24-Hour Pharmacies in Krakow locations. A Guide for tourists

Many residents and tourists visiting Krakow, Poland, may find themselves in need of purchasing medication at night or on Sundays. Many people wonder which pharmacies in Krakow are open 24/7 in 2025. Where are the 24-hour pharmacies in Krakow? Which pharmacies are open seven days a week? Are pharmacies in Krakow open around the clock? Where can you find them? Here is a list of pharmacies working 24/7 non-stop in Krakow.

24-Hour Pharmacies in Krakow

Not all pharmacies in Krakow operate 24/7. In fact, there are only seven pharmacies in Krakow that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

List of 24-Hour Pharmacies in Krakow (2025):

• Apteka DOZ, os. Centrum A bl. 4, tel. 800 110 110;
• Apteka Gemini, os. Kazimierzowskie 30, tel. 571 601 679;
• Apteka DOZ, ul. Kalwaryjska 94, tel. 800 110 110;
• Apteka dr Max, ul. Karmelicka 23, tel. 12 631 19 80;
• Apteka DOZ, ul. Kronikarza Galla 26, tel. 12 636 73 65;
• Apteka Wolska, ul. Wolska 1, tel. 12 657 13 16;
• Apteka DOZ, ul. Zielińska 3, tel. 800 110 110.

From this list, only the pharmacies on ul. Karmelicka and, for those staying in Podgórze or Kazimierz, the one on ul. Kalwaryjska, are conveniently located for tourists. The rest are situated far from Krakow’s tourist center and you need to use Bolt or Uber to get there.

Sunday Shopping Ban

Many people know that stores in Krakow are closed on Sundays. Is this also the case for pharmacies? In most cases, yes.

Fortunately, apart from 24-hour pharmacies that operate regardless of the day of the week, you can also find pharmacies open on Sundays during trading Sundays, as well as a substantial list of pharmacies open on Sundays with a shopping ban (though not 24 hours on those days).

List of pharmacies open on Sundays in Krakow: Aleja gen. Tadeusza Bora-Komorowskiego 41/M007, ul. Armii Krajowej 97, ul. Beskidzka 30A/3, ul. Bieńczycki Plac Targowy 13, ul. Bochenka 10/5, ul. Bracka 11, ul. Ćwiklińskiej 10, ul. Długa 88, ul. Dobrego Pasterza 67,ul. Dunajewskiego 2, ul. Elsnera 3, ul. Galla 24, ul. Grodzka 26, ul. Kalwaryjska 48, ul. Kapelanka 56, ul. Kniaźnina 4, ul. Łąkowa 17, ul. Makowskiego 4, ul. Miłkowskiego 23, ul. Na Lotnisku 5, os. Bohaterów Września 76, os. Centrum B4, Os. Hutnicze 3, os. Kalinowe 12B, os. Złotej Jesieni 1, Ul Pawia 5, Dr Max, ul Pawia 20 Dbam o Zdrowie, ul. Pawia 5A Superpharm, ul. Prądnicka 4, ul. Prądnicka 69, Ul. Rusznikarska 14/1, ul. Senatorska 27, ul. Starowiślna 28, ul. Stradomska 15, ul. Stojałowskiego 6, ul. Szczepańska 1, ul. Turniejowa 73F/70, ul. Westerplatte 1, ul. Wlotowa 1, ul. Zakopiańska 115C.

The number of pharmacies open on Sundays without a shopping ban is impressive, as practically every pharmacy is open on the few Sundays a year when stores are not closed.

Language barrier in Polish pharmacies

Although English is relatively well-known in Poland, you should not expect pharmacy staff to speak English fluently or any English at all. It’s safer to assume they won’t, and if they do, it will be a pleasant surprise. Here are some tips to help you navigate the language barrier:

• Prepare in advance: Write down the name of the medication you need or bring the packaging if you already have it.
• Use translation apps: Apps like Google Translate can be very helpful for communicating your needs.
• Learn basic phrases: Knowing a few Polish phrases related to health and medication can make the process smoother.
• Ask for help: If you’re staying at a hotel, the reception staff might be able to assist you with translation or provide written instructions in Polish.

Important Notes

• Most of the pharmacies listed are not easily accessible from Krakow’s city center. Before choosing a specific location, it’s worth checking Google Maps to find the one closest to your hotel.
• Many medications in Poland require a prescription. A doctor must issue the prescription in advance.