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Krakow - Poland's stunning second city, is a captivating place both to travel to and live in. With Poland's accession to the European Union in 2004, there has been a slow but steady increase in foreigners and tourists alike looking for (and often finding) something truly special in the city. Cracow-life.com is the city's leading English-language portal for Krakow, with over two thousand pages of useful information about everything in the city, from cosy cafes, hip bars and fancy restaurants through to reviews and photos of the best Krakow hotels and apartments if you need help in choosing or booking your accommodation. Thanks to our IT whizzkids we can even show you the exact location of all the above on our fantastic online Krakow map!
As well as presenting you all of Krakow's hottest hangouts (and their whereabouts), we endeavour to keep our readers fingers firmly on the city's pulse, with the latest breaking news, from Krakow and Poland, an up-to-the-minute calendar of events with listings of festivals, exhibitions, parties and concerts, and the latest tricks that Mother Nature is pulling on our weather page. We also provide you the chance to talk to Krakow residents and ask them tricky questions on our forum.
Of course tourists arriving in Krakow Poland for the first time will want to explore the many legendary attractions this ancient capital has to offer (Krakow was the capital of Poland until 1596, when Warsaw took over the honours), and we've prepared feature length articles on all the city's major glories. So whether you're keen to head to Wawel Castle to hear tales of a dangerous dragon, or you're coming to the Market Square to listen to the famous hejnal bugle call and feed the hero pigeons, we'll give you the expert lowdown. Not only that but we'll guide you through resurgent districts such as Kazimierz and Podgorze, and take you further afield to discover the delights of the Salt Mines and Ojcow National Park and the horrors of Auschwitz. There's simply so many things to do in Krakow, and that's before we've introduced the city's museums, theatres and parks. If you want we can also help arrange any number of tours to the above - and beyond!
Here at Cracow Life we've aimed to create a website that is easy-to-use, at times irreverent, but always accurate, and we always welcome your comments and suggestions. Just contact us and let us know how we can improve - or even just an encouraging word if you have found the site useful. Many already have, and we appreciate their comments.
That's pretty much it from Krakow Poland's "cultural capital" - we hope this site helps you get as much pleasure from the city as we have! Don't forget to print your downloadable PDF guide to Krakow before you set off, and to look out for our bright green printed maps when you get here... Meanwhile check out the links on the left, top, and right hand side of the page for everything you could possibly need to know about Krakow and life in Poland - and if you can't find anything just give us a shout. | | | |
 | | "kroakow has a dragon name smok." | dhruvi
United Kingdom
Feb.13.2010
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| | "Kære pave,hav det godt alle Eders dage, må det vente mange år før de dør" | THE POPE FOM THE LAND of POLAND
United States
Feb.07.2010
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "I just returned to the States after a week in Krakow, attending the 65th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz with a survivor. This was my second time in Krakow and I was just as delighted this time around. I have now seen this city in the height of their summer and winter and it was absolutely delightful both times. There is so much to see, do, buy and eat!" | Beth
United States
Feb.06.2010
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Iam visiting krakow every year due to personal reasons for the last 7 years. Its really beautifull city full of culture. During my last visit even though I was really dissapointed beacuse they tried to cheat me in the old square. Some how the managed so because they managed to get form me 130.00 euro. You know is not the money but the attitute of the locals since they tried even to get from me a bigger amount. What they did, by using some girls in the streets of krakow playing that they are looking to get to know me and then all by suddeen the drinks to be offered cost 100 euro each. Its a pity and somehow the police should take care of those things which are hapening in that city because at the end of the Day the city itself will be harmed.
Thanks,
Nicos M
" | Nicos M
Cyprus
Jan.30.2010
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Great page! I'm visiting Krakow for the first time 20th - 24th of May 2010, and is really looking forward to seeing the city. This page has really helped me planning what to see and what to do. I'm thankful for that, and will give my review after the visit:)" | Anita
Norway
Jan.24.2010
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "i think this is kool" | torie
United States
Jan.21.2010
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "i am goin to krakow for 3days end of this month hope it will go like all the other comments that i read in here " | dana
United Kingdom
Jan.06.2010
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "just got back from krakow, what an amazing city!!! despite the cold the city was so alive, hoping to head back soon!" | brendan
Canada
Dec.21.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "I been karakow , good city , i ived hostel named ANY TIME HOSTEL bt it is the worst one ,theysay lot of thin in their web page bt no kitchen facility over here , nothing old , for sleepping bed are dirty , expencive etc etc . pls dont stay ANY TIME HOSTEL, THnks" | john
Spain
Dec.04.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "went to this amazing city 4 times this year everytime i find something new to do. a must is the death camps and the salt mines but on different days. (lots of walking). found this really nice place to eat called pod sloncem its on the main square and underground but great food and cheap beer. loved the night life in the old town brilliant. stayed in hotels the royal and the maly. the royal is in the centre of everything so is maly cant decide between the two lol. planning to go this easter to visit the black madonna with friends. i've been to many citys in europe usa and africa but this is the jem. just explore it. " | george
Ireland
Nov.26.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Was in Krakow Oct 2009, must say what a great place, we loved it and had an absolute ball, despite the rain... We wanted to stay longer, unfortunately we didn't get to Auschwitz, will do next time though. Kazimierz and Wieliczka were a blast as well!!!" | Triona
Ireland
Oct.12.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Flew into Krackow from Edinburgh for very first time Friday September 25th 2009 for 3 nights. Visited Auschitz and Birkenau first day by Mini bus second day by hired car. Quite a sight to see the depravity of Hitlers team.
