The Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Łagiewniki, Krakow, is where St. Faustina Kowalska lived and died, and where she is buried. Masses run all day, and every day at 3 pm the sanctuary prays the Hour of Mercy. It takes about 15 minutes to get there from the city centre by train or by car, and our Łagiewniki apartments with free parking are two minutes away on foot.
In short
- Where: Łagiewniki, south of the city centre. The sanctuary has a large basilica and the convent chapel with the image of Merciful Jesus and the tomb of St. Faustina.
- Masses: in the chapel from 6:30 on weekdays and from 7:00 on Sundays, until the evening. In the basilica from 9:00 to 18:00.
- Hour of Mercy: every day at 15:00, with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
- Confession in English: every day in the basilica, from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 16:30.
- Getting there: train from Kraków Główny to Kraków Łagiewniki in about 15 minutes, then a short walk.
- Where to stay: Łagiewniki Apartments, 2 minutes on foot, with a free parking space for every apartment.
When to come: the main feasts
The busiest day of the year is Divine Mercy Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter. In 2027 it falls on 4 April. Many pilgrims also come on 5 October, the feast of St. Faustina. On these days the sanctuary is very crowded, so book your accommodation early.
Mass times and the Hour of Mercy
In the chapel with the image of Merciful Jesus and the tomb of St. Faustina, Mass is celebrated from 6:30 on weekdays and from 7:00 on Sundays, until the evening. The Sunday Mass at 7:00 is broadcast live on Polish television (TVP1). In the basilica, Masses are held from 9:00 to 18:00.
Every day at 15:00, the hour of Jesus’ death, the sanctuary prays the Hour of Mercy and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Times can change, so check the current schedule on the sanctuary website before your visit.
Confession is available every day in the basilica in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German, from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 16:30.
Visiting with a guide
Only the sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy show visitors around the sanctuary. Talks in Polish start several times a day. A talk in another language has to be arranged at the convent gate, and groups should contact the sanctuary in advance.
How to get to the sanctuary
- By train: from Kraków Główny to Kraków Łagiewniki in about 15 minutes, then a short walk.
- By taxi, Bolt or Uber: about 10 to 15 minutes from the Old Town, depending on traffic.
- By car: Krakow’s Clean Transport Zone covers the city centre, and a car registered outside Poland must be registered in the zone’s online system before you drive in, even if it meets the standards. Read our guide to the Clean Transport Zone and parking.
The John Paul II Sanctuary nearby
A little further on is the Sanctuary of St. John Paul II, part of the John Paul II Centre “Do Not Be Afraid!”. Many pilgrims visit both sanctuaries on the same day.
Our tip: where to stay
If the sanctuary is the reason for your trip, stay in Łagiewniki. Our Łagiewniki Apartments Free Parking are on Sowia Street. Walk out of the building, go straight ahead and you reach the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in 2 minutes. Every apartment has a free parking space on a fenced property, a separate bedroom, air conditioning, a washing machine and a dishwasher. Kraków Łagiewniki station is 5 minutes away on foot, so the Old Town is easy to reach as well.
Would you rather stay in the centre? Barbakan Residence and Art of Serenity on Zacisze Street are a few minutes on foot from Kraków Główny, where the trains to Łagiewniki leave.
For Divine Mercy Sunday, book as early as you can. We send the door codes on the day of arrival, once the apartment has been cleaned. You can check in at any time from 3 pm.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Hour of Mercy in Krakow?
Every day at 15:00 (3 pm), in the chapel and in the basilica, together with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Is there confession in English at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary?
Yes. Every day in the basilica, from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 16:30.
How do I get from Krakow city centre to Łagiewniki?
By train from Kraków Główny to Kraków Łagiewniki in about 15 minutes, or by taxi in 10 to 15 minutes.
When is Divine Mercy Sunday in 2027?
On 4 April 2027, the first Sunday after Easter.
Where is St. Faustina buried?
In the convent chapel of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, together with the image of Merciful Jesus.
Where can I stay with free parking near the sanctuary?
At our Łagiewniki Apartments, 2 minutes on foot from the sanctuary. Every apartment has a free parking space on a fenced property.
Still choosing an area? Read our guide on where to stay in Krakow. Flying in? See how to get from Krakow Airport to the city centre.
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Sources: Divine Mercy Sanctuary (Mass times, guided visits). Photo: Mach240390, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Updated: October 2026. The Cracow Travel team, hosting guests in Krakow for 15 years.