Kraków Discovery

Best Western Plus Kraków Old Town

Stay in the Best Western Plus Kraków Old Town, set within a beautifully restored 19th-century townhouse that blends historic charm with modern comfort. One of its real highlights is the location – just a few steps from the Main Market Square, around 500 metres from Wawel Castle, and roughly 1 km from the lively Kazimierz district, so everything is right on your doorstep.

The hotel offers 92 modern, well-equipped rooms, along with an on-site restaurant serving a mix of Polish and international dishes.

It’s a great base for exploring Kraków, whether you’re joining us for a relaxed city break, a cultural escape, or simply looking to experience somewhere a little different with good company.

Provisional Flight Information

26/05/27 Stansted to Krakow Dep: 0735 Arr: 1055

30/05/27 Krakow to Stansted Dep: 1705 Arr: 1830

26/05/27 Leeds Bradford to Krakow Dep: 0755 Arr: 1120

30/05/27 Krakow to Leeds Bradford Dep: 1405 Arr: 1535

26/05/27 Birmingham to Krakow Dep: 0545 Arr: 0910

30/05/27 Krakow to Birmingham Dep: 2045 Arr: 2225

Included hold luggage allowance 10kg

Passport validity

For UK passport holders your passport must be:

• Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
• valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.

EU Entry/Exit System (EES)

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on 12 October 2025. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be deployed gradually across the external borders of the 29 European countries over a period of 6 months. These European countries will introduce the different elements of the EES in phases, including the collection of biometric data, such as facial image and fingerprints. This means that travellers’ biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) might not be collected at every border crossing point right away, and their personal information may not be registered in the system. Passports will continue to be stamped as usual. 

This progressive implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, the EES will be fully operational at all external border crossing points of the European countries using the system.

Further information on the EES can be found on the following link - https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)

Starting in end 2026 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. ETIAS travel authorisation is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.

With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport and other documents and verify that you meet the entry conditions.

NB - There is no start date for the ETIAS currently confirmed but when it is introduced it will be your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged this. We will update everyone when the ETIAS is required with information on how to apply for this online.

Travel Insurance

Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. 

 Global Health Insurance Card

A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).

UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.

Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.

NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!

The latest FCO travel guidance for Poland

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland