Krakow Holidays by Rail

P oland’s second city has a rich history dating back over 1,000 years and the beautiful cityscape reflects its cultural, economic and political importance. The city’s Old Town and its castle form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Krakow is full of buildings showing fascinating Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque influences. As a result, it is a wonderful city to amble around, before diving into its many museums and art galleries which have world-famous work by Leonardo Da Vinci and Rembrandt amongst others.

Our Recommended Hotels in Krakow

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Hotel Francuski

Located between Krakow’s main station and the Market Square in the heart of the Old Town, the Francuski Hotel is an historic hotel with bedrooms furnished in an Art Nouveau style. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre.
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Pod Roza Hotel

The Hotel Pod Różą is housed in a Renaissance palace in Kraków’s Old Town, just off the Main Market Square. This is the oldest hotel in Kraków and has been welcoming guests since the 17th century. The hotel features two elegant restaurants and a glass-covered fitness centre with panoramic views of the Old Town.
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Stary Hotel

The luxurious Hotel Stary is located in the heart of Kraków’s Old Town. The air-conditioned rooms and suites have bathrooms with a bathtub and shower. Plasma TVs with satellite channels are also available in every room. There is also an on-site spa, which includes a sauna, gym, steam bath and massage parlour.

Day trips

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Wieliczka Salt Mines Tour from Krakow

Enjoy a guided tour around the remarkable UNESCO World Heritage-listed salt mines at Wielickza, featuring huge underground halls and sculptures crafted from salt.

from $65 per person
Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour

This 3-hour walking tour checks off all the highlights of Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, including the historic Cloth Hall and the Wawel Castle complex.

from $32 per person

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