Date published: 07-06-2024
On Saturday evening at 10:00 PM, a breathtaking Great Outdoor Spectacle will be held on the Vistula River. The biggest attraction will be the huge flying dragons, animated on barges and boats by actors and collaborators from the Groteska Theatre. The event will be enhanced with a surprising light and laser show and enchanting music. Just like in previous years, this year's spectacle will have a pro-ecological theme. The show is free of charge. On Sunday at 12:00 PM, a colorful Dragon Parade will set off from the Planty Park, through Grodzka Street, to the Main Market Square!
Happy New Year
31-12-2025Cheers to health, happiness, and prosperity in 2026!
Merry Christmas
24-12-2025A very Merry Christmas from Antique Apartments Team!
Christmas Market at Mały Rynek in Kraków
19-12-2025We warmly invite our guests to visit the Christmas Market at Mały Rynek in Kraków! At the stalls, you will find handmade crafts, festive decorations, and regional delicacies that will put you in the spirit of the upcoming holidays.
Along the Trail of Kraków Nativity Scenes
12-12-2025The annual Kraków Nativity Scene Contest took place on December 4th. The competing nativity scenes can be viewed at the Kraków Museum’s exhibition in the Krzysztofory Palace from December 8th to March 1st, 2026.
Christmas Market at Kraków
28-11-2025We warmly invite you to the Christmas Market at Kraków’s Main Market Square! Starting this Friday until New Year’s, you’ll find crafted gifts, festive decorations, homemade treats and regional delicacies — a perfect way to soak up the holiday spirit.
Krakow Museums Open Day
21-11-2025The Krakow Museums Open Day is already this Sunday, November 23rd — and it’s the 20th edition of this event.
the 107th anniversary of Poland’s independence
11-11-2025Today, Kraków celebrates the 107th anniversary of Poland’s independence.
Kraków's Michelin Guide recommendations
28-10-2025Kraków is a true paradise for food lovers! The city offers countless restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines – from traditional Polish dishes to modern, creative flavors. We recommend visiting the Michelin Guide, where you’ll find outstanding restaurants recognized by experts – perfect for discovering the culinary side of Kraków.
exhibition “History of Bunkier Sztuki”
25-09-2025The exhibition “History of Bunkier Sztuki” is a fascinating journey through decades of the Gallery’s activity – a space of dialogue and encounters for Kraków’s artistic community. Archival materials and photographs highlight not only the institution’s history but, above all, the people behind it. It’s an invitation to look back and reflect together on the future of this unique place.
Józef Chełmoński exhibition
10-09-2025We invite you to the National Museum in Krakow for a unique exhibition dedicated to Józef Chełmoński – one of the most outstanding Polish realist painters.
49th International Folk Art Fair
15-08-2025The 49th International Folk Art Fair will take place from 8–24 August 2025 at Kraków’s Main Market Square. It is the city’s premier event celebrating authentic craft and folk art—featuring embroidery, lace-making, ceramics, jewelry, and paper-cut decorations. Visitors can enjoy daily workshops, and musical and dance performances by folk groups from Poland and several Central and Eastern European countries. This year’s edition is particularly meaningful as it marks the eve of the 50th anniversary of the fair in 2026.
IRONMAN 70.3 Krakow
01-08-2025This weekend, the prestigious IRONMAN 70.3 race will take place in Krakow. Nearly 3,400 people will compete during the triathlon weekend. Over 2,100 competitors will compete on the IRONMAN 70.3 Krakow route.
17. Kraków Summer Animation Days
15-07-2025We invite you to the 17th edition of Krakow Summer Animation Days – a unique open-air animated film festival!
Climbing World Cup competition
04-07-2025This weekend, on July 9–10, Kraków will become the world capital of speed climbing! The IFSC Climbing World Cup will take place on the Main Market Square, featuring top athletes from around the globe. Don’t miss this thrilling event in the heart of the city – admission is free and everyone is welcome!
Wisława Szymborska Park on Karmelicka Street
27-06-2025We invite you to visit Wisława Szymborska Park on Karmelicka Street, only few minutes walk from our reception! This unique spot in the heart of Kraków blends greenery with poetry.
Enchanted Song Festival at Main Market Square
13-06-2025This weekend, enjoy 2 exceptional concerts at Main Market Square - both part of 17th Enchanted Song Festival!
