Hotel Wentzl, Krakow

Request a front-facing room overlooking the Main Square; the views are superb, and double glazing keeps most noise out.

Request a room overlooking the Market Square — the view is worth the extra cost, and closed double-glazed windows reduce street noise.

Request a room facing the Main Square for spectacular views, especially during the Christmas market; expect some possible noise.

Request a third- or fourth-floor room for a higher view and, especially on the top floor, a balcony; weigh this against sloping ceilings and occasional noise.

Request a high front room, particularly on the fourth floor, for the best views, balconies, and generally less background noise.

Request a top-floor or fourth-floor room for a higher perspective, better quiet, and access to the small balconies or terraces.

Review the hotel website’s individual room photos and request a specific room matching your preferred style, size, view, or bathroom.

Book a deluxe room facing the square for more space and Polish character; rooms 25 and 35 are especially large.

Request room 21 for a beautiful square-facing room.

Choose a rear-facing room if you are a light sleeper; these rooms lack the square view but are wonderfully quiet.

Request a first- or second-floor square-facing room for a romantic outlook and convenient window-level views.

Choose room 21 for a large room, four-poster bed, well-appointed bathroom, and superb square views.

Browse the hotel website before booking to compare each room’s decor, size, balcony, and bathing facilities.

Choose a rear-facing room for greater quiet, particularly if late-night square activity would disturb your sleep.

Request room 24 for an excellent traditional view; it has a shower and a good coffee maker.

Book a deluxe or larger room if you want extra space and a square-facing view.

Request room 41 for beautiful square views and a small balcony.

Close the windows at night and use the air conditioning to block square noise; leave them open only if you want the city sounds.

Choose a quieter rear room if you prefer shelter from Main Square noise over the view.

Request room 25 for a large deluxe room with a bathtub and separate sitting area.

Choose Room 25 for a spacious square-facing twin room; Room 26 instead offers a backyard terrace.

Request room 31 for a large third-floor room with a fabulous square view.

Choose Room 21 for a huge, beautiful room overlooking the square and a four-poster bed.

Book well in advance because the hotel has only 18 rooms and early reservations may secure better rates.

Choose Room 23 for a beautiful room with a stunning view of the square.

Book directly through the hotel website to request an exact room and potentially receive a 5% discount.

Choose Room 45 for its top-floor view and balcony, but expect some square noise and no full-length mirror.

Request room 41 for a quiet room overlooking the square.

Ask for a bathtub and shower when booking if you need both.

Check the hotel website’s room plan and choose a specific room before booking.

Use the stairs when convenient, since the hallway and stairwell lighting can be very dim and the lift is available for going up.

Avoid room 26 if you want a view; choose it for quiet instead.

Choose room 25 for a slightly larger superior room with an excellent Main Square view.

Contact the hotel immediately after booking to request a Main Square-facing room.

Choose room 22 or 23 for views over the Old Town Square.

Request a balcony room if outdoor space matters; these rooms may be worth the extra cost.

Turn the heating down before sightseeing because rooms can become very warm.

Prioritize a larger room if space matters more to you than having a square view.

Ask about room 46 if you want a spacious room without a square view, but expect nighttime noise.

Choose room 36 for a quiet rear-facing room with a small balcony.

Visit Lunaria hand made Kacper Ryx historical shop across the square for handcrafted sculptures.

Visit the hotel restaurant even if you skip breakfast, as its interior is worth seeing.

Use the complimentary bicycles for a ride around Krakow’s Old Town.

Tell the hotel about special occasions in advance to arrange touches such as flowers or champagne.

Book directly through the hotel after reviewing the room options on its website.

Book early if you want a square-facing room, as these rooms may offer king-size beds rather than twin beds.

Choose a high rear room for castle-area views, but keep the balcony doors closed to reduce neighboring air-conditioning and chimney noise.

Choose a four-poster-bed room if that feature matters to you.

Ask about Room 42 if you need a bathtub; it has a large walk-in shower without a grab bar.

Choose Room 35 for a lovely square view, especially in the evening.

Choose Room 24 for a square view, but expect activity around the plaza until before midnight.

Choose Room 306 for its view over the city square.

Choose Room 22 for a second-floor view overlooking the Market Square.

Confirm pickup arrangements in advance because taxis and tours usually do not collect directly at the hotel.

Have taxis stop just around the corner, since they can access Rynek Główny but may not stop directly at the hotel.

Avoid the fourth floor if stairs are difficult, although a lift is available.

Choose a Lux room if you want significantly more space.

Upgrade to a superior deluxe room if available, as it may cost only $10 more than standard deluxe.

Book directly with the hotel if you want to choose your specific room.

Choose rooms 24 and 25 together for a square-view mini-suite arrangement.

Avoid room 46 if you want a square-facing view; rear rooms are quieter.

Consider room 44 if you want a particularly stunning room.

Choose room 43 for a Main Square view with a small balcony.

Choose room 35 for a square view without much nighttime noise.

Consider room 41 or 45 for a top-floor suite with a small Main Square balcony.

Avoid the attic-style top floor if space and brightness matter, because the slanted roof can make rooms feel smaller and darker.

Take a golf-buggy tour around Krakow.

Try Moo Moo for a very good meal at reasonable prices.

Try Mr Beef for a good meal, but expect higher prices.

Skip breakfast at the hotel and try another option instead.

Request extra tea and water from the hotel.

Explore Krakow beyond the hotel by visiting the surrounding areas, clubs, palace, museums, and Old Town.

Use the free bikes to explore Krakow.

Expect the traditional trumpet call from the busy main square, especially if you leave the windows open.

Compare Orbitz rates with direct booking before reserving.

Confirm directly with the hotel that breakfast is included, because booking systems can list this incorrectly.