INX Design Hotel, Krakow

Request a rear- or courtyard-facing room away from the street; trams run from about 04:30 or 05:00 until 23:00 and can be noisy.

Book tours and day trips before arrival or immediately after checking in to avoid disappointment; the front desk can help arrange them.

Use the tram stop outside the hotel to reach town and connect with buses; buy a ticket for the duration you need.

Bring a washcloth and conditioner, plus preferred toiletries, because bathroom supplies may be limited.

Use the nearby mini-supermarkets and takeaways for convenient snacks, sandwiches, wine, and essentials.

Choose a higher-floor room to reduce traffic and tram noise, but avoid attic or top-floor rooms because they may become hot in summer.

Arrange hotel parking in advance because spaces are limited and parking outside is unavailable.

Walk to the Old Town in about 20 minutes or the river in about 10 minutes, although the hotel is outside the central tourist area.

Expect a limited breakfast selection; there may be no toaster, although the coffee is good.

Take a Bolt, Uber, or Lyft from the airport instead of a random taxi; Bolt typically costs about £6–£10.

Book a suite if you want more space and upgraded accommodation.

Upgrade to the penthouse apartment for a hot tub and two large flat-screen TVs.

Book a two-bed corner room for extra space.

Request the largest room available if space is important.

Request a room away from the linen room.

Consider a fourth-floor room if you want a particularly quiet room.

Consider a west-side room for a quieter stay; Wi-Fi is reportedly good.

Consider room 323 for a quieter stay away from the street.

Avoid room 210 if possible; it is particularly small and noisy.

Walk to most essentials because shops, supermarkets, takeaways, and other amenities are close by.

Use the on-site gym and sauna.

Refill your plastic water bottle at the lifts.

Use electric scooters to get around the city.

Carry photo ID to use free trams if you are over 70.

Explore the Jewish Quarter as well as the Old Town; it is worth the extra time.

Have every group member’s passport ready at check-in because passport numbers are required on the arrival form.

Book Auschwitz before you arrive.