Krakow

You have a choice between romantic rooms that retain the original wall frescoes, and racy new Euro urban rooms with exposed cement ceilings, cocoa-colored walls, and built-in wooden furniture. — Concierge

Hotel Copernicus is a upscale hotel located inside a 15th century building in Krakow's Old Town. — Oyster

A discreet entrance leads to a surprisingly large glass-covered courtyard, complete with a formal modern restaurant and a laid-back Italian trattoria. — Michelin Guide

Charming townhouse hidden in a quiet side street close to the square; seek out the pleasant country house bar in the library or relax on the roof terrace. — Michelin Guide

This is an excellent business-class hotel from a top-notch international chain. — Frommer's

An Art Nouveau classic in the heart of the Old Quarter. The Pollera was founded in 1834 by Kasper Poller and has welcomed guests with style and grace ever since. — DK Eyewitness

This lovely Art Nouveau-style hotel dates from 1912 and is perched just beside St. Florian's Gate, near the traditional royal entryway to the Old Town. — Frommer's

Fun, youth-oriented boutique with a lively lobby, lots of bars and restaurants, and rooms that exude lots of colour and minimalist style. — Lonely Planet

This is honeymoon material, so relax and enjoy one of the most impressive lodgings in all Poland. — Frommer's

The style and ambience of this hotel, a stone's throw from the Rynek, are inspired by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. — Fodor's

This hotel, at the foot of Wawel and overlooking the river, has a crisp and up-to-date feel to it. The rooms are generously proportioned and look either onto the river or the castle. — Lonely Planet

What could be better than opening the curtains and seeing the magnificent St Peter and St Paul’s Church outside? — Insight Guides

The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean, and laundry facilities are included. — Lonely Planet

There are few hotels in Cracow that mix the ancient and the modern better than the Wawel. — DK Eyewitness

Modern, but nevertheless impressive, stained-glass windows, most depicting the Kazimierz of long ago, dominate this hotel. — DK Eyewitness

Located within three meticulously restored 15th-century townhouses, the Eden has comfortable rooms and comes complete with a sauna and the only mikvah (traditional Jewish bath) in Kraków. — Lonely Planet