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Planning a trip to Kraków, Poland?
This personal travel guide reveals the best places to eat, drink, and stay — based on my experiences!
From legendary Polish donuts and artisan pretzels to cozy cafés and stylish boutique hotels, discover my local favorites around the Old Town.
🥨 Gorący Precel F‑Wiatrak
In the underground passage near the Old Town, there’s a small bakery with especially tasty pretzels.
It’s worth stopping by for a warm pretzel in different flavors. I highly recommend the chocolate and banana pretzel — absolutely delicious.
This modern artisan pretzel stand in Kraków’s Old Town and near the main train station.
They offer a creative twist on classic pretzels—including cinnamon, pumpkin seed, chocolate-banana, and savory “preclodogi” (pretzel hot‑dogs) with salami or mozzarella.
The brand plays on its fiery name (“Hot Pretzel”), celebrating bold flavors and fresh ingredients like real butter, whole seeds, and fruit fillings
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sb9Dqu6MY7aGbbjm7
🍩 Dobra Pączkarnia Kraków
In the same area, there’s an excellent donut shop — their donuts are worth trying.
A beloved Polish donut (pączki) chain with several Kraków locations, especially around the Old Town.
Known for light, fluffy dough and high-quality fillings, freshly made daily. Visitors praise their rich variety and affordable prices .
🧁 Stary Kleparz
A local food market north of the Old Town, past the Barbican.
You’ll find cakes, cookies, and sandwiches at Fokarnia.
We had a very tasty poppy seed cake there. Also a great spot for chocolate and sweets at very affordable prices.
Kraków’s oldest continuously operating market (over 600 years old), located just north of the Barbican.
It’s a covered marketplace offering fresh local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and even clothing and spices.
A seasonal, colorful, and bustling spot where locals and tourists shop side by side
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yNQWPhvY8euNkxKD6
☕ kawiarnia speciality
A quality coffee shop worth visiting in the Old Town.
These boutique spots serve high‑grade beans, expertly brewed espresso, pour-overs, and more.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YWuNEuyCtdhrpNn97
☕ Żarówka Cafe
Another recommended café in the heart of the Old Town.
A cozy café in the heart of Old Town. A friendly atmosphere and solid coffee offerings
https://maps.app.goo.gl/u54KnzQ514FgtmzX7
🥐 Lviv Croissants
A spot specializing in all kinds of croissants — perfect for breakfast.
They offer fresh croissant sandwiches with cheese, jams, and more. A great match with black tea or espresso.
A Ukrainian bakery chain offering freshly baked, oversized croissants in both sweet and savory styles.
Their menu includes inventive sandwich-style croissants (e.g., cheeseburger, teriyaki salmon) and confectionery options. It’s a trendy breakfast/brunch stop in Kraków
https://maps.app.goo.gl/A3Z7ekPBct6bQq8XA
🍫 Karmello Chocolatier
One of the best places — handmade chocolates. The hot chocolate here is a must — absolutely legendary.
These boutique spots serve high‑grade beans, expertly brewed espresso, pour-overs, and more.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/B5K9JA58wqSYwSsLA
☕ Near Schindler’s Museum
If you’re visiting Oskar Schindler’s Museum, it’s worth walking about 5 minutes to kawa – Romanowicza — a high-quality café.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hHWjzernfBtreGTu7
A specialty coffee house on Tadeusza Romanowicza St. in Zabłocie. Inspired by Japanese minimalism, it serves single-origin espresso, filter brew, matcha, tea, and offers coffee-related accessories. The café doubles as a stylish showroom and breakfast spot, open daily from early morning to early evening
Regarding the Schindler’s museum entrance: tickets often sell out quickly online, including English guided tours.
We booked tickets + English tour from this link : https://bit.ly/3FE3O7V
🏨 My Recommended Hotels
A central hotel with a strong recommendation
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A great hotel in the Old Town, no parking.
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An excellent hotel with parking available.
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A hotel located in the Jewish Quarter with a great location.
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