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Discovering the best food and drinks in Krakow
A deep dive into the city’s best nightlife tours and pub crawl experiences As one of the most exciting European destinations, Krakow is a fantastic hub for people who love to enjoy the finer things in life, including food, drinks, and an amazing selection of nightlife activities and events! The colorful Polish city is home to an incredible pub scene, some even decades or hundreds of years old! If you are a beer purveyor, Krakow is the place to be! Poland’s beer-making traditions are legendary, as the country is undoubtedly home to some of the finest breweries on planet Earth. Krakow is the place where you can sample quality beers from most of them in some incredibly pleasant settings as well. In addition, the city offers a broad selection of amazing restaurants and eateries. Even street food culture is alive and well in the city and is one of its “greatest culinary hits'' among visitors. Nothing beats a polish sausage or a selection of cured meats. In addition, many amazing restaurants serve typical dishes such as stews and soups. Polish baked goods are famously amazing, and Krakow’s many bakeries will treat you to specialties such as pierogies and Obwarzanki (often described as a unique take on a bagel). Once you’re satiated and feel ready to go out on the town, it’s time to wash down your meal with some quality beers or spirits! As mentioned earlier, beers in the city are amazing, but Krakow is also well-known for its Vodka drinking culture. Local pubs and bars offer some of the best spirits out there, and it is worth considering some bar-hopping because each place is utterly unique. With a nightlife tour experience, you will get the amazing opportunity to experience not only one but multiple establishments and all the amazing things they offer. In addition, you are also going to be able to enjoy some great times with like-minded people, and share the experience with many new friends and people looking for an immersive and fun experience of Krakow’s legendary nightlife. If you want your trip to truly transform into an amazing party, don’t sleep on this incredible opportunity, which many consider a once-in-a-lifetime treat. With more than 200.000 students (including international visitors), this is a youthful city, and it shows in its nightlife culture! Speaking of tours and crawls - If you are visiting Krakow for a few days only, it can be an amazing idea to book a nightlife tour. This can be a great opportunity to “get more bang for your buck,” as they say, meaning that you would be able to experience so many of the city’s best pubs, bars, and nightclubs, with the expert guidance of tour operators who know the city’s nightlife inside and out. Krakow Animal Crawl is one of the best crawls in the city. Visitors and locals consider it an amazing opportunity to unlock the city’s buzzing nightlife and make the most out of the Krakow experience.
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Christmas in Krakow 2023 | Christmas Markets, Sightseeing and Parties
December 2022 - Krakow, Poland, is quickly becoming one of Europe's most sought-after tourist destinations. Especially during winter, the city attracts many visitors seeking to experience some magical holiday vibes. After all, Christmas time in Krakow is the stuff of legends. Local Christmas markets are colorful, bright, and warm; some have been around for decades, if not a century! The vendors, street food, pub culture, and holiday cheer in the air are undeniable. The Krakow Christmas Markets The Krakow Christmas Markets usually begin during the last week of November and take place up until the 26th of December. However, some markets stay open until about the week after New Year's Eve or even later. There are many small neighborhood markets throughout the city. Some are well-known, while others are a little more niche-based, catering to locals with fewer offerings. Having said that, the most notable Christmas markets in Krakow are the ones on the city’s Main Market Square. This is definitely a market setting that you don’t want to miss out on, especially during the holidays, when the place truly becomes alive. The markets sell a plethora of seasonal items and cool gifts, as well as a variety of souvenirs. More importantly, they are home to many amazing street food vendors who offer a broad selection of local specialties. From traditional classics like pierogis down to earthy hot soups, roasted chestnuts, and cured meats, anything goes. Christmas sightseeing. Another reason to visit Krakow during the winter holidays is the beautiful Christmas sightseeing. Don’t get us wrong: Krakow is pretty and charming throughout the year. However, there is something truly magical about the Christmas decor and the magical aura they bring to the city. The streets and buildings light up beautifully. Some of the city’s major monuments and landmarks also enjoy some beautiful decorations. These include Kraków Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Basilica. Christmas Parties and Nightlife. Christmas markets are charming and fun. Still, some people might have a different idea of spending their vacations. If you are a party person, Krakow is the place to be. Don’t forget that this is a well-known university town, which is an incredibly youthful city with an international vibe. Many of the students, especially those who come from other areas of the country or from other nations, tend to stay in the city throughout the holidays. This means that the nightlife is at its peak, especially during Christmas time! Krakow is an amazing place where to enjoy a relaxed, carefree party-based Christmas holiday. You can hit one of the many nightclubs in the city or enjoy a pub crawl with some amazing like-minded groups of people. In conclusion, these are only some of the many amazing perks you can enjoy if you spend your Christmas holidays in Krakow, one of Poland’s most beautiful destinations.
