Family FIRE Travels: Krakow, Poland

In October of 2022, my family and I embarked on our fourth month-long adventure of the year, the second that would be based in Europe. We chose Krakow, Poland as our starting point.

I wasn’t sure of what to expect; Poland isn’t necessarily a top tourist destination, and Warsaw is the Polish city that sees the most tourism. It was not difficult to exceed the minimal expectations I had for Krakow, but we were delighted with the city, its rich history, and the educational opportunities for ourselves and our kids.

Why Krakow?

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A trip to Poland is a heritage trip for my wife and our two children. Krakow’s John Paull II Airport also happens to be a place that Ryan Air flies in and out of, and we found flights from Krakow to Sweden for about $25 USD apiece, including fees for two carry-ons and four no-fee small backpacks. 

Our Airbnb in Krakow

Man, did we luck out with this place. Located on the happening Krakowska Street, a 15 minute walk from the center of the Old Town and in the heart of the trendy “Jewish Quarter” known as Kazimierz, the setup was perfect for a family of four.

The 11-12 foot ceilings accommodated lofts with full-size beds and extra space, one above the living room and another off the kitchen and over the common bathroom and hallway. The boys each had their own loft while my wife and I shared a large bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom.

We only got to enjoy 6 days here, but the 7 days we booked set us back all of $474, inclusive of all taxes and fees, or under $70 a night for a swanky family pad in a perfect location.

The bargains extended beyond housing. Poland enjoys one of the lowest costs of living in Europe, and you can eat and drink your way through the city very affordably. From a culinary standpoint, our boys, now 12 and 14 years old, are not the most adventurous, and frankly, neither am I.

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