Stare Miasto (Old Town)
Discover 29 authentic local spots in Stare Miasto (Old Town), one of Krakow's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Stare Miasto (Old Town) is one of Krakow's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 29 local favorites here — spanning bars, restaurants, coffee and more — each rated 4.6★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Stare Miasto (Old Town) you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Regale Bar & Restaurant and Mercy Brown Cocktails Jazz & Burlesque are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Stare Miasto (Old Town) rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 29 spots in Stare Miasto (Old Town) — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Bars
9 places in Stare Miasto (Old Town)
Regale Bar & Restaurant
Mercy Brown Cocktails Jazz & Burlesque
Mr. Black
Propaganda Pub
Movida | Cocktail Bar
Szototo
Dobry Kumpel
Pub Polski
Kufle i Widelce
Restaurants
6 places in Stare Miasto (Old Town)
Restauracja Pod Różą
Klimaty Południa - Restauracja i Winiarnia
Lokalna Restauracja Polska
Biała Róża
POD LELIWĄ Restauracja Polska
Kawaleria Restaurant
Local GuideThe local guide to Krakow
Siemka from Krakw! Forget the crowds in the Old Town and get lost in Kazimierz's Jewish Quarter it's where the cool kids hang. Learn 'na zdrowie' (cheers!) before trying pierogi with every filling imaginable. Fun fact: Krakw was a royal capital for centuries!
Coffee
10 places in Stare Miasto (Old Town)
Apartamenty Atmosfera - noclegi w Krakowie
Aura | Kawiarnia
Fable Cafe | Specialty Coffee | Breakfast
Żarówka Cafe
Pierwszy Lokal na Stolarskiej
Siesta Café
KORBA Piwo Kawiarnia
Magia Cafe & Bistro
Las Kraków Breakfast & Prosecco
Kawiarnia Cafe Millimo
Parks
4 places in Stare Miasto (Old Town)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Stare Miasto (Old Town), Krakow?
Stare Miasto (Old Town) has 29 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 4 categories. Top-rated spots include Regale Bar & Restaurant, Mercy Brown Cocktails Jazz & Burlesque, Restauracja Pod Różą — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Stare Miasto (Old Town) worth visiting in Krakow?
Yes! Stare Miasto (Old Town) is one of Krakow's most authentic neighborhoods with 29 local favorites averaging 4.6★. You'll find bars, restaurants, coffee, parks — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Stare Miasto (Old Town) like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Stare Miasto (Old Town) spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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