Some Basic Information

ℹ️  TRAVEL:  Flying to Krakow is relatively easy and quick. Flights take around 2.5 hours directly into Krakow airport (KRK) 7 miles from the city centre.

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ℹ️  AIRPORT TRANSFER: There are many ways to transfer from the airport including cheap alternatives like the bus or UBER and Bolt, but, I found an easy and cheap alternative were to use the airport train services.

Follow signs out of the terminal building for ‘trains to the city’. Trains roughly take about 20 minutes to Krakow Glowny (Main Terminal Station) and Krakow Grezegorzki (nearest station to where I stayed near the Jewish Quarter). Train tickets one way cost 20 Zloty (GB£4.15/US$5.50). Just as a heads-up the train service for the return to the airport is called Krakow Lotnisko.

Airport train

ℹ️  CURRENCY:  Poland uses the Zloty (PLN). Poland is part of the European Union (EU)

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ℹ️  CREDIT CARDS AND BANKS:  ATMs are common place across the city. You will have no difficulties using your bankers card in cafes, restaurants and shops. The vast majority of market stall street sellers only accept cash. Always carry a little cash on you just in case you require it for the market stalls.

 ℹ️  WEATHER:  Summers in Poland can be long and hot with temperatures easily reaching the mid-30sC. Winter are cold and dark.

ℹ️ ACCOMMODATION: Hotels and Guesthouses are abundant and reasonably cheap around the city. I stayed at the very comfortable HOME Aparthotel near the Jewish Quarter. The location is excellent for both the city and the surrounding areas. In addition, a very good breakfast is served.