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How To Work With Our Pub Crawl & Our Party Hostel
We have had numerous guests ask how to get on staff and truth be told there’s no single way of doing it. The most important factor will always be availability and volunteers are always coming and going. Some stay for an extended amount of time and others will just stay the minimum which is one month. In my case I simply befriended some of the staff and luck would have it that two of the volunteers were leaving which bode well for me after being asked if I was interested in volunteering. I had a sit down with the managers asking me a bit about my background, interests, and if I’ve ever worked in a hostel or customer service. Just like that I was on staff and fully immersed into the hostel vibe. An important distinction though is that not all hostels operate the same. We are a party hostel meaning we do pub crawls and other events every day of the week. Some hostels are quiet and calm and want a vibe that’s more relaxed. Not here. We are 100-percent committed to going hard every day, and if that’s not your thing, then this likely isn’t going to be the place for you. Most of the staff drinks a lot and I mean copious amounts. You don’t necessarily have to drink much or at all yourself, but you’re going to have to be comfortable being around people who do. The hostel will always have music blaring, people coming and going, some type of crazy ass out of the blue situation, and drunks coming in all hours of the night. So, peace and quiet is not in abundance, nor is it a place for families or seniors with all of the fuckery that ensues any given day. Likewise, the guests that come here almost always going to be relatively young and usually come for the same reasons: night life, booze, a fling, or to not remember the next day. That being said you’re still expected to do your job when you’re on a shift or running a pub crawl. The managers are both super chill but set the expectation clearly that when you’re working you need to be serious about being professional and friendly with our guests. It’s really just about a balance and knowing your limits if you do drink and or decide to go on a pub crawl a day before a work shift. Another important factor is good social skills. For example, if you’re on a reception shift you are the guest’s first interaction at the hostel. If you’re glum or seem unapproachable, then that’s going to set a negative impression from the start. You don’t necessarily have to be an extroverted social butterfly but reading the room and being friendly is key. Ironically, I’m more of an introvert, but I still understand the value in making people feel welcome and therein is the important distinction. Our guests come here to have a good time and it’s our job to do everything we can to make sure that they have a memorable experience. If this sounds like something you’re interested in or curious about volunteering at a hostel you can reach out to us on Instagram: @krakow.animals.crawl or email us at info@krakowanimalscrawl.com
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Guest Experience With Krakow Animals Pub Crawl
My First Day in Krakow In Lets Rock Party Hostel With Krakow Animals Crawl To sum up my time as a guest and staying at the Lets Rock Party Hostel in two words would be fucking crazy. First of all, as soon as I got the hostel I was made to feel at home with a welcome shot and questions about where I’m from and why Krakow. Also, it wasn’t just the fake rehearsed small talk you get a lot of places, you could tell they were genuinely interested, and that they want you to party hard with them at the pub crawl. Also being a solo traveler, you already know your company is going to be whoever you meet at the hostel. Here though not only will you meet rad people from every corner of the globe, but the staff will be quick to invite you to a pub (usually Bania Luka) or whatever other random place they meander off to. Just after 10 minutes of chatting I was invited to Bania Luka to day drink. However, a word of caution. When I