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Dorm beds in Krakow, Poland range from $11 to $141/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound tracks 47 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 12, Jul 13, Jul 14.

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Hostel prices in Krakow, Poland

A typical dorm night in Krakow runs about $16.

Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $11/night) and September the most expensive (from $13/night).

At $11/night and up, Krakow is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Poland.

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Hostels we track in Krakow

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Local knowledge for Krakow

Where to stay

Kazimierz, the former Jewish quarter just southeast of the Old Town, is where most budget travelers actually stay. The streets around Plac Nowy and ulica Józefa are packed with hostels, late-night bars, and the cheapest food in central Krakow. Stare Miasto is more convenient for the Rynek Główny and Wawel Castle, but expect to pay 20-40% more per night for the address.

Getting around

  • Eat at a bar mleczny. Milkbar Tomasza on ulica Tomasza will feed you a full hot plate, soup included, for very cheaply. Skip the tourist-facing restaurants on Floriańska.
  • Tram lines 3 and 19 run from Kazimierz straight to Kraków Główny train station in about 10 minutes. A single ticket is next to nothing. Do not take a taxi from the station rank.
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau is free to enter but timed entry slots fill up weeks out in summer. Book directly on the official memorial site (auschwitz.org) instead of paying a tour operator a markup for the same slot.

When to go

January and February are the cheapest months by a clear margin. Prices climb steadily from Easter and roughly double from late June through August, when group tours dominate and beds in Kazimierz need to be booked days in advance.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hostel in Krakow cost per night?

Dorm beds in Krakow currently range from $11 to $141/night based on the next 3 months of availability.

When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Krakow?

Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Krakow are July 12, July 13, July 14.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Krakow?

HostelHound currently tracks 47 hostels in Krakow, Poland.

What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Krakow?

Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Krakow, with dorm beds from $11/night.

Is Krakow affordable compared to other hostel cities in Poland?

Krakow is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Poland, with dorm prices starting from $11/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Krakow?

Kazimierz, the former Jewish quarter just southeast of the Old Town, is where most budget travelers actually stay. The streets around Plac Nowy and ulica Józefa are packed with hostels, late-night bars, and the cheapest food in central Krakow. Stare Miasto is more convenient for the Rynek Główny and Wawel Castle, but expect to pay 20-40% more per night for the address.

What is the best time of year to visit Krakow?

January and February are the cheapest months by a clear margin. Prices climb steadily from Easter and roughly double from late June through August, when group tours dominate and beds in Kazimierz need to be booked days in advance.