Should I spend more time in Warsaw or Krakow?

In general, Warsaw is a larger city that is more spread out and cosmopolitan. Krakow, on the other hand, is much more compact but still gets the bulk of the tourist attention. While Warsaw is larger and more sophisticated, most foreign visitors go to Krakow, the most popular tourist destination in Poland.



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Warsaw is a bigger city, often a top destination for museums, art galleries, shopping, unique architecture and traditional Polish cuisine. While Krakow is more compact and famous for its medieval castles, monuments, and UNESCO World Heritage Sights.

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Krakow Expanded - Full Day Tour from Warsaw by private car A private driver will pick you up at your Warsaw address in a Mercedes car (for 1-6 passengers) and take you to Krakow for a full-day tour. Your local, English-speaking guide will show you the best of this atmospheric city.

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As one of the country's oldest and most culturally significant cities, Krakow is steeped in legends and folklore, as well as heart wrenching history. The city boasts a stunning blend of architectural wonders, including Gothic churches, Renaissance palaces, and Baroque-style buildings.

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Warsaw has always been one of Poland's biggest and most important cities. It suffered extensive damage at the hands of occupying German troops during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. After the war, its citizens banded together to push a reconstruction plan to restore the famed city to its former glory.

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Krakow is the closest city to Auschwitz. It is located approximately 71 km away.

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(its a MUST DO one every travelers list). Prague however is a sheer wonderland of architectural delight. Personally, if you want to just be a tourist then I would suggest Prague. If you want to take something home in your heart which will live with you forever then go to Krakow.

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Cost of Living Comparison Between Warsaw and Krakow (Cracow) You would need around 13,793.1zl in Krakow (Cracow) to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 15,000.0zl in Warsaw (assuming you rent in both cities).

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Traditionally region around streets Staples, Brzeska, Zabkowska on right side of Vistula river is considered unsafe. It nowadays it's mostly gods, but never less I will not walk there at night without reason. Below is the map of crimes in Warsaw by city districts.

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Visiting Warsaw during May-September is extremely ideal. These months will provide you with the best possible weather, making your stay and your experience a truly delightful one. Throughout the other months, the climate is either too hot, freezing cold or just generally unfavourable for a pleasant trip.

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Do's & Don'ts for a cracking night in Krakow
  • Go to a shot bar. ...
  • Join the locals. ...
  • Swap out the standard greasy kebab for some Pierogi. ...
  • Do a pub crawl. ...
  • Don't go to strip clubs. ...
  • Don't drink in public. ...
  • Don't fall asleep on the streets. ...
  • Don't look at the security.


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Spending 5 days in Krakow is not too much, especially if you do side trips to Auschwitz, the salt mines and Zakopane. However, I would consider 7 days to be too long as Krakow is not a huge city and its city center is very compact. In this case, you could add 2 or 3 days in Wroclaw and Warsaw.

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