Hotel M29, Krakow

Stay in the Jewish Quarter for easy walks to restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, the Old Town, Main Square, and the castle.

Use Bolt or Uber from the airport and around Poland for cheaper, easy-to-arrange rides than local taxis.

Use the nearby tram or bus stops instead of taxis, with public transport and the train station less than five minutes away.

Book Auschwitz tickets well in advance because availability is limited and demand is high.

Walk around the local area and explore Krakow on foot; the city is compact and the hotel provides a useful map.

Book trips through the hotel for help arranging excursions and transfers.

Ask the hotel to arrange an airport transfer for a reliable direct service; one transfer for three cost about £20.

Book excursions and trips in advance for better availability and prices.

Ask reception for a city map and have staff mark your destinations and provide trip advice.

Book the hotel breakfast for an excellent selection and generous portions.

Choose a superior room if you specifically want a bath, but skip the upgrade otherwise.

Visit Auschwitz independently rather than relying on a GetYourGuide tour.

Book the Salt Mine visit early because it is extremely popular.

Request a room below the top floor if you want a view outside the hotel.

Try the hotel food and order cocktails in the lounge bar.

Ask for a complimentary packed breakfast box when you have an early tour or departure.

Have breakfast at Alchemia around the corner for an excellent local option.

Choose tours with taxi pickup when booking excursions.

Take a golf buggy tour early in your stay to get your bearings and plan further sightseeing.

Visit Schindler’s Factory first thing in the morning before it gets busy.

Visit the shot bar next to the hotel.

Try Polish zapiekanki at Loco Zapiekanki in Plac Nowy and Vietnamese food on Józefa.

Try the brownie at Absynt opposite the hotel.

Pack earplugs for nighttime pub noise, especially if staying in a street-facing room.

Ask for the deluxe room if three people are sharing, as it is larger.

Request a garden-view room for a more pleasant outlook.

Avoid street-side rooms if you want quieter weekends.

Request a top-floor room for greater quiet and distance from evening street noise.

Avoid ground-floor rooms because noise can be relentless.

Avoid Room 101 if you are sensitive to noise because people sitting outside can be disruptive.

Choose a twin room instead of a standard double if bed size matters, as standard double beds are small.

Take the airport train to the station, then walk about five minutes; the same station also serves the Salt Mine.

Plan parking elsewhere because the hotel has no on-site parking.

Leave your luggage safely at the hotel if your departure is later in the day.

Bring a small reading light if you need bright room lighting.

Wear very comfortable footwear for sightseeing and walking tours.

Visit in October for a quieter, less crowded touring period.