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National Museum
Modern Polish art, military paraphernalia and decorative art fill the rooms in this functional pre-war building situated by a major intersection west of the Old Town. You can buy a…
Szołayski House
Formerly named the Wyspiański Museum, the Szołayski House exhibits paintings, models, plans, and designscreated by Stanisƚaw Wyspiański, 19th-century Art Nouveau artist, architect,…
Town Hall Tower
Once part of a 14th-century town hall, the remaining tower is now a modest museum. A model of the original town hall and vintage photographs from the Old Town form the bulk of its…
Archdiocesan Museum
Pope John Paul II—his life, travels and work—are the main subject here thought temporary exhibitions of church art are often staged as well. Upstairs begins with a map of Papal…
Cricoteka Museum
The former home of Tadeusz Kantor’s groundbreaking theater Cricot 2 now houses an eclectic archive of his work—to call it a museum is doing it an injustice. The videos, journals,…
Bunkier Sztuky
Though I can't say what you'll see when you head to the Art Bunker—the schedule of exhibitions at this attractive Modernist building changes regularly—I can guarantee you'll get an…
Archaeological Museum
This one-time Habsburg prison was opened as a Museum of the Antiquities way, way back in 1850. And because of that it won't have the type of interactive exhibits or even detailed wall…
Manggha
One of the world's most underrated treasures, Krakow's Museum of Japanese Art and Technology is located over the river from Wawel. Many of the items were bequeathed in the 1920s by…
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
One of the most evocative of Kraków's many churches, chiefly because of the statues of the 12 disciples lining the front entrance. It's said that the Jesuits spent so much money…
St. Andrew's Church
It's hard to imagine a more perfect foil to the attention-grabbing Church of Saints Peter and Paul next door. This humble, handsome church dates from the 11th century and has been part…
St. Mary's Basilica
The original church was destroyed in the Tatar raids of the 13th century, and rebuilding began relatively soon after. The hushed interior makes for essential viewing. The elaborately…
Wawel Cathedral and Cathedral Museum
This is the spiritual home of the Polish state, testifying to the strong historical link between the Polish royalty and the Catholic Church. There's been a church here since around…
Isaak Synagogue
Even though it was badly damaged during Nazi occupation, this is still considered the most beautiful synagogue structure in Kazimierz. Dating from 1664, it has been only partially…
Old Synagogue
This stern-looking Renaissance building dating from the 15th century (and the recipient of an architectural makeover a century later) is the oldest surviving Jewish structure in the…
Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery
This synagogue dates from the middle of the 16th century and is still in active use. You can walk through the cemetery, which was used until 1800, when the New Cemetery was opened, and…
Temple Synagogue
The 19th century, when this progressive synagogue was built, was a period of great experimentation in Jewish architecture. This synagogue's exterior reflects the influence of Sephardic…
Apteka Pod Orlem
You'll find a riveting collection of photographs and documents from life in the Podgórze ghetto here, from its inception in 1941 to its eventual liquidation 2 years later. During the…
Oskar Schindler's Emalia Factory
As this writing, Kraków finally saw the long-awaited and much-anticipated reopening of Oskar Schindler's former enamel factory, reincarnated here as an interactive museum on Kraków's…
Radisson Blu
This is an excellent business-class hotel from a top-notch international chain. The location is ideal, just a short walk from the Old Town. The rooms are spacious and offer standard…
Hotel Wyspiański
Built in the 1960s, this behemoth on the Planty ring is a cheery conference and group tour hotel. Busloads of tourists pull up in the wide forecourt all year round—which means that…
Wentzl Hotel
Rightfully considered one of the finest lodgings in all Poland, this sumptuous 200-year-old landmark comprises 18 opulent guest rooms, many overlooking the main square. Dark woods,…
Hotel Wawel
In private hands for nearly 2 decades, this former 19th-century inn has undergone many improvements and today ranks as one of the best mid-range deals in Krakow. Guest rooms are…
Hotel Unicus
A well-appointed newbie in the Old Town, the Unicus is also convenient for business travelers using the station or train service to the airport. There are conference facilities, a gym,…
Trecius Guest House
Named after the secretary to István Batory acknowledged to have lived here in the 16th century, this town house was probably built 300 years earlier. It’s one of Krakow’s best located…
Tango House
So close to the main market square you can hear the bugler, this is one of the city’s best bed and breakfasts. Converted in 2007 from a 16th-century property—Kraków’s first public…