Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
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Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main cultural center of the Polish Jewry for centuries.
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- CMcB3 contributionsNice hotel.A very nice hotel quite close to the city centre. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The breakfast wasn’t the best though. We went out for breakfast. The hotel is about 25-30 mins from the airport which was good. I would stay here again and I’d also recommend it too.Visited February 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten January 29, 2023
- TheShisTel Aviv, Israel39,605 contributionsA beautiful quarter.The Jewish quarter of Krakow is well worth a visit of a couple of hours. It features several synagogues, museums and memorials. It also features picturesque streets, eateries (some Kosher) and lovely boutique shops.Visited March 2023Written March 20, 2023
- veronicag199065 contributionsNice and cozy area with a lot of historyNice to see the jewish area. Unique part of the city, with food trucks and a lot of history. Really nice and cozy area. I only wish that there would have been audioguiding accessible to use walking on our own.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 24, 2023
- Chris SMarket Harborough, United Kingdom182 contributionsBORING, RUN DOWN AREA WHICH NEEDS DEMOLISHING AND RE-BUILDINGCan't see what the fuss is about. Came to Plac Nowy in the morning hoping to find a bustling market selling fresh produce and WWII memorabilia- only a couple of stalls. Area is very run down - although that might appeal to some people. Came here at night. The area livens up with many bars and the square is full of fast food joints - there must have been atleast 10 zapiekanki stalls. Worth coming for a drink and a zapiekanak but you are better off having fun away from here in the cityVisited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 30, 2023
- Johnny TrekkieSan Diego, California9,263 contributionsOkayEvery travel book, travel website, and travel bloggers post that Kazimierz is a must visit while in Krakow...but nothing here "WOWed" me. I'm sure it would be much more meaningful if I was Jewish. You'll see some synagogues, chabads, independent eateries, bars, boutique shops, art galleries and lots and lots of graffiti. Some areas are nicer than others, but it just felt dirty. That said, it was nice to see a more "local" feel to Krakow than the touristy Old Town area. No McDonalds, Zara, Costa Coffee, or Starbucks around. Did I miss something?Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten November 21, 2023
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Johnny Trekkie
San Diego, CA9,263 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Every travel book, travel website, and travel bloggers post that Kazimierz is a must visit while in Krakow...but nothing here "WOWed" me. I'm sure it would be much more meaningful if I was Jewish. You'll see some synagogues, chabads, independent eateries, bars, boutique shops, art galleries and lots and lots of graffiti. Some areas are nicer than others, but it just felt dirty. That said, it was nice to see a more "local" feel to Krakow than the touristy Old Town area. No McDonalds, Zara, Costa Coffee, or Starbucks around. Did I miss something?
Written 22 November 2023
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Stone, UK75 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We did a buggy tour of the district, which really helped us know about the history, some of which we wouldn't have known about because just looking at some of the buildings they were quite hidden or not instantly recognised.
Written 10 November 2023
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SYED MUBASHIR S
Izmir, Türkiye4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Nice and historical but nothing much. In the city centre and you can find some Jewish restaurants selling flafel
Written 30 September 2023
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Littlechef777
Newton Le Willows, UK91 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Fantastic neighbourhood. Many great places to eat or have a drink. Lovely for a walk around. Interesting architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
Written 30 September 2023
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Shaul D
Holon, Israel112 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
After a extremely emotional moving visit at Auschwitz camp, we took a large and calm tour at the Jewish quarter of Krakow, every stine on the road and every single brick from the walls is a witness of the darkest period of the Human History
Written 24 September 2023
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Patrik M
Nitra, Slovakia29 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I love this city and especiale the atmospehere of old town.Beautifull buildings,perfekt restaurants top coffee and a lot of posibility to do.Beautifull Wawel castle with mistic dragon,historical Kazmierz district with jewish synagog and cementery and on other side of river the jewish ghetto with Shindler fabric and the place where jewish people waiting for transporting to the lager.
Written 9 September 2023
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Chris S
Market Harborough, UK182 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Can't see what the fuss is about. Came to Plac Nowy in the morning hoping to find a bustling market selling fresh produce and WWII memorabilia- only a couple of stalls. Area is very run down - although that might appeal to some people. Came here at night. The area livens up with many bars and the square is full of fast food joints - there must have been atleast 10 zapiekanki stalls. Worth coming for a drink and a zapiekanak but you are better off having fun away from here in the city
Written 30 August 2023
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Janet B
Greater London, UK77 contributions
Aug 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed being able to visit some of the synagogues and leaning the history of the Jewish community in Krakow. Sadly some synagogue which were highlighted in our guide book turned out to be closed due to work being undertaken. We also enjoyed a fabulous lunch at one of the many enticing restaurants
Written 21 August 2023
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Louise
33 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
It is so worth picking up a walking tour of the Jewish Quarter and Jewish Ghetto across the river. We went with Walkative, the yellow umbrella which starts at the old Synagogue. Two and half hours of great information about the area, old and new, devastating and beautiful. Human. A great way to spend the morning while honouring Jewish life in Poland.