Care hire from Global Car Hire to be highly recommended.
Very ancient city something like parts of Edinburgh and Glasgow with modern mixed with retaing old property.
Will be going back for a weekend with sons. Better than Ibiza..Tenerife..and sun drenched resorts where it is usually booze.eating,partying.
Robert Kennedy" | Robert Kennedy
United Kingdom
Oct.04.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "been there twice and going again on sept 09. brilliant place full of charm and history. endless bars with excellent cheap beer. i love this place. planning to make this an annual trip. but if you only go there once, please do not pass on the chance to go to auschwitz. going there makes you appreciate the wonderfulness of todays krakow even more." | d roberts
United Kingdom
Sep.27.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I have just returned from Krakow - a splendid city, friendly people. The only thing I did not like was us - the British. Plenty of young men - drunk, noisy, aggressive sometimes. It's a shame we export something that would be best kept at home. I spoke to Poles - they like tourists, but they might do without British drunkards." | Paul
United Kingdom
Aug.29.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Just returned from Krakow had a sight seeing tour with my two sister's,the people was not very freindly the staff at the hotel did not hear of half the places we wanted to visit and we got ripped of by the taxi's would not go back, " | patt
United Kingdom
Aug.23.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "My son and daughter-in-law are enjoying your beautiful Town of Krakow. God bless all the people of Poland - land of our beloved John Paul II.
www.abookofeverything.blogspot.com
" | Brian
United States
Aug.18.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "I just got back from a European vacation and I have to say that Krakow was one of my favorite places!!!! I wish i would have seen this page before we left so i could experience even more of this amazing place!" | aly
United States
Aug.11.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "great website very informative, makes me look forward to our visit even more" | Kate Hart
United Kingdom
Jul.31.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Forrest, I'm visiting Krakow alone also, arriving on the 7th August. Usually travel with friends but not this time, hope it will still be good. " | Hugh
Ireland
Jul.24.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Going to Krakow next month (5th August). It'll be my first time there. Hope everything goes fine. Is there anyone else travelling there alone like me ?" | Forrest Gump
Sweden
Jul.18.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "my boyfriend an i have just came back from a holiday in Dresden and in Prague and we have experienced our fair share of friendly and some unfriendly people in those countries, which was a real shame cause they just didnt do any justice to the country and their breathtaking views. i hope Krakow will be a fulfilling experience because i have wanted to go there for some time." | Tumiso
South Africa
Jul.05.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "A great placeto be visited,very good poeple and country " | Mohamed
Egypt
Jul.05.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Have just returned from a 7 day trip to Poland and spent 2 of them in Krakow. A truly unforgettable experience. The city is beautiful, the people very friendly and the food delicious!" | Suzanne
United Kingdom
Jul.02.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Hello,friends,
Please advise if I am willing to visit Krakow,and I don't speak Polish,can I communicate with people in English? Thanks.Sandra." | Sandra
Australia
Jul.01.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Krakow truly is one of the most gorgeous places you can visit in Europe. If you can make it, get over there. Yes you may see the same in Prague and Vienna is popular too, but Krakow is a gem." | J
United States
Jun.17.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Love to see Krakow this summer." | Asia
Canada
Jun.13.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Have visited Krakow three times, love the city, the people are friendly, a lot to do and see, much history, delicious food, very reasonable prices, a real gem. Hope to go back." | Barb Dupaski
United States
Jun.03.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Krakow here I come!!" | Adam Braz
United Kingdom
May.14.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "What a great city! There's a big party on the market square right now - Juwenalia - sort of like students' rag week or something, with lots of bands playing and good things going on! I'm wanna live here!" | Peter
United Kingdom
May.08.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Hi!
in two days I'm gonna be in Krakow in a scholarship and i'm looking forword to see this city after all the comments that i've read.
also I'm going to Warsow and Zakopane..
for sure Wieliczka historical salt mine.