say these guys can drink a fuck ton it’s not hyperbole. If you’re day drinking with staff and still are keen on doing the pub crawl, then pace yourself and know your limits, because they will throw it back, and not even be phased 9 times out of 10. I hadn’t drunk a large volume of alcohol for some time; so, to say the least I was not in rare form. Luckily, I was able to compose myself and get back to the hostel but passed out for several hours due to my little adventure to Bania Luka. After being dead from drinking with the pros out of the blue I hear “… SHOT O’CLOCK MOTHER FUCKERS.” It was staff passing out more shots before the pub crawl power hour and these guys were passing them left and right like they were Oprah saying, “one for you and one for you.” My half-conscious half-drunk ass was awakened from my stupor to have a shot poured down my throat and being told to rally for the night. My first coherent thought was this night was going to be a banger because (usually) Friday and Saturday are the craziest nights of the week. Fortunately for me it was a Friday, but unfortunately for my liver it was, as I said, Friday. You know it’s time for power hour because as soon as you get downstairs the people from our sister hostel (Greg and Toms) come pouring in with the exact same objective: to get obliterated and have a hell of a time. All in all, there were about 80 or so people there playing games like never have I ever, flip cup, and beer pong. The thing is for the entire hour drinks are for free; so, you can indulge your alcoholic tendencies to your heart’s desire and believe me when I say that I most definitely did. Within like 10 minutes I found myself chatting up a cute German girl and it turned out we both lived super close by in Berlin literally several streets down. One of the pub crawl guides seeing that we were vibing started wing manning on the spot and of course they were clutch. No fucks given we started making out next to the flip cup game and out of the side of my eye the guide nodded, and that charming bastard knew exactly what he was doing. After an hour of games, utter inebriation, and making out with German girl we set off to our first bar of the night which was Lajt (pronounced Light). The thing to do at Lajt is to take a selfie in the bathtub but unfortunately for me there were so many people jumping into the damn thing that I didn’t have a chance to. I mean… to be fair…I also was still making out with German girl and having another free shot poured down my throat by the pub crawl guides. Our second club was La Bodega and in all honesty it’s my favorite club hands down in Krakow. True to its name it is a Latin dance club and most of music they play is that kind of genre but of course not exclusively. I found the staff there is the most chill of all of the clubs and oh my fucking god when I say it was packed with hot girls it doesn’t do it justice. It was a total vibe and after having that second free shot poured down my throat, German girl and I cut the rug and danced into a sweaty mess and yes, we both knew it was time to make an “Irish Exit.” Normally on a Friday you will go to 5 clubs and get a free shot and VIP entry into each one. However, for me the adventure was cut short because German girl and I knew what was up and went back to the hostel. Not wasting any time, we shagged in the bathroom, then shagged in Room 1, and for good measure we shagged in the shower too. I’m pretty sure there were several other people shagging in the room as well and God knows where else in the hostel. To put it bluntly, the hostel management and staff does not give a single solitude fuck as long as you follow a few simple rules: it stays consensual, you’re not being an obnoxious dumbass, and you’re not breaking shit. Otherwise, it’s fair game and we want our guests to do their thing. Fair warning for hostel goers and potential guests, if you want peace and quiet, then this is NOT the place for you, but if you want the time of your fucking life and a crazy experience, then come see us and we will show a great time. I promise. I know I did.
