based on 54 experiences
I spent a day in Krakow, and it was quite an experience. The highlight was visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The underground tunnels and chambers carved from salt were fascinating, especially the Chapel of St. Kinga with its detailed salt sculptures and chandeliers. After the mine, I walked around Krakow. The city’s architecture is stunning. The Wawel Castle by the Vistula River and the medieval buildings in the Old Town, especially around the Main Market Square and St. Mary’s Basilica, were impressive and beautiful. However, I wasn’t a fan of the local food. It was too heavy and greasy for my taste. The service in restaurants was also disappointing—slow and inattentive.
Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: May, 2024Skye
United Kingdom
I stayed 15 minutes away from the Main Square. I felt extremely safe in this city as this was my first solo trip. I would definitely recommend Auschwitz, Salt Mine, Zakopane and Oscar’s Factory. There are all different kinds of restaurants in the main square. You can walk around the town very easy. There are buses, trams, Uber, bolt and taxis all available to travel to different parts.
Posted: July 2, 2024People are usually very early drunk and also most of them are gona shout to you. Always walk with people from hostel or groups to skip that . There are a lot of bar crawling events and a lot of party hostels keep that in mind when you book your accommodation. Most of them are open to be joined so consider of booking a normal hostel in case you are not 100% in to that
Posted: May 31, 2024Jodie
United Kingdom
I felt so safe and I travelled with my sister. I would recommend the salt mine tour combined with the auchwitz and Birkenau guided tour. I travelled for the Christmas markets in December 2021 but felt like this city had so much more to offer. Cute little quirky streets round the whole old town centre. I would love to go back!
Posted: May 30, 2024*multicultural city *high rate of English speakers *green city *easy to get around, easy access to maim squares *beautiful old town *tasty vegan food options *sightseeing through mounds *big parks *historical buildings and city overall
Posted: May 22, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Overall i felt safe wandering around. As Im muslim it was hard for me to find halal food as there is pork everywhere so i had fish and it was okay I went to zoo it was fun you can take the bus its cheap and also you can pay card
Posted: May 11, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Zuzanna
Poland
Kraków it's my favorite city in Poland! I love the architecture and food. Oh the food is amazing 🤩 I love to spend time just walking around in old town and kazimierz. Kraków is a little bit expensive but not too much. I never experienced robbery or something like that. I always feel safe in Krakow. The public transport is really good working. I stay in private room with shared bathroom and it was okay. I really recommend visiting Krakow.
Posted: May 8, 2024Gamze (26)
Turkey
I love Krakow. I've been in Poland before. It's a safe place to go out and get home safely. You can attend to free guided tours. You can walk to see the historical places. The weather was so nice but you should still bring some hoodies with you. Krakow is a cheap place there are a lot pf froigner students here. It's a perfect place to have fun thanks to the great clubs
Posted: April 18, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Love this city, I have been here many times and always the food and culinary experience is impressive and a good value for money. I highly recommend to visit this city. For cultural experience the Salt mines and Auschwitz is also very interesting to see.
Posted: March 10, 2024There are lots of amazing historical sights and a cute bunny cafe I recommend. I felt safe all hours of the day and I spent 3 days walking around eating amazing food and taking tours. I recommend all of Poland for a solo trip. It's safe and affordable.
Posted: February 13, 2024Experienced: June, 2023Based on 23 experiences
Based on 23 experiences
It is quite safe in Krakow. Sometimes, I walk home alone after meeting friends in the evening, and I do feel safe. Of course, I'm always looking around if anything looks suspicious, but generally, I feel safe. A couple of my friends had uncomfortable situations with men in public, but after responding loudly and firmly, they were left alone.
Posted: July 19, 2024There are free walking tours in the main square for foreigners. The city is walkable. Kraków is very safe city especiall at night. You can use public transport without hesitation. Bolt with option only for women is also available.
