2007-03-24 06:48:55 · 6 answers · asked by neil 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Poland
Krakow is inexpensive by North American standards. It is a spectacular city, which was NOT destroyed during WW II as was Warsaw. The Nazi general responsible for the city was so enamored of the city he spared it of devestation.
The saltmines outside of Krakow are worth a special trip. In the city itself the central square and the Jaegerlonian University on the hill overlooking the city and river are particularly note worthy; both are within walking distance of the train station. Grab a Bagel at the station to nibble on while walking.
2007-03-26 06:03:09 · answer #1 · answered by MB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Booking.Com for full list of Krakow hotels alternatively try Krakow Life which will give similar information. If you have never been there before there is no better place to chill out, whatever your age. Savour the hustle and bustle of the main square with its ancient Cloth Hall, visit the nearby salt mines, take a day trip to Zakopanne, ride the rafts through the gorge, visit Auschwitz, a sobering day, not to be missed. I have been three times and will return in August in middle two weeks when activity on main square is at its highest. Sit out until past midnight in the many outside bars scattered around the square. Smell the history, its all around, unsanitised, unlike Prague. Food is cheap, Mcdonalds does exist as does Pizza Hut. You will want to return. Go for it. Warsaw was destroyed and rebuilt, Krakow was not. It was cared for by its German General, thank God, unlike the people.
2007-03-26 08:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by chy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Krakow is a beautiful city and is very cheap compared to the UK. There is not much in the way of historical monuments as the city was flattened during World War 2, but there is still so much to do and see.
I would advise seeing the Wawel castle, which was the throne for the ancient kings and is now a museum, oh and take a cruise down the Vistula river.
2007-03-24 06:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by Guy M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Jewish quarter is cool, very artsy and has nice cafes. There are pubs with music, and a really good vegan restaurant. Going to visit Auschwitz is easiest from Krakow if you take a local bus. Hostels are the way to go if you can stand being in a room with a bunch of people.
2007-03-24 19:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by tartu2222 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is also a great place for shopping, shopping shopping! Oh, and did I mention it was a great place for shopping? I love the Cloth Hall, it is the best place for buying souvenirs for friends and relatives. The prices may initially be a little more, but don't be afraid to request a better price, the merchants will bargain.
2007-03-27 02:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is cheap and it's worth it to buy or stay at a hotel and see the city.
2007-03-27 15:52:30 · answer #6 · answered by Adrianek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