1891 Garni Hotel, Krakow

Use Uber for airport rides and around Krakow; avoid roadside taxis, which may charge much more.

Try the nearby restaurants, bars and eateries for good food and reasonable options.

Ask reception for local advice, public-transport help and assistance booking trips.

Request a quiet courtyard-facing room for better views and less street noise.

Check vehicle access before arriving: taxis cannot stop directly outside, and the street may be unsuitable for rental cars.

Tell reception about early trips so they can prepare a takeaway breakfast.

Use Bolt for airport transfers, taxis and day trips; it is reliable and reasonably priced.

Ask reception for extra coffee or tea sachets, since only two may be provided for a double room.

Skip the half-board option because the dinner choices are limited.

Use the hotel parking and walk to the main square and castle.

Have breakfast at Cytat Cafe for good coffee.

Arrange the hotel’s airport transfer if you prefer a pre-booked ride.

Budget for the refundable 200-zloty deposit, which can be used on minibar or restaurant food and drinks.

Request a room facing Synagoga Tempel for a quieter outlook.

Take a seat and relax in the hotel’s patio.

Ask about the outlook beforehand, as some rooms face a firewall.

Keep the window closed at night because nearby nightlife can be noisy.

Request extra pillows when booking or checking in.

Walk to the town-centre shops and bars.

Leave your bags at reception after checkout while you explore.

Enter via Józefa Dietla and walk through to the front, since the lobby is on the back street by the synagogue.

Order drinks early because the bar closes at 10 p.m.