In the shadow of Wawel Castle, Hotel Copernicus (ulica Kanonicza 16, 423 3400, www.hotel.com.pl, from 850zl), rated as the best hotel in town, mixes a designer aesthetic with original 14th-century details. Newly opened Hotel Gródek (ulica Na Grdódku 4, 431 9030, www.donimirski.com, from 630zl) offers boutique-style individuality. Less swish, the tiny Alef (ulica Szeroka 17, 421 3870, www.alef.pl, from 400zl) has plenty of pre-war charm, and was the site of several scenes in Spielberg’s Schindler’s List. Budget travellers need look no further than Nathan’s Villa Hostel (ulica Sw. Agnieszki 1, 422 3545, www.nathansvilla.com, doubles from 160zl), ranked as one of the top hostels in Europe.

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