| s hidden Polish gem may not figure very highly on | | | | point in the city is the Rynek central town square, |
| the average budget traveler's list of places to visit | | | | which is flanked on every side by buildings of |
| in the world. But with good prices, some fantastic | | | | cultural and historical interest, as well as serving |
| historical attractions and some fantastic Wroclaw | | | | travelers with a selection of bars and restaurants |
| hostels, there’s every reason for it to. | | | | from which to enjoy the surroundings. |
| Located in the south-western Silesia region of the | | | | The National Museum is also a must-see, featuring |
| country, the multitude of architectural and cultural | | | | a large collection of Polish art that the budget |
| attractions both challenge and meet traditional | | | | backpacker will find hard not to enjoy. |
| expectations of a city break. | | | | Smells and Tastes |
| Accommodation | | | | Perhaps the most surprising free feature in |
| Unlike the busier cities of Krakow and Warsaw, | | | | Wroclaw is its botanical offerings. Even more |
| where prices have begun to rise steadily, | | | | bizarrely, one of the city's most attractive is the |
| it’s still a cheap Central European | | | | Japanese Garden dating back to 1913 (the |
| backpacking destination. Wroclaw hostels, too, are | | | | landscape was even recently restored with the |
| attractively priced compared to their larger | | | | assistance of the Japanese government). |
| neighbors, and are of an excellent quality. | | | | But if traveling just beyond the summer months |
| The latest instalment of Nathans Villa Hostel was | | | | when the Japanese Garden and Wroclaw's own |
| always likely to be a reliable choice — and | | | | Botanical Gardens are unlikely to be at its peak, |
| so it proves! The Stranger Hostel Wroclaw is an | | | | the huge Park Szczytnicki offers an autumn |
| achingly trendy place, while Cinnamon Hostel is | | | | alternative that offers a very pleasant city |
| just around the corner from Pasaz Niepolda, a hub | | | | escape. |
| of Wroclaw nightlife. Mleczarnia Hostel, on the | | | | In terms of drinking spots, the hoppy delights |
| other hand, is absolutely stunning, with lashings of | | | | offered at the 14th century Piwnica Swidnicka |
| old world charm. | | | | beer cellar will most definitely compete with the |
| Sights | | | | best of the rest from other regions. It is also an |
| The striking beauty of this city is evident right the | | | | excellent retreat from the tourist hubbub of the |
| way across the city, with grand and delicately | | | | streets above, providing a veritable labyrinth of |
| designed buildings vying for attention along the | | | | stairwells and hideaway nooks and crannies that |
| city's skyline. However, the cream of the crop for | | | | serve only to add to its character. |
| many budget travelers is undoubtedly the | | | | Wroclaw also boasts an exceptional number of |
| impressive Wroclaw Cathedral, decorated with | | | | traditional Polish eateries known as Bars. Although |
| grandiose figurines that date back to the 13th | | | | functional, the food offered is cheap, and provides |
| Century. For music lovers, it also boasts the | | | | an insight into the country's domestic culinary |
| largest organ in Poland. | | | | delights — a million miles away from the |
| In terms of other architecture, a good starting | | | | tourist trap offerings at some other eateries. |