Golden Tulip Krakow City Center Hotel, Krakow

Avoid the top floor if you want a full-size window, as rooms there may have skylights, sloping ceilings, and poor ventilation.

Request a courtyard-facing room for minimal street noise and a peaceful outlook.

Request a room at the back or away from the street for quieter nights and less morning bus noise.

Choose a larger room category if you need more space, as standard rooms can have small bathrooms and limited storage.

Request extra pillows, as the supplied pillows may be small or limited.

Request a room away from the lifts if you are a light sleeper.

Choose a ground-floor room for easier access, with garden-terrace rooms offering a pleasant, quiet option.

Request a room away from the restaurant, especially on the first floor above the dining area.

Order a breakfast box the night before if you need to leave before breakfast starts at 7am.

Book a deluxe room with breakfast included for the extensive continental and hot-food selection.

Ask the hotel to hold your luggage free of charge after checkout if you have a late flight.

Look for street parking within a block or two; spaces directly outside are limited.

Walk about 10 minutes to Krakow’s Old Town and main attractions.

Ask to have group rooms placed on the same floor when travelling together.

Have breakfast around 8am, as the restaurant becomes busy after 9am.

Use the tram or bus stops within two minutes of the hotel if parking is unavailable.

Check that your Uber destination is the correct Golden Tulip, as Krakow has three hotels with that name.

Allow extra time at Krakow Airport, especially on Friday evenings, because passport control can take several hours.

Ask reception to arrange a taxi and confirm the approximate price beforehand.

Book your departure airport taxi through reception and expect to pay about £20.

Book Bolt from Krakow Airport for an inexpensive taxi ride to the hotel.

Visit the market after dark when it is illuminated and lively.

Walk about 10 minutes to the train station.

Explore the restaurants around the hotel as well as those in the Old Town.

Allow about 20 minutes to reach Tauron Arena and approximately one hour to Auschwitz.

Bring bottled water, as rooms may not include mineral water.

Learn Polish phrases for please, thank you, the bill, and “piwo” for beer.

Carry some Polish zloty, even though taxis and most places accept cards.

Use the do-not-disturb sign if you do not want an early wake-up.

Bring a torch to use the safe.

Bring a streaming stick because English-language television channels are limited.

Bring a small fan because rooms may become hot.

Ask for a room with windows that open, particularly during warmer weather.

Ask for a double bed with double quilts and sheets when sharing with a partner.

Avoid room 203 if you are sensitive to summer noise from the outdoor dining area.

Avoid room 223 if you need a spacious bathroom and storage.

Ask for room 423 in Building A if you want a larger room with a fridge.

Consider room 125 for its modern bathroom and hot shower.

Request room 211 if you prioritize a quiet room.

Consider room 415 for a quiet stay.

Request room 320 for a quiet short-break stay.

Request room 225 for a quiet, generously sized room.

Consider a fourth-floor room for quiet, but expect the top-floor window limitations.

Request a divided bed base when booking twin beds.