Krakow Stag Do Ideas

• Country: Poland
• Language: Polish
• Currency: Zloty
• Cost of a pint: 5-7 Zloty
• Airport: John Paul II International Airport
• Flight duration: 2 hrs 40 mins

Top Places to Eat in Krakow?

With the development of Krakow, the number of places to eat has become extremely vast, while the city’s culinary reputation is improving every day. Local delicacies are easy to come by in this city with all prices wallet-friendly, so you can spend more on beer. Some traditional dishes you must try during your stag weekend in Krakow are Bigos, Obwarzanek Krakowski and Zapiekanka. It’s said that Krakow boasts more cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs per square metre than any other city in the world, meaning it is almost impossible to walk more than 50 metres without finding another restaurant or pub!

If you’re wanting a taste of high class Polish cuisine whilst in Krakow with the lads, then Starka is the place to be. Tuck into their traditional Polish dishes and wash it down with their famous homemade flavoured vodkas at an amazingly affordable price. Afterall, you can’t go wrong with tasty food and cheap prices! Got a taste for French cuisine instead? The take a trip to Cyrano de Bergerac, one of Krakow’s top rated restaurants, where literal royalty has dined (Prince Charles).

Treat yourself and the lads to a big juicy burger whilst in Krakow by paying GOGO Burger a visit. Well loved and well known amongst the locals and tourists, this burger eatery will serve you and the lads with the freshest and tastiest burgers of your life. To make things even better, a burger will only cost you on average 15-25 zlotys (3.5-5 euros), meaning you can spend the rest of your money on boozy antics or fun activities.

Old Town

There are more than 400 clubs, pubs and bars located in the Old Town in Krakow, so you and the lads certainly won’t find yourselves falling short of boozy venues whilst here. Each venue offers different drinks, music genres and atmospheres, so if you aren’t feeling one you can simply just pop over to the next and find just what you need!

Baccarat is a very stylish club venue and is known for being one of Krakow’s top venues. It’s exclusive design and unique atmosphere will draw you and the lads in, where you will dance to booming tunes under a giant mirror ball with the bonus of a DJ Station and VIP areas.

Kazimierz

Verge away from the tourist hordes in Old Town and make your way over to Kazimierz with the lads, where you will find sophisticated and genuinely amazing bars and clubs. Each venue is home to a unique and quirky atmosphere that is bound to spice up any weekend. The well-loved and unique Alchemia is a must if you’re in Kazimierz, hosting live music events and concerts in its many rooms, as well as cheap booze and dancing on the table until the early hours of the morning. You even enter the venue through a wardrobe door! Lover of beer? Then Strefa Piwa (beer zone), is where you and the lads will find the best beer on tap until the sun rises.

Florianska

If you want to party hard and hit the clubs then Florianska is an ideal place for you and the lads to be in. This famous street is perfect for the lads who want to hop venues on an intense crawl or dance the night away in an unforgettable venue all night long. One of Krakow’s hidden gems, Swieta Krowa is down an alleyway, and is home to a buzzing atmosphere like no other in the country. Deep bass rumbles through this psychedelic and intimate club until 4am, making it a top venue for the real clubbers out there.

Szewska

Szewska Street is ideal for the lads who want to go on the ultimate bar crawl, or party the night away in the hottest nightclubs around. The Frantic Club is definitely a hit amongst all the partygoers of Krakow. This is a modern basement club hosts regular themed parties, VIP services, amazing sound and lighting systems that mainly plays dance music. If the lads love a cheeky beer or ten, then head over to Multi Qlti Tap Bar, an amazing venue which is home to over 20 draughts and hundreds of bottles filled with mouth-wateringly amazing beers.

The Top Reasons to Visit Krakow?

Value for Money

Hosting your weekend in Krakow won’t break the bank, as accommodation, food, drink, transport and attractions are so cheap for the high quality you get! So, if you fancy a trip to a museum or boozy night out on the town, you and the lads won’t have to worry about running out of money any time soon.

Nightlife

As previously mentioned, Krakow has the highest density of bars for a city in the world, so it’s not difficult to say that its nightlife scene is thriving and one of the best. You will find everything here, from pubs, to bars, to clubs and sophisticated venues.

The Food

Polish cuisine has fallen under the radar and isn’t celebrated as much as it should be. However in Krakow, you and the lads will be able to treat your taste buds to the finest dishes Poland has to offer at one of the many eateries around, and we can guarantee you will fall in love with the cuisine!

Rich History

Krakow is certainly famed for its fair share of brutal history; however it makes the city an educative and quirky place to visit. The city has previously fallen under siege to the Mongols and is home to Schindler’s factory.

The People

The Polish residents in Krakow are known for being warm and welcoming towards groups who visit, even when they aren’t in their best states. The friendliness of the locals makes you feel much more at ease when making your way around the city and celebrating in their lively venues.

The Architecture

As soon as you step food in this city, the first thing you will see is what beautiful architecture there is on offer here. With grand and colossal buildings throughout from Gothic to Renaissance designs, you will certainly find yourself admiring the buildings in Krakow.

How to Get Around Krakow?

Known for its grid like patterned streets, Krakow is probably one of the easiest cities to get around on foot (or stumble, depending how much you’ve drank). This layout means that everything is connected in one way or another, making a bar crawl definitely on the cards during your weekend celebrations in Krakow. There are certain areas of Krakow that don’t allow cars, meaning that making your way around on foot may sometimes be the best transport option for you and the lads.

If you don’t fancy getting around on foot but would prefer public transport then you’ll have no problem in Krakow! You can get practically everywhere using the available transport such as trams, buses and taxis, and they won’t break the bank either with fares costing only a small amount. Why not try something unique and hop on an electric scooter which can whizz you from A to B in no time without the hassle that may come with driving or public transport in Krakow.