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Where to Stay in Poland
Poland has experienced a big improvement in hotel
standards in recent years. New luxury accommodation
has been built and many existing hotels have been mod-
ernized. Across the country, several manor houses and
his toric buildings have been converted into small resorts.
In Warsaw, good, moderately priced hotels are scarce.
PRICE CATEGORIES
Price categories are for a standard
double room with bathroom per night
in high season, including tax and
service charges.POLANDWARSAW
Nathan’s Villa Hostel^
ul. Piękna 24–26, 00549 Tel (022) 622 2946 Fax (022) 622 2946 Rooms 10 Map C5
Warsaw’s best-loved hostel boasts brand-new dormitories, modern fittings and a quiet courtyard setting. Facilities
on offer include fast Internet access, a fully equipped kitchen and daily laundry service. A range of private rooms
has been added for those who prefer not to share a dormitory. http://www.nathansvilla.com
Oki Doki h
pl. Dąbrowskiego 3, 00057 Tel (022) 826 5112 Fax (022) 826 8357 Rooms 37 Map C3
Rooms inside this Socialist-era building are decorated courtesy of local thrift stores and artists, and they come with
names such as Raspberry Thicket and House of the Cat. The bar promises to serve the cheapest beer in Warsaw.
A fully equipped kitchen is also available. http://www.okidoki.pl
Ibis Stare Miasto h 0 z
ul. Muranowska 2, 00209 Tel (022) 310 1000 Fax (022) 310 1010 Rooms 333 Map C1
Located close to the Old Town and Royal Castle (see p176), Ibis is an ideal base from which to explore the Polish
capital. The rooms, with pastel-coloured walls, are cozy, spacious and comfortable. One of the best deals in the city,
this is often fully booked, so it is advisable to reserve in advance. http://www.ibishotel.com
Sofitel Victoria h 0 S ÷ z 7
ul. Królewska 11 Tel (022) 624 0800 Fax (022) 620 2629 Rooms 126 Map C3
Located in the heart of Warsaw and facing the sprawling Saxon Garden, the Sofitel Victoria is a luxurious hotel with
well-furnished rooms containing wooden tables and chairs, and comfortable beds. The two restaurants in the hotel
serve Polish and French cuisine. Cheaper rates are available for longer stays. http://www.sofitel.com
InterContinental h 0 S ÷ z
ul. Emilii Plater 49, 00125 Tel (022) 328 8888 Fax (022) 328 8889 Rooms 326 Map C4
This five-star hotel is one of the tallest buildings in the capital. Immaculate rooms in ultra-modern style offer
Internet access and cable TV. The star attraction, however, is the swimming pool, gym and spa located on the
43rd and 44th floors. http://www.warsaw.intercontinental.com
Le Royal Meridien-Bristol h 0 S ÷ z
ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44, 00325 Tel (022) 551 1000 Fax (023) 625 2577 Rooms 205 Map D3
A sumptuous Art Nouveau-building and, arguably, the most famous hotel in Poland: the guest list spans regents to
rock stars. Rooms combine a prewar aesthetic with 21st-century gadgetry, and the hotel has won countless awards
for excellence. Its Sunday brunches are renowned across the city. http://www.lemeridien-bristol.com
Mercure Fryderyk Chopin h 0 ÷ z
al. Jana Pawla II 22, 00133 Tel (022) 528 0300 Fax (022) 528 0303 Rooms 250 Map C3
This modern and stylish glass-fronted hotel is located close to the Palace of Culture and Science (see p181). Bright,
multi-coloured rooms have air conditioning, Internet access, minibar and cable TV. A jazz trio plays three times a
week in the bar. Most of the places of interest are within easy walking distance from the hotel. http://www.mercure.com
Radisson BLU Centrum h 0 S ÷ z
ul. Grzybowska 24, 00132 Tel (022) 321 8888 Fax (022) 321 8889 Rooms 311 Map C3
In the heart of Warsaw’s financial quarter, the Radisson is a chic five-star hotel. The hotel’s modern façade conceals
rooms designed in three distinct styles: maritime, Scandinavian and Italian. Amenities include TV, minibar, a writing
desk and coffee-making facilities. http://www.radissonblu.com
Residence St Andrew’s Palace h 0
ul. Chmielna 30, 00020 Tel (022) 826 4660 Fax (022) 826 9635 Rooms 24 Map C4
Luxury apartments available for short- and long-term stays inside a building renovated to its prewar 1900s glory.
Overlooking a central courtyard, the apartments have fully equipped kitchens and separate living rooms, complete
with a minibar, sound system and cable TV. Housekeeping services are also provided. http://www.residence.com.pl
under 270 zloty
270–400 zloty
400–600 zloty
600–800 zloty
over 800 zlotyMap References see map of Warsaw pp172–3 and Cracow pp182–3