A Budget Travel Guide To Wroclaw

This hidden Polish gem may not figure very highly on the average budget traveler's list of places to visit in the world. But with good prices, some fantastic historical attractions and some fantastic Wroclaw hostels, there's every reason for it to.

Located in the south-western Silesia region of the country, the multitude of architectural and cultural attractions both challenge and meet traditional expectations of a city break.

Accommodation

Unlike the busier cities of Krakow and Warsaw, where prices have begun to rise steadily, it's still a cheap Central European backpacking destination. Wroclaw hostels, too, are attractively priced compared to their larger neighbors, and are of an excellent quality.

The latest instalment of Nathans Villa Hostel was always likely to be a reliable choice - and so it proves! The Stranger Hostel Wroclaw is an achingly trendy place, while Cinnamon Hostel is just around the corner from Pasaz Niepolda, a hub of Wroclaw nightlife. Mleczarnia Hostel, on the other hand, is absolutely stunning, with lashings of old world charm.

Sights

The striking beauty of this city is evident right the way across the city, with grand and delicately designed buildings vying for attention along the city's skyline. However, the cream of the crop for many budget travelers is undoubtedly the impressive Wroclaw Cathedral, decorated with grandiose figurines that date back to the 13th Century. For music lovers, it also boasts the largest organ in Poland.

In terms of other architecture, a good starting point in the city is the Rynek central town square, which is flanked on every side by buildings of cultural and historical interest, as well as serving travelers with a selection of bars and restaurants from which to enjoy the surroundings.

The National Museum is also a must-see, featuring a large collection of Polish art that the budget backpacker will find hard not to enjoy.

Smells and Tastes

Perhaps the most surprising free feature in Wroclaw is its botanical offerings. Even more bizarrely, one of the city's most attractive is the Japanese Garden dating back to 1913 (the landscape was even recently restored with the assistance of the Japanese government).

But if traveling just beyond the summer months when the Japanese Garden and Wroclaw's own Botanical Gardens are unlikely to be at its peak, the huge Park Szczytnicki offers an autumn alternative that offers a very pleasant city escape.

In terms of drinking spots, the hoppy delights offered at the 14th century Piwnica Swidnicka beer cellar will most definitely compete with the best of the rest from other regions. It is also an excellent retreat from the tourist hubbub of the streets above, providing a veritable labyrinth of stairwells and hideaway nooks and crannies that serve only to add to its character.

Wroclaw also boasts an exceptional number of traditional Polish eateries known as Bars. Although functional, the food offered is cheap, and provides an insight into the country's domestic culinary delights - a million miles away from the tourist trap offerings at some other eateries.

Before settling down and becoming a copywriter for HostelBookers. Paul Scottyn did a backpacking tour of Poland , he checked out a variety of the country's budget accommodation, including a number of most Wroclaw hostels.

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