Must-see shopping in Kraków

  • Massolit Books & Cafe

    Massolit Books & Cafe

    Kraków

    Highly atmospheric book emporium selling English-language fiction and nonfiction, both new and secondhand. There’s a cafe area with loads of character,…

  • Amber, window display.

    Schubert World of Amber

    Kraków

    As the name implies, this is more than a shop, it's a celebration of all things amber. Even if you're not in the market to buy, it's certainly worth a…

  • Blazko Jewellery Design, shop entrance.

    Błażko Jewellery Design

    Kraków

    The eye-catching creations of designer Grzegorz Błażko are on display in this small gallery and workshop, including his unique range of chequered enamel…

  • Galeria Dyląg

    Kraków

    This small, exclusive art gallery features modern Polish artists from the 1940s to the 1970s. Look for the Polish drip paintings, reminiscent of Jackson…

  • Szpeje – Kazimierz

    Kraków

    Eye-catching retro design shop, featuring mainly reproductions of furnishings, lighting, ceramics and wall art from the 1960s and '70s. There's also some…

  • Galeria Plakatu

    Kraków

    Poland has always excelled in the underrated art of making film posters and this amazing shop has the city’s largest and best choice of posters, created…

  • Boruni Amber Museum, double window display of jewellery and gems.

    Boruni

    Kraków

    One-stop shopping for amberphiles at this growing retail empire, with cases and cases of amber rings, necklaces, brooches and earrings, plus a ‘museum’ …

  • An old record player in working order, ready to be played at Salon Antykow Pasja

    Salon Antyków Pasja

    Kraków

    This well-established antique salon is like a small museum; its three rooms are stuffed with clocks, maps, paintings, lamps, sculptures and furniture…

  • Kobalt, kobalt entrance and window.

    Kobalt Pottery & More

    Kraków

    Sells eye-poppingly beautiful ceramic designs from the western Polish city of Bolesławiec. The dishes, plates and bowls are all hand-painted with a unique…

  • Austeria, bookshop exterior from street.

    Austeria

    Kraków

    This evocative bookstore located on the ground floor of the High Synagogue has arguably the best collection of Jewish-themed books and Judaica, as well as…

  • Kacper Ryx

    Kraków

    One-stop shopping for all your gift and souvenir needs. High-quality carved woodworking, pottery, traditional shirts and dresses - just about anything you…

  • Szpeje - Nowa Huta

    Kraków

    Small vintage gift and design shop, located inside the Museum of the People's Republic of Poland, featuring eye-catching retro ceramics and glassware of…

  • Raven Gallery

    Kraków

    This small private art gallery features the work of well-known Polish painters working from the 1930s to the present day. The gallery is particularly…

  • Paon Nonchalant

    Kraków

    Be sure to peek in here at Paon, one of only a handful of women's clothing shops in town to focus exclusively on garments and accessories made by…

  • Huta Piwa

    Kraków

    Very cool craft-beer shop, located in a quiet corner of the Nowa Huta industrial suburb. More than 300 different beers on offer, including many local…

  • Dydo Poster Gallery

    Kraków

    Poles are recognised around the world for the quality and artistry of their poster art. You'll find some of the best historic and retro posters as well as…

  • De Revolutionibus, at the end of Bracka by St. Francis Church is this popular bookshop

    De Revolutionibus

    Kraków

    You can peruse books and sample cake and coffee in this combo bookshop/coffeehouse. There's a small English-language section and a quaint selection of…

  • Starmach Gallery, ul Wegierska 5, Podgorze.

    Starmach Gallery

    Podgórze

    Starmach is among the city's most prestigious galleries of contemporary painting and sculpture, exhibiting both emerging and established Polish artists…

  • Marka, counter and products.

    Marka Concept Store

    Kraków

    This self-described concept store embraces a mission of featuring art, furniture, accessories, lighting and glassware made exclusively by Polish designers…

  • Galeria LueLue, gallery exterior and merchandise.

    Galeria LueLue

    Kraków

    Tiny gallery selling vintage photographs, including beautiful black-and-whites of life in Kraków in the 1920s and '30s. Most of what's on offer are copies…

  • Galeria Krakowska, galeria front entrance.

