Xerion Hotel, Krakow

Use Bolt or Uber for airport and city journeys because they are usually cheaper and easier than regular taxis.

Walk to the Old Town or main square, allowing roughly 20–40 minutes depending on your destination.

Try the hotel restaurant for well-cooked, excellent, and reasonably priced evening meals.

Pay for or validate your tram ticket before boarding, even though conductors may not be visible.

Book an Atrium room for blackout curtains and an appealing outlook.

Request a room without an adjoining door unless you are staying with family.

Take the train from the nearby station directly to the airport, but allow for walking with luggage.

Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the city on foot.

Check the ceiling height before booking a third-floor room because some have sloped ceilings.

Avoid rooms where natural sunlight and privacy are important, as some windows cannot be opened.

Avoid ground-floor Atrium rooms if you are sensitive to noise from adjoining rooms.

Choose an upper-floor Atrium room if natural light matters.

Request a ground-floor Atrium room for access to the small courtyard.

Request a high-floor room away from the street to avoid road noise and construction.

Check whether the breakfast pre-booking price is cheaper than the 79 PLN on-site charge.

Use the Viator app to book excursions.

Carry some cash because card machines may occasionally be unavailable.

Bring a UK-to-Poland adaptor with an earth-pin hole.

Use Krakow Direct to book excursions such as Auschwitz or the Salt Mines.

Book Auschwitz excursions through Krakville Tours for an organized trip with a strong guide.

Verify the destination address when ordering a taxi at reception, especially for Schindler’s Factory versus the Salt Mines.

Book excursions through the hotel rather than arranging them before arrival if the hotel offers that option.

Book a taxi from the airport if you want door-to-door convenience with luggage.

Avoid trams during rush hour because they can become extremely crowded.

Take tram 17 to Korona; the stop is about a two-minute walk from the hotel.

Arrive early if you need hotel parking because spaces are limited.

Look for the small courtyard in front of the church on the next road.

Walk to Schindler’s Factory, which is close to the hotel.

Visit the large nearby park and riverside for walking, cycling, or jogging.

Use the nearby trams because the hotel is outside the Old Town but still well connected.

Explore the restaurants around the hotel, which are convenient and highly regarded.

Try Restauracja Ogniem I Mieczem, a Polish restaurant approximately 500 meters from the hotel.

Expect midweek dining-room closures, with meals served in the bar instead.

Expect the bar to close at 10 p.m. while staff prepare the breakfast area.

Request earlier room cleaning if you plan to spend mornings in the room.

Bring a hairdryer because one may not be provided.

Ask reception to turn on the air conditioning and leave it running.

Request the large double in the Atrium if that room type suits your stay.

Book the two-bed apartment if you want especially spacious accommodation.

Skip the superior-room upgrade if you are budget-conscious, as the other rooms are reportedly just as good.

Consider a superior room for an upgraded stay.