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Hotel Copernicus is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in Krakow. The historic brick building has been exquisitely and tastefully renovated, with a glass roof sheltering a magnificent inner courtyard that doubles as a fine restaurant, bar, and lounge. The rooftop, the only one amongst the neighboring buildings, has a breathtaking view of the Wawel castle and several surrounding church spires. While we didn’t take our breakfast, lunch or dinner on the rooftop (you can), we were able to tan during the day and enjoy a bottle of chilled wine in the light of a full moon at night, taking in the splendor of the medieval city. The basement has a ~15 meter pool under a vaulted, brick ceiling. It’s a little too small to swim laps, but it does have a powerful jet at one end that can essentially be used as an infinity pool (think treadmill but for a pool), and doubles as a powerful massage jet. There is also a sauna that easily sits 4-6 people, an excellent way to relax after a swim. The staff at the hotel is superb, every request was gladly accommodated with a smile, from requesting a room change to a bucket of ice to enjoy wine on the roof to a late checkout. I would hands down stay here again, and will recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a luxurious and comparably affordable hotel in Cracow.