Kraków Old Town | Stunning and Memorable
In July 2025, my wife and I made a short visit to Kraków Old Town in Poland. I want to share with you some photographs I took during our stay. I was up and about with my camera between 6 and 7 a.m., and late in the evening, to take advantage of the better light suitable for photography.
Photo Gallery – Kraków Old Town
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Notes About Some of the Photographs
The Cloth Hall. One of the most famous buildings in the city is the Renaissance-era Kraków Cloth Hall (Sukiennice in Polish). It is the focal point of the main market square in Kraków Old Town, the city’s historic centre, which has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.
The Planty. This is a scenic circular park around Kraków Old Town, where until the early 19th century the Medieval city walls used to stand.
The Old Town Hall model. The first written record of the town hall comes from 1313. The tower and the building were repeatedly rebuilt. At the beginning of the 19th century, the building was demolished by the Austrians, and only the tower survived. The model shows the condition of the town hall buildings from the end of the 13th century. This information is taken from the description text on the model.
Where Many Kraków Tourists Do Not Venture
I chose to venture away from the tourist routes of the Old Town, and I came across some beautiful tree-lined streets called Librowszczyzna Street (ulica Librowszczyzna) and Bonerowska Street (ulica Bonerowska). The photographs below are from Bonerowska Street.
Ulica Bonerowska Kraków Old Town in Wesoła District
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Jewish History Remembered at 10 Bonerowska Street in Kraków
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The Jewish Students Orphanage at 10 Bonerowska Street in Kraków
Details about the above photographs.
Restored text on the plaque. Józef Kampf bequeathed this house to the Jewish orphanage in Kraków to honour his own memory, the memory of his wife Salomea Kampf, the memory of his son Leopold Kampf, and the memory of his daughter Bronisława Willer née Kampf. Kraków, 23 November 1924.
Kraków Grzegórzki Train Station
We now venture into the Grzegórzki district of Kraków, a 15-minute walk from Kraków Old Town and steps away from Bonerowska Street. The following photographs are for those of you who are fans (like me) of railways, tramways and their infrastructure.
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View a Map of Where I Walked
We Stayed At The Hotel Wielopole in Kraków Old Town
The Wielopole is around a five-minute walk from Kraków’s main square, and we loved it. The Wielopole, located at 3 Wielopole Street, 31-072 Kraków, is rated three stars. We felt it offered significantly more than this rating would suggest.
The reception staff are very welcoming and willingly helpful. The rooms are incredibly comfortable, and the bathroom was superb. The breakfast was delicious and generous. This was our second stay at this lovely hotel, and our verdict is that there is no need to stay anywhere else in Kraków as this hotel has it all.
Our Tips for Eating Out in Kraków Old Town
Suppose you are on a budget or looking for a light snack during the day. In that case, we recommend a lovely bakery and coffee shop called Lajkonik, located at 1 Starowiślna Street (on the corner with Wielopole Street), 31-038 Kraków. We enjoyed their large selection of tasty sandwiches and cakes. They have other shops in Kraków and Katowice, and a complete list of outlets can be found on their website.
For a complete meal, we highly recommend Pod Leliwą Restauracja Polska (Polish cuisine) at Sławkowska Street 13-15, 31-016 Kraków, steps away from Kraków’s main square. You can find details on their website.
For cuisine other than Polish, we found the excellent Khachapuri Georgian Restaurant at Grodzka 3, 31-021 Kraków. Again, this restaurant is steps away from the main square in Kraków.
Góralskie Praliny (Highland Pralines) is located at 6 Grodzka Street, near Kraków’s main square. A bit expensive, but the cake portions are enormous and delicious, and the iced coffee was also excellent. Details are on their website.
The above recommendations are not affiliate links, and I have no hesitation in offering suggestions where we have received good service.
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