Krakow · Wawel and the river
Wawel Royal Castle
The former royal residence on Wawel Hill, visited through separate exhibitions: the State Rooms, the Royal Private Apartments, the Crown Treasury and the Castle Underground.
- 3 h 30
- PLN 57
- Booking advised
- Wawel and the river
Data checked on November 2, 2026
Wawel Hill was the seat of the Polish kings, and the castle holds their state rooms, private apartments and treasury. The visit is a set of separate routes, each with its own ticket and last admission. The hill can be walked on its own, and the cathedral is next door.
What to look for
- State Rooms on the second floor
- Royal Private Apartments on the first floor
- Crown Treasury and the Castle Underground
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Friday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00, Monday 10:00 to 16:00, when only selected exhibitions are free. These are the November and December hours, and the castle is closed on 1 November. The hill itself stays open until 17:30 from November to March.
Source: Wawel Royal Castle, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket PLN 57. State Rooms or Private Apartments 57 zł each, both together 95 zł with audio guide, Crown Treasury 47 zł, Castle Underground 47 zł. Children aged 0 to 6 enter free.
Tickets can be bought online up to a month ahead, by email at least 14 days ahead, or at the ticket window. Book online if your dates are fixed.
Getting there
Walk south from the Main Square along Grodzka Street to Wawel Hill, about 15 minutes.
Tip
Choose one or two exhibitions rather than all of them. The State Rooms take about 50 minutes and the Private Apartments about 60.