Krakow hotels

[TopCat]

Now decided that we are going in February.
Been talking about it for years and will be taking in the tours to Auschwitz, Birkenau etc.
Any recommendations on how to book for approx 4 night stay?
Package holiday or book separately?
Any advice welcome.

[ŽižkovClaret]

its likely to be cold, and potentially icy so if possible dont book on a hill
I know some online firms give a discount for hotels if you book it with flights but there aint much margin in flights so its all down to how decent a deal they can get hotel-wise

[starting_11]

Trivago for the hotels

Google flights for the flights

Can't go wrong

[Darthlaw]

I've been a few times and usually get an apartment with these guys.

They also will pick you up from the airport and take you to Auschwitz, Salt mines, etc for a minimal charge. Allows you to do it at your own pace, rather than be herded by a organised tour.

http://sodispar.pl/

I usually check skyscanner for my flights.

In terms of eating, you've got to do chlopskie jadio (translates as peasant food). The pork knuckle there is to die for and pierogi some of the best in town.

[Dressinggown]

I've booked this place for 2 nights in November:

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Rev ... oland.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Overlooking the main square with a jacuzzi etc.

£90 a night. Flights £100 for me and the missus.

[Commy]

I use booking.com for accommodation and Easyjet for flights. There are a few companies that do taxis from the airport pretty cheap, either shared or your own.

[Claretforshaw]

I have been there twice now, a great place to visit, both times I have stayed at the Novatel Centrum which I would thoroughly recommend. The last time I booked Hotel and flights separately and rather pushed the boat out with the tours to Auschwitz, Schindlers Museum and the Salt Mines with Prime Tours who were quite expensive but excellent. Have a good time you will enjoy and have lasting memories.

[ClaretAndBlue94]

Visited Krakow a few times, one of my favourite cities.

Went with my other half and stayed at Hotel Amber which was excellent. Only very small but had excellent rooms and a decent breakfast. Also had a small gym/steam room that could be used for free. Believe it was around a 5 minute walk from the square.

Would recommend the Salt Mines as a trip, I personally was not expecting much when we booked but is well worth seeing. We found in general booking a trip with a tourism company was better value. With this I would suggest not using the official tourist information centre as they were charging us around 30% more !

Auschwitz is obviously something to visit and if booked with a tourism company they will take you to Birkenau also.

The free walking tours were also very good. Took around 3 hours but got a real insight into the city. The guides are usually students who hope to earn tips and so on. We went on the Jewish Quarter tour which was a great way to spend a morning.

In terms of bars try find the ones down the small alleys or the ones that are underground. Some absolute gems can be found if you are looking for them.

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[claretsmart]

Ive been about 15 times its like my second home.

Best hotel ive stayed in during that time is Andels. Went 2 weeks before Christmas and it was £40 a night.