The Best Nightlife in Krakow, Poland
Nightlife in Krakow
If you haven’t already heard, Krakow is not only Poland’s best party city but a top destination in Europe for nightlife!
When you think of partying in Europe, it’s likely that Amsterdam, Berlin or Ibiza comes to mind. But despite Krakow’s fairytale appearance with its cobblestone streets , the city is bursting with hip, modern clubs.
The best part about Krakow’s nightlife? So many of the nightclubs are located within the main square so it only takes a couple of minutes to walk from one to the other!
No expensive taxi rides needed. And even on the coldest winter nights, you can quickly bounce from one club to the next without spending much time outside!
The best spots can be a little harder to find because so many bars are located down winding side-streets or in the basement of old, historic buildings.
So here’s everything you need to know!
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The Best Clubs in Krakow
With so many clubs to choose from it can be hard to decide where to go.
You could go to a different bar every night of the month and still not work your way through all of Krakow’s best nightlife spots.
But if you’re looking for specifically for nightclubs, here are the best places to go for dance floors, DJ’s, bachelorette/bachelor parties (or stag/hen if you’re from Europe!) or anytime you’re craving a night out in Krakow beyond happy hour at a pub.
Best Krakow Nightclubs
- Prozak 2.0
- B4
- Four Music Club
- La Bodega del Ron
- Coco Music Club
- Afterbeng
- Szpitalna 1
Prozak 2.0
This nightclub is located right off the main square in Krakow just a 4 minute walk from St. Mary’s Basilica.
You’ll head into the basement where you’ll find plenty of seating but also a dancefloor, often with a DJ! This is a popular spot in Krakow.
This nightclub is LGBT friendly!
B4
Like the others, this club is just a 4 minute walk from St. Mary’s Basilica in the main square. It’s a fun mix of good seating options and a busy dance floor.
Address: ul. Bracka 4 1st Floor, Krakow 31-005 Poland
Four Music Club
The clubs in Krakow aren’t very large but they pack a lot of punch! Four Music Club is one of those small but exciting clubs. This club is also centrally located, right in the town square!
Address: Jagiellońska 6, 31-009 Kraków, Poland
La Bodega del Ron
This swanky, underground bar feels like a well-decorated cave with it’s arched ceilings and stone interior. Highly recommended for atmosphere!
Address: Rynek Główny 6, 31-042 Kraków, Poland
Coco Music Club
Gorgeous interior and lots of dance floors, Coco was one of my personal favorites!
Check out their site.
Address: Szpitalna 38, Krakow 31-024 Poland
Afterbeng
The Afterbeng dancefloor is always a good time. And for some reason, a bathtub is located in the main room. Did you even go to Afterbeng if you didn’t take a photo in the tub?
Again, this club is right off the main square.
Address: Rynek Glowny 28, Krakow 31-010 Poland
Szpitalna 1
A fun place to start the night! Ultimately, other clubs have bigger/better dance floors but if you’re planning to visit multiple spots, you could begin here and hit up several others throughout the night.
Address: ul. Szpitalna 1, Krakow 31-024 Poland
Pro tip: Be sure to double check hours and dates while planning because some nightclubs are only open on certain days of the week.
Join A Pub Crawl
If I could suggest one way to experience Krakow nightlife, it would be through a pub crawl! This is where you’ll find other backpackers, travelers and fantastic guides who can take you around to the best clubs.
I spent a month working as a pub crawl guide with Krawl Through Krakow and loved every minute of it. Every night of the week, the turnout was fantastic. People had so much fun on the pub crawl, they would come three or four nights in a row!
Krawl Through Krakow
The pub crawl meets nightly at 9pm in the main square. You’ll be able to spot the pink pub crawl sign and crowds beginning to gather at the Adam Statue .
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Nightlife in Krakow
Krakow Party Hostels
If you’re a backpacker coming to Krakow and looking to enjoy the nightlife, you’ll meet loads of other travelers at Krakow’s party hostels!
