Nine shisha lounges that Kraków locals and guides mention most, from Old Town and Kazimierz to Podgórze, ordered by a mix of Google rating and number of reviews. My own scores will be added after personal visits.
1Old Town · Tram: Stary Kleparz
The take. A few steps from the Main Square and open until 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Shisha and cocktails come with karaoke here, so late in the evening expect singing rather than quiet talk.
Podgórze · Tram: Plac Bohaterów Getta
The take. Open until 03:00 every night by Plac Bohaterów Getta, in a space-themed room. Reviewers praise the hookah masters and the cocktails as much as the shisha, so order both.
Kazimierz · Tram: Stradom
The take. One of the latest shisha spots in town, open until 04:00 every day. Reviews mention playing your own music and karaoke, which makes it good for a group that wants its own corner.
Piasek · Tram: Stefana Batorego
The take. A shisha-first bar on Karmelicka, with decor that regulars keep mentioning and an owner who looks after guests. It closes earlier than most, around 01:00 on weeknights and 02:30 at weekends.
Kazimierz · Tram: Miodowa
The take. Dark, atmospheric lounge in Kazimierz with a wide choice of flavours, dark tobacco included. Staff speak several languages, and at weekends it stays open until 03:00.
Kazimierz · Tram: Stradom
The take. A small wine and shisha bar under the arcades on Krakowska, with an owner reviewers keep praising. Pair the shisha with mulled wine or a whiskey sour, and sit outside when the weather allows.
Podgórze · Tram: Rondo Matecznego
The take. A modern, adults-only lounge by Rondo Matecznego, with sushi and cocktails next to the hookah menu. Worth the short trip out of the centre on a Friday or Saturday, when it is open until 02:00.
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