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Cash Out Money In Krakow
More and more people are travelling to Poland and decide it to be The destination in Summer or winter. There is no special season to travel to Poland, every season is the perfect one. But why does Poland, especially Kraków becomes more and more attractive for tourists? With all of the amazing sights, the savage parties and the good food- it’s affordable for everyone! The currency in Poland are polish Zloty. 1€= 4,6 Zloty (1£ = 5,4 zloty). A full meal in a nice restaurant or a fancy Air bnb / Hostel in Kraków’s City center or the parties- everything is affordable. If you want to keep your expenditures even more low you should take one more advice: Don’t exchange money in a exchanging office – especially not in the main square. There are almost a millions of exchanging offices in the centre, but going there will make u loose a lot of money. If you want to exchange for example 100€ into zloty you will get around 345 zloty which in real only is 75€. The exchanging fee is massively high and it’s the same in most of the ATM‘s. So how to get Cash in Poland then? ATM‘s in the streets will cost you between 16 to 20 zloty for the withdrawing, then they’ll take exchanging fee and you also have to consider that your bank may can charge you for withdrawing money, too. The cheapest bank is PKR Bank Polski. They were even nominated for the best bank for costumers. The exchanging fee is the lowest and fairest, there will always be one bank in the city centre. Also highly recommended is to have a credit card which allowed you to cash out money for free like the MasterCard Gold.
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New Year's Event In Krakow, Poland: The Best Things To Do.
November 2022 - It is almost time to start planning our New Year's eve getaways! Krakow, Poland, is one of the most buzzed-about destinations this year, and it is the perfect place for enjoying a pub crawl and discover some amazing nightlife tours. This stunning European city captures the timeless charm of the old world, but it is also a very vibrant, lively, and modern town with many things to do. In particular, Krakow's nightlife is booming. This makes it a charming option for an NYE getaway! Keep reading to learn more about the best thing to do in Krakow if you are considering spending your last holiday in 2022 in this beautiful city. The holiday is locally known as "Sylwester." It is one of the year's most highly anticipated and essential parties. Locals love it, but not only. Many visitors, tourists, and party-goers from all over the world visit this city during this time to get a piece of the action! If you’re looking for an amazing pub crawl experience or some awesome nightlife tours, this is the place to be. Spend your holiday with the people of the city at Main Market Square. Many locals and tourists alike will be flooding Main Market Square. Suppose you like to experience New Years' celebrations in a public setting and immerse yourself in the city's spirit. In that case, consider going out in the square and checking out what's happening. Entry is usually free, with entertainment such as live concerts, DJs, and much more. More importantly, the big countdown to the new year is the best part! If you prefer to do something that’s a little more engaging, you should consider some pub crawls or nightlife tours instead. Enjoy your NYE at one of the city's many clubs, bars, or restaurants. Finding something to do in the city is not going to take a lot of work. After all, almost every club, restaurant, and venue in town will indeed have something planned. Still, you don't just want to wing it and jump into any random place: you probably want the best experience possible! If that's the cause, you should consider going with a company or firm that can guide you through some of the city's truly most beautiful venues and events on New Year's Eve. Pub crawls, nightlife tours and club trails are super popular in this city, so many companies focus on working with some of the most impressive establishments in Krakow to provide their clients with amazing experiences. Discover the best club crawl in the city Krakow Animals Crawl (krakowanimalscrawl.com) is a unique company that will unlock the keys to the city's nightlife. The company provides unique experiences and crawls through some of the best clubs in the city, with special perks such as unlimited drinks for 2 hours and VIP entry passes to some of Krakow's hottest venues and parties! This is one of the most sought-after NYE activities, so act now to secure your chance to join in. Krakow Animals Pub Crawl Offer The Best Deal To Have Your New Years Eve Set & Memorable in Krakow With Only 35 Euro : 2 hours of open bar with Unlimited Vodka, Gin, Rum, Beer, Whisky & Shots Magician Photographer Drinking games VIP Entry To Best Clubs Welcome Shot In Each Club Professional Party Guides All Night.Meeting Point : St Wojciech Church at 18:45 ( Black And Red Umbrella ). Find out more about the best ways to spend New Year's Eve in Krakow, Poland, and check out the following link for further details: https://www.krakowanimalscrawl.com/newYearsEve
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