24th Great Dragon Parade
06-06-2025Join us for the 24th Great Dragon Parade – one of the most spectacular open-air events in Poland!
Craft Fair on Kraków’s Main Market Square
23-05-2025We invite you to the unique Craft Fair on the Main Market Square in Kraków, where tradition is brought to life through handmade crafts.
Abakanowicz. No rules. Sculptures in Wawel's Gardens
07-05-2025Od 24 kwietnia w renesansowym ogrodzie Zamku Królewskiego na Wawelu można oglądać 14 plenerowych rzeźb najwybitniejszej polskiej rzeźbiarki. see the website for more details: https://wawel.krakow.pl/en/exhibition-temporary/abakanowicz-no-rules
Mastercard OFF CAMERA festival
25-04-2025The 18th edition of the Mastercard OFF CAMERA International Festival of Independent Cinema starts today and will last until May 4, 2025.
Happy Easter
18-04-2025May this Easter be as bright and cheerful as a spring day! Best wishes from Antique Apartments Team
Easter Market on the Main Market Square in Kraków
10-04-2025Easter Market on the Main Market Square in Kraków will take place from April 10 to April 21. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by charming decorations and spring greenery, including Emaus trees – symbols of rebirth and a nod to old traditions.
The Art Collection of the Society of Friends of Fine Arts in Kraków
20-03-2025Right next to the main building of Antique Apartments, at Plac Szczepański 4, you will find the Society of Friends of Fine Arts in Kraków. Founded in 1854, it was the first institution of its kind in Polish territories. Its exhibition halls have been the debut stage for some of Poland’s most outstanding artists, including Jan Matejko, Julian Fałat, Włodzimierz Tetmajer, Stanisław Wyspiański, Józef Mehoffer, Jacek Malczewski, and many others.
Morskie Oko Restaurant
28-02-2025If you wanto to try polish traditional food we reccomend Morskie Oko restaurant, located just across from Antique Apartments main building, at Plac Szczepański 8.
Trip to Chochołowskie Thermal Baths
06-02-2025On winter days, we highly recommend a relaxing trip to the Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Designed for recreation and relaxation, this is the largest thermal pool complex in the Podhale region
Japanese Woodcuts from the Collection of the National Museum in Krakow
24-01-2025The exhibition of woodcuts by Kitagawa Utamaro is a unique presentation of masterpieces of Japanese art from the collection of the National Museum in Krakow.
Exhibition of Acquisitions 2020–2024
08-01-2025This exhibition is dedicated to the most valuable and historically and artistically significant artifacts acquired by the Museum of Krakow over the past five years.
Happy New Year 2025
31-12-2024May the New Year bring you peace, joy, and happiness.
Caroling in the Market Square
20-12-2024The most beautiful Polish carols and pastorals will be sung during the 90th Kraków Singing Lesson, “Carols to Sing at Home.” The communal caroling will take place in the Main Market Square tomorrow, December 21, at 5:00 PM.
Kraków Nativity Scene Exhibition
13-12-2024As per tradition, the nativity scenes will be showcased to the public from December 9, 2024, to March 2, 2025, in a post-competition exhibition at the Krzysztofory Palace. The Nativity Scene Exhibition can be visited Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Krzysztofory Palace is located near Antique Apartments – on the corner ofMain Market Square at No. 35.
Christmas Market at Wolnica Square
06-12-2024We recommend visiting the atmospheric Christmas Market in the Kazimierz district, held at Wolnica Square, the heart of this historic part of Kraków. The market will take place from December 2 to December 15, 2024.
Christmas Market 2024
22-11-2024The Christmas Market in Kraków begins on November 29, 2024, and runs until January 1, 2025.
7th Artists and Designers Market - Nówka Sztuka
05-11-2024This weekend 9th and 10th of November, as a part of bigger project named: „A Thing for Art – Design in Kraków” the seventh edition of the Brand New Art Artists and Designers Fair will take place at the Palace of Art, right next to Antique Apartments at Plac Szczepański 4.
GlassFest Kraków – the Festival of Science and Technology
24-10-2024The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials, together with the Małopolska Science Center Cogiteon, invites you to events within the framework of GlassFest Kraków – the Festival of Science and Technology.
