Krakow Travel Forum

Hello,
A bit outside of traveling. I'm considering moving to Krakow. I already heard it is really nice city, that there is lot of bar/pubs (but I'm not a heavy drinker so...)
So for the one who visited, do you think it would be a place where you would live ?
How social are the people there ?

Thanks

Hi, I am getting in panic to thinks of to be alone in a big train station knowing a bad english and nothing of Poland. Does anybody know if there are signs in english in the train station or someone to ask about where depart the train, where to buy a ticket, etc. Many thanks for your help. Diana

Hi, Does anybody has information about night train from Krakow to Vienna? I really apreciate any advice. many thanks.

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if you could suggest some "must sees" in Krakow in just one day - we were going to have more than this, but unfortunatly we had some problems with our flights and we're planning to see Auschwitz on our second day.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Emma

Emma

Hi, I am going from Prague to Krakow and finally from Krakow to Croacia (Dubrovnik and Split)and I would like to have any advice about transport betwen cities, hotel in central location with private bathroom (no more than 60 or 70 euros for a single room. Top places to visit. How many days spend in each city. I really apreciate any advice. Thanks a lot for your help. Diana

Could anyone please tell me who designed the following statues;

1. John Paul II, the one in the Wawel grounds.

2. The now gone Lenin statue that once stood in Nova Huta.

Thanks.

(I have previously been informed of Professor Czesław Dźwigaj but I don't think this is correct.)

Hi!

Does anyone know how much it costs to go by train from Budapst to Krakow and then back?, how long it takes? and how much it costs for a sleeper?

Thanks!

How do I buy salt from the Wieliczka mine on line? If not possible, is there a Krakow store that sells it and if so, how do I reach them? Thank you.
Tania Presby

Could you suggest some daytrips from that town? I mean daytrips by public transportation.

Thanks a lot!

I would like to visit my grandmother's village of Dominikowice. I will be in Vienna Sept 16-22, 2009 and can get to Krakow. Don't know what to do from there. Or, is there a better way?

just wondering if the train station in krakow takes credit cards to buy tickets or do they just take cash. thanks

Hello

I have a few questions on Krakow which I would be grateful if anyone could answer.

1. Is the Euro accepted in Poland or will I need Polish Zloty? (I know
that Poland has not yet adopted the Euro but I believe that some
countries where the Euro is not the currency, do often accept it).

2 What bus do I need to get from Krakow airport from the centre and where
does it stop in Krakow centre?

Does it stop anywhere near Wielopole Street?

If not, which tram or bus to get from the main train station to
Wielopole and which number bus/tram would I need?

3. What time do the buses/trams start running in a morning back to the
airport?

Sorry for so many questions, but any answers would be gratefully received.

Thanks

Jemima

Please share with me and others information on how are you going to get to the 6th official European Virtual Tourist Meeting which will take place in krakow on 28-30 May 2010?

I put some info on my homepage but I need your help to update it. Just a few specific questions:
- how to find out the best air fares to Krakow from overseas (Australia, USA, Canada, Argentina, South Africa etc. etc.)?
- when and where to book flights to Krakow?
- what internet pages do you use to find your flights?

Best regards,
And again: you are welcome to Krakow very much! :-)

Matt + Urszula.

We are going to visit Krakow for 5 days. Our holiday is going to begin on 6th July from Budapest. Where can we book train tickets in advance? Anyone knows a good travel agents to take some tours while in Krakow? Thanks

HI all
has anyone stayed at monopole hotel lately ???????
i would appreciate any feedback on this hotel . location price etc .
how far is it from rynek glowny main market sq ?
i was told it is 2 or 3 minutes walk from the square but looking at the map it is a bit further ,
i would also like to hear from anyone who tried krakowshuttle .com for transfer from the airport to hotel and independent trips to aucshwitz .

many thanks for your input

I’m (single women) arriving at the train station Krakow GI Osobowy and staying at Hotel Polski Pod Bialym Orlem
UL Pijarska


Whats the best way to get to the hotel? I’m arriving around 10:00PM (22:00)

Hey all,

i would be visiting Krakow for ard 5 days in Jun. But i'm not too sure if 5 days in Krakow is too much! Could someone advise? I was intending to take a day trip to Zakopane & the Tatra mountains. And mayb a day or 2 in the city centre of Krakow. But i'm not too sure wad would i be able to do for the remaining days. Thank u so much!

