…»
Auditorium Maximum Krakow
Auditorium Maximum Krakow
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Auditorium Maximum in Krakow is located in the Jagiellonian University, one of the leading…»
Bagatela Theatre
Bagatela Theatre
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The Bagatela Theatre is one of Krakow´s most endearing. Dedicated to the writer and…»
Bednarski Park
Bednarski Park
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If you are looking for a relaxing walk in the peace and quiet of…»
Blonia Park
Blonia Park
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Known as Krakow´s grassland, this vast expanse of land is a national heritage and…»
Bonarka city centre
Bonarka city centre
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Situated on Kamieńskiego Street, Bonarka City Centre opened its doors in 2009 and is…»
Cinema City Bonarka
Cinema City Bonarka
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Having opened its doors in November 2009, Bonarka Cinema City is the latest in…»

Restaurants


Chłopskie Jadło
Chłopskie Jadło
Grodzka 9
Chlopskie Jadlo is basically just Polish food, not that there’s anything basic about Polish food, but it is in Krakow. Consistently good reviews for this…read more
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe
Plac Mariacki 9
The Hard Rock Café Kraków is located in the center of Cracow in the middle of Main Square. The cafe, situated to St. Mary's Basilica,…read more
Mięta Resto Bar
Mięta Resto Bar
Krupnicza 19a
Divided into three distinct rooms, Mieta RestoBar is a haven for lovers of cuisine from the warmer parts of Europe. In the first, and largest,…read more
No 7 Restaurant
No 7 Restaurant
Rynek Główny 7
No 7 Restaurant is fabulous, but a bit snooty, which can be a good thing, if you have high standards, and want to make a…read more