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Krakow
Kraków's precise origins are unclear, but the city first rose to prominence at the turn of the first millennium as a thriving market town. The enormous size of the Rynek attests to…
Featuring a karaoke bar and a restaurant with Polish cuisine, this hotel is located on the Brest-Litovske Motorway, 30 minutes’ drive from Kiev Train Station. Rooms come with air…
Galeria Krakowska
This shiny complex right next door to the train station features 270 outlets, with more than a third devoted to fashion—brands include Zara, Versace, H & M, and Benetton. There are…
Krakow Philharmonic
This impressive neo-baroque pile, built in 1931, has hosted many top international names, partly thanks to the involvement of Tadeusz Strugaƚa as general and artistic director.…
Krakow Opera
Locally born architect, Romuald Loegler is responsible for the deliciously radical design job on the Łódź Philharmonic. Loegler devised a main stage with a computer-controlled acoustic…
Outside Krakow
Kraków, the capital of the Polish region of Maopolska, is one of the most beautiful cities in central Europe and a highlight of any visit to Poland. The city escaped significant damage…
Ciasteczka z Krakowa
At this dessert mecca, delicate little cakes, fruit teas, chocolate pralines, and pretty presentation boxes of local sweet treats are all on offer. It's a favorite of both locals and…
Krakow Chamber Opera
This intimate venue, opened in 1991, was the passion project of actress and choreographer Jadwiga Leśniak-Jankowska. The Krakow Chamber Opera has been based here for more than a…
Sheraton Krakow Hotel
Set by the Vistula just under Wawel, the Sheraton accommodates guests to its usual high standards. High-speed Internet in the comfortable rooms, separate saunas for men and women, a…
Novotel Krakow Centrum
Near its French-chain sister, the Ibis Centrum, this well-facilitated riverside hotel suits families and business travelers alike. A pool, Jacuzzi, playroom, sauna and gym all open…
Ibis Krakow Centrum
All public areas and rooms have been renovated at this French chain hotel, so breakfast (from 4am), a drink, or a meal at the terrace L’Estaminet is a comfortable pleasure rather than…
Best Western Krakow
Part of the Best Western group, this is a comfortable, mid-range, city-center lodging to match any in town in the same price bracket. The classic rooms here are pretty basic, so for a…
Orange IMAX Kraków
Sci Fi, wildlife and adventure features feature on the vast screen here. The venue is an easy hop on the tram from town, heading toward Nowa Huta.
Hilton Garden Inn Krakow
Kraków’s latest luxury hotel is Poland’s first Hilton Garden Inn, and takes full advantage of the under-used land facing Wawel from just over the river. The HGI offers expansive rooms,…
Krakow Witkin Gallery
This gallery, which opened in 1964, is a rigorously curated showcase. The focus is minimalist, reductivist, and conceptual art—paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints.
In Depth in Krakow
Schindler's Kraków -- The tragic story of Poland's Jews and of life in the Nazi wartime ghettos has inspired no fewer than two Oscar-winning movies: Roman Polanski'sThe Pianist (2002),…
Organized Tours in Krakow
Several private companies offer walking and bus tours of the city, as well as themed tours, such as Jewish Kraków or Communist Kraków, and longer excursions to Zakopane, the Wieliczka…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Krakow
Browsing for take-home treasures: During the 15th century, traders peddled silks, spices and exotic Eastern delicacies beneath the ornate rooftop of Sukienice Cloth Hall. Trade is…
The Old City in Krakow
The Old Town & Rynek Gówny Kraków's Old Town is a pedestrian's paradise, and you could (and should) spend hours wandering the back alleys, arcades, and cellars, jammed with every…
Sites of Jewish Interest in Krakow
Kazimierz, the former Jewish quarter, is an absolute must that defies easy description. It's a tumbled-down, decrepit former ghetto, filled with the haunting artifacts of a culture…
Things Not to Miss in Krakow, Poland
Wawel Castle makes a good starting point for any visit to Krakow, as it is Poland's pride and joy. Children will enjoy the brutal medieval weaponry on show in the Crown Treasury and…
John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice
Please note: information was correct at the time of writing.
Pole Position: Krakow & Warsaw Make for Affordable Alternatives in Europe
If there's a bright side to the dollar's decline in western Europe, it's that travelers have extra incentive to lay off Paris and Rome for a while and explore historic gems like Kraków…
Calik
If you’re visiting in December, call in to this main-square boutique for both traditional and highly original Christmas ornaments. Trinkets in glass, wood, and other materials are on…
Boruni World of Amber
Amber has always been one of Poland’s key exports. Cities such as Gdańsk and Krakow grew rich during the medieval era on the strength of the amber trade. This ”Baltic Gold” is a resin,…