Hi to everybody!
I plan to travel from Krakow to Vienna by train during my Europe trip and I am wondering is it possible to purchase tickets in advance or if not is it neceassary to reserve them from outside Poland. I afraid that in vacation period (late July) there may be problems with tickets.
Thanks for help in advance.

Hi,
Looking for some good restuarants. Restaurants that only Polish people will be familiar with.

Thank you
est

Hello,
i saw one posting on tranasportation from airport to city center.. but too many responses. Is there an airport bus or some other public transportation to get from airport to city center in Krakow?
thx

Hello fellow travelers,

I really need your help as to bars and nightclubs.

We a с company of 9 people (both lovers friends) and we spend 2 evenings in Krakow.
Please, recommend some nice places. Something cosy homelike with pleasant music for beer or coffee and some fun or alternative for night.
I know there are plenty or really great places in Krakow. But this time it has to match everybody =)

Music preferred - rock, indie, disco, lounge (no hip hop and r’n’b)
Age – we are from 21 to 27 years old and some of us starve for crazy dances and some would be happy to stay at the say place but just have a beer and listen to music…

Yeah… I guess this could be difficult question, however I will highly appreciate any of your comments or suggestions =)

Happy travels,
Ana

we're arriving at the train station Krakow GI Osobowy and we're staying at CAMPANILE CRACOVIE / KRAKOW HOTEL
UL SW TOMASZA 34
31-023 KRAKOW


whats the best way to get to the hotel? we arrive at 630 am.....

I have joyfully booked my trip to Krakow arriving June 2...and will have some flexible time during that week. If anyone is going to be in town, write to me and we could plan to have a mini meet.

is there a lift to exit the salt mines from all levals please?

Dear All,

I'll arrive to Krakow on 18.04.2009 about midnight.
And I kindly ask you to answer the following question:

-on 19.04(Sunday evening) I would like to travel by train to Bratislava
(through the night). How can I buy tickets taking into account that I arrive
very late on Saturday evening. I am not sure whether tickets office at
Station work so late and specially on Saturday. Probably it's possible to
buy the tickets on Sunday, but I am not sure again whether they work on Sunday
or not.

Please let me know.

Thank you.

My sister and I have arranged to take our mum to Krakow for her 60th birthday in June '09. She has no idea where we are taking her...she will think its Liverpool, UK because that's where were flying from. Anyway, I would be really grateful if some kind person could give us the best transport info from the airport to Bluebells Apartments, Starowisina 22, Krakow 31-032. Also, the best places to visit ? Unsure about Auswitz (don't know how to spell it), it may be too disturbing for a "birthday treat"...all info & advice would be appreciated.
P.s My mum's dad came from Poland to England after the war, so its going to be quite a nostalgic trip for her...
Thanks
Lorraine. (manchester, uk

We only have 1 day in Krakow. We're there to see Auschwitz. I read reviews that all say the same thing- tour was ok, but felt rushed. Any tours that weren't rushed? Maybe some that give you a little time at the end to look around? Thanks




Melissa

We are escorting a medical patient home to his family in Krakow and need someone who speaks fluent in Polish and English to assist the family in knowing how to care for their father. We just need 30 minutes of someone's time who can meet us at the airport, do some instructions in from English to Polish, and that is all. This is a charity case, and any help is appreciated. I will be happy to compensation someone for their time.

we're in krakow one night, we'll be coming in on train and leaving on train so being close to train station mayhelp. unless krakow is easy to get around? we're looking for a cheap clean hotel. Any ideas? Thanks

Melissa

Just wondering: What is the quickest, easiest, and relatively least expensive way to travel from Krakow to Berlin? I see that the train takes somewhere around 12 hours, and wonder if there are any other good options to get from one city to the other without spending a small fortune.

Many thanks!