Useful information
Krosno may not be a complex metropolis, but there are a few things specific to Krosno that are worth knowing if you want to get around Krosno more easily, and you can read about them here.
For motorists
If you are driving, you may be surprised by the number of one-way streets, especially in the centre of the town. However, a bigger problem is the permanent shortage of parking spaces, so it is a good idea to park outside the Old Town and take a short walk. Car parks near the Old Town Parkingi w sąsiedztwie Starego Miasta.
If you do not like the idea of walking for several minutes, the weather happens to be terrible, or the distance is beyond your capabilities, you can try to find a place to park in the Old Town itself. Car parks in the Old Town Parkingi na Starym Mieście.
For non-motorised visitors
If you don’t want to use taxis or rented bicycles, and the distances are too long, you can use the public transport system. The MKS currently runs 15 bus lines covering the town of Krosno and the neighbouring districts of Jedlicze, Chorkówka, Krościenko Wyżne, Korczyna and Miejsce Piastowe.
To find the connection you need, see the list of lines here, and the entire map of the network here.
For everyone
If you are looking for a place to stay, have a look in Accommodation, and the places to eat are listed under Flavours of Krosno.
You will find places to dance or listen to live rock under entertainment events.
You can pay by card in most shops and restaurants in Krosno, but if you need to withdraw money, here is the list of Cash machines in Krosno (ATM). Bankomaty w Krośnie.
If apart from the above, mundane information you need something more spiritual, here is the list of Churches and religious organisations and a Holy Masses schedule
If you are driving, you may be surprised by the number of one-way streets, especially in the centre of the town. However, a bigger problem is the permanent shortage of parking spaces, so it is a good idea to park outside the Old Town and take a short walk. Car parks near the Old Town Parkingi w sąsiedztwie Starego Miasta.
If you do not like the idea of walking for several minutes, the weather happens to be terrible, or the distance is beyond your capabilities, you can try to find a place to park in the Old Town itself. Car parks in the Old Town Parkingi na Starym Mieście.
For non-motorised visitors
If you don’t want to use taxis or rented bicycles, and the distances are too long, you can use the public transport system. The MKS currently runs 15 bus lines covering the town of Krosno and the neighbouring districts of Jedlicze, Chorkówka, Krościenko Wyżne, Korczyna and Miejsce Piastowe.
To find the connection you need, see the list of lines here, and the entire map of the network here.
For everyone
If you are looking for a place to stay, have a look in Accommodation, and the places to eat are listed under Flavours of Krosno.
You will find places to dance or listen to live rock under entertainment events.
You can pay by card in most shops and restaurants in Krosno, but if you need to withdraw money, here is the list of Cash machines in Krosno (ATM). Bankomaty w Krośnie.
If apart from the above, mundane information you need something more spiritual, here is the list of Churches and religious organisations and a Holy Masses schedule
Emergencies
Krosno is a very safe town but, just in case, here are the basic emergency numbers:
Emergency number for mobile phones – 112
Emergency ambulance service – 999
and some places that may be useful:
Dental emergencies:
Samodzielne Publiczne Pogotowie Ratunkowe
ul. Grodzka 45,
tel. +48 13 432 02 22
see on the map
Hospital, Accidents and Emergency
Wojewódzki Szpital Podkarpacki Im. Jana Pawła II
Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy
ul. Korczyńska 57,
tel. 13 437 85 59
see on the map
Policja – tel. alarmowy 997
City Police Station
ul. Lwowska 28,
tel. 13 432 99 00
see on the map
City Guard
ul. Staszica 2,
tel. 13 432 04 14
see on the map
Fire Brigade – emergency number 998
Fire Brigade Station
ul. Niepodległości 6,
tel. 13 436 63 08
see on the map
24-HOUR PHARMACIES
Apteka Dr. Max
ul. Wojska Polskiego 41
tel. 13 420 05 50, 571 245 855
see on the map
Apteka Alba
ul. Staszica 16
tel. 13 43 613 94
see on the map
Krosno is a very safe town but, just in case, here are the basic emergency numbers:
Emergency number for mobile phones – 112
Emergency ambulance service – 999
and some places that may be useful:
Dental emergencies:
Samodzielne Publiczne Pogotowie Ratunkowe
ul. Grodzka 45,
tel. +48 13 432 02 22
see on the map
Hospital, Accidents and Emergency
Wojewódzki Szpital Podkarpacki Im. Jana Pawła II
Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy
ul. Korczyńska 57,
tel. 13 437 85 59
see on the map
Policja – tel. alarmowy 997
City Police Station
ul. Lwowska 28,
tel. 13 432 99 00
see on the map
City Guard
ul. Staszica 2,
tel. 13 432 04 14
see on the map
Fire Brigade – emergency number 998
Fire Brigade Station
ul. Niepodległości 6,
tel. 13 436 63 08
see on the map
24-HOUR PHARMACIES
Apteka Dr. Max
ul. Wojska Polskiego 41
tel. 13 420 05 50, 571 245 855
see on the map
Apteka Alba
ul. Staszica 16
tel. 13 43 613 94
see on the map