The month’s salary burning in your pockets? Itching to get gifts for friends and family? Curious to find the very best stores, bookshops and markets in Krakow? Is browsing your number one hobby? We understand, and so do our locals, who have their own favorite hidden gems, top picks for when nothing but a bit of window (or actual) shopping will do the trick. Check out their recommended local shops and never fall in a tourist trap again.
Absurdalia Cafe – Hand-made souvenirs
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“Absurdalia Cafe” in Krakow can be described as ‘absurd’, but also austere, cosy and with playful events organised frequently. I like the Story Cubes night
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De Revolutionibus – Celestial spheres
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“De Revolutionibus” in Krakow is a bookstore that brings together the two most sublime pleasures in life. Yes, Literature and coffee. Books in English, too
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Jak Wam Się Podoba – Multilingual bookshop
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“Jak Wam Się Podoba” Krakow, named after Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’, carries books in many languages and it’s the ultimate shop for Polish literature.
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Krakuska Sztuka Ludowa – A little bit of folk
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“Krakuska Sztuka Ludowa” Krakow is a shop / gallery full of folk art located close to Main Market. I like going here for a souvenir for friends…
Full Article by Ewelina Tłuczek
Lokator – Local literary delight
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“Lokator” in Krakow’s Kasimierz is in a nice location to explore. But this bookshop has a great selection of Polish titles and an even better atmosphere…
Full Article by Kalina Tyrkiel