when i'm back I'll tell you my oppinon..." | Rim
Syria
Apr.17.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Returned from krakow after spending four days there, not long enough! Amasing city, people could not do enough for you, food fantastic. Wonderful buildings and so much to do.Will def go back. Krakow is wonderfull." | Moya
Ireland
Mar.31.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | " I live there it is beatiful!" | micky Chicky
Poland
Mar.29.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "One of the most warmly places around the whole world.....with my wife we spent a week in Krakow last year in september, very kind and friendly people,we just love it" | Erick
El Salvador
Mar.24.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Nice place!!! " | Mark
United Kingdom
Mar.23.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "poland nice place yar?!" | luella and kristy
Albania
Mar.13.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "I want to go poland my wife poland live please help me
" | baaska
Mongolia
Feb.27.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I went with college, in total there was fourty students aged 17-18. We stayed in a hotel just of the centre of the main sqaure in krakow, and it was very handy. The town is beautiful, the food was of excellence, and the polish mannor is very welcoming. I was most amazed by the food prices, i would have, a starter, main meal, 2x drinks. All for £8 - 40ZLOTY. Also i visited the death camps, and salt mines all very good, the tour guides were incredibly passionate." | kate jones
United Kingdom
Feb.27.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "I spent a week in Krakow in August 2006. I am going back there this summer. Met people from all over the globe. Most beautiful place I have ever been and I have been to a lot of places and I have lived in a lot of counties" | Remmy
United States
Feb.11.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "I went to Krakow with a few friends, I really enjoy the culture, friendly people well some of them and the food. I would certainly go back again. Amazing view." | Joe
United States
Feb.04.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Having recently spent a couple of days in this great city my wife and I are keen to return and spend some more time exploring the many attractions, soaking up the history and sampling the food." | Teribus
United Kingdom
Jan.30.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "oh my god.. it is a very beautiful city .. if you want to see old and so beautiful places you have to go to krakow..nice new places you find it in krakow,,also it has very good and kind people too..really i like it" | ahmed ahmed
Egypt
Jan.26.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "im a student and im doing a report on poland and its such a cool place!it was boring at first but the more i studied the more interested i was in it.ttyl " | sPr
United States
Jan.23.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "We spent the best New Year ever in Krakow and will most certainly be visiting again in Easter. " | Ian
United Kingdom
Jan.08.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "We spent the best New Year ever in Krakow and will most certainly be visiting again in Easter. " | Ian
United Kingdom
Jan.08.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "We just spent the most incredible new year in Krakow and want to go back - it's an amazing city with plenty to offer to everyone :-)" | F & G
United Kingdom
Jan.07.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "This place is not just for the guys!
Great for the girls as well - come on gals get involved!" | Tracey
United Kingdom
Dec.15.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Looking to go there for a stag do next year. What are people's thoughts on this?
Is the £ still going far in Poland anymore?" | Silv
United Kingdom
Dec.15.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "My friend and I spent four days in Krakow last month. We were unprepared for just how wonderful the city is. Krakow is truly steeped in history. We were fortunate to stay with Polish friends who had spent several years in the U.S. We are already planning a return atrip for next year." | Rhonda
United States
Dec.04.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Just got back from Krakow on 30.10.08 and I must say this is one of the most beautiful cities that I have ever been to in Europe. People are very friendly and helpful and the market square is truely fantastic place to be during the day and even better in the evening. Lots of things to see and do. We hired a car but you don’t really need one. When you book trips the tour companies will pick you up from the hotel. I will definitely return to this city soon. Well worth the trip. " | Ford
United Kingdom
Oct.31.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Having just returned from a short break in Krakow, my wife and I are already planning our next visit. What a glorious city, a jewel to treasure." | David M Dunne
United Kingdom
Oct.20.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Hi Guys just got back from Krakow, wish i could of stayed longer. Why the Poles want to come to the UK is beyond me. I found the people rearly nice. Lovely city, and very clean, lots of graffity , but that didnt bother me. Went to Austwiz, makes you think, didnt have time to do the SaltMines. This sight was very helpfull, ordered a taxi to pick us up and take us to airport. Eating out is cheap and very nice Anyone due to visit this lovely city will not be dissapionted. I look forward to returning to this city, reminds me a lot of Prauge. If your going soon have a great time. I know i carnt spell LOL." | Liz and Ste
United Kingdom
Oct.12.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "omg amazing place ever to live in and be around!! loved everyone!
partyy cityy!!=]" | bambina
United States
Sep.21.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I always enjoy going to Krakow, the people are so helpful. Especially in the tourist information centre. I would have loved more time to go shopping, but I will have to do that on my next visit. " | claire
United Kingdom
Sep.21.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I just returned from Poland. I spent three days in Krakow - it wasn't enough time. There are so many things to see int his lovely city. I had a room directly on the Market Square - it was wonderful. I was traveling alone and had no problem getting assistance from the B & B personnel, travel agents, and local residents. I wish I had found this website before I went. Hoping to go back to Krakow in the future." | Kathy K.
