The Loft Hotel Adults Only, Krakow

Pack earplugs for road and train noise; trains seem not to run overnight, and the hotel provides earplugs.

Use Kraków Grzegórzki station, a two-minute walk behind the hotel, for direct routes to the airport, Auschwitz, the Salt Mines and central Kraków.

Take Bolt or Uber from the airport; they are reliable, good value and cost approximately £8.

Walk the surrounding streets for local eateries, including restaurants in the Jewish Quarter.

Skip the all-inclusive option if preferred, since the hotel restaurant is inexpensive and the package may feature plenty of pizza.

Park in the small car park behind or beside the hotel; spaces are chargeable upon arrival.

Book airport transfers or day trips through the hotel for a convenient, affordable option.

Visit the rooftop hot tub.

Book a standard room instead of the hot-tub suite, then use the 24/7 rooftop pool for better views.

Request room 46 or 47 for the views.

Expect compact but comfortable rooms.

Use the hotel’s restaurant parking, which is free.

Pre-book a cab before arriving in Kraków.

Try Polski Pub and Pierogarnia Krakowiacy for good food.

Bring a hairdryer.

Request a street-side room.

Visit Lost Souls Alleys around the corner if you enjoy horror attractions.

Walk five minutes to the main square, shops, restaurants and other central attractions; Auschwitz is about an hour away and the Salt Mines 35 minutes.

Exchange money at a Kantor around the Old Town rather than at the airport, and compare rates.

Cross roads only when the green pedestrian signal appears.

Consider the cheapest first-floor double room; it should be spacious enough.

Request room 21 for a pleasant front-facing view.

Lock the wall-mounted tablet at night so its light does not disturb your sleep.