Win a three night trip to Krakow

Enjoy the the cultural heart of Poland with great tips from Hilton Garden Inn

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Hilton Garden Inn is ideally located in central Kraków, close to the river, cultural sites and the historic Old City. With 24-hour fitness and business centres and 220sqm of flexible meeting space, the hotel provides all you need for work and relaxation.

Dorota Smagur from the Hilton Garden Inn Kraków unveils the city’s best-kept secrets.

What’s great about your Hilton Garden Inn?

It’s modern and located close to the city centre.

What’s the best item on the breakfast menu?

Make your own waffle, then follow up with Polish regional cold cuts and bread.

What’s the one thing I should do while in Kraków, to make me feel like a local?

Spend a lazy day people-watching in a café in one of Kazimierz’s squares. At night, go to Hala Targowa and order a grilled sausage from a van.

I’ve got some down time during a busy day – how should I spend it in Kraków?

Visit the underground museum in the Old Town, take the balloon tour at the Vistula river bank and visit the Jewish Quarter and Schindler’s Factory. Finish with drinks on one of the river boats.

Do you have a favorite spot to see the setting sun in the city?

Wawel Castle, Tyniec Monastery and Kosciuszko Mound are great historical buildings that tower over the city.

Tell us about a hidden gem of Kraków that isn’t normally on the tourist trail…

Collegium Maius, one of the oldest University buildings in Europe – it houses some of Galileo’s and Copernicus’ artefacts.

Tell us your spot for an evening cocktail.

The Jewish Quarter is far from the city bustleand has great small bars, it’s the perfect place to have a quiet, relaxing time.

WIN A 3 NIGHT TRIP TO KRAKÓW

We’ve teamed up with Hilton Garden Inn to give away a fantastic 3 night trip to Kraków. The winner and a guest will fly from any UK airport and stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Kraków.

Terms & Conditions: Promotion closes at 23:59 on 17 May 2015. There is one prize of a three night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Krakow for two people and the promotion is open to readers of The Independent, and readers of its sister papers the Evening Standard and i. Includes return economy flights from a UK mainland airport to Krakow. Includes breakfast and dinner for one night with a bottle of house wine. The winner will be the first entry selected at random after the closing date and will be contacted by 19 May 2015. Travel needs to take place within a year of the winner being notified. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. All winners and guests must be over 18. A valid passport is required for each participant. Prize excludes other expenses such as transport in the UK, travel insurance, food and drink, personal expenditure and incidental costs. Only one online entry per person. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Usual promotion rules apply, see independent.co.uk/rules. For further information, please write to Customer Care, The Independent, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT. Promoter: Hilton Garden Inn.