Hotel Copernicus (Kraków, Poland)

The Gothic facade of the 5-star Hotel Copernicus hotel is found on Krakow’s oldest street, Kanonicza, which leads from the old town’s Renaissance buildings to Wawel Royal Castle in under five minutes. Its Medieval cellars house a swimming pool and sauna and the historic main market square with St Mary’s Basilica is just 600 metres away. All 29 guest rooms come standard with period fittings, wooden furniture, en-suite bathroom in marble, free Wi-Fi, desk and satellite TV. Guests can make use of 24-hour room service, guarded parking, concierge, night and laundry services; the library room can fit up to 25 people for events, and Hotel Copernicus has a rooftop patio with fantastic city views. The Michelin guide-recommended restaurant serves tradition-inspired cuisine, which can be enjoyed in the glass-covered courtyard. Kazimierz, the former Jewish district, is a 10-minute walk away and the central train station is 20 minutes by foot.