Planning an adventure to the Polish city of Krakow requires good logistical forethought and guidance from insiders. While you may be able to find decent accommodations on your own, it's more economical to work with a professional guide organization, such as Poland and Beyond. We offer a number of exciting, dynamic tours to Krakow, and we can customize your Krakow travel experience.

The city itself is known by many across Europe as the "New Prague." Yet despite the increase in tourism traffic over the past 15 years, Krakow remains something of a mystery to outsiders. The Old Town abbeys, churches, and alleyways harken back to the Middle Ages. Indeed, the thriving marketplace at the center of Old Town Krakow--the Rynek Glowny--was first designed in the 1250s.

There are literally dozens of great Krakow accommodations available. Two of the most storied hotels in the city are the Demel and the Crown Piast Hotel & Park. You might also consider the Classic, the RT Monopol, the Rezydent, and the Hotel Chopin. Just make sure to position yourself close to Old Town and Wawel Hill, so you can walk to the major tourist attractions.

That said, there are exciting and dynamic places to stay outside the center of the city. The Tatra Mountains surrounding Krakow offer beautiful vistas of the forest and countryside. You might also want to visit Jagellonian University and the Kazimierz District, home of Krakow's Jewish population prior to World War II. Trust Poland and Beyond to set you up with an excellent Krakow vacation!