Experience in Krakow, Poland by Justyna

What is it like to live in Krakow? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Nice to live, not too huge, with lots of hitoric buildings, friendly.

What is the student lifestyle like in Krakow?

Krakow is a student city, there's lots of universities and the whole town is adjusted to students - from public transport to pubs, clubs, cinemas and so on.

How much does it cost to live in Krakow?

Really cheap :)

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Krakow? Is there any advice you can give?

It's not difficult, I'd rather live in a shared appartament than in student dormitory in Poland tho.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Really good! Polish cuisine is kinda heavy, but you can find lots of different stuff which is fresh, cheap and of a really high quality.

What places would you recommend visiting in Krakow?

Wawel Castle, Kazimierz district, Podgórze, Pod Baranami cinema, FORUM club, Kosciuszko Mound

Is it good to eat out in Krakow? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes! Jewish district is filled with such places.

Is the nightlife good in Krakow? Where is good to go?

Yes! Lots of clubs are free of charge and open until the morning. There's lots of them near the Main Square and some more hipster places on the jewish district.