Hotel Wawel Queen, Krakow

Walk to Krakow Old Town and the main square in about 5–10 minutes.

Use Bolt for longer trips instead of the hotel transfer; fares can be as low as 37 zloty and drop-offs reach the hotel entrance.

Use Uber instead of renting a car; airport rides cost around £12.

Request a room with a view, preferably overlooking the park.

Confirm your reservation and room directly with the hotel shortly before travelling.

Avoid attic rooms, especially if you are tall.

Book a bed-and-breakfast rate to reduce the cost of the hotel’s breakfast.

Use the electric scooters available outside the hotel to cover more of Krakow quickly.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, as many attractions are reachable on foot.

Request room 405 for a quiet stay overlooking the park.

Avoid ordering bar drinks if you are watching costs, as they are expensive.

Visit The White Rose, about 100 yards up the road, for a nearby dinner.

Choose a local café instead of the hotel breakfast if you want a cheaper option.

Ask reception for a map to help navigate Krakow.

Book The Black Duck online in advance for well-priced Polish food about 10 minutes away.

Walk to the riverfront directly behind the hotel.

Visit Wawel Castle, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler’s Factory and Krakow Old Town.

Arrange an airport transfer with Suntransfers; the journey takes about 30 minutes, but allow extra time for Krakow passport control.

Use the water dispenser in the reception area.

Expect street-facing rooms to be well soundproofed.

Bring your own earplugs if you are a light sleeper, as the hotel may not have any available.

Ask the hotel to arrange an additional bed if needed.

Book a family room with two double beds and a dividing wall; each bed has its own TV.

Choose room 408 for a side-street outlook, or room 405 for a park view.

Skip hotel breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays if you need to leave before the 7:30 start time.

Try All Seasons for a meal.

Use the nearby tour pickup point for organised excursions to Auschwitz and the Salt Mines.

Walk to Schindler’s Factory and other main attractions if you are reasonably fit.

Ask for room 406 if you want one of the hotel’s luxury rooms.

Request rooms 305 or 306 for a quiet, comfortable stay.

Book a golf-cart tour to explore the city.

Email the hotel in advance to arrange trips and taxis.

Take a taxi or Bolt directly to the hotel entrance.

Take the train from Krakow’s main station to Auschwitz; allow about a 15-minute walk at each end.

Avoid waiting in reception during airport pickup periods because seating is limited and it can become busy.

Check the towels before using them.

Leave luggage with reception for later collection; it is tagged and stored separately.

Ask for room 001 if you want a particularly pleasant room.

Avoid rooms on the third floor.

Request a breakfast or lunch bag if you have an early excursion.

Book Auschwitz before arriving and wear comfortable shoes for the visit.

Walk to the Old Town for meals, as the hotel does not serve restaurant or bar meals.

Use the nearby parking area about 30 seconds along the road, then walk roughly five minutes to the Old Town.

Check parking availability in advance because spaces are limited.

Try the bar’s cocktails.