Krakow is nice but far too touristy, ignore the hoards of tourists and head for Warsaw.
Krakow is incredible. The nightlife is magnificent, the people are really nice, and incredibly remains relatively cheap.
If you visit Krakow for the first time you will certainly want to return. The people are among the friendliest anywhere in the world and in winter, when it snows, it's like being in a fairytale.
Don't miss the Saturday night parties in the center of Krakow!
Warsaw is Poland's capital... an amazingly friendly blend of Soviet and European with easily the best food anywhere on the continent (Italy can keep its pasta and pesto etc, it doesn't compare to a good portion of periogi). Getting around is easy as well. If you're a student or have an ISIC card the metro, trams and buses cost about 8p (UK)!
Krakow is my favourite place to go in the summer! If you have never been to Krakow in the summer you should go this year! The atmosphere is great in the main square in the evenings and the clubs are the best!!
I did visit Krakow in December and I was freezing. However, even so it was a very nice experience. Covered by snow, Krakow looks very beautiful and classy. Wawel Castle was free when I visited there (maybe because it was near Christmas?). The best experience in December is the Christmas Market at Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square). The stands (that are in the shape of wine barrels) sell quite nice mulled wine.
Krakow is one of the best cities in the world to party in and see. It has lots to see, lots to do, and lots of nice places to drink and party. Every day of the weekend you can go out and people will be out someplace, you just need to know where to find it. The people are helpful and friendly and I always want to come back.
The parties and clubs in Krakow are great. The city has a great atmosphere and very friendly people.
Krakow is a wonderful and magical city, especially at night in the summer. Food is cheap, fresh, and good quality, and people are friendly (except for bank staff). For a solid evening meal, check out Me Kong restaurant just off the north side of the main square.
It is a beautiful area, right on the side of a lake. We have a holiday house in Swietajno and took a group of 20 there last year. We had a great time; the river runs through Polom and we took a canoe trail down it and went on a horse and cart ride. My group camped overnight in a field by the river. The locals were very friendly and sold them fresh honey.
