Forget Warsaw. Skip Wrocław.
If you want to invest in Polish real estate in 2025 – Krakow is the place to be.
Here`s why the city of kings is becoming the king of property investments.
1. Stable Growth with Less Speculation
While Warsaw`s market is crowded and overheated, Krakow offers more stability and better entry points.
The city`s property values have grown steadily for years – not through hype, but through real demand from students, tech workers, and international tenants.
Average property price increase (2018–2024):
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Krakow: +48%
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Warsaw: +42%
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Gdańsk: +38%
2. Strong Rental Market – All Year Round
Krakow is not just a tourist magnet. It`s also:
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A university powerhouse (over 150,000 students)
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A hub for international corporations and IT giants
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Home to expats, digital nomads and Erasmus programs
Result: consistent rental income, low vacancy rate, and high ROI.
Short-term, mid-term and long-term rentals all work here.
3. Cheaper Entry, Higher Margin
Warsaw and Gdańsk prices are up to 20–30% higher on average.
In Krakow, you can still buy:
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A 1-bedroom flat in a prime location for under €150,000
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Renovation projects with flip potential
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Land for development below market average
Krakow = higher yield, better margin, lower risk.
4. Krakow = Culture, Tourism, Future
Tourists don`t just visit Krakow. They fall in love with it.
UNESCO-listed Old Town, booming gastronomy, rich culture – all make it an emotional city to invest in.
But there`s more:
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Airport expansion with new international routes
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Major infrastructure projects (ring roads, trams, green mobility)
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Growth of suburban zones for family housing
All of this in a city with one of the lowest crime rates in the country.
5. Investor-Friendly Regulations (Compared to Other EU Cities)
Poland – and Krakow in particular – offers:
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Transparent ownership rules
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Legal buying process even for non-EU investors
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No rent caps, unlike Berlin or Paris
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Low property taxes and favorable business setup conditions
Here, your property still belongs to you – and your rental income isn`t eaten by bureaucracy.
Conclusion: Krakow Wins 2025
If you`re looking for a European city that combines beauty, brains, and bankable ROI, Krakow checks every box.
It`s cheaper than Prague, safer than Budapest, and more dynamic than Vienna.
Need help entering the Krakow property market?
We help foreign investors buy legally, profitably, and with peace of mind.
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