Freedom Hostel

Overview

This is one of the best hostels in Krakow (better in fact than some hotels) and represents spectacular value for money. Highly recommended! RY0609

Location

This hostel is located about 15-20mins walk from the old town of Krakow on a quietish side street.

Distance

1 kms to city centre

20 kms to the nearest airport (j. paul ii balice intl)

1 km to the nearest station (krakow central)

Rooms

The rooms are basic, but nonetheless come as a pleasant surprise. They are clean and comfortable, with simple but good quality furnishings and fittings and fresh neutral colourschemes. The bathrooms are also clean and functional.

Restaurant

Breakfast is taken in the communal sitting room/dining room where guests are able to make themselves tea and cook whenever they like.

Exterior

This is an austere building, typical of the architecture outside the historical centre of the city.

Lobby

The lobby is open plan. Like the rooms it is on the 4th floor of the building which also houses a museum and another hostel amongst other things. It is reached by lift.

Short breaks in Krakow

With rich history, vibrant nightlife and reputation as Poland's cultural capital, a Krakow holiday is the ideal choice for anyone looking for something a little bit different in a city break.

Main attractions:

• Krakow nightlife
• Main market square 'Rynek Glowny'
• Walking the Royal Route

Ideal for:

• Weekend breaks
• Half term holidays
• Romantic getaways

Cheap holidays in Krakow

Once the capital of Poland, Krakow is a charismatic old city boasting the largest medieval town square in Europe; the ideal location for a city break full of discoveries!

A tour of Krakow, Poland should start at the Main Market Square in Krakow where there are a number of restaurants, cafes and bars, together with the landmarks of St Mary’s Basilica, Sukiennice and St Adalbert’s Church. The buildings and palaces that surround the square are very old with some dating back to the 13th century.

From milk bars (bar mleczny) to chic restaurants, Krakow offers tasty delights to all visitors, and being famous for its vodkas and beers, there is an amazing array of drinking locations to enjoy.

There are more than 40 public parks in Krakow which are great for the whole family travelling to Krakow with playgrounds, historic gardens and various outdoor sport activities on offer.

A visit to Wawel Royal Castle should not be missed but travel via Kanonicza Street for the most scenic route.