Cracow Nightlife

Cracow's nightlife hub is still Rynek Glowny, with its pavement cafés popular for starting off the evening. Later on, distinctions between cafés, bars and clubs blur as cosy cellar bars become party zones with sweaty dancefloors. The best places are often found down inconspicuous stairs or hidden in courtyards. Live music tends to be rock or jazz, but there are occasionally more offbeat shows.

Beyond the Old Town, the district of Kazimierz is a little hipper, and is a great bet for anyone looking for a stag-free zone. Don’t rule out Cracow’s high culture for entertainment either. Given its size, the city’s cultural life is superb, even for non-Polish speakers. The comprehensive monthly magazine Karnet (www.karnet.krakow.pl), available at tourist offices, lists virtually every event in the city.

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