1 Day in Krakow Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 66 PLN

Location: Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland

The Wieliczka Salt Mine, located near Krakow, Poland, is a salt mine that has been mined since the 13th century and has basically ceased production. The salt mine is 327 meters deep and over 300 kilometers long. There are rooms, chapels, and underground lakes in the salt mine, just like an underground city. In 1978, the Wieliczka Salt Mine was registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kim~ Keep on EXPloring: Wieliczka is the oldest salt mine in the world. It was established in the 13th century, but already people were using the salt from the site 6,000 years ago. Salt deposits in the mine come from over 13 million years ago. The mine is also one of the biggest in the world and it measures over 250 km. I’ve covered only 2 km of it during my three hour visit. In the mine, salt is everywhere: The walls, chambers, chapels, art, and even chandeliers are carved from the mine’s natural resource. Wieliczka salt is dark gray because of impurities in its composition: sandstone, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and other minerals. Still, it’s 90 percent sodium chloride. Although pure white salt has been the norm for over a century, gray salt was once highly valued, making up 20 percent of Poland’s economy during the Middle Ages

Phoebeeeee: The oldest and deepest salt mines in the world, magnificent and beautiful. There is a church inside, the tour guide said that it is amazing to have a wedding inside.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Wieliczka Salt Mine, don’t forget pay a visit to Wawel Royal Castle.

Wawel Royal Castle

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,10:00am-4:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,9:30am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 15 PLN

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: ul. Wawel 5 Castle, Krakow 31-001, Poland

The Wawel Castle on the Wawel Hill in Krakow is the palace of the Polish emperors. Looking up at Wawel Castle, the red brick walls outside are as neat as the Great Wall, which contrasts with the pink walls and black tiles of the inner city. The existence of dragons can be found on the totems, badges, and rain drains of the eaves of Wawel Castle. The dragon has become the symbol of this city. It is rare that during World War II the whole of Poland was almost razed to the ground, but Krakow was not destroyed. It is also a must-see tourist attraction for tourists.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Andy S.: The Wawel Royal Castle (Zamek Królewski na Wawelu) is a castle residency. It's located in centre of Kraków, Poland. The castle, is one of the largest in Poland and represents nearly all architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods. What is interesting, Wawel is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world. 5/5

Kim~ Keep on EXPloring: The Wawel castle, being one of the largest in Poland, represents nearly all European architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Bachleda Luxury Hotel Krakow - MGallery in advance, because all the tourists head to Wawel Royal Castle love staying at it.

Bachleda Luxury Hotel Krakow - MGallery

Housed in a historic building, Bachleda Luxury Hotel is an exclusive space where classical meets a touch of Krakow's Art Deco. This 5-star hotel is located in the heart of Krakow. Refined Interiors let you feel chic and elegance in an urban environment. Guests can relax in the Wellness area with swimming pool and saunas, unwind in the Opus Lounge bar or enjoy culinary journey in the GAVI restaurant.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.