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The rooms are clean, plain and comfortable. The hostel is one of the few in Krakow that offers single, private rooms. Bursa Jagiellonska has its own laundry machines, free internet access in each room and computers in the common area. The reception is nice and helpful as well.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16970 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12770 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12770 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11242
About 12 of us got there at 9 pm on a Sunday, when they were about to close, and they effectively re-opened for us.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11242 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10822
The surroundings are simple but pleasant, white walls, wooden chairs and benches, black and white photos on the wall and an array of hanging wooden fishes. The menu comprises a variety of soup - brought to your table in a metal dish suspended over an open flame from which you ladle it into your bowl – herrings, salmon and salami for starters followed by main courses of meat - including veal and wild boar goulash - poultry and fish dishes many incorporating potato cakes and dumplings. There is, however, only one vegetarian dish, potato cakes with mushroom sauce.

Service was understated but friendly and with a touch of flourish, for instance, when a main course of chicken Hungarian style was brought out sizzling from the kitchen and served ceremoniously from a platter onto the plate. As for the food itself it was great, tasty, filling, well cooked and well spiced. The main course of trout was perfectly cooked, crisp skin with melt in your mouth flesh underneath. Each main course also came with a side order of refreshing carrot, red and white cabbage salad.

And the price for two people for two courses, beer and vodka each – 99 zloty including a tip (approx. £17.00/$33.00). Excellent.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10822 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10749 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10749 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10748
They picked us up from the airport in two cars, fed us breakfast, and booked restaurants on our behalf.

They live upstairs. Works out for four at £15 per night including the above. Easy access to the centre and Kazimierz.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10748 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10027
The rooms are clean, towels and sheets are changed daily and although we did not ask for a triple room (and we only paid for the double that we requested) the very friendly staff (who were pleasantly surprised and helpful at my attempts to speak Polish) and hearty breakfast made it a good choice. We also happened to discover one of our favourite bars in Krakow just 20 yards away!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10027 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7679 Not many rooms though, so it's advisable to book ahead in high-season.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7679 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6841 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6841 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6322 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6322 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6298 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6298 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6289
Inside the fortifications the very attractive grounds and courtyards create a sense of space that is rather unexpected. Some of the views, particularly towards the Cathedral, have an almost fairytale aspect.

The outside vista of Wawel Hill does not really prepare you for its internal character. Like so much of Krakow it was a delightful discovery.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6271 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6271 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6248
Pod Aniolami (Under The Angels) serves traditional and contemporary Polish food at reasonable prices, in a tasteful restored cellar. The wild boar with cranberries is excellent.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6248 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1882
In summer, tables spread out from the surrounding cafes turning the square into an outdoor bar. Towards the end of the year, a Christmas Market brings stalls selling gifts, decorations and hot wine to cut through the cold evenings.

It’s a thoroughfare, meeting place, promenade and, at 656-feet-square, the Rynek Glowney is the largest town square in Europe. Surrounded by the colourful facades of merchant’s houses and palaces - with fantastic names such as “Under the Lizards” and “Palace of the Rams” – the square also encloses the wonderful Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Church, and the Town Hall Tower, all that is left of the old Town Hall.

Visitors to Krakow will probably find themselves returning again and again to the Market Square either to sit and watch the world go by in one of its restaurants and bars, to admire its buildings and architecture or stretch their legs with a walk around its perimeter. Or maybe the city simply draws people back to its vibrant, bustling and magnificent heart!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1882 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1879 Above the colonnaded arcades of the ground floor of the Sukiennice is a branch of the National Museum housing 19th and early 20th Century paintings by Polish artists.

Historical and romantic subjects are housed alongside symbolist paintings. Huge canvases such as 'Nero's Torches' by Henryk Siemiradzki and 'Four-in-Hand' - a wonderful study of power and speed - by Jozef Chelmonski dominate and impress with their artistry and scope.

The gallery is not large so it doesn't take long to look around, however, the quality of the art displayed creates an interesting and evocative exhibition.

Well worth a visit, a small gallery that will linger long in the memory.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1879 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6354
A bright, airy space with outside tables, this is a small bar which serves some of the best pierogi and placki in Krakow, and all for less than 10zl for any meal. Try any of the main meals with the unique 'hunters sauce'. With side dishes for under 50p, and enough food to leave you satisfied for less than the price of a coffee from the city centre, it is highly recommended, and I will be definitely be returning on my next visit.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6354 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6336
It provides clean simple en-suite rooms and flats arranged around an attractive courtyard off one of the roads leading to the main square. Breakfast is available in bars in the same road, or at the impressive Metropolitan which adjoins the Hotel Saski and ul slawkowska 3, a few minutes walk away.

Reviews of Globetrotter and other Krakow hotels can be found at www.cracow-life.com/krakow/hotel_directory.php which is where I found details of it. I would certainly stay there again.

Globetrotter can arrange lifts to and from the airport if needed. It can be reached easily by the airport bus which stops only five minutes walk away, but the bus can be very crowded on the way back to the airport.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6336 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6282 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6282