“PURO is basically the blueprint for how to do a modern design hotel right. Situated perfectly in the bohemian heart of the Jewish Quarter, it is packed with local art, brilliant communal spaces, and the kind of effortless cool you actually want after walking past medieval basilicas all day.”

“If you want the heavy medieval history of the city literally baked into your bedroom walls, this is it. It is a beautifully dark, atmospheric Renaissance building on Krakow's oldest street, complete with a vaulted subterranean pool and ridiculous views of Wawel Castle.”

“I based myself here and it completely changed my perception of the city. It is a beautifully converted 14th-century church with a world-class subterranean spa, but the real point is the staggering value. You are living like royalty for the price of standard UK mediocrity.”

“This is a brilliant hack for doing the Old Town on a tighter budget without sacrificing an ounce of character. You get these incredibly stylish, independent spaces with moody exposed brick right in the thick of the center, completely sidestepping the city's generic budget party-traps.”

“Krakow does moody historical luxury better than almost anywhere, and Stary is the absolute proof. It is a painstaking restoration of a 14th-century merchant house that feels like a beautiful architectural mess in the best way possible. Do not skip the subterranean salt-cave spa.”