Tourism statisticsCity2026
Kraków Tourism Statistics: 14.7M Visitors in 2024
Kraków, in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland, recorded 14.7 million visitors in 2024, Urząd Miasta Krakowa reports. AirROI estimates 232,910 Airbnb stays in Kraków in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 908,260
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.9 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 91%
Key facts
Kraków Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Urząd Miasta Krakowa puts Kraków at 14.7 million visitors in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Kraków at 232,910 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kraków added up to 908,260 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Kraków lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Kraków in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and October, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Kraków had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, September and October.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Kraków in August were booked furthest ahead, about 54 days, against 36 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 91% of Kraków Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 21% and the United States at 11%.
- Among Kraków Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, London was the top origin city at 3%, ahead of Warsaw at 2.2%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Kraków first for Airbnb stays among the 48 towns it lists in Poland in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Kraków?
Urząd Miasta Krakowa counted 14.7 million visitors in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.7 millionVisitors | Total visitors to Kraków | 2024 | Urząd Miasta Krakowa |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Kraków
Kraków had 7,007 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 232,910 stays and 908,260 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.9 nights and was booked about 48 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights.
- Airbnb homes
- 7,007
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 232,910
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 908,260
- Typical stay
- 3.9 nights
- Booked ahead
- 48 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Kraków?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Kraków in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and October. January was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, September, October, December, June, May, July, April, November, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.8% | 54 days |
| September | 9.5% | 46 days |
| October | 9.2% | 49 days |
| December | 9.0% | 51 days |
| June | 8.8% | 53 days |
| May | 8.7% | 52 days |
| July | 8.7% | 49 days |
| April | 8.1% | 47 days |
| November | 8.0% | 50 days |
| March | 7.6% | 42 days |
| February | 6.7% | 40 days |
| January | 6.0% | 36 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Kraków Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Kraków Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (91%), led by the United Kingdom at 21% and the United States at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 3%, ahead of Warsaw at 2.2%. The figures rest on 536,036 reviews, written over many years.
91% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 91%
- From within Poland 9%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kraków
How many tourists visit Kraków?
Kraków had 14.7 million visitors in 2024, according to Urząd Miasta Krakowa. AirROI estimates 232,910 Airbnb stays in Kraków in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Kraków?
The busiest Airbnb month in Kraków in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and October.
What is the quietest month in Kraków?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Kraków in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 36 days ahead, against 54 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Kraków?
A typical Airbnb stay in Kraków lasted 3.9 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 48 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in November to 4.7 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kraków come from?
Of Kraków Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 91% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 21% and the United States at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 3%, ahead of Warsaw at 2.2%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Urząd Miasta Krakowa counts visitors (14.7 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 232,910 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 232,910 stays at 3.90 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 536,036 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.