I just love Kraków. It is one of my favourite European city breaks. This is a great value trip and I think 4 nights is a nice duration to really explore Kraków as there is quite a bit to see and do and of course, as this trip is in December you must visit the Christmas Markets in the city's huge central square of the Old Town. Some suggestions (of course you can do whatever you want, this is just an idea).
Day 1 (2nd Dec)
After arriving in the evening, check into the Kadetus Hostel (highly rated, with Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence, but also has good reviews on other sites). You will have a private room with private bathroom, so don't worry about the term 'hostel'. Breakfast is also included in this price. If you are willing to share a bathroom, there are other cheaper options available too and if you stay a little further out, say 1-2 miles away there are cheaper options but I think it is good to stay in a central location and the few extra £ is worth it. As it will be early evening, you can get your bearings nearby as you are only a 10 minute walk from the square.
Day 2 (3rd Dec)
I'd strongly recommend devoting a full day to Auschwitz-Birkenau. There are an abundance of tours available, but I'd strongly recommend visiting DIY style and getting there early too where you can have time and space to reflect. The local information office sells some guide books which are informative and allow you to explore this site on your own.
Day 3 (4th Dec)
A trip to the salt mines is well worth a visit. Again, this is easily done DIY style using local buses. I'd say a half day to visit.
Day 4 (5th Dec)
Full day as flight doesn't leave until after 9pm. Aside from the Christmas Markets, there is Oskar Schindler's Factory, the Jewish Disctrict, Old Town, Wawel Castle and some of the free walking tours are really informative too with guides that live in Krakow (different to walking tours in other European cities).
Flights with Ryanair from East Midlands to Krakow - £35.99pp
Hostel for 2 at www.venere.com - £79.87 (use 12% code and make sure you go via TCB for further potential discount)
Transfers - The bus is cheap as is the train. The train is probably easier and faster. Costs 8PLN pp each way (the bus is 4 pln), total 36pln/£5.93
Total £157.78/£78.89pp
Top comments
jamsammy99
18 Nov 1532#15
And as a bonus you get to wake up at the Krakóv dawn.
Sorry. Been waiting 30 years to make this joke.
Crustybeaver
18 Nov 157#21
I love Krakow :smiley:
archer1204
17 Nov 156#2
Nice was there last year tied in a trip to warsaw as well very nice food and very cheap as well
Heres a picture of the local salt mine
Crustybeaver to daddydeals
18 Nov 153#48
1 - Try to avoid saying stuff like "WAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY" and "OOOOOOIIII OOOOOOOOOOIII"
2 - Resist the urge to drink to the point where you can't stand up or speak
3 - Remember others might not be quite as appreciative of your "good time"
4 - Refrain from puking in the street, urinating where you see fit and talking derogatory of women
5 - Leave the football shirts at home
6 - Try seeing some sights, there's more to Poland than cheap beer and women
All comments (65)
rachelandgromit
17 Nov 15#1
archer1204
17 Nov 156#2
Nice was there last year tied in a trip to warsaw as well very nice food and very cheap as well
Heres a picture of the local salt mine
rachelandgromit to archer1204
17 Nov 151#3
I have this same picture! One of my friends got married in there too, pretty cool!
tonyjenks77
17 Nov 15#4
head to ck browar for a great brewery pub and decent grub! wheat beer was the best I've ever tasted!
jsoap to tonyjenks77
18 Nov 152#16
srp111
17 Nov 15#5
I love krakow, get the train just oiydidevthe airport takes you straight into the heart of the city fir only a few zlotys.
amazing place.
Jamie200
17 Nov 15#6
Been too, great city.
Auschwitz visit is a must.
AndyPr
17 Nov 153#7
Fantastic city. Beautiful country with lovely people. great price. Heat.
SpeedJunkie
17 Nov 15#8
Having lived in Kraków, which salt mine are you referring to? There is a salt mine in Bochnia and there is the more famous one in Wieliczka. If it is the former, I would advise against going because it isn't all that interesting.
rachelandgromit to SpeedJunkie
17 Nov 15#9
It's the one in Wieliczka, although I found it interesting! Perhaps I'm a bit of a geek....
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Opening post
Day 1 (2nd Dec)
After arriving in the evening, check into the Kadetus Hostel (highly rated, with Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence, but also has good reviews on other sites). You will have a private room with private bathroom, so don't worry about the term 'hostel'. Breakfast is also included in this price. If you are willing to share a bathroom, there are other cheaper options available too and if you stay a little further out, say 1-2 miles away there are cheaper options but I think it is good to stay in a central location and the few extra £ is worth it. As it will be early evening, you can get your bearings nearby as you are only a 10 minute walk from the square.
Day 2 (3rd Dec)
I'd strongly recommend devoting a full day to Auschwitz-Birkenau. There are an abundance of tours available, but I'd strongly recommend visiting DIY style and getting there early too where you can have time and space to reflect. The local information office sells some guide books which are informative and allow you to explore this site on your own.
Day 3 (4th Dec)
A trip to the salt mines is well worth a visit. Again, this is easily done DIY style using local buses. I'd say a half day to visit.
Day 4 (5th Dec)
Full day as flight doesn't leave until after 9pm. Aside from the Christmas Markets, there is Oskar Schindler's Factory, the Jewish Disctrict, Old Town, Wawel Castle and some of the free walking tours are really informative too with guides that live in Krakow (different to walking tours in other European cities).
Flights with Ryanair from East Midlands to Krakow - £35.99pp
Hostel for 2 at www.venere.com - £79.87 (use 12% code and make sure you go via TCB for further potential discount)
Transfers - The bus is cheap as is the train. The train is probably easier and faster. Costs 8PLN pp each way (the bus is 4 pln), total 36pln/£5.93
Total £157.78/£78.89pp
Top comments
Sorry. Been waiting 30 years to make this joke.
Heres a picture of the local salt mine
2 - Resist the urge to drink to the point where you can't stand up or speak
3 - Remember others might not be quite as appreciative of your "good time"
4 - Refrain from puking in the street, urinating where you see fit and talking derogatory of women
5 - Leave the football shirts at home
6 - Try seeing some sights, there's more to Poland than cheap beer and women
All comments (65)
Heres a picture of the local salt mine
amazing place.
Auschwitz visit is a must.