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Krakow Shopping and Krakow Shopping Districts
(Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland, PL)



The shopping in Old Town Krakow offers tourist the chance to purchase a huge array of Polish gifts and souvenirs. Many people choose to purchase some of Krakow's truly exceptional crystal glassware, although with so much available and often large price differences, you many like to shop around a little first before you decide what to buy.

The shopping scene in Krakow also features a series of leading department stores, where it is often possible to purchase some of Poland's highly acclaimed Krosno glassware, along with books, ceramics, clothing, jewellery and paintings. Sadly, due to the influx of more Western-style shops, the local Polish arts and crafts stores are slowly declining in numbers, although they have by no means disappeared.




Krakow Shopping: When to Shop / Opening Hours - Krakow, Poland, PL
Shops in Krakow are opened as show below:

• Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00
• Saturday - 09:00 to 14:00, although some shops do stay open later
• Sunday - most shops remain closed
• Shopping centres and supermarkets - these generally operate longer opening hours, closing as late as 20:00 or even 22:00 and frequently opening on Sundays

Krakow Shopping: Where to Shop - Krakow, Poland, PL
The finest shopping in Krakow is to be found around the Old Town district and the medieval Main Market Square (Rynek Glówny) is a good place to find some of the best in Polish goods. The historic Sukiennice shopping complex and the nearby arcaded Cloth Hall are quite simply not to be missed and contain literally dozens of small shops selling quality souvenirs. These include elaborate wooden chess sets, jewellery prominently featuring amber, embroidered items, many leather goods, and an endless choice of Krakow-inspired T-shirts.

Of particular interest to tourists in Old Town Krakow, many local artists sell their wares next to the historic Town Walls, along Ulica Florianska, and although the quality can vary, the prices are usually low. For fashion shopping, many boutiques are emerging in this area and also an increasing number along the Ulica Szewska.

Head to the Ulica Grzegorzecka on a Sunday morning for the weekly antiques market, or to the Plac Nowy Kazimierz for Krakow's famous flea market. For fruit and veg, the daily Stary Kleparz market at the Rynek Kleparski is extremely historic and dates back over 500 years.

 
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