Where Isaac Jakubowicz lived...

In Kazimierz district - former Jewish quarter - of Krakow there is a small hotel situated between three synagogues. Eden hotel does not only boast of special ambience but also great location in small Ciemna street. Some windows of the hotel look out at Ciemna street and summer garden of hotel pub, that hosts annually concerts within Jewish Culture Festival, while from others one can see Remuh cemetery with Moses Isserles' grave.
Eden hotel - due to small number of rooms (as there are only 27 in the building) - creates intimate atmosphere and guests who count on getting to know the local customs (especially connected with Jewish culture that used to flourish in this district) will not leave disappointed as the staff will eagerly provide any information needed.
The hotel restaurant offers Jewish guests kosher meals. However, also vegetarian guests will find Eden hotel a great opportunity - as no meat is served for breakfast, open buffet of Eden offers variety of cheese, vegetables, fish and non-meat products.
Eden hotel has additional facilities such as Mikveh (Jewish ritual bath), sauna and Ye Olde Goat pub situated in historic celars of the hotel building.
One of the buildings, from which Eden hotel was erected, used to be inhabited by Issac Jakubowicz - the founder of Issac's synagogue which is situated nearby.
Read more about Eden hotel and view its photo gallery. Online booking available via EverydayKrakow.com website.

Hotel full of history.

Krakow has many enchanting corners, streets, buildings, cosy cafes and restaurants. But as many marvellous interiors were placed in simple tenement houses - with time people inhabited them or changed their role. Nowadays the tourists, although many may not notice or value it, get accommodated in hotels that are a part of Krakow's history. They may breath the past of the city in its walls and ceilings - although sometimes the original interior is covered or on the contrary - exposured.
One of the Krakow hotels that will surely make the visitors experience the city's history is Wentzl. Located right at the Main Market Square of Krakow provides the view on the city's most precious hallmark and Europe's biggest medieval square. The 15th century Cellarich's family tenement is called "Under the painting" due to the beautiful painting of St Mary's that embellishes its facade.
One will not feel disappointed when entering Wentzl hotel, where modernity is beautifylly joined with historic interior. The hotel restaurant will sastisfy the most demanding tastes as Wentzl, founded in 1792 by John Wentzl, has gained recognition among the locals and visitors. Read more about Wentzl hotel and watch beautiful photos of enchanting hotel whose rooms will make you feel the royal past of Krakow. If you decide to stay for night in this charming lodging, be prepared for Krakow hejnal (traditional tune played from St Mary's church) to be played each hour - even at night. Windows of Wentzl will enable you to take part in night life of the city - watching the locals and visitors to stroll around the Old Town and admire the Royal City of Krakow.

Enchanting hill that raises over the city

The magic hill, situated in the very centre of Krakow, bears a unique name - Wawel - that became a hallmark of the city. The hill reveals the treasures of Krakow as there was the settlement from which the history of the Royal City of Krakow started. Word Wawel is also used to describe the castle, cathedral and a dragon that, according to the legend, had its seat in the cave of the hill.
The cathedral is one of the symbols of Poland - as there are placed the tombs of Polish kings, who ruled the country when Krakow was its capital. Starting from the first - who also reunited Poland - Wladyslaw the Short (Lokietek). In the basement of the cathedral one can also visit the tombs of Polish poets - Slowacki and Mickiewicz. Saint Jadwiga, the only female king of Poland - Hungarian princess - deriving from Polish first dynasty of Piasts - was burried on the wawel Hill. But when entering the place, one can admire in the main nave the silver coffin with remains of Saint Stanislaw - bishop of Krakow and patron of Poland. The visitors can also climb a tower to see and touch the Sigismund bell whose sound celebrates important events of Krakow and whole country.
The Wawel castle features beautiful Renaissance countryard. The tourists are allowed to visit the royal apartments and treasury.
When looking for thrills, mystery and legends - you are encouraged to visit the cave of the Wawel dragon who used to endangered Krakow and its citizens and afterwards was defeated by a simple shoemaker.
The Wawel Hill is seen from many places in Krakow. One of the most beautiful views one can get from Kanonicza street - which is said to be one of the most beautiful streets in the city. As well Poleski hotel features the view of whole Wawel Hill - situated on the other side of the river it enables its guests to stroll at the embankment of Vistula (Wisla) river. If you, however, choose different hotel in Krakow then Wawel Hill is still a must see of your trip.