City in Lesser Poland, Poland
Internet in Krakow: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Krakow?
Median fixed broadband in Poland is 215 Mbps and mobile is 109 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in nearly every café, bar and hostel; coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Getting online in Krakow
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Orange, Play, UPC/Vectra in most buildings; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly 60–100 PLN a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fast free wifi in nearly every café, bar and hostel; coworking spaces have reliable fibre. |
| Tourist SIM | Cheap prepaid starter packs (na kartę) with generous data at carrier shops, kiosks and supermarkets; registration with your passport is required. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, Play, Plus, T-Mobile |
| Monthly data plan | zł30–60 ($7.7–15.4) |
Coworking spaces in Krakow
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Business Link | Several offices across the city | — |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Krakow?
Median fixed broadband in Poland is 215 Mbps and mobile is 109 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in nearly every café, bar and hostel; coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Which SIM card should I get in Krakow?
Cheap prepaid starter packs (na kartę) with generous data at carrier shops, kiosks and supermarkets; registration with your passport is required.
Can I use an eSIM in Poland?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Krakow?
Yes: Business Link.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Poland
- Orange
- Play
- Plus
- T-Mobile
- Kraków public transport (ZTP)
- Kraków Airport
- Kraków tourist information
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.