Krakow holidays

Cheap holidays to Krakow are easy to find with TravelSupermarket, so find out why you should go to this ancient and attractive city.

Straddling the Wisla (Vistula) River in the southern half of Poland, Krakow is the former capital of the nation and a treasure trove of handsome buildings, age-old monuments and magnificent Gothic churches. It is a fine-looking gentleman of a city and a sure-fire hit for a wonderful few days.

The main hub for tourists in Krakow is the central and historic core of the city: the district of Stare Miasto. It's here that you'll find the medieval old town, where pastel-coloured buildings rise towards the sky and where the huge market square calls to visitors with promises of lazy afternoons in terrace cafés and sightseeing opportunities galore. The central district is also home to Wawel Castle, one of the most visited attractions in Krakow. Perched atop a gentle hill and casting shadows on the river, the charms of this castle are immediately obvious, while inside is a stunning collection of art, armoury, state rooms and curiosities, such as the 'Dragon's Den' cave.

While the main attractions are well worth seeing, it's the smaller things that make Krakow so utterly mesmerising: finding a cosy bar and enjoying an afternoon snifter; watching dusk settle as you tour the streets via horse-drawn carriage; stumbling along a cobbled alleyway and choosing souvenirs at a quaint store; and tucking in to a hearty dish of Polish cuisine at a backstreet restaurant that swarms with friendly locals.

Krakow is a popular place to visit, especially during the balmy summers, so it's wise to book your package holidays to Krakow as early as possible to take advantage of low prices. Use the search tool on TravelSupermarket to compare prices and to book your break.