These hostels are the perfect place to stay in the city on a budget when you’re looking to take advantage of the parties in Krakow.
Let’s Rock Hostel
The Little Havana Party Hostel
Greg & Tom Party Hostel
One World Hostel
Polish Vodka Tours
While some say vodka was invented in Russia, others insist it was Poland who first created a clear, distilled alcohol.
But whether it was the Russians or the Poles who actually produced the first bottle, one thing is clear: Poland has been a primary producer of vodka since the very beginning!
And a vodka tour is a great way to kick off your night out in Krakow. The bars along the tour are small, intimate and unique. It was fun to sample a lot of different vodkas, many of which I had never heard of before. Our guide was super informative and made the tour memorable.
And it worked well to do this tour before heading downtown for the night!
Trendy Bars In The Jewish Quarter
Eszewieria
This dimly lit, swanky little hideout is a fun place to have a beer. In the summer, the garden out back may peak your interest!
Address: ul. Józefa 9, 31-056 Kraków, Poland
Absynt
Get the homemade fireball here. And of course, you’ve gotta try one of the many different absynth!
Check out their Facebook page here.
Krakow’s Secret Bar
Looking for an intriguing night out? Krakow has a fantastic “word of mouth” hidden bar. A local tipped us off on a free walking tour we joined. In an old billiard’s bar, he said we would find an “out of service” bathroom. Intrigued, we went that evening in search of the mystery bar.
Sure enough, after searching around we found the bathroom door marked “out of service.”
Once we pushed through the door and we found ourselves in a dirty, worn down bathroom…. But if you look closely, you might just notice how one section of the mirrored wall is actually a door…
When you push through the mirror, you’ll find yourself in a swanky cocktail bar!
Neon lights and a up scale, unique drink menu make “Z ust do ust” a must see place in Krakow!
Address: Estery 18, 33-332 Krakow
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Bar with the best view of Krakow: U Romana
This little cafe bar is located above the Krakow Music Academy and has terrific views over Krakow from it’s terrace. Come for a drink and stay for the views!
Address: Św. Tomasza 43
Krakow’s Gamer Bar: Cybermachina
Gamers, board game lovers, nerds and virtual reality fans unite! This bar has everything.
We spent several hours drinking beer and trying out the virtual reality video games here. It was a blast! Whether you want to chill and play cards or join a cosplay party, there is so much to do for every level of interest/gamer/nerd. 5 Stars!
“Cybermachina is a gamer bar for gamers. You can play on the console, play a board game, drink a potion of life or dragon beer. We organize tournaments, geek quizzes, cosplay parties, industry meetings and much, much more. Come and join our great cyberspublic! We are in the largest cities in Poland.“
Check out their website here.
Best Late Night Eats: Przypiecek 24h
(aka 24 Hour Pierogi)
If you’re hungry at bar close and find yourself in need of a late night feast, head over to Przypiecek the 24 hour pierogi place located just a short walk 5 minute walk from the main square.
Not only can you get a huge serving of delicious, local cuisine late at night but the prices can’t be beat! For just a few dollars, you can get a heaping pile of pierogi on a steaming on plate.
And they are just as good at 2am as they are during the day!
Address: Slawkowska 32, Krakow 31-014, Poland (Stare Miasto)
Warning: Polish Bouncers Aren’t So Friendly
Don’t try to argue with Polish bouncers, it will not end well. They can be aggressive and have little patience with drunk guests.
At some bars, coat check will be mandatory in the winter. Many times, when girls walked past the bouncers with their coats still on, the bouncers got aggressive and grabbed at their coats. Because of the language barrier, there was a lot of confused shouting between the Polish bouncers and girls which resulted in drunk tears and a whole mess.
Polish bouncers are also quick to kick out anyone who is too drunk. So be mindful of how much you’re drinking if you want to stay with your friends all night!
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