Off the beaten track guidebook for Krakow's Kazimierz old Jewish district
Parks & Nature
Bednarski park
Jana Zamoyskiego The closest spot to get some fresh air and peace of mind.
During the World War II there was a concentration camp in Płaszów and limestone mine. Rusty silioses still stand in the valley... Deserted, maybe even haunted...
120 preporuka/e lokalaca
Krakus Mound
During the World War II there was a concentration camp in Płaszów and limestone mine. Rusty silioses still stand in the valley... Deserted, maybe even haunted...
It's not an official park. The area is fenced, but the scenery is worth breaking the boundary... It's like being in the Mediterranean just for a while. Absolutely spectacular!
148 preporuka/e lokalaca
Zakrzówek
It's not an official park. The area is fenced, but the scenery is worth breaking the boundary... It's like being in the Mediterranean just for a while. Absolutely spectacular!
Getting Around
Miodowa 46
46 Miodowa24h guarded parking;
25 PLN/per day
Starowiślna 81
81 Starowiślna24h guarded parking;
25 PLN/per day
Dajwór 8
8 Dajwór24h guarded parking;
25 PLN/per day
Drinks & Nightlife
One of those always-something-going-on places (slide shows, boardgame evenings, stand-up comedies, and more). Great selection of craft beers, friendly staff and awesome music. Absolutely everything you can expect from a good pub. And it's the closest one too!
https://pl-pl.facebook.com/artefakt.cafe/
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
Artefakt Cafe
3 DajwórOne of those always-something-going-on places (slide shows, boardgame evenings, stand-up comedies, and more). Great selection of craft beers, friendly staff and awesome music. Absolutely everything you can expect from a good pub. And it's the closest one too!
https://pl-pl.facebook.com/artefakt.cafe/
Vodka shots and snacks in PRL style. A time capsule in the middle of Kazimierz. Experience the Polish People's Republic reality just for a while.
https://pl-pl.facebook.com/ZakaskiIWodka/
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Zakąski i wódka
9 plac NowyVodka shots and snacks in PRL style. A time capsule in the middle of Kazimierz. Experience the Polish People's Republic reality just for a while.
https://pl-pl.facebook.com/ZakaskiIWodka/
Food Scene
One of the best Krakow's food truck corners. If you're a burger-lover Andrus Food Truck is a must! It's a Krakowian style sort-of-a-burger.
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Andrus Food Truck - Maczanka Krakowska
16 Świętego WawrzyńcaOne of the best Krakow's food truck corners. If you're a burger-lover Andrus Food Truck is a must! It's a Krakowian style sort-of-a-burger.
Great pizzas, pastas and salads. Definately the best quality to price ratio. Plus the portions are huge!
24 preporuka/e lokalaca
Warsztat Restaurant & Cafe No 1
3 IzaakaGreat pizzas, pastas and salads. Definately the best quality to price ratio. Plus the portions are huge!
One of the best home-made ice-cream in Krakow, and definately the most famous one. In winter they sell donuts instead. Also great!
34 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pracownia Cukiernicza - Stanisław Sarga. Lody Tradycyjne, Pączki
83 StarowiślnaOne of the best home-made ice-cream in Krakow, and definately the most famous one. In winter they sell donuts instead. Also great!
There are many pizzas in Krakow, but Pizza 1 is the one you want to have. Believe me! It's a typical Italian thin-crust pizza. Only one size. Take it away or have it delivered to you.
http://www.pizzajeden.pl/
Pizza 1
23 LwowskaThere are many pizzas in Krakow, but Pizza 1 is the one you want to have. Believe me! It's a typical Italian thin-crust pizza. Only one size. Take it away or have it delivered to you.
http://www.pizzajeden.pl/
Zapiekanka (toastie) is a famous must-try street-food snack in Kazimierz. A bun with mushrooms and cheese with ketchup dressing is a basic one. What you put on top of that is totally up to you.
Gastro Zapiekanki
Zapiekanka (toastie) is a famous must-try street-food snack in Kazimierz. A bun with mushrooms and cheese with ketchup dressing is a basic one. What you put on top of that is totally up to you.
Grilled sausage with a bun and mustard straight from (most probably) the oldest food-truck in Krakow. Experience a genuine Polish People's Republic atmosphere. An absolute must-have!
22 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kielbaski Pod Hala Targowa
GrzegórzeckaGrilled sausage with a bun and mustard straight from (most probably) the oldest food-truck in Krakow. Experience a genuine Polish People's Republic atmosphere. An absolute must-have!
An excellent spot for a romantic dinner. Beautiful in-door garden in the summer. Great selection of world cuisine dishes. Polish-style crepes are their trademark.
http://www.kolanko.net/en
135 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kolanko No 6 Restaurant
17 JózefaAn excellent spot for a romantic dinner. Beautiful in-door garden in the summer. Great selection of world cuisine dishes. Polish-style crepes are their trademark.
http://www.kolanko.net/en
If you're in a hurry have that brilliant curry :) Straight from a food truck.