Posted: July 16, 2024Hanna
I'm eighteen years old, who is adventure-seeker. My young age is the reason why I recently started to break new grounds in cheap travelling. It is my oyster now, as well as a responsibility. Whole world seems to be compelling, so I need to experience and see as much as possible of it. Now, few words about me: I'm interested in the human body and I am going to be a physiotherapist. I've always trained many sports, which taught me teamwork and compromise. I've been a vegetarian for five years and love cooking; I know many recipes and kitchen "tricks". I love camping, meeting new people and mountains.
Natalia
Hi, I'm Natalia and I'm 19 yo. I study in Kraków, but I am from a small city near Zakopane. I am open to meeting new amazing people 😍
Kirin
Poland
*Krakow is rather safe. During 3years living here never had any problems during night time. But of course you have to stay causeous of your surroundings *Depending on your liking you can search place to eat. Asian food, Indian food, Pizza or etc. For me, I can't find here Bingsu ice cream. However, other cities have it. Local food can be served at cafeteria Mleczny, traditional and not expensive *If you are a student you would have a discount almost everywhere. Prices in Poland not high comparing to other European countries. Public transport well developed. You may buy 24h ticket and don't worry. Taxi are Uber or Bolt, safe as well *Can't specify about areas to avoid. It can be quite loud next to the city centres, as many pubs and clubs located there. I personally live 20min away by train *A lot of touristic places located in near cities, such like Wielicka mine. Or you can visit Oswencim from Krakow. In city you may look for Free Walking tours. They cover main places of Krakow history
Posted: July 9, 2024Nina
Poland
In my opinion, Krakow is a great place to visit! 🌇Beautiful architecture and lots of greenery around. Additionally, everything is surrounded by the city's long and beautiful history. 🐉Many legends that can be heard about the surrounding places. You can relax by walking along the Vistula River or go for a bike ride. 🚲🌳 In Krakow, both near the Main Square and in Kazimierz, you can find great places to eat well, below I will leave some restaurant recommendations 🥗🌮🍕🥟. A good application for getting around the city is Jakdojade, where you can find information on how to get where, from which stop and also buy a ticket. 🚌 I always feel good and safe in Krakow, whether on buses or in taxis. Come to Krakow! 😊 Szalone Widelce Tomasza 20 resto bar Vincent Sushi 77 Pino Beer House Moaburger N’pizza Pocoloco Yum Yum Viet Nam
Posted: May 1, 2024Cansın
Poland
Krakow is super cozy historic city. Really safe for woman. In the night im not afraiding about anything. Most of Poland cities giving the same trust. Most of the stuff you should do in Old Town area. There's plenty of things that you can do in there. There is beautiful places around there for food also. For great food and nigthlife im also recommending Kazimierz. Everyone should try Zapiekanki in Kazimierz's Plac Nowy. Public transport is not expensive great for seeing most of the places in Krakow.
Posted: January 21, 2024Natalia
Krakow
2 days
Hi, I'm Natalia and I'm 19 yo. I study in Kraków, but I am from a small city near Zakopane. I am open to meeting new amazing people 😍
Hanna
Krakow
3 days
I'm eighteen years old, who is adventure-seeker. My young age is the reason why I recently started to break new grounds in cheap travelling. It is my oyster now, as well as a responsibility. Whole world seems to be compelling, so I need to experience and see as much as possible of it. Now, few words about me: I'm interested in the human body and I am going to be a physiotherapist. I've always trained many sports, which taught me teamwork and compromise. I've been a vegetarian for five years and love cooking; I know many recipes and kitchen "tricks". I love camping, meeting new people and mountains.
Ivy
I like cocktails, photography and interesting architecture!
Mia
I am Mia from Germany, I study cultural education and am a theatre maker. I also studied music for a bit however I wouldn’t call myself a musician more an enthusiast. I love love love to dance. I enjoy cooking with others a lot, so maybe that is something to do together. After finishing University I would love to do international theatre projects and maybe move abroad some day, for now I’ve lived in Belgium and Croatia a bit. :) I will be taking my first solo-adventure interrailing through Europe this summer ☀️ I’m very excited and would love to meet some nice people on the way!