The Best Hotels in Zakopane, Poland

Expect sheepskin throws, leather couches and crackling fires at this elegant hotel, located in the heart of the town. The 99 rooms and suites are contemporary and cosy, decorated in neutral shades, with velux windows, smart bathrooms and sumptuous beds. There’s a great spa, and the restaurant serves local specialties with a modern twist, such as venison served with spinach bread, foie gras and cherry vodka.

Traditional and luxurious, this spa hotel is near the train station and within easy reach of the ski area. Spread over four floors, the rooms range from single and economy rooms to grand suites that sleep up to four people. Those looking for pampering will find it in the spa with its sauna, jacuzzi, indoor pool and treatment rooms. Families are also well catered for, with cots, children’s toiletries, a kids’ pool and playroom available.

Ideal for active holidaymakers, this three-star hotel is perfectly placed for a range of mountain activities, including winter skiing and summer hiking. Head to the pool or squash court to burn off your energy, or relax in the sauna or jacuzzi. Most of the 41 rooms – which include triple rooms – have balconies overlooking the Tatra Mountains. The bar is perfect to enjoy a glass of wine by the fire or sunbathing on the terrace, while the restaurant serves buffet breakfasts and regional dinners.

With ski rental in the winter and bike hire in the summer, this large resort at the foot of Nosal Mountain is ideal for an outdoors escape. There’s a vast wellness centre, which includes a Finnish sauna, 20-metre pool and jacuzzi tubs. Treatments use organic products and are tailored to the individual. Children will love the play areas and kids’ Zumba sessions – plus there’s a children’s menu in the modern restaurant, which serves Polish specialities among other cuisines.

Hotel Wersal, halfway between town and the mountains, offers luxurious accommodation, a fabulous wellness centre and à la carte dining. Highlights from the Italian-inspired menu include beef carpaccio with truffle cream and fresh gnocchi. There’s a range of room options to suit all budgets, from the snug singles and economy doubles, to the Versailles Studio – which has oodles of space, antique furniture and gold draped curtains.

Families and couples are well catered for at Gold Hotel, which has good facilities for children, plus boutique style and wellness on tap. There’s a kids’ playroom and the hotel has supplies for babies, including highchairs and cots. Alternatively, unwind in the spa, where treatments include a dark chocolate and honey body treatment. Refuel after a day of activities in the restaurant, which serves everything from hearty burgers to healthy soups.

This family-friendly hotel has 136 comfortable rooms, a modern restaurant and bar, a relaxing spa and direct access to an aqua park. Kids will love the slides and river rapids of the water park. There are even special spa treatments for children, such as the Blueberry Bubble Gum Massage. For adults, rejuvenating treatments are on offer, along with a sauna, steam room and gym. Dinner options range from roast duck to soup made with bryndza (sheep milk cheese).

After a day in the mountains, this centrally-located hotel provides a warm welcome. The restaurant offers a mix of Tatra Highlands specialities and international cuisine, using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Rooms vary in size – from cosy, affordable single rooms to giant suites with two marble bathrooms with tubs, perfect for a post-ski soak. The hotel also has a sauna and jacuzzi.

Smart and contemporary, this family-friendly hotel is in a convenient location between the town centre and the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Rooms are bright and spacious, and include family rooms and apartments for those seeking extra space. Most have balconies with great mountain views. After a long day of skiing, the wellness centre – complete with a pool, hot tub, sauna and mud treatments – is just the place to revive yourself. Choose from two restaurants, two bars and a spa cafe to refuel.