Krakow Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Krakow cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Krakow, Poland range from $10 to $70/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 49 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12.

At $10/night and up, Krakow is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Poland.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 26 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-08T03:08:11.908Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 11 (one night),October 12 (one night),October 13 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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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 do hostels in Krakow cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12. Dorm beds currently range from $10 to $70/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Krakow?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Krakow include October 11, October 12, October 13.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Krakow?

HostelHound currently tracks 49 hostels in Krakow, Poland.

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 $10/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.