Staying in Kazimierz: choosing your street
Use Plac Nowy, Szeroka and the river as three reference points when choosing an address. Around Plac Nowy, check for evening terraces beneath bedroom windows. Toward the river, the walking route across Father Bernatek Footbridge makes it easy to combine a morning in Kazimierz with an afternoon around Rynek Podgórski on the opposite bank.
At a glance
- Best for
- Cafes, bars, atmosphere
- At night
- Lively; loud around Plac Nowy
- Getting around
- On foot; trams on Dietla
- Price level
- €€€
The old Jewish quarter: synagogues by day, and the city's best cafes and bars by night, fifteen minutes' walk from the square.
Good for
- Cafes, food and bars at your door
- A couple's trip with a bit of an edge
- Walking to both the Old Town and Podgórze
Think twice if
- Your room faces Plac Nowy or Józefa Street on a weekend
- You want to be on the market square
What is near Kazimierz
Szeroka
Walk about five minutes from Plac Nowy to this broad street, where several Jewish heritage sites sit close together.
Corpus Christi Basilica
About five minutes south of Plac Nowy, the church stands beside Plac Wolnica. Respect services when entering.
Father Bernatek Footbridge
Allow about 10 minutes from Plac Nowy to the pedestrian and cycle bridge linking Kazimierz with Podgórze.
Eating in Kazimierz
Plac Nowy is useful for a casual snack, including the open baguettes known as zapiekanki. Around Józefa and adjoining streets, small restaurants and cafes make it easy to stop between visits. Check kitchen hours separately from bar hours if you want a late meal.
Getting around from Kazimierz
Miodowa and Świętego Wawrzyńca are useful stops on the Starowiślna tram corridor. Plac Wolnica serves the western side of the district. Several tram lines use these corridors, so choose the stop closest to your accommodation and check the current route toward your destination.
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Staying in Kazimierz: choosing your street
Which part is closest to the river?
Look around Mostowa and the southern end of the district. Check the actual walking route, since accommodation described as Kazimierz covers several different streets.
Can I walk to Podgórze?
Yes. Father Bernatek Footbridge provides a direct pedestrian crossing, with Rynek Podgórski a short walk beyond the opposite end.
Should I check synagogue opening arrangements?
Yes. Opening arrangements vary by site and can be affected by religious observance. Check each official site before planning visits together.