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With Kraków now confirmed as The New Prague the hunt is on for The New Kraków, and fingers are pointing towards Wroclaw. Long regarded by those In the Know as Poland’s hidden gem the boom of the budget flight has meant that the secret has finally slipped out, and Wroclaw has been well-and-truly discovered by the latter-day European traveller.

This is a city with a particularly enticing storyline: through the course of history it has gone under five names, been passed between four countries and seen the naughty end of both fascism and communism. Only sixty years ago the city was a smoking ruin, flattened during one of the most savage sieges in modern history. You wouldn’t know it: this is one of the most engaging towns in Central Europe, and it’s not rare to find it compared to a condensed version of Prague. Gothic spires soar into the skyline and only three other European cities can boast more bridges. Dominated by canals and twisting cobbled streets Wrocław stands out as one of the undisputed highlights of Poland.

This is primarily a university town, and some 10% of the population pretend to study at some institute or other. The student body add a defiantly youthful streak to the city, and the blooming cultural scene and nightlife are direct results. But Wrocław’s appeal stretches beyond atmospheric bars and classical opera houses; the local government have shown an aggressive desire to return the city to its pre-war heyday, and an extensive program of restoration and regeneration have seen the town emerge as Poland’s most exciting city.

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OUR Wroclaw HIGHLIGHTS

  • Town Hall

    Town Hall
    Wroclaw - Sightseeing - Museums
    The first thing you'll probably notice about the Town Hall (Ratusz) is that it seems to be patched together from bits and pieces of a dozen different buildings. In a way it was. Construction bega
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  • Wrocław

    Wrocław
    Wroclaw - Hotels - Upmarket
    A tall hotel with equally high standards. Britain’s Prince Andrew stayed here a few years back, and no doubt enjoyed the charming service and hotel swimming pool. Rooms come air-conditioni
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  • Ragtime

    Ragtime
    Wroclaw - Bars, Pubs & Clubs - Bars & Pubs
    In the years we’ve been visiting Ragtime not much has changed, only a few more grey hairs on the patrons. This is an engaging endeavour that refuses to follow fashions and as such has a charism
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  • Novotel

    Novotel
    Wroclaw - Hotels - Mid-range
    A squat sixties building surrounded with flagpoles and conifers hides good value accommodation on the outskirts of town. The Novotel standard as replicated across the world is strictly followed, so e
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  • Mercure Panorama

    Mercure Panorama
    Wroclaw - Hotels - Upmarket
    Large, colourful rooms come equipped with bathtubs, while the apartments feature floor to ceiling windows. Attached to the corner of a shopping centre, Mercure is fiercely favoured by the business co
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  • Magnolia Park

    Magnolia Park
    Wroclaw - Shopping - Shopping malls
    Opened in October 2007, situated close to the city centre and covering over 240, 000 m2 the Magnolia Park complex features designer stores Peek & Cloppenburg, Palmers, Tatuum, Camaieau, Centrum H
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Latest Wroclaw Comments

  • Nathan's Villa
    We have spent four days in the Hostel . Noisy and drunken guests disturbed us over the whole nights. The reception staff were not able to calm down the guests. Worse still, they took part in the noise.In addition, we had to say an employee to stop t[...]
  • Rodeo Drive
    Me and four friends spend 4 days in Rodeo Drive and it was the best weekend of our lives.Thank you to all the staff for being so welcoming.[...]
  • 7 Kotów
    Wow! So surprised and happy this place is still around! I spent tons of time there about 10 years ago, 1998-2000.Great atmosphere, great staff, good drinks. One of Wroclaw's best![...]
  • Pruderia
    if asked to buy the girls drinks, dont. They scam you at 60zlt (£15) a time...[...]
  • Lothus
    I stayed here in May 2008. The hotel is comfortable but the rooms are very basic. The breakfast is very good. However, the restaurant is very ordinary for the price and not recommended. The hotel is expensive by comparison with UK in my experien[...]
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