Avena By Artery Hotels, Krakow

Request a quiet, high-floor room away from stairs, lifts, and the garden; road, tram, and neighboring-room noise can be disruptive.

Download Bolt for affordable taxis; airport rides can cost about £8 each way.

Pre-book or ask about parking if you are driving.

Use nearby trams if mobility is an issue; walking to Old Town is a decent distance.

Ask whether your room has a balcony, as only some rooms include one.

Request a fourth-floor room with a rear-facing balcony for a quieter stay.

Ask for room 412 if available; its large rear-facing balcony was especially quiet.

Visit in May for milder weather and fewer crowds.

Bring earplugs; room fridges may switch on every 30 minutes.

Use the available sauna and gym during your stay.

Pack comfortable trainers; exploring Krakow can involve around 20,000 steps daily.

Use the available luggage storage, and request an iron because rooms do not include one.

Book Krakow tours through the information centre for better time options.

Arrange trips before arriving; booking the salt mines through the hotel may cost more.

Try the electric scooters for getting around Krakow.

Ask reception about the paid airport shuttle for arrival or departure.

Take tram 18 into the square and consider buying a weekly ticket.

Take advantage of nearby trams, small supermarkets, and the market square.

Walk to Old Town and the train station, or use the bus stop outside the hotel.

Try Non La Vietnamese Restaurant near the hotel for good-value food.

Consider skipping hotel breakfast unless necessary.

Have breakfast before 9am to improve your chance of getting a table.

Use the in-room kettle, hairdryer, and fridge, which are provided.

Confirm that the air conditioning works when you arrive.

Check the bathroom layout before booking if privacy matters; some twin rooms have a see-through glass bathroom door.