10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Krakow

Dating back to the Renaissance period, Krakow’s beautiful Sukiennice Cloth Hall has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since the late 1970s. Once a meeting place for travelling merchants dealing in luxurious fabrics like leather and silk, the building is now home to a closeknit collective of talented crafters who’ve set up shop on its ground floor level.

Conveniently situated on Rynek Główny, the city’s main plaza, the Cloth Hall offers a vast array of beguiling handcrafts like ceramics, lacework, throws and jewellery. Afterwards, visit the Rynek Underground Museum to see artefacts from the Middle Ages, or head to the upper level to visit the 19th Century Polish Art Gallery.

One of the most famous promenades in Krakow’s medieval Old Town, Florianska Street charms with its picture-postcard architecture, including the gothic St. Florian’s Gate, and charcoal-coloured cobbles. Spend the entire day here, visiting its branded boutiques and speciality shops where you can pick up souvenirs or a few gifts for yourself.

We love Flying Tiger Copenhagen for its funky coffee mugs and kaleidoscopic notebooks, as well as Underground Skateshop for trainers, boards and cutting-edge streetwear. If you’re looking for a delectable confection, swing by Sweet Factory Krakow where you can indulge in old-school sugar straps and multi-coloured jellies, before heading to Ryłko shoes for a fabulous selection of on-trend footwear.

A bright, contemporary shopping centre in the city’s south-eastern Wesoła district, Galeria Krakowska woos retail addicts with its international brands, premium Polish stores and solid selection of fast-food eateries. Scour for bargains in Adidas and Calvin Klein before perusing local shops like IQOS and lingerie specialist Dalia.

When you’re all shopped-out, refuel at one of the mall’s many restaurants or coffee shops, most of which can be found on Level 1. Head to Miyako for sushi, KFC for finger-lickin’ chicken or the Boho Cafe for a foamy cappuccino.

Located in the Grzegórzki borough of Krakow, Galeria Kazimierz is a glass-fronted mall boasting over 160 stores, a cinema and a heated swimming pool. Come here to shop fashion icons like United Colors of Benetton, H&M and Zara, before perusing all things sparkly at Swarovski and Pandora.

Lunch with the family at McDonald’s or Pizza Hut before taking the kids to the mall’s outdoor playground, or hitting the cinema to catch the latest Hollywood film. If you’re in need of a little pampering, treat yourself to a new hairdo at the Jean Louis David salon or splash out on some fresh varnish at the super-trendy NeoNail.

Plac Targowy Unitarg, also known as Market Hall, is long-running farmers’ market dating all the way back to 1991. Here, you can find some of the freshest fruit and vegetables the city has to offer, as well as hard-to-find antiques and plenty of second-hand books.

Located a few minutes east of Krakow’s Old Town, you can spend a whole morning at this open-air bazaar buying freshly baked breads and artisan cheeses, and rummaging through the vintage bric-a-brac. Do bring cash with you, as very few sellers have the tech to accept cards. It’s well worth it though, to get the benefit of the bargain prices.

Krakow’s storied Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, is a bohemian enclave full of trendy creatives who run quirky boutiques and speciality stores. Stroll the picturesque streets browsing hippy-chic gear in the psychedelic Kana Sapiens, then pick out some handmade jewellery at Unikke Design & Friends.

Paul’s Boutique Record Store is the place to go when you want to find rare vinyl albums and brand-new LPs from all your favourite music artists. When you’re all out of breath from shopping, take a break at the Good Lood Kazimierz and enjoy some high-quality ice cream.

Right in the middle of Krakow’s Old Town you’ll find Vitkac Krakow, an upscale shopping space, set inside 2 historic houses, that showcases a glittering array of high-end goods. Aimed at wealthy and discerning clients who want to buy the very best, this is the place to max out your credit card.

Stop by Vintoeka for beautiful bottles of European wine before filling your basket at Delikatesy 13, a gourmet larder selling Italian meats, Portuguese honey and salty Spanish tapenades. Meanwhile, fashionistas can indulge themselves at the mall’s iconic boutiques like Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta.

Stary Kleparz is Krakow’s oldest continuously operating marketplace that can be found a short walk north of the Barbakan Gate in Planty Park. Stop by for fruit and veggies from the region’s farms, as well as a selection of artisanal meats, breads and cheeses.

In addition to its exceptionally fresh food items, visitors will enjoy browsing stalls selling hand-knitted sweaters, aromatic spices and bags of colourful confectionary. The market is also ringed with speciality eateries selling delectable ready to eat treats. When you’re ready for a break, head to Aura for a coffee or Kawa i Wino for a glass of wine and a sit down.