Search Hostels in Kraków

By staying at a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and use more of your budget for going out during your stay. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its churches and historic sites.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices, and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the best reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to look first: Hostel Deco - Located within a 20-minute walk of Royal Road and Main Market Square. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a game room. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. VIKI Kazimierz - Located within a 10-minute walk of Royal Road. Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. You’ll find towels, showers, and free WiFi in all rooms. The Boat - Hostel&Chill - Located within a 20-minute walk of Wawel Castle and Royal Road. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Lorf Hostel&Apartments - Located within a 20-minute walk of Royal Road and Main Market Square. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. FiveHostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Main Market Square. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and multilingual staff. You’ll find towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Kraków, one of Expedia’s 38 hostels might be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 33°F. Average annual precipitation for Kraków is 34 inches.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy these things around Kraków. Get out into nature with places like Planty Park, Dragon’s Den, and Park Krakowski. Cultural attractions include Rynek Underground, Cloth Hall, and Town Hall Tower. Visit landmarks like Royal Road, Czartoryski Museum, and Florian’s Gate.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Kraków in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is John Paul II - Balice Airport (KRK), 6 mi (9.6 km) away. An alternative is Katowice (KTW-Pyrzowice), located 47.5 mi (76.5 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transit at Łagiewniki Station, Sanktuarium Bożego Miłosierdzia Tram Stop, and Kurdwanów P+R Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Kraków Główny Station, Kraków Łobzów Station, or Kraków Plaszów Station.