Holiday lettings & accommodation in Zakopane

Deciding where to stay in a city like Zakopane needn't be a difficult task. The relatively small size of the municipality means that wherever you stay, you’ll be close to the centre of all the action. The city is the largest urban area in the vicinity of the Tatra Mountains, and is divided into 18 administrative districts. The Tatra Mountains are a popular winter sports resort that have long been known informally as the winter capital of Poland. If you want to have all of the excitement of the city on your doorstep, you should stay in the centre. Within the centre of Zakopane you’ll find a wealth of cultural attractions to explore and enjoy, such as the Tatra Museum which offers wonderful insights into the cultural heritage of the town as well as giving an overview of the historic mountains.

Zakopane dates back to the 17th century, and has a rich cultural history to be explored and discovered. Whether sampling the local delicacies, browsing museums or relaxing amongst the nearby breathtaking landscapes, or go hiking in the nearby Tatra Mountains. The Tatra Mountains are located right on your doorstep, providing ample opportunity for a wealth of outdoor adventures. The amazing and unique Zakopane architecture, with distinctive wooden houses and peaked roofs is thrilling to admire during walks through the charming historic centre. Why not take the funicular to the top of Mount Gubalowka? The ride will take approximately 8 minutes and Mount Gubalowka offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains. You could also pay a visit to the Tatra Museum located on Krupowki Street, which is the perfect place to get to know local art and culture, as well as learn more about alpine nature.

In terms of food and drink in Zakopane, there’s a lot on offer. With magnificent regional delicacies and plenty of places to find them, you’re in for a real treat during your stay in the city. The surrounding area boasts a selection of popular cuisines that are no doubt bound to impress. Highlander cuisine includes local specialities such as sauerkraut soup, fried trout, red cabbage, pork knuckles and lamb sausage. Amongst other local specialities, visitors will find local cheeses such as “oscypek”, which is a rubbery, salty cheese made of sheep milk and is one of the main specialities of the Podhale region. Unsmoked “oscypek” is white, and the smoked version is dark yellow and goes well with beer. If you want to visit some of the best local restaurants and cafes in the city, head down to Krupowki Street, which is lined with wooden Zakopane-style restaurants and cafes offering popular local delicacies.

Public transport in Zakopane hasn’t always been simple and trouble free. For many years, buses were run by private operators, which were little more than vans with seats, and had no fixed departure times or accessibility for disabled people or young children. Today, however, getting around in Zakopane needn’t be a difficult task. The city now has good public transport connections, with bus and rail services operating throughout the day. From the central railway station there are regular train services travelling to and from Krakow, which is around a three and a half hour train journey away. A overnight train service also runs to Warsaw and Wroclaw, stopping and many towns in between. Several bus operators have services that run between Krakow and Zakopane, the largest of which are Maxbus and MajerBus. During the day two integrated bus services operate throughout the city, with line numbers 11 and 14.