Written 21 August 2023
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eric_weber
Leipzig, Germany82 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It is a nice quarter! some very good Restaurants, also with traditional / kosher cuisine. lot of synagoges, however some of them not in the best shape at the moments. the other buildings are comparable to other parts of the city
Written 2 August 2023
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Kerstin H
Stuttgart, Germany34 contributions
Ich habe gesehen, dass es links vom jüdischen Viertel eine große Baustelle gibt. Kann man vom jüdischen Viertel aus in das Viertel links davon laufen oder muss man ganz außen rum laufen?
BoatFilou
Paris, France69 contributions
En tout cas au mois d'aout tout était accessible.
curlykeith
Sunderland, UK1 contribution
Hello am staying at the Jewish quarter of krakow in August, just wondering where to buy tickets for auschwitz, either at home before flying out or in krakow
Shaul D
Holon, Israel112 contributions
the simplest way is by internet at Aushwitz site
duncanduffy22
Worthing, UK1 contribution
how much is a taxi from the airport to Kazimierz
Marianne R
New Jersey165 contributions
I hired a car from airport..cannot remember how much but under $100.
Ciao , vorrei sapere da stazione centrale ferroviaria di cracovia ( dato che arrivando in aeroporto prenderei autobus 208 che arriva al capolinea in stazione) a piedi quanto dista il quartiere ebraico per poter prenotare un hotel?
grazie mille
Giò
Antonino P
Tricesimo, Italy421 contributions
in verità dalla stazione sono quasi tre km considerando che è quasi un km per arrivare al Rinek. Il quartiere ebraico ha una certa dimensione per cui dipende, comunque non più di tre chilometri. I taxi per quanto costosi sono la cosa più semplice. Dal Rinek sono andato sempre a piedi in 15/20 minuti.
Shellduck
Liverpool, UK106 contributions
Where would we find this Damien doing the free walking tour of the Jewish quarter please?
AlSuwaidi_R7
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates380 contributions
You can enjoy this tour (note: it's not free) in the golf carts in the Krakow Old Town and Main Square where you will be exploring the Old Town, Jewish district – Kazimierz, former Ghetto, st. Marrys Church and plenty of these heritage sites, and those golf carts are equipped with an audio-guide system and different languages are available.
You will enjoy the experience and explore this city with over one thousand years of history.
Caroline R
2 contributions
Does the train run from the airport to kazimierz at night? Is it safe
Etienne V
Antwerp, Belgium35 contributions
The train from the airport does not run to Kazimierz but to the main railway station, not far from the central market square. From the station you can probably take a tram to the Jewish quarter. See information and timetables on the website of Krakau public transport "jakdojade".
Attention with the train : in november 2017 there were railway works and many trains did not run or where replaced by a bus. The train was not very frequent either (every 30 min) so I did not use it. See information on their website.
I have no idea if the train is safe at night.
For your comfort I would advise to book a taxi transfer from the airport direct to your destination in town. It takes about 30 min. and will cost around 25 € (90 PLN).
tailsStirling
Stirling, UK20 contributions
Cana yo e recommend a nice hotel in the Jewish quarter with a bar . Ideally 4 Star xx
adarmina
Krakow, Poland107 contributions
Hotel Rubinstein
Kara B
Lancaster, UK46 contributions
How frequently do the free walking tours start, where is the meeting point and how long do they last?
Phil W
Wolverhampton, UK42 contributions
We took a walking tour from the square in old town as there are many tours starting there so easy to find one to suit your times.
LondonBexley
Bexley, UK57 contributions
Is the Jewish district very near to schlindlers factory/museum? Could we walk from museum to it?
veronicastephens2010
Liverpool, UK36 contributions
yes it is very close probably a 10 minute walk if that
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Kazmierz The Former Jewish District:
- Krakow Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour (From ₱1,426.44)
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- Hotels near Kazmierz The Former Jewish District:
- (0.00 km) Dada Premium Aparthotel
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- (0.04 km) The Secret Garden Studio II
- (0.05 km) Old Town-Kazimierz-Wolnica KK
- (0.06 km) Bedrouse Plac Wolnica - heart of Jewish District
- Restaurants near Kazmierz The Former Jewish District:
- (0.01 km) Dragon Tail Krakow
- (0.01 km) Estragon Restaurant
- (0.02 km) Nolio
- (0.02 km) Trzy Cztery Wine
- (0.04 km) Oké Poké
- Attractions near Kazmierz The Former Jewish District:
- (0.02 km) Gold Cocktail Bar
- (0.03 km) Ewa Saj
- (0.05 km) Annabelle Minerals
- (0.05 km) Punca - Design & Jewellery Shop
- (0.07 km) Eat Polska Krakow Food & Vodka Tours