At first Krakow can seem a little dour, but dip into the cellar bars and low-beamed cafès and you find friendly people. Rynek glowny, the main square, is four times the size of Brussels’ Grand Place and just as stunning. It’s lined with cafès serving hot chocolate that is so incredibly thick you have to eat it with a spoon (for around £1.50, or seven zlotych). The exchange rate is £1 to 5.14 zlotych.
EXPLORE KRAKOW
Krakow is about the only Polish city that wasn’t flattened in the Second World War and the streets of the Old Town are dotted with beautiful churches. Hire a bike from Two Wheels (ul Josefa 5, £4 for three hours), whizz down back streets and explore Kazimierz, the former Jewish quarter which is being restored.
EAT IN KRAKOW
For cheap eats seek out a “mild bar”. The former state-subsidized canteens still serve up traditional Polish meats, casserole and veg – at rock-bottom prices.
STAY IN KRAKOW
The Floryan has doubles from £75. Click here for other Hotels in Krakow.
GETTING THERE
Ryanair flies from Stansted to Krakow from £56 rtn.
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