13 preporuka/e lokalaca
Indian Food - Hindus
7 LipowaIf you're in a hurry have that brilliant curry :) Straight from a food truck.
The biggest Polish potato you can get! Baked with garlic butter, melted cheese and spieces topped with becon, mushrooms or eggs, or everything. It's totally up to you :)
11 preporuka/e lokalaca
Krakowski Kumpir
3 GrzegórzeckaThe biggest Polish potato you can get! Baked with garlic butter, melted cheese and spieces topped with becon, mushrooms or eggs, or everything. It's totally up to you :)
Great selection of Polish lunches and daily specials. For just 16 zl (~4 EUR) you get a decent soup and main course with additions and salads. Good quality-to-price ratio.
https://www.facebook.com/barfly.bar.5
Barfly
15 JózefaGreat selection of Polish lunches and daily specials. For just 16 zl (~4 EUR) you get a decent soup and main course with additions and salads. Good quality-to-price ratio.
https://www.facebook.com/barfly.bar.5
Great place for a typical Polish lunch. Try the fried crumpets with apples, either as a main dish or dessert.
https://pl-pl.facebook.com/kuchniaudoroty/
68 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kuchnia u Doroty
4 AugustiańskaGreat place for a typical Polish lunch. Try the fried crumpets with apples, either as a main dish or dessert.
https://pl-pl.facebook.com/kuchniaudoroty/
The closest decent coffee you can get. If you got to the apartment sooner than expected this is the place you can grab a seat and wait.
44 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lajkonik - Bakery & Cafe
15 BasztowaThe closest decent coffee you can get. If you got to the apartment sooner than expected this is the place you can grab a seat and wait.
Another great spot for a typical Polish lunch: soup + main dish + compote for just 17 zł (4 Euros). Fresh and tasteful!
https://web.facebook.com/KuchniaDomowaSasiedzi/
15 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kuchnia Domowa
25 MiodowaAnother great spot for a typical Polish lunch: soup + main dish + compote for just 17 zł (4 Euros). Fresh and tasteful!
https://web.facebook.com/KuchniaDomowaSasiedzi/
Wide variety of typical Polish dumplings (pierogi). Sweet, sour or salty. Frutty or meatty. You name it! It's there!
https://www.facebook.com/pierogimrvincent/
23 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pierożki u Vincenta
12 Bożego CiałaWide variety of typical Polish dumplings (pierogi). Sweet, sour or salty. Frutty or meatty. You name it! It's there!
https://www.facebook.com/pierogimrvincent/
Tasty and inexpensive polish dishes. Perfect for lunch before visiting Schindlers Factory or Museum of Contemporary Art (5 min walk).
14 preporuka/e lokalaca
Wczoraj i Dziś. Jadłodajnia. Kwaśniewska A.
10 Plac Bohaterów GettaTasty and inexpensive polish dishes. Perfect for lunch before visiting Schindlers Factory or Museum of Contemporary Art (5 min walk).
Essentials
A local convenience store run by a friendly, always happy and chatty couple. If your hungry they can make you a fresh and tasty sandwich.
On weekdays open till 19:00. Saturday till 14:00. Sunday closed.
Kubuś Spożywczy Sklep Internetowy
84 StarowiślnaA local convenience store run by a friendly, always happy and chatty couple. If your hungry they can make you a fresh and tasty sandwich.
On weekdays open till 19:00. Saturday till 14:00. Sunday closed.
The closest convenience store. Open everyday from 6:00 till midnight.
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Małpka Express
The closest convenience store. Open everyday from 6:00 till midnight.
Budget-friendly supermarket chain. Recommended for a bigger shopping. Open everyday till 23:00.
197 preporuka/e lokalaca
Biedronka
28 Berka JoselewiczaBudget-friendly supermarket chain. Recommended for a bigger shopping. Open everyday till 23:00.
Poczta Polska
56 StarowiślnaPolish Post Office branch. Open weekdays only, 8:00 - 20:00.
The best traditional Polish bakery you can get in Krakow. Once you step in you'll smell what I'm talikng about ;)
57 preporuka/e lokalaca
My Dad's Bakery
6 Beera MeiselsaThe best traditional Polish bakery you can get in Krakow. Once you step in you'll smell what I'm talikng about ;)
Shopping
The closest shopping mall. Over 140 stores (mainly fashion) plus entertaining facilities like cinema, restaurants, cafes and a gym.
www.galeriakazimierz.pl/en
439 preporuka/e lokalaca
Trgovačka galerija Kazimierz
34 PodgórskaThe closest shopping mall. Over 140 stores (mainly fashion) plus entertaining facilities like cinema, restaurants, cafes and a gym.
www.galeriakazimierz.pl/en
Everything Else
Deutsche Bank PBC S.A. Bankomat
88 StarowiślnaThe closest ATM. Simple as that.
The closest police station. Hopefully, you'll never get a chance to visit it ;)
Komisariat Policji I w Krakowie
35 SzerokaThe closest police station. Hopefully, you'll never get a chance to visit it ;)