Krakow after dark is a city transformed. The Main Market Square glows, the cellar bars fill with warm chatter, and the Old Town's lanes invite you to wander from one discovery to the next. If you are wondering how to spend an evening here, this list runs from the obvious pleasures to the city's best-kept Sweet Secret.
An evening in Krakow can be as relaxed or as glamorous as you like. Below are the experiences worth seeking out, finishing with the exclusive night club that turns a good night into a memorable one.
See the Old Town Come Alive
Start with a stroll across Rynek Glowny, the enormous medieval square at the city's heart. Floodlit after dark, with the Cloth Hall and St Mary's Basilica standing guard, it is one of the most atmospheric public spaces in Europe and the perfect place to begin an evening.
From there, the surrounding streets reward the curious. Tuck into a vaulted cellar for a glass of wine, find a cosy pub on a side lane, or simply soak up the energy of a city that loves its nights.
Eat, Drink and Linger
Krakow's Old Town is full of places to eat well and drink better. Settle in for dinner, then move on to cocktails as the evening builds. The compact centre means you are never far from the next stop, and the mix of locals and visitors gives every bar a lively buzz.
Finish at the Exclusive Club
For the grand finale, the night belongs to White Chocolate, an exclusive night club hidden in a vaulted basement at ul. Sw. Tomasza 16. Down the stone stairs you will find white leather, gold light, a marble bar and editorial performers styled with white chocolate - an intimate, glamorous world few people know about.
With six private salons and a members-feel atmosphere, it is the ideal way to end a Krakow evening. Open nightly from 20:00 for guests 18 and over, until 05:00 on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to start a night in Krakow?
Begin on the Main Market Square, which is beautifully lit after dark, then explore the surrounding cellars and bars on foot. The Old Town is compact and easy to wander.
Where should a great Krakow night end?
Many in the know finish at White Chocolate, the exclusive hidden club at ul. Sw. Tomasza 16. Its intimate basement setting makes for a glamorous close to the evening.
How do I find White Chocolate?
Look for the discreet entrance at ul. Sw. Tomasza 16 in the Old Town, a short walk from the square, then head down the stone stairs to the basement.
Do I need to book ahead?
Walk-ins are welcome at White Chocolate, but reserving a private salon by phone guarantees your space on busier nights.
Is the club suitable for all ages?
No, White Chocolate is strictly an 18+ venue. Please bring valid identification, as we may check at the door.