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Farmona Business Hotel & Spa
This wonderful leafy retreat is worth the hassle of its out-of-town location. Set in an extensive garden with gazebo, the Farmona provides the finest spa treatments in Krakow and the…
Hotel Eden
This otherwise modest hotel in the Jewish quarter hides a surprising array of unusual facilities, most notably the only authentic mikvah bath in town. The other unexpected feature is a…
Copernicus
Candidate for best lodging in town, Poland’s only Relais & Châteaux hotel is both historic (it’s an early 16th-century conversion) and contemporary (high-speed Wi-Fi in each room).…
Chopin Hotel Cracow
The pleasant "sister" of the andel’s Hotel Cracow, the Chopin is equally bright and breezy if perhaps a tad more functional than its more prestigious relation. Set just east of the Old…
Aparthotel Basztowa
A centrally located bargain just a hop from the main train station. Rooms with their own shower are nearly twice the price of those without—these showers being rather compact, the…
Atrium Hotel
Atrium is perfectly comfortable and set in a quiet location north of the Old Town near Kleparz market. The neat rooms and restaurant exude light and space, all equipped with modern…
Ascot Hotel
Opened in 2007 near the main train station, east of the Old Town, this modern, comfortable hotel is a handy mid-range option close to the action. Free wireless Internet comes in all…
Niebieski Art Hotel & Spa
This contemporary, five-star establishment by the Salwator tram terminus offers quality comfort within an easy hop of the city center. With a recommendable modern terrace…
Andel’s Hotel Cracow
Dominating the landscaped square by the train station, this sleek business hotel allows for a quiet, comfortable, high-tech stay. High speed internet, huge flatscreen TV's and…
Amadeus
This converted 16th-century town house is one of Kraków’s most opulent hotels, popular with visiting writers and classical pianists.The title refers to the baroque style of the rooms…
Tafelspitz, Pierogis and Pils: Pinch More Pennies in Prague, Krakow, Vienna and More with Special Savings--Only for Frommer's Readers
As temperatures start to fall, discount packager Affordable Poland dishes out competitive prices on both independent and escorted tours to middle and eastern European destinations, and…
The Best European Cities with Kid-Friendly Day Trips
The best European family trips tend to start with urban stays that can segue into out-of-town sojourns once children tire of museums and city touring. Fortunately, most of Europe’s…
The World's 10 Most Divine Cities
Every year, millions of travelers visit St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, or the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Still others travel to see the Buddhist temples in…
Suggested Itineraries in Poland
Poland is a deceptively large country, so it's best to scale down your geographic ambitions from the outset. One week in Poland is ideal if your goal is to get in two big cities --…
In Depth in Poland
Poland suddenly finds itself on everyone's hot list for European travel. That's right, Poland -- the land of cabbage, potatoes, and vodka -- which not all that long ago was still…
In Depth in Warsaw
Warsaw started life as a relatively small river town in the 14th century, but within a century, it had become the capital city of the Duchy of Mazovia, ruling over small fiefdoms in…
Organized Tours in Warsaw
Guided Tours You can hire guides fluent in almost any language from the tourist information offices. The going rate is about 500 z for 4 hours, with every subsequent hour an additional…
Active Pursuits in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Walking/Hiking A great walk in the green that will take a good hour at a leisurely pace is simply to stroll the length of the Planty, making a full circle around Kraków's Old Town.…
Spectator Sports in Wieliczka Salt Mine
Football (soccer) is far and away Poland's biggest spectator sport, and Kraków is home to one of the country's biggest clubs: Wisa Kraków (stadium: ul. Reymonta 22;…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Eastern Europe
Breathing the Air Inside a Thracian Tomb (Sveshtary, Bulgaria): Entering this UNESCO-protected burial site 95km (60 miles) southeast of Ruse near the village of Sveshtary will send…
Best Hotel Bets in Eastern Europe
The Best Hotel SplurgesCosmopolitan Hotel (Ruse, Bulgaria): The level of sophistication, service, and value in this chic hotel that opened in March 2008 is in another stratosphere…
Best Dining Bets in Eastern Europe
The Best Local Dining ExperiencesManastinska Magernitza (Sofia, Bulgaria): Its name translates to "Monastery Kitchen," and the traditional recipes from 161 Bulgarian monasteries…
The Best Shopping in Boston
Every Bookstore in the Boston Area: Talk about a rising tide lifting all boats — bookworms from around the world flock to Boston and Cambridge, which boast exceptionally well-stocked…
Shopping A-Z in Boston
Here and in the listings, we've singled out establishments that we especially like and neighborhoods that suit shoppers interested in particular types of merchandise. Addresses are in…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Poland
Sip Your Coffee on Kraków's Main Square: Superlatives don't do justice to Kraków's main square, the Rynek Gówny. It's said to be Central Europe's largest town square and is reputed to…