Red Brick Apartments, Krakow

Request a room facing the side street or away from the bus stop for quieter nights and mornings.

Choose a higher floor for less traffic and bus-stop noise, but expect more heat in summer.

Use the central location for quick access to the train station, tram lines, main square, shopping mall, and downtown.

Request a room with air conditioning if available; otherwise use the free fan because rooms can become very hot.

Expect the lift to hold only two people; use the stairs for luggage or if accessibility is a concern.

Try the Indian curry restaurant next door, and use Galeria Shopping Mall for late KFC, Pizza Hut, kebabs, or McDonald’s.

Check whether the lift is working before arrival, and request a lower floor if it is out of service.

Request a larger apartment than you need because apartment sizes vary considerably.

Book a deluxe apartment for more space; request the Krakow deluxe room for two bedrooms.

Plan to eat at nearby cafés or restaurants because the apartments have no restaurant.

Plan swimming elsewhere because the property has no pool.

Request the top floor for rooftop or church views, but prepare for higher temperatures on sunny days.

Choose a lower floor in summer for a cooler room, especially if you do not need the quieter higher floors.

Expect some double beds to consist of two singles pushed together.

Request room 24 in Wroclaw for a highly regarded option.

Request room 4-2 for its loft and capacity for four to six people.

Request apartment Katowice for two people because its side-street windows reduce traffic noise and stairs provide easy access.

Choose loft apartment 4 for rooftop views, but avoid it if stairs are difficult for you or small children.

Request the mezzanine room for a spacious layout and good views.

Choose a duplex apartment for bedrooms on separate floors and extra space.

Request a corner apartment for extra space.

Expect church bells at 6 a.m. from some street-facing rooms, and request a room away from the street if needed.

Arrange your own airport transfer instead of booking through the apartments to save money.

Ask reception to confirm towel changes and bin emptying, as these may not happen automatically during your stay.

Book Auschwitz and Zakopane trips several weeks ahead because they fill quickly.

Request Deluxe Krakow on the first floor for a large two-bedroom apartment.

Use the shower carefully because water can spray onto the floor.

Exchange money in Krakow rather than in the UK for better rates.

Compare nearby paid parking options before driving, as parking is available close to the property.

Book an Auschwitz trip through the apartments if convenient, but arrange the Salt Mines independently.

Check the minibar on arrival because drinks may already be stocked and charged separately.

Bring your own toiletries.