House swap in Krakow

Swaphouse is a free platform to exchange homes with remote workers. An affordable, fun and unique way to travel in Krakow and live (and work) like a local!

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Krakow

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Timezone
UTC+1
Krakow follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 (CEST) during summer months.
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Main language
Polish
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Climate
Continental
Warm summers and cold winters.
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Closest airport
KRK
John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport, the main airport for southern Poland.
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Intl. train station
Kraków Główny
Central station with international services to Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and more.
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Near beach?
± 500km
Krakow is inland; the nearest beaches would be on the Baltic Sea coast.
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Near mountains?
± 100km
The Carpathian Mountains, including the Tatra range, are to the south.
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Local Cuisine
Kielbasa
Polish sausages, smoked or fresh, enjoyed in many dishes or by themselves.
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Currency
Polish Złoty
Polish Złoty (zł - PLN)
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Must see
Wawel Castle
Historic castle overlooking the Vistula River.
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Hidden gem
Schindler's Factory
A museum detailing life in Krakow during Nazi occupation.
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Water quality
Good
The city's tap water is of good quality and is safe to drink.

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