I am planning to arrive Crakowin May/2015 via over ngt train from Budapest, so will arrive early morning. I am planning to spend 4 ngts. Is this too much, or too little, given I will have the entire day upon arrival? I do plan to do a day trip to Auchwitz which will be an entire day, I'm sure. I am no spring chick, so don't move as fast as I did 25 yrs ago when I was 35...
Also, as I'm going solo, I need safe very central accom near the old town square-say 35 euro. Any suggestions re 4 ngts & accom?
Thx in advance to all who may answer-most appreciated!
Gail
Posted by
Long Beach, USA
252 posts
Hi Gail, wow you are a planner. Good if it works for you. I found Krakow absolutely lovely and would go back.
I recommand a whole day to go to Auschwitz and Birkenau. It just deserves a non rush visit and both are very different.
I think there is plenty to do for the remaining 3 days if you do not want to be rushed. Depending on your interests?
I stayed there: Wyspianski Hotel
Very affordable, helpful staff, 5 minute walk to old town, lots of tour companies bus stop at this hotel. Was budget but clean and perfect for me.
I hope you will enjoy. Bon voyage.
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OP
Victoria on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
126 posts
Thx for your suggestion Val & your insight. Too early for the hotel-can't make inquiries just yet. As for being a planner, I was offered a week half in Vienna & half Prague that I could not turn down. Doing that & then will spend 5 ngts in BP & 4 in Crakow.
Thx again Val!
Gail
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2081 posts
Gail,
I have krakow on my trip this year and i also have 3 full days budgeted for my to do list.
Im planning Auchwitz almost all day and have some other things planned that day too.
as far as where to stay, I just picked a spot in the west side of town but within walking distance.
happy trails.
Posted by
Long Beach, USA
252 posts
Oh I also wanted to add that I was travelling solo too and felt perfectly safe.
For my tour to Auchwitz and Birkenau I booked with this company: http://www.cracowtours.pl/
I took the tour in French so I cannot recommend an English-speaking guide but I know they do offers tours in English.
Let us know if you have more questions later on. :)
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
Rick Steves' Eastern Europe book covers all four cities in your plan and includes his recommended hotels and guest houses, such as www.goldenlion.pl (single with bath about $60), and a couple of cheaper options in the less-central Kazimierz neighborhood. Krakow's Tourist office also has an extensive list online: http://cracow.travel/for-tourists/accommodation.
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56 posts
I Gail:
I was in Krakow two years ago (also solo) and loved it. The city is beautiful and easy to walk. I am no spring chicken either, lol.
I took an English tour to Auschwitz. I never take tours but this was so worth it. I believe the place I stayed did the booking.
Don't miss the Salt Mines, wonderful experience. The Castle was fantastic.