Wawel Hotel, Krakow

Confirm lift access before booking, as the elevator may stop below the top floor; choose the first or second floor if stairs are difficult.

Request a top-floor room for extra space, light and quiet, but expect stairs and note that attic rooms can be darker.

Request a courtyard-facing room for a quieter outlook, while checking whether it overlooks the restaurant or cleaners’ area.

Ask about street-facing rooms for more daylight and less rear-side equipment noise, but avoid Poselska Street if you are noise-sensitive.

Use the hotel as a quiet base near the main square and pedestrian streets, with restaurants nearby and little passing traffic.

Book a larger double room or apartment if space matters; apartments may include a fridge, coffee facilities and two bathrooms.

Ask for room 314 if you want the most space, a large bathroom and well-appointed suite-style accommodation.

Request a room away from the church if early bells disturb your sleep; bells may start around 5:30–6:00 a.m.

Avoid rooms overlooking the restaurant or garden bar if you sleep with the window open, as outdoor service can remain noisy until about 11 p.m. or midnight.

Request room 220 for a quiet corner and courtyard-garden outlook.

Consider room 201 for its courtyard view and separate lounge, but ask for a position away from the cleaners’ room and stairs.

Request a room away from the elevator and the beginning of the corridor to reduce mechanical and heavy-door noise.

Ask for room 301 if you want a slightly larger room; it is also available as a comfortable twin.

Do not expect a swimming pool; ask about the steam room and jacuzzi, which require an additional fee.

Book Auschwitz tickets and tours well in advance; some trips start as early as 6 a.m.

Consider room 309 for a quiet, comfortable stay and good room size.

Choose room 403 for a quiet, larger room, or room 404 for quietness if an extra flight of stairs is acceptable.

Try a golf-buggy tour from the main square, and include the Salt Mines if your itinerary allows.

Eat at the Black Duck Polish restaurant next door for affordable food.

Plan parking alternatives before arrival, as the hotel is in a restricted area where parking can be difficult.

Arrange a taxi to the hotel, as Uber and Bolt may not serve the hotel entrance; app rides usually stop at Dominikanska Square.

Book the suite for a worthwhile upgrade.

Travel to Auschwitz by train, then take a taxi to the museum.

Use an Uber from near the hotel to the airport; one ride reportedly cost £9.

Arrive early for breakfast because seating is limited and the dining room gets busy.

Save the daily Wi-Fi password in a note on your device to avoid retyping it; the Mexican restaurant next door also offers free Wi-Fi.

Book early because rooms can sell out quickly.

Confirm the exact room size before booking because the website photos may not accurately represent every room.

Take the train to the Salt Mine and Auschwitz from the main railway station, about 15 minutes away on foot.

Ask for a room with a bathtub, as only a limited number have one.

Choose room 203 for a practical single room.

Ask for twin beds to get a bigger room than with one double bed.