Kraków on a Shoestring: My £97.50 Adventure

Kraków on a Shoestring: My £97.50 Adventure: A Complete Guide

Kraków stole my heart without emptying my wallet. Here’s exactly how I stretched £100 across three magical days in Poland’s cultural gem – including flights from the UK!

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Sleeping Central for Pennies

My secret? Mundo Hostel’s private pod (£22/night). Tucked behind Florianska Gate, I woke to church bells and the scent of fresh obwarzanek (knot-shaped bread) from street carts. Total: £66

Feasting Like a Local

Polish cuisine is hearty and cheap:

● Pierogi Ruskie at Przystanek Pierogarnia (8 dumplings = £3.20)

● Zapiekanka (open-faced baguette) at Kazimierz’s Plac Nowy – mine with mushrooms and garlic sauce (£1.80)

● Milk Bar Magic: Bar Grodzki’s schabowy (pork chop) + potatoes = £4.50

● Food total: £28.50

● Free Wonders

Kraków rewards wanderers:

● Got chills tracing Jewish history in Kazimierz’s synagogues

● Watched fire-breathing dragons at Wawel Castle’s den (free!)

● Lazed in Planty Park watching chess masters battle.

One Splurge

The Wieliczka Salt Mine (£25) – worth every penny. Descended 135m past chapels carved from salt.

Getting There Smart

My Gatwick airport parking deals hack? Pre-booked Gatwick airport cheap parking via Ezybook "Mid Stay Saver" for £29/week – cheaper than a taxi to the airport!

Final Tally

Accommodation: £66

Food: £28.50

Salt Mine: £25

Parking: £29 (pro-rata 3 days = £12.40)

TOTAL: £97.90

Kraków proves you don’t need luxury for rich experiences – just comfy shoes and an appetite for adventure.