The Best Markets in Krakow, Poland

At the old market hall (Sukiennice) at Stare Miasto in Krakow
At the old market hall (Sukiennice) at Stare Miasto in Krakow | © Karl Reif/Flickr
Joseph Francis

From historic trading halls dating back to the 15th century to lived in flea bazaars packed with communist trinkets and novelty Soviet hats, Krakow’s got some top-notch markets for the budding bargain hunter. Check them out…

Plac Nowy

Plac Nowy is the beating heart of the Kazimierz district, where countless bars and beatnik beer dives spill on to the pavements. Right throughout the week (but especially on Sunday mornings), it’s also home to an array of ad hoc market stalls, who tout a curious medley of old Soviet trinkets and Red Army paraphernalia (almost all of it fake, by the way). There are stacks of vintage records, tie-dye clothing and used cameras for sale too, not to mention the usual mix of fresh fruit merchants and veg shops. Everything (apart from the food) is up for haggling here, so be sure to prep your bartering skills before you arrive.

Plac Nowy, Kraków, Poland

Plac Nowy

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