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I’ll be doing the Prague-Kraków-Berlin stretch of shows. I know there are a lot of us doing that stretch, so I thought it would be helpful to start a thread to share ideas about Kraków (hotels, neighborhoods, pre-party locations, etc.) There’s already a great thread for Prague, but I didn’t see anything for Kraków. I’ve never been to Kraków, but hopefully we have some folks on here who can share their experience and advice. 

Any tips on hotels, areas of the city to focus on, pre-party locations, etc?
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7/1/2018 - Prague
7/3/2018 - Kraków
7/5/2018 - Berlin
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  • tino_11tino_11 Posts: 2,161
    Stayed in Hotel Wyspianski a couple of times. Maybe not the nicest hotel but very affordable and only a 2 minute walk from the main square. Would definitely recommend it.
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  • tino_11tino_11 Posts: 2,161
    Also Krakow is a beautiful city and worth taking time to explore. But if you also have time to visit the salt mines, definiely make the trip!
    'F*** the pessimists. F*** 'em.' Eddie Vedder
  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    edited December 2017
    Anybody planning on going to Auschwitz on the 4th?
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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,316
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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,316
    edited December 2017
    @radar this guy is from krakow. Knows everything about the place
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  • Lauri_VLauri_V Posts: 4
    How will you travel between those cities? Plane, train, bus?
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  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,118
    SmallestOceans said:
    Anybody planning on going to Auschwitz on the 4th?
    At the moment I'm  planning on heading to Berlin on the 4th and Auschwitz on the 3rd.

