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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- Barnyz
Krakow Poland Travel Guide - 10 Amazing Places
Allow at least half a day; each part of the site needs a separate ticket.
- 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.
- Sammy and Tommy
24 godziny w NIESAMOWITYM KRAKOWIE, POLSKA | Pierwsze wrażenia, jedzenie i WIĘCEJ 🇵🇱
- Wolters World
Krakow: What NOT to do in Krakow, Poland
Only the cathedral and the museums charge admission.
- 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.
- Noah Travel Guides
10 BEST Things To Do In Krakow | Krakow Travel Guide
Architecture spans Romanesque to Baroque; the Treasury and Armory are highlighted.
- Lifestyle Hal
10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Krakow Poland 🇵🇱 | Krakow Travel Video
Best experienced early in the morning.
- Rick Steves' Europe
Kraków: Poland’s Historic Capital
Reached by a ramp leading up from the Old Town.
- 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.
Walk there from the main square toward the river.
- Jay Curtis Explores
What To Do In Krakow | 4 day itinerary
The castle balcony looks out over Straszewskiego Street, where Oskar Schindler lived.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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