Art Exhibition works by Olga Pawłowska
08-10-2024Visitors are invited to the painting exhibition by Olga Pawłowska, titled 30 Beats Per Minute, which can be seen at Bunkier Sztuki, just around the corner from Antique Apartments.
Breakfast at Antique Apartments
13-09-2024Delicious breakfasts prepared by Charlotte Bistro will be delivered directly to your apartment, or you can pick them up at the reception.
SILENCE Music Festival
30-08-2024Today, August 30th, the SILENCE Music Festival will begin. This year's edition will be inaugurated with the performance "(A)Insomnia," a new incarnation of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Goldberg Variations." We will hear a live continuation of this piece, written by artificial intelligence, simultaneously at the Kijów Cinema in Krakow and St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, over the grave of the famous composer.
Summer Jazz Festival Kraków
23-08-2024The 29th edition of the Summer Jazz Festival Kraków is ongoing until September 1st. This is the largest festival of its kind in Poland, attracting around 50,000 attendees across its concerts.
The BNP Paribas Green Film Festival
15-08-2024The BNP Paribas Green Film Festival is an international ecological film festival that has been held in Kraków since 2018. It is the only festival of its kind in Poland and one of the largest ecological film festivals in the world.
Bunkier Cafe
19-07-2024Bunkier Cafe is an iconic cafe located just around the corner from our reception, at the Bunkier Sztuki Contemporary Art Gallery, on Krakow's Planty at Plac Szczepański 3a. The entire gallery and cafe have just undergone a thorough renovation and have reopened to visitors.
Tap water in Kraków
12-07-2024In Krakow, it's the height of summer, and we can enjoy sunny and hot days. However, it's important to remember to stay properly hydrated. In Krakow, you can safely drink tap water without boiling it. Tap water contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium.
The 33rd edition of the Jewish Culture
21-06-2024Festival begins on Sunday, June 23 and will last untill end of June. The festival will take place throughout almost the entire Kazimierz district, with the FKŻ tent on Józefa Street and daily concerts at the Museum of Engineering and Technology.
TripAdvisor’s Travelers' Choice Awards 2024
17-06-2024We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded in TripAdvisor’s Travelers' Choice Awards 2024
23rd Great Dragon Parade 8-9 June 2024
07-06-2024This weekend, we invite you to the 23rd Great Dragon Parade. The spectacle will take place at the foot of Wawel Castle, in the beautiful bend of the Vistula River. It's worth arriving a bit earlier to secure a comfortable spot.
Botanical Garden in Kraków
30-05-2024The small Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University is located almost in the very center of Krakow, a 10-minute walk from the Main Market Square at 27 Kopernika Street.
The World of Hans Zimmer concert
10-05-2024On the upcoming Sunday, May 12th, a special concert "The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension" will take place at the Tauron Arena, during which the world-renowned composer will arrange a completely new selection of scores, captivating music connoisseurs in the process.
Mastercard OFF CAMERA 2024
23-04-2024As every year, we will welcome Mastercard OFF CAMERA to Plac Szczepański from April 26th to May 5th as part of the 17th edition of the International Independent Cinema Festival Mastercard OFF CAMERA!
"Food in Art" Exhibition in MOCAK
12-04-2024Food in Art is the 11th exhibition in MOCAK's 'Civilization in Art' series. The series explores topics such as history, sports, economics, crime, medicine, nature, and politics, allowing us to see these issues through the eyes of artists and from their individual perspectives.
New cafe EL&N London opened in Kraków
05-04-2024In Krakow, the EL&N London café has opened. This iconic pink venue, with branches worldwide, entices with deliciously presented food and extraordinary interiors.
Easter Fair 2024 at Market Square
21-03-2024The Easter Fair in Krakow kicks off on March 21, 2024. Stalls with various handicrafts, especially products related to Easter such as palms, floral arrangements, Easter baskets, and painted eggs, will be waiting for you in the unique setting of the Main Market Square in Krakow. There will also be stalls with traditional Polish dishes, so you'll surely be able to taste something delicious.
Regulated Modernity: Modernism in the PRL Exhibition
13-03-2024The exhibition focuses on various aspects of regulation during the Polish People's Republic (PRL) period. It presents 360 exhibits from various areas of life, art, and culture, including objects of artistic craftsmanship, fashion, technology, as well as publication