--- title: "Kraków" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Kraków." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/krakow" locale: "en" --- # Kraków Primary place hint: Kraków ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Poland](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/poland) > [Kraków](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/krakow) ## Hotel Guides - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/poland/krakow/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site for boutique hotels, B&Bs, romantic stays, luxury hotels, villas, and holiday homes. This page presents a Kraków selection covering boutique hotels, B&Bs, romantic getaways, luxury hotels, villas, and holiday homes, with Balthazar Design Hotel shown as an example. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/poland/malopolska/krakow) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel publication offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and planning resources. Their Kraków guide is a strong city introduction, covering medieval squares, historic castles, nightlife, cultural sites, attractions, and practical travel tips. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/krakow/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides and practical trip-planning comparisons. Their Krakow travel guide is a well-rounded planner for the medieval core, cultural scene, Old Town, Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, and local cuisine. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/poland-travel-guide/krakow/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical trip planning. Their Krakow budget travel guide is especially practical for comparing things to do, costs, savings, accommodation, transportation, and planning basics. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/3-days-in-krakow-itinerary/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed guides, itineraries, hiking routes, road trips, and photography. Their three-day Kraków itinerary is a practical fit for first-time visitors, pairing city highlights with a thoughtful day trip to a somber museum. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/weekend-in-krakow/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent travel. Their 48-hour Kraków weekend itinerary is especially helpful for budget-conscious travelers planning a short, independent city visit. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/krakow-things-to-do-poland/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a practical budget-travel and itinerary site focused on logistics, sample routes, and value-conscious planning. Their guide to 25 things to do in Kraków offers a well-rounded mix of tourist spots, city tours, and historic and cultural context. - [The Travel Bunny](https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/best-things-to-do-in-krakow-poland/) (the-travel-bunny.com) The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog focused on practical destination advice and affordable independent travel. Their Kraków article highlights 12 things to do, making good use of the city's walkability and historic appeal for independent travelers. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/poland/prices-in-krakow/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is a short-trip travel blog focused on weekend breaks, practical planning, and travel around limited free time. Their Kraków price guide is a practical resource for planning a two- to three-day visit with clearer expectations around trip costs. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/where-to-find-best-food-krakow-poland/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with a polished focus on destination inspiration and stylish planning. Their Kraków food guide gives travelers a useful, experience-led starting point for deciding where to eat around the city. - [Along Dusty Roads](https://www.alongdustyroads.com/posts/vegan-vegetarian-restaurants-krakow) (alongdustyroads.com) Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, emphasizing selective guides, photography, and first-hand trips. Their vegetarian and vegan Kraków guide is helpful for plant-based travelers, drawing on six days of eating around the city. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/best-day-trips-from-krakow-poland-excursions-from-krakow/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with Latina travel perspectives, culture, food, and inspiration. Their Kraków day-trips guide is a strong planning resource for excursions, including ideas beyond Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz tours. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/christmas-markets-krakow/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, travel tips, and living abroad. Their Kraków Christmas markets guide is a useful seasonal planner, covering what to do, when to visit, and what to eat. ## Travel Videos - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hivlYF-4Mk8) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos is a YouTube travel channel by Canadian media publishers Samuel and Audrey. This travel guide video gives a strong top-things-to-do overview of Kraków, including Wawel Castle, the Old Town, Kazimierz, Planty Park, food, museums, and city sights. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxGGbfsFclQ) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand travel advice, visitor tips, and destination guidance. This travel video gives a helpful overview of ten surprising aspects of Kraków, connecting prices, major sights, the city center, and historical context for visitors. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxARTvlbKAk) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel resources. This guide video offers a strong short introduction to Kraków as Poland's cultural capital, highlighting its preserved cityscape and major sights. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKdbdOv4P8E) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel resources. This concise travel video is useful for understanding Kraków through its history, students, tourists, and continuing cultural importance within Poland. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OduCZVyFyfs) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel resources. This video gives a thoughtful look at Kazimierz in Kraków, especially the district's Jewish community history and later revitalized role in the city. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S1RljbEuXM) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel resources. This travel video makes a good companion for planning beyond central Kraków, covering the Wieliczka Salt Mine's salt sculptures, chapels, and large church carved by miners. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzHYqcT7sio) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel by Eric and Allison, focused on travel experiences and food around the world. This vlog blends Kraków exploration with a fun, helpful Polish food tour featuring dishes such as sandwiches, soups, pierogi, schnitzel, and cheesecake.