Tourist Tax in Kraków: Draft Resolution and Public Consultation
Kraków City Hall has prepared a draft resolution introducing a local fee (opłata miejscowa), commonly known as a tourist tax. The planned rate is 5 zł for each night of stay. Before the Kraków City Council makes a decision, public consultations will take place from 6 to 27 November 2026.
In brief
- The draft resolution on the local fee (commonly called the tourist tax) is at the public consultation stage.
- The draft proposes a rate of 5 zł for each night of accommodation.
- Consultations will run from 6 to 27 November 2026, and a consultation meeting will be held on 19 November.
- The fee has not yet been introduced. The decision will be made by the Kraków City Council.
What the draft provides for
The draft assumes the fee would be charged to people using accommodation services in Kraków. The obligation would apply to every person who spends at least one night in the city, regardless of the purpose of the visit. It would cover tourists as well as people travelling on business, attending conferences or visiting for health reasons.
The proposed amount is 5 zł per night. This is the maximum rate provided for the local fee for 2027. The final decision on introducing the fee and its amount will rest with the Kraków City Council.
Note: The fee has not yet been introduced. At present this is a draft resolution undergoing consultation, and the final version may differ from the draft.
Who would pay and how the fee is calculated
The cost would be borne by the person using the accommodation. The draft provides for a rate charged for each night, not a one-off fee for the whole stay. For example, at a rate of 5 zł, a three-night stay would mean a fee of 15 zł per person, provided this mechanism is kept in the final resolution.
The draft concerns stays in facilities providing accommodation services in Kraków. Detailed collection rules are to follow from the resolution and implementing regulations, so the method of settlement, the start date of collection and any exemptions and exceptions have not yet been decided.
Important: At a rate of 5 zł per night, a three-night stay would mean a fee of 15 zł per person. The final rules may still change during the legislative procedure.
Consultation dates and meeting
Public consultations are scheduled from 6 to 27 November 2026. Residents of Kraków and interested non-governmental organisations will be able to submit opinions and comments.
The consultation meeting will take place on 19 November 2026 from 17.00 to 19.00 at the Klaster Innowacji Społeczno-Gospodarczych Zabłocie 20.22 (Social and Economic Innovation Cluster), at ul. Zabłocie 20–22 in Kraków, in room 201. During the meeting, details of the draft are to be presented, and participants will be able to ask questions and submit opinions and proposals.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 6 November 2026 | Consultations begin, online form made available |
| 19 November 2026, 17.00–19.00 | Consultation meeting at Klaster Zabłocie 20.22, room 201 |
| 27 November 2026 | Public consultations end |
How to submit comments
Comments on the draft can be submitted in several ways. The online form is to be made available on the day consultations begin. Electronic and traditional correspondence should be marked “Konsultacje – opłata miejscowa” (“Consultation – local fee”).
- via the online form,
- by e-mail to pd.umk@um.krakow.pl,
- by post to: Urząd Miasta Krakowa, Wydział Podatków i Opłat (Taxes and Fees Department), al. Powstania Warszawskiego 10, 31–539 Kraków,
- via the e-Doręczenia (e-Delivery) system to the Kraków City Hall address: AE:PL-44247-71066-ISSHB-24.
What is certain and what is only planned
At the current stage it has been confirmed that a draft resolution has been prepared, consultations have been scheduled, a consultation meeting will take place, and the draft specifies a rate of 5 zł per night. Residents and non-governmental organisations will be able to submit their comments.
Still undecided are: whether the fee will actually be introduced, the final rate, the detailed method of collection and settlement, the start date of collection, and any exemptions and exceptions. Decisions on these matters will be made by the Kraków City Council after the consultation procedure has ended and the draft has been considered.
Wider context
The Kraków City Council has for some time been seeking the possibility of introducing a local tourist fee. The current draft resolution is the next stage of these efforts and remains part of a procedure that includes public consultations and consideration of the draft by councillors.
Frequently asked questions
No. The fee has not yet been introduced. The draft resolution and public consultation stage is currently under way. The final decision will be made by the Kraków City Council after the consultation procedure ends.
The draft proposes 5 zł per night. This is the maximum rate provided for the local fee for 2027. The final amount depends on the decision of the Kraków City Council.
Opinions can be submitted by residents of Kraków and interested non-governmental organisations. Consultations run from 6 to 27 November 2026. Comments can be sent via the form, by e-mail, by post or through e-Doręczenia (e-Delivery).
Key facts
- Kraków has prepared a draft local fee with a rate of 5 zł per night.
- Public consultations will run from 6 to 27 November 2026, and the meeting will take place on 19 November.
- The Kraków City Council will decide whether the fee is introduced and what its final amount will be.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
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