Market · Old Town, Krakow

Cloth Hall

Cloth Hall
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

It dates to the 16th century and contains rows of stalls selling amber, leather goods and souvenirs. The upper floor holds a gallery of Polish art. Stone arcades and vaulted ceilings are the main architectural features to note.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Krakow: Weekend Escape

Visiting Cloth Hall: what to know

Tickets
Market area is free. Gallery upstairs requires a ticket.
Time needed
30 to 45 minutes
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
In the center of the Main Market Square in Old Town

Krakow itineraries with Cloth Hall

Day 1 of Krakow: Weekend Escape

The Main Square

How Cloth Hall fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Main Square, KrakówOld Town
  2. 10:30St. Mary's Basilica, KrakówOld Town
  3. 12:00Cloth Hall, KrakówOld Town
  4. 14:30Rynek UndergroundOld Town
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Cloth Hall FAQs

What is sold inside the Cloth Hall?

Stalls sell amber jewelry, leather products, wooden crafts and souvenirs.

Does the Cloth Hall have a museum?

The upper floor contains a gallery of 19th-century Polish painting.

Is the Cloth Hall open on Sundays?

The market operates daily though some stalls close earlier on Sundays.

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