    Galeria Krakowska

    Eastern Kraków

    In case there was any question about Poland transitioning to capitalism, here’s your answer. This massive mall near the train station contains 270 stores;…

  • Vanilla, the entrance to the shop is small and unassuming so keep an eye out

    Vanilla

    Kraków

    High-end, second-hand women's clothing store featuring well-chosen tops, skirts, dresses and shoes from luxury labels, but at a fraction of the original…

  • You could easily spend half an hour sifting through the endless stacks of old treasures at Antykwariat na Kazimierzu

    Antykwariat na Kazimierzu

    Kraków

    In the basement of the Judaica Foundation in Kazimierz, this Aladdin’s cave is a jumble of antique china, glass, paintings, books and other assorted…

  • Andrzej Mleczko Gallery, ul Sw Jana 14, Old Town.

    Andrzej Mleczko Gallery

    Kraków

    The gallery displays and sells comic drawings and other articles, like coffee mugs and T-shirts, by popular satirical cartoonist Andrzej Mleczko.

  • Rubin, the shop front draws in its customers with its window display.

    Rubin

    Kraków

    Beautiful selection of antique jewellery, including many amber pieces, silver spoons, rings and watches.

  • Krakowski Kredens

    Eastern Kraków

    Within the Galeria Krakowska shopping centre and not far from the train station, take a look inside the 'Kraków cupboard' to find jars of traditional…

  • Stary Sklep

    Kraków

    Stary Sklep – the 'Old Shop' – toes that fine line between antique and junk shop. Indeed, you can expect to find just about anything here, from old rugs,…

  • Galeria Kazimierz

    Eastern Kraków

    Perfect for a rainy day, this shopping centre comprises more than 160 shops and a cinema. Shops include Sephora, H&M and Zara, with cafes and restaurants…

  • Stary Kleparz

    Kraków

    The city's most atmospheric and historic place to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers is this sprawling covered market, which dates back to the…

  • Jan Fejkiel Gallery

    Kraków

    Jan Fejkiel was trained as an art historian, but his gallery specialises in contemporary prints and drawings, with a focus on emerging artists. This place…

  • Boruni Gallery

    Kraków

    If you are curious to know more about amber, also known as Baltic gold, swing by this spacious gallery to watch the informative video about the various…

  • Lookarna Illustrations

    Kraków

    Original hand-drawn postcards, posters, bookmarks, writing pads and magnets by artist Renia Loj that make for thoughtful gifts. Many of the black-and…

  • Regionale Alkohole

    Kraków

    Perfect shop to stock up on all kinds of Polish alcoholic beverages, including vodkas distilled from both rye and potato, brandies and craft beers. Many…

  • Asortyment Shop

    Kraków

    This small gift and souvenir shop features handcrafted and other items made exclusively in Poland, including distinctive pottery and plates from the town…

  • Wedel Pijalnia Czekolady

    Kraków

    The name E Wedel means only one thing: chocolate. This is the place to buy a box of handmade pralines to take home to your friends.

  • American Bookstore

    Kraków

    Smallish bookstore but with decent collections of Polish authors in translation and travel books, including Lonely Planet guides.

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    Plac Nowy Flea Market

    Kraków

    This flea market at the centre of Kazimierz is best on Saturday and Sunday mornings, when it's crammed with stalls selling everything from clothing to…

  • Empik, display of cds in store.

    EMPiK

    Eastern Kraków

    Big chain bookshop, also good for maps, newspapers, magazines and hard-to-find Polish films on DVD. This branch, on the first floor of the Galeria…

  • Shelves packed with natural, loose leaf herbal teas at Produkty Benedyktynskie

    Produkty Benedyktyńskie

    Kraków

    The Benedictine monks are nothing if not industrious. Here you can buy cheeses, wines, honey…all the goodies that are produced by the holy men up the…

  • Ksiegarnia Pod Globusem, children's corner area.

    Księgarnia Pod Globusem

    Kraków

    The Bookstore under the Globe carries a great selection of maps and travel guides. Look for the landmark green copper globe perched atop the steeple of…

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