Krakow neighborhoods - The most important districts of Krakow

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Krakow is divided into 18 administrative districts (in Polish they are called “dzielnica”). However, out of all the 18 neighbourhoods, it is important to mention the oldest and most historical ones, such as Stare Miasto, Kazimierz, Podgorze, Kleparz and Krowodrza (of course, this does not mean that you shouldn’t visit the rest of them). Most of them are very popular not only amongst tourists but also students, as they tend to look for accommodation in one of these districts.

Stare Miasto - Krakow city centre

With all the monuments that can be found around the main market, such as the castle, Mariacki church, museums, and of course, bars and restaurants, it is a district that attracts almost every student’s attention. Most of the biggest and important events organized by the city council, such as concerts, the Christmas market and festivals (for instance, Pierogi Festival, Krakow Film festival, Off Plus Camera) take place at the main square.

Furthermore, if you enjoy long and relaxing walks, the Planty park that surrounds the city centre is a great place to go for a stroll, a jog or a bike ride and if you want to go a bit further, a walk to the castle or along the river is a great option to spend a sunny afternoon. Krakow city centre has a lot to offer, from cozy, traditional bars and restaurants to the most stunning monuments.

As in every other city, if you are looking for a room in the centre, you may end up paying a bit more than in the other districts. However, thanks to this location you probably won’t need any transport card, as you will be able to reach most of the campuses or shopping centres on foot. So, if you’re not too afraid of spending a little bit more on accommodation and you want to be where all the parties are, look for an apartment in this area.

Kazimierz - Jewish district

This former Jewish district is one of the most popular places in Krakow where all the students and locals spend their evenings and weekends sipping on a beer, eating “zapiekanki” and enjoying the unique atmosphere that Kazimierz has to offer. On a sunny day, you can enjoy a nice long walk or a bike ride along the river all the way up to the castle.

Anyone who wants to learn about the history of Krakow and spend some time in an absolutely magical place, has to visit Kazimierz at least once. Due to a high number of old synagogues and churches and the annual Jewish Cultural Festival, Kazimierz is a place that will stay in your memories for a long time.

Kazimierz is a place where lots of students look for an apartment or a room to rent, as it is a great option for anyone who wants to be close to the centre and cultural events, but doesn’t want to spend a fortune on accommodation. Additionally, thanks to its close proximity to the centre (which you can reach in 10 - 15 minutes on foot) and good bus and tram connections, you won’t have to waste money on public transport in order to get to the university.

Podgórze - Old town

Podgórze is a district rich in unusual monuments and tourist attractions, such as Krak Mound or Bagry lagoon. With plenty to see and do, you could easily spend a whole day walking around Podgórze or along the river. You’ll get to Kazimierz, the former Jewish district, simply by crossing the river and if you need to go shopping, the Kazimierz shopping centre is located right across the river too.

Podgórze is also one of the biggest districts of Krakow, so be careful when looking for an apartment there, you don’t want to end up living almost on the outskirts of the city. If you are a student and you are looking for a place to stay in Podgórze, you should look around Kalwaryjska street or Rondo Mateczne. From these two areas, the city centre can be reached on foot or by bus or tram.

Kleparz

Kleparz is located right next to the city centre and it is a perfect option for anyone who is looking for a place close to the centre, but doesn’t want to pay a lot. Kleparz is the name of one of the oldest bazaars in Krakow, where you can buy everything from fruit and vegetables to clothes and kitchen utensils. Furthermore, if you are planning on travelling around Poland or Europe, it is situated very close to the train and bus station.

What’s more, the majority of Jagiellonian University, AGH and the University of Economics’ campuses are located near the main square, so from Kleparz you could either walk, take a bus or a tram. This district is very well connected with other parts of Krakow and one of the biggest shopping centres “Galeria Krakowska” can be reached from there by foot, so it’s definitely a good place to look for an apartment or a room.

Krowodrza

Krowodrza is a typical student neighbourhood located not too far from the city centre of Krakow. It is a great area for those studying at AGH as the main building, the campuses and the halls of residence are located there. What’s more, most of the student parties take place at the campuses located in Krowodrza!

If you are not afraid of walking and want to save some money on rent, this district is a perfect place for you. It is also very close to Blonia and Jordan Park which you can visit on a sunny day and where you can also go for a bike ride.

Like most of the districts in Krakow, it is well connected with other parts of the city and most of the buses and trams stop there. If you want to go to the centre, it shouldn’t take you more than 20 minutes on foot (unless you live at the very end of the district, next to Bronowice).

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