Stayed at Hotel Major (pronounced âma-yorâ in Polish) for a long weekend, primarily to go to the annual Selector Festival in Krakow. The hotel isnât in the most convenient of locations, but that is not a problem â if you use the train link from the airport, you will find plenty taxis waiting outside .The average cost from the city centre to the hotel is around 35pl (Polish Zloty) â equating to around only ÂŁ6.50. For day-to-day travel, there is a very handy bus stop located just outside the hotel. This costs a mere 2.50pl (50p) for each journey â you can buy tickets at any news stand, or on the bus. Bus number 130 will take you directly to the centre in about 15-20 minutes. The hotel itself is fairly modern and very clean. All the staff are very pleasant and helpful, and will do their best to understand English or assist with Polish pronunciation! The rooms are spacious though slightly minimal (no safe, fridge/mini-bar or no tea/coffee facilities for example). There is not much in the way of local facilities, though a local âJubilatâ store will provide most of the necessities. Poland itself is a great city and highly recommended for a weekend break â plenty to see and do in and around the city, and a number of excellent tours available (Salt Mines, Auschwitz, Jewish District etc). If youâre looking for a no-frills accommodation, then I would definitely consider Hotel Major. If youâre after something a bit more luxurious or closer to the city, then maybe this isnât for you.
