Wawel Royal Castle

Residence of Polish kings for centuries, mixing medieval, Renaissance and Baroque architecture; the hill and grounds are free, while the museums charge admission.

Wawel Royal Castle appears in 14 of the 17 Kraków vlogs we indexed, first in 2017, most recently in 2026.

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  1. Barnyz

    Krakow Poland Travel Guide - 10 Amazing Places

    Allow at least half a day; each part of the site needs a separate ticket.
  2. Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

    KRAKOW TRAVEL GUIDE 🇵🇱 Top 20 Things to do in KRAKOW, Poland 🏰 Best Attractions, Local Food & Sights

    Closes at 5 pm, and parts can be blocked off during special events, so arrive early.
  3. Sammy and Tommy

    24 godziny w NIESAMOWITYM KRAKOWIE, POLSKA | Pierwsze wrażenia, jedzenie i WIĘCEJ 🇵🇱

  4. Wolters World

    Krakow: What NOT to do in Krakow, Poland

    Only the cathedral and the museums charge admission.
  5. Our Travel Place

    3 Days in Kraków, Poland | Best Things To Do For First-Time Visitors

    Paid areas such as the State Rooms and Royal Apartments are listed with prices and durations on the castle website.
  6. Noah Travel Guides

    10 BEST Things To Do In Krakow | Krakow Travel Guide

    Architecture spans Romanesque to Baroque; the Treasury and Armory are highlighted.
  7. Lifestyle Hal

    10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Krakow Poland 🇵🇱 | Krakow Travel Video

    Best experienced early in the morning.
  8. Rick Steves' Europe

    Kraków: Poland’s Historic Capital

    Reached by a ramp leading up from the Old Town.
  9. Carol & Max

    15 Best Things to Do in Krakow, Poland | First Timers Guide

    State rooms, royal apartments and crown treasury each need a separate ticket.
  10. Brief

    Where's Wes?

    Watch This BEFORE Visiting Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱

    Walk there from the main square toward the river.
  11. Jay Curtis Explores

    What To Do In Krakow | 4 day itinerary

    The castle balcony looks out over Straszewskiego Street, where Oskar Schindler lived.
  12. Orlagh Claire Travel

    KRAKOW, POLAND TRAVEL GUIDE: How to spend 3 Days in Kraków: Pierogis, Jewish Quarter & Auschwitz

    The grounds are worth walking even without buying tickets for the interiors.
  13. Scottsdale Travel Chick

    The Krakow Ultimate Guide (w Maps!) - Top Sights, Where To Stay, Getting Around, Nightlife, More!

    A 5-minute walk from the south end of the Old Town.
  14. Carol & Max

    20 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Krakow in 2026

    Each section needs its own ticket, but the grounds and courtyards are free to walk around.

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