    Bus tour should have me back at hotel on Old Town by 4.
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    this one gonna be THE show of the tour
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  • eddieceddiec Posts: 3,954
    There's a restaurant in Kazimierz that serves the best Horseradish Vodka. I'll have to try and remember the name.
  • mrk2mrk2 Finland Posts: 2,077
    SmallestOceans said:
    Anybody planning on going to Auschwitz on the 4th?
    Me and my wife have been thinking about it. Leaving to Berlin on the Ryanair flight at 9:15pm, so plenty of time. 
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  • cannotstaylongcannotstaylong Posts: 668
    mrk2 said:
    SmallestOceans said:
    Anybody planning on going to Auschwitz on the 4th?
    Me and my wife have been thinking about it. Leaving to Berlin on the Ryanair flight at 9:15pm, so plenty of time. 
    I’m taking the same flight. I’m definitely considering a day trip to Auschwitz on the 4th - just trying to figure out how best to maximize my sightseeing time that day. 
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  • cannotstaylongcannotstaylong Posts: 668
    Lauri_V said:
    How will you travel between those cities? Plane, train, bus?
    I booked seats on the direct Ryanair flights between Prague, Kraków and Berlin. That’s definitely the quickest option, but prices have been going up very quickly. Trains are an option, but Prague-Kraków and Kraków-Berlin are both 9+ hour journeys. Some folks are also looking to organize a chartered bus between the three cities: http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/268070/info-prague-krakow-berlin-bus#latest
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    7/3/2018 - Kraków
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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,702
    Trying to fit Auschwitz in too. Would like to do it in half a day. Is that possible? 
  • eddieceddiec Posts: 3,954
    PJNB said:
    Trying to fit Auschwitz in too. Would like to do it in half a day. Is that possible? 
    I was there last summer. The tour of Auschwitz was roughly 2 hours and then we spent another hour or 2 at Birkenau. It's a bit of a drive as well from Krakow. If your flight isn't until the evening it should be no problem. 
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PiJcJINswg
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    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,702
    eddiec said:
    PJNB said:
    Trying to fit Auschwitz in too. Would like to do it in half a day. Is that possible? 
    I was there last summer. The tour of Auschwitz was roughly 2 hours and then we spent another hour or 2 at Birkenau. It's a bit of a drive as well from Krakow. If your flight isn't until the evening it should be no problem. 
    Now I am thinking of grabbing a night bus after the Prague show. Hopefully able to sleep on it and get a Auschwitz/Salt Mine combo tour on July 2nd. This would give me all day on the 3rd to explore Krakow. That would be a long day on the second though especially if I was not able to sleep on the bus. Also I could get some rest to and from the tour I would guess as well as the night of the second.
  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,316
    Just heard from my friend. 1.5 hr drive to Auschwitz. 2 hour tour. Bus goes there. Should be doable
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  • mrk2mrk2 Finland Posts: 2,077
    Organized tours seem to be around 7 - 8 hours in total. They take you to Auschwitz first and then Birkenau (two different camps, close to each other)
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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,702
    mrk2 said:
    Organized tours seem to be around 7 - 8 hours in total. They take you to Auschwitz first and then Birkenau (two different camps, close to each other)
    Just read that. Seems like it would be cheaper to do yourself but I imagine the benefit of skipping the line and the guided tour would be well worth it. Has anyone done the salt mines? They look like a must do as well.
  • MissPennyLaneMissPennyLane Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 687
    I'm staying at Cracow Riverside Aparthotel, Krakow. 
  • Miss.SnowdropMiss.Snowdrop Scotland Posts: 192
    Does anyone have recommendations for hostels in Krakow? 
  • Gingerlou77Gingerlou77 Posts: 429
    Miss.Snowdrop said:
    Does anyone have recommendations for hostels in Krakow? 
    There are some Very cheap airbnb rooms.... 
  • MissPennyLaneMissPennyLane Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 687
    Is there anyone from Krakow that's a 10C member on here?
  • Gingerlou77Gingerlou77 Posts: 429
    SmallestOceans said:
    Anybody planning on going to Auschwitz on the 4th?
    I'd really like to but I'm unsure if with the buzz of the night before, and the excitement of Berlin, that it will feel right to visit there if you see what I mean. For those of you travelling from further afield (I'm only coming from uk) I understand that you want to pack in as much sightseeing stuff as possible. 
  • Miss.SnowdropMiss.Snowdrop Scotland Posts: 192
    Gingerlou77 said:
    Miss.Snowdrop said:
    Does anyone have recommendations for hostels in Krakow? 
    There are some Very cheap airbnb rooms.... 
    Cheers, I might look into that. Hostels are more my thing though. And just 5 minutes ago my learned that I might be able to score a couch with friends. We'll see...
  • cannotstaylongcannotstaylong Posts: 668
    Which neighborhoods are folks targeting for hotels? Tauron Arena seems to be somewhat removed from the main part of the city, and it doesn’t look like there are many hotel options in the immediate vicinity. It looks like it’s about a 10 minute tram ride plus 10-15 minute walk from the old town square to the Arena. 
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  • radarradar Posts: 778
    At this point I may say only that there are some initial plans or ideas for preparty in Krakow. In the coming days I will try also to write some tips of sightseeing, hotels etc. 
  • BS44325BS44325 Posts: 6,124
    Bentleyspop said:
    SmallestOceans said:
    Anybody planning on going to Auschwitz on the 4th?
    At the moment I'm  planning on heading to Berlin on the 4th and Auschwitz on the 3rd.

    Bus tour should have me back at hotel on Old Town by 4.
    I’m doing this too
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,702
    BS44325 said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    SmallestOceans said:
    Anybody planning on going to Auschwitz on the 4th?
    At the moment I'm  planning on heading to Berlin on the 4th and Auschwitz on the 3rd.

    Bus tour should have me back at hotel on Old Town by 4.
    I’m doing this too
    If a bunch of fans are going to do this on showday I may reconsider doing it on the second. This will not allow time for the salt mines though. Lots of decisions to make in the near future. 
  • BS44325BS44325 Posts: 6,124
    I just booked the Betmanowska Main Square Residence. It’s pretty central...close enought to the train station and has what looks like a pretty solid pub in it.

    http://www.rynek44.pl/index.html
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