Looking for best shopping centers in Kraków? Let me say something you already know – Krakow is a city that enchants many tourists, or rather, let’s be honest, mainly the ladies 🙂 While many visitors appreciate Krakow as the capital of Polish culture, absorbing knowledge about the city’s history and the Polish state, they also indulge in walks around the charming and magical Krakow streets, alleys, and nooks.
And of course, they don’t refuse the opportunity to step into stores and make some 'tiny’ purchases, or buy souvenirs from their stay in our beautiful city. The choices are truly superb. Here’s a list of Krakow’s shops, galleries, and shopping centers:
Cloth Hall / Sukiennice – Market Square
This is the oldest shopping house in Krakow. Of course, it doesn’t look like it did in the 13th century and the products it offers are different, but you can still mainly buy gifts and souvenirs related to Krakow and Polish folklore there. You’ll find handcrafted items, jewelry, embroidery, sculptures, and traditional Krakow costumes.
- You can see more pictures and location here: Open Google Maps
Market Stands in Old Town
If you need more interesting things from our city, you can buy them directly on Main Square. There, you’ll find small stands selling Wawel Dragons (in every shape), wooden Krakow beads, diplomas for listening to the Krakow Bugle Call, prints, watercolors showcasing our city’s landmarks, postcards, and a myriad of knick-knacks that are especially popular among young tourists.
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Art Gallery at the Florian Gate
Let me tell you now, this gallery is as well-known as Sukiennice or Mariacki Church. It is a charming place, particularly mesmerizing on a warm, sunny day. The artists here, displaying their work under the open sky, offer a wide variety of paintings. You’ll see scenes of Krakow landmarks, replicas of works by deceased masters, as well as contemporary art, landscapes, and still life.
- You can see more pictures and location here: Open Google Maps
I am convinced that these shopping destinations will not only quench your thirst for culture but also provide you with cherished souvenirs.
Galeria Krakowska
Let me tell you, Galeria Krakowska probably has the best location of any shopping center in Poland, situated right next to the train and bus stations. Inside, you’ll find around 270 shops, including a Carrefour hypermarket, 11 service points, and 22 restaurants, cafes, and fast-food spots.
- You can see more pictures and location here: Open Google Maps
For parking, there are 1,400 spaces available at the mall’s paid parking and at the station plaza. The mall is housed in a three-story building (the underground floor is connected by two tunnels to the PKP station, the Krakow Fast Tram Station Main Tunnel, and the Regional Bus Station at ul. Bosacka).
Galeria Kazimierz
If you want more shopping, Galeria Kazimierz has a total of 160 shops and service points and parking for 1,800 cars. Within its 36,200 sq m of air-conditioned shopping space, you’ll find your favorite stores: C&A, Cubus, Promod, Reserved, New Yorker, House, Top Secret, Empik, Reporter, Cropp, Bata.
- If you are in Kazimierz, instead of eating in the mall I suggest you check on of those restaurant: Taste the Krakow – Indulge in the Best Restaurants in Kazimierz
The two-story Zara and H&M stores are also inviting you to drop by. For everything shiny and tempting, check out the stores: W.Kruk, Apart, Svarowski, Kobe, Kaligraf, Swiss, and Zibi. Cinema City offers a cinema equipped to the highest world standards. And before the screening, you can grab a bite at Pizza Hut or Jeff’s, or have a coffee at one of the many cafes.
- You can see more pictures and location here: Open Google Maps
M1 Shopping Center
In this center, you’ll find around 140 outlets in various sectors, including clothing, footwear, lingerie, multimedia RTV and household appliances (Media Markt), leather goods, gastronomy, REAL Hypermarket, Praktiker, pet store, and many service points.
- You can see more pictures and location here: Open Google Maps
Plaza Kraków Shopping Center
The Krakow Shopping and Entertainment Center Krakow Plaza is situated in the lush green district of Grzegórzki on Al. Pokoju – an artery connecting the city center with Nowa Huta. You can easily get there using public transport or by car. Trams number 1, 14, 22 pass through Al. Pokoju.
For drivers, there is an underground and external parking lot. The center provides spaces for about 1,500 cars! The shopping center houses around 110 stores. Also waiting for you is a Carrefour hypermarket, a car wash. For the little ones, Krakow Plaza has a play arrea for children and a computer game salon to keep them entertained during long shopping trips. Krakow Plaza is also about fun and entertainment.
You can have a great time bowling, playing pool, or taking salsa lessons at Fantasy Park. For every movie lover, the center invites you to Dark City and Orange IMAX.
Bonarka Shopping Mall
With 270 shops, the biggest Cinema City gigaplex – over 30 restaurants and cafes, 3200 free parking spaces, Bonarka is a shopping haven.
- You can see more pictures and location here: Open Google Maps
Zakopianka Shopping Center
Finally, at CH Zakopianka, you’re sure to have successful shopping! Enjoy your shopping spree.
- You can see more pictures and location here: Open Google Maps
References:
- https://www.galeriakrakowska.pl/
- https://galerieinfo.pl/krakow
- https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kategoria:Centra_handlowe_w_Krakowie
- https://krakow1.pl/katalog/centra-handlowe/?page=all
