Apartments and vacation rentals in Krakow
Krakow is the 2nd largest city in Poland and is one of the oldest cities in the country. You will be staggered by the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque archictecture including palaces, churches and theatres in a variety of colours and styles. When you visit, you must pay a visit to the
Krakow Old Town which is considered so important that it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Town is vibrant and lively and has one of the largest mains squares in Europe, named
Rynek Główny. Also in this area are many historic landmarks including
St. Mary's Basilica, the
Town Hall Tower and
Sukiennice, a Renaissance cloth hall which is the central feature in the main market square of the Krakow Old Town. Throughout the city centre there are several beautiful parks to explore. One of the most well-known is
Planty Park which has a variety of smaller gardens and ponds, decorated with different monuments. Planty Park is particularly popular with locals in search of relaxation and a scenic walk. For the year of 2000, Krakow was named the
European Capital of Culture by the
European Union. If you want to get a comprehensive taste of this culture, you might like to visit the
National Museum which contains 11 different galleries which are divided by art period. Of particular note is the
Czartoryski Museum which features works from
Leonardo da Vinci and
Rembrandt.
You may also like to see some other areas of Poland while you are here. Why not check out our other
accommodation options in Poland including out lovely
apartments in Warsaw.
Stay in an authentic apartment or vacation rental in Krakow!
Want to get a little closer to the Polish culture and stay in authentic accommodation? If so, look no further than
www.wimdu.com. Here you will find authentic Polish apartments and vacation rentals which are owned by Krakow locals who will be able to give you the best local knowledge. But our apartments and vacation rentals are not just more authentic and personal than hotels, they are also cheaper! We have apartment and vacation rental options in Krakow to suit any traveler, no matter what your taste and budget.
But don’t just stop at Krakow, why not explore some other nearby locations. We have some wonderful
accommodation options the Czech Republic including beautiful
guesthouses in Prague. We also have many
accommodation options in Germany including spacious
apartments in Berlin so do yourself a favour and check them out!