The cheapest city
Krakow has been ranked the cheapest city break in Europe. It scored five stars for value for money in a Which? Travel survey, the only city in Europe to do so. Former Polish capital also received the highest overall score in the survey – 91 per cent – alongside Valencia.
Which? members ranked European cities based on accommodation, food and drink, cultural attractions, shopping, ease of getting around and value for money, which gave them a score out of 100 per cent.
Important for travelers to Krakow
The most recommended mean of transport from the airport to the centre of the city is train. Trains are equipped with air conditioning, power outlets, Wi-Fi and ticket machines. All carriages also have spaces for disabled passengers and persons with reduced mobility.
There are also MPK (Krakow Transport Authority) buses running as always from the airport to the downtown.
New connections
Currently there are 20 airlines operating from Krakow. Thanks to the connection offered by Flydubai and the agreement between the airlines and Emirates passengers can fly even to Australia, New Zealand and Zanzibar.
English in public transport
Krakow Transport Authority (MPK) launched a programme of introducing English announcements in their trams and buses. Since last year tourists travelling to Wieliczka have been informed about a stop "Wieliczka Salt Mine". Recently they introduced English announcements befor Main Railway Station.
More English information will be introduced gradually.
Coronavirus
New cases of COVID in Poland continue to stay very low - according to governement sources it is several hundred cases daily, with deaths in single numbers. All restrictions have been removed and travellers no longer need to provide a test on arrival or proof of vaccination since March 28. Travellers are also not required to fill Passenger Locator Forms or required. Quarantine rules have also been removed. There are no social restrictions within cities and masks are no longer compulsory. Museums are fully reopened.
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