United States
Sep.08.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Im going here with my school in july next year." | katie
United Kingdom
Aug.25.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "we ve just been to krakow for a week. glad we looked at your website first. we had a greattime lots of sightseeing including auschwitz and the salt mines. the tour guides were excellent. im sure we will be back but would like to see some more of poland" | maxinne mountford
United Kingdom
Aug.16.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "right now am at work.. needed to google out images of Karakow hahah been there for my summer school of polish language... and under this passage... was regularly hiding from the rain ahha i love krakow... i am in love.. feel like all their poets :D" | Martina
Serbia
Aug.06.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Just back from Krakow - wish I had seen this site first. But don't worry, I was so impressed I am going to return." | Sandra
United Kingdom
May.01.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Excellent Website, It has helped everyone at Retail Jobs 365 when traveling to Poland - Thank You" | John
Ireland
Apr.01.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Great website - I travel to Poland on business allot and this website has helped. Thanks, Derek
" | Derek
Ireland
Apr.01.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "I just went to Krakow for a mini-break and I have to say it was brilliant. There was so much to do everyday and not only that, just walking around the city was amazing. It's a beautiful place with fantastic history and stunning scenery.
Thanks for the advice. I think more people should check out Poland. I'd love to go back in summer. The good weather will make it even better." | Kez
United Kingdom
Apr.01.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "very informative site. looking forward to visiting at easter. slough rugby club coming to play rugby in krakow. come support us please. promises to be an excellent trip." | ben harris
United Kingdom
Mar.18.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "thanke you all guys you are the best just keep on and you will be more im sure " | kader
Algeria
Mar.02.2008
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Got back from Krakow yesterday. Had a great time. Beautiful city, nice people and great food. Thank you for all your help and assistance especially to our driver to the saltmines and Aushwitz. We will be coming back soon and will hope to have the same driver again. Please pass my thanks to him. Regards to you all and thanks again. Iain" | Iain Arnott
United Kingdom
Jan.25.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Krakow was a major stop for us on our way to Zakopane, Poland. We loved it so much that we stayed there before reaching the Tatra Mountains and then came back and stayed a few more days afterward! The hostels were great and the nightlife was something I'll never forget! Try the vodka! Explore the old city! You'll fall in love!" | Mallory
Canada
Jan.10.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Great city! Though the exchange rate has taken a bit of a hammering (if you have dollars, that is!) Still, Krakow is awesome. In fact, the whole of Poland is brilliant!" | Iain
United States
Nov.19.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "I went to Krakow in 2006 and it was one of my favorite cities i've ever been to. It had an amazing nightlife, a lot of history, and great people. Also the exchange rate makes you feel like a king:)" | sari
United States
Nov.02.2007
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Helmut, costs of living have skyrocketed in Krakow, as many of us students are finding out the hard way. Maybe if you're an international student it's not so bad, but for Polish students finding a place to live that's affordable and not in Nowa Huta is nearly impossible now. Good luck!" | Tomek
Poland
Oct.18.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Hello - I stayed in Cracow two years ago and loved it! I especially remember sitting in the cafes on the square, having a drink, and listening to the boys playing their accordions on the street corners. In my memory they seemed to be playing the same song and whenever I think of Krakow I hear it replaying, making me want to come back and visit. I was hoping you might know if there was a particular song they played and what it is called. I keep telling my wife how beautiful the city was and we are looking forward to returning one day! Thanks very much, Todd " | Todd
United States
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Hello! Congratulations to your great webpage! I like it. How high are living costs in Krakow for students (including and without rent)?Best regards Helmut" | Helmut
Germany
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "CONGRATULATION !!! you have the best web in the world I am going to Krakow on 28 June for 4 weeks Best wishes" | Danuta
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Hey, I am a young american business man staying in cracow at the moment and found your website invaluable. It is a really great resource for the foreign traveler. I hope to experience some of the great nightlife tonight! Thanks again, Cooper " | Cooper
United States
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "This is a great website" | Neil
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "We arrive on Saturday and have found your site a great source of information, better than the guide books. We are traveling with our 9 year old daughter - which is the best Polish restaurant to take her to? Thanks Sheena " | Sheena
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Hello. First, let me say that your site is fantastic. I've visited Krakow several times, I've fallen in love with it and plan to buy an apartment there sometime in the near future. Your website has helped me think about that project as well as provided much grist for my imagination-mill." | Sebastian
United States
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
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