🇵🇱✨ Krakow Diaries: Europe’s Hidden Budget Gem! ✨🇵🇱

#europeonbudget Krakow, Poland — A charming medieval city in southern Poland, famous for its stunning old town, castles, and affordable prices! 💸 Ticket Price & Budget: ⭐ Daily Budget: €30-€50 per person ⭐ Hostel Dorm: €10-€15 ⭐ 3-star Hotels: €25-€40 ⭐ Local Meals: €3-€7 ⭐ Public Transport: €1 per ride Perfect for budget travelers, solo trips, and students! 🕰️ Best Time to Visit: 🌸 April to June & 🍂 September to October (Great weather + fewer crowds) 🎯 Top Attractions (Mostly Free or Cheap!) 🏰 Wawel Castle — Free to stroll outside, small fees for exhibitions ⛪ St. Mary’s Basilica — €3 entry, stunning interiors 👑 Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) — Europe’s largest medieval square, totally free 🌳 Planty Park — Relax around Krakow’s green ring 🕍 Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter) — For vibrant cafés & street art 🕯️ Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour — Around €20 with transport ⛏️ Wieliczka Salt Mine — €20 entry for a fascinating underground tour 🍽️ Food Must-Try (On a Budget!): 🥟 Pierogi (Polish Dumplings) — €3-€5 🍲 Zurek Soup (served in bread!) — €4-€6 🍰 Kremówka (Pope’s favorite cake) — €2 ☕ Local cafes — Lattes for €2-€3 🚶♂️ Getting Around: 🚋 Trams & Buses — Efficient and cheap (€1 per ride) 🚶 Old Town — Fully walkable! 🚗 Day Trips — Book budget tours to Auschwitz or Salt Mine 💖 Highlights: ✅ Budget-friendly yet magical ✅ Stunning historical architecture ✅ Vibrant nightlife & café culture ✅ Warm, friendly locals ✈️ How to Reach: 📍 By Air: Direct flights to Krakow John Paul II Airport (KRK) from most European hubs 🚌 From Airport to City: 20 mins by train or 40 mins by bus (€2) 📌 Pro Tips: 🎟️ Book Auschwitz & Salt Mine tickets in advance! 💵 Carry some Polish Zloty (PLN) for local markets 📸 Sunrise & sunset at Wawel Hill = Picture perfect! Europe’s fairytale city on a backpacker’s budget! 🏰❤️