5-Day Poland road trip from Łódź to Kielce and Krakow

Your road trip adventure in Poland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Łódź. You’ll stay in Łódź for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Łódź has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Rosa's Passage. This attraction is an installation artwork and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,650 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź, Ato Ramen. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,123 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź is Caffe Przy Ulicy. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,372 customers.

Locals recommend Złoty Imbir as one of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,599 customers.

Łódź also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Łódź is Bawełna. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,111 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Łódź is That's it. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

Locals also enjoy Spaleni Słońcem. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 790 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Poland!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Poland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Łódź. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Kielce. You’ll stay in Kielce for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Łódź’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Łódź, start your day with a visit to the amazing EC1 Łódź - City of Culture. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,213 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Manufaktura. This shopping center and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 81,596 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Piłsudskiego Park to make the most of your road trip across Poland. The spectacular Piłsudskiego Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,365 visitors.

The lovely Palm House Lodzka is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,512 visitors have left this building average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Park Źródliska in Łódź. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 7,482 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Łódź has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Kielce. Kielce offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restauracja U Kucharzy Kielce. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,281 reviews.

The remarkable Żółty Słoń is another top restaurant in Kielce we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,034 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restauracja PoRzeczka is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,981 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Kielce, the fantastic Craft Beer PUB. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 991 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Klubokawiarnia Quest. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Irish Pub Shoemaker. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,115 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Poland!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Poland. Today, you'll wake up in Kielce and embark on a scenic drive to Krakow, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Kielce before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Kielce. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Henryk Jordan Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12,048 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 141,574 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Kielce is the stunning Wawel Cathedral. This cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 29,793 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated park in Kielce. The popular Planty Park is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,414 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight, or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Old town Market Square in Krakow. This attraction is a market square rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 151,340 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Szalone Widelce. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,814 customers.

Locals also recommend Starka | Restaurant & Vodkas, another of the best restaurants in Krakow. Starka | Restaurant & Vodkas is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,520 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Czarna Kaczka/ Black Duck. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,682 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Piwnica Pod Baranami to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Krakow, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,916 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nowy Kraftowy. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Nowy Kraftowy has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,066 customers.

Eszeweria is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,522 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Poland, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Chorzów and the city of Częstochowa. You’ll stay in Łódź for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Chorzów today is Silesian Zoological Park. This excellent attraction is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 27,424 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Chorzowskie Centrum Kultury, an outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination, in the city of Chorzów. Around 2,184 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Chorzów is Silesian Planetarium. This amazing attraction is a planetarium and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,268 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Poland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Poland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Jasna Góra for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Częstochowa. This popular attraction is a hill and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 40,483 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Łódź.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź, Caffe przy ulicy TEO. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,539 customers.

Locals recommend Señoritas Restaurant & Lounge as one of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź. Señoritas Restaurant & Lounge is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,293 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź is Pub & Restauracja „W Sercu Łodzi”. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,154 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Łódź, Long Play. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 702 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Pijana Wiśnia 🍒. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 431 customers.

Las Palmas Łódź is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Łódź. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 665 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Poland with a toast!

Day 5 of your road trip in Poland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Łódź before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

OFF Piotrkowska is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Łódź. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,777 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Łódź and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Poland.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Łódź at Śródmieście before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Imber for your last chance at a meal in the city of Łódź. The Imber restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 864 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Galicja. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,746 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Łódź. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Poland!