Where to stay in Krakow for a stag do comes down to two areas: the Old Town, if you want to be next to the clubs, and Kazimierz, if you want bars on the doorstep and a bit more space. Here is how the areas compare, what kind of accommodation works for a group and what to check before you book.
Old Town: next to the nightlife
The Old Town (Stare Miasto) is the area inside the Planty park ring around the Main Square. Most cellar bars and clubs are here, so the walk home is short and the group never needs a taxi. The downside: the most central streets are the loudest and the most expensive, and some buildings have strict quiet rules.
Best for: groups who want to party every night and walk everywhere.
Kazimierz: bars on the doorstep
Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter south of the Old Town, is about 15 minutes away on foot. The streets around Plac Nowy are full of bars, and accommodation is often a little cheaper and bigger than in the Old Town.
Best for: groups who like bars more than clubs, and bigger groups who need more space.
Other areas to consider
- Podgórze – across the river from Kazimierz; quieter and cheaper, and still within walking distance of the nightlife.
- Near Kraków Główny station – handy for the airport train (about 20 minutes to the airport) and about a 10-minute walk to the Main Square.
- Outside the centre – cheaper, but every night out starts with a taxi, so it rarely saves money for a stag group.
Hotel or apartment?
Hotels are easiest for smaller groups: a 24-hour reception, breakfast and no house rules to worry about. Bigger groups often book two or three apartments in the same building, which gives everyone space to meet before the night out.
Whatever you book, tell the host it is a group, check the deposit and the house rules, and keep the music down after 22:00 – quiet hours are taken seriously in Polish apartment buildings.
We book your accommodation
We book hotels and apartments for stag groups, as part of a package or on their own. Send us your dates, group size and budget, and tell us if you prefer the Old Town or Kazimierz.
If you want everything in one price, the All-Inclusive Stag Package includes two nights in a 3–4* hotel with breakfast, airport transfers, two dinners, shooting, axe throwing, a pub crawl, a strip club and a VIP nightclub.
Planning the days too? Our Krakow stag weekend itinerary has ready-made 2 and 3 day plans, and how to get to Krakow explains the airport options.
Where to stay in Krakow: FAQ
What is the best area to stay in Krakow for nightlife?
The Old Town for clubs and Kazimierz for bars. They are about 15 minutes apart on foot, so both work for a stag weekend.
Is Kazimierz far from the Old Town?
No. It is about 15 minutes on foot from the Main Square.
Can you book accommodation for our group?
Yes. We book hotels and apartments for stag groups, with or without a package. Send us an inquiry with your dates, group size and budget.
How do we book?
Send us an inquiry with your dates and group size and we put the whole weekend together. We usually ask for a €100 deposit; for larger groups the deposit can be up to €50 per person (your travel agent confirms the exact amount). The rest is paid one month before arrival.
