Historic hotels in Poland: stay in a castle or a palace in stunning locations across Poland

There is something magical about staying in a historic hotel. Hotels in Poland located in former castles or palaces provide a great combination of historical vibe and modern amenities. This is a fantastic idea for a weekend trip to Poland, and it is suitable for any season, regardless of the weather.

There are plenty of hotels in castles and palaces in Poland. Below, we present some exciting options for exploring different parts of Poland. Enjoy your time in Poland!:)

Jump to Ryn Castle on two lakes in Mazury – a region of lakes
Jump to Krasicki Hotel – watch the stars where Nicolaus Copernicus worked
Jump to Moszna Castle – weekend with “The Addams Family”
Jump to Czocha Castle – live like a king or queen from a fairytale
Jump to Mała Wieś Palace near Warsaw
Jump to Rzucewo Castle at the seaside
Jump to Zinar Castle on the outskirts of Kraków

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Ryn Castle situated on two lakes in Mazury, a region of lakes

The hotel is located between two lakes in north-eastern Poland, in Masuria (Mazury in Polish), a region famous for its lakes. The hotel is located in a restored 14th-century Teutonic Castle. The hotel has a swimming pool in the Gothic basement of the castle.

Photo source: Zamek Ryn

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Krasicki Hotel – watch the stars where Nicolaus Copernicus worked

The hotel is located in the historical region of Warmia, in north-eastern Poland (the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship/Province). It is a great place to start your adventure with the Polish land of lakes. The hotel has an astronomical observatory, which references Nicolaus Copernicus, who lived in the castle. Other attractions of the hotel and the area include a swimming pool, SPA, viewing tower, kayaking trips, and gondola rides.

Photo source: Hotel Krasicki

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Moszna Castle – weekend with “The Addams Family”

The Moszna Castle is located in southwest Poland. The palace has 365 rooms and 99 towers and turrets; a large garden surrounds it. In addition to sightseeing, accommodation, a restaurant, and a café, the castle also offers seasonal attractions, e.g., a night tour of the castle in the spooky atmosphere of “The Addams Family”, Christmas Fair, balls.

Photo source: Zamek Moszna

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Czocha Castle – live like a king or queen from a fairytale

The Czocha Castle (in Polish Zamek Czocha) is located in western Poland, by the lake, close to the border with the Czech Republic and Germany. The hotel offers rooms of various standards and prices, including apartments decorated as royal rooms. In addition to accommodation and a restaurant, the Castle offers a wide range of guided tours and events, including the Night Tour of Czocha Castle (a 3-hour tour starting at 10 pm!) and the Film Pyrotechnics Festival.

Photo source: Zamek Czocha

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Mała Wieś Palace near Warsaw

Pałac Mała Wieś is a four-star hotel located 50 km south of Warsaw in a restored palace from 1786. The hotel offers 54 apartments in several independent buildings surrounded by a large garden connected to the Larch Forest Reserve. The hotel has prepared a basketball, football, tennis court, a practice golf course, and a mini golf course for active families. There are also boats that you can sail on the pond. During high season, the hotel offers additional attractions for children. In the fall, the hotel prepares a “Pumpkin Palace” in the garden (more on the Hotels’ website).

Photo source: Pałac Mała Wieś

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Rzucewo Castle at the seaside

The hotel is located in the town of Rzucewo, an old fishing and knightly settlement on the Bay of Puck (Zatoka Pucka – a fragment of the Baltic Sea separated from it by the Hel Peninsula). The bay is shallow – suitable for windsurfing and paddleboarding. The hotel is located 50 km from the city of Gdańsk (our tips for visiting Gdańsk).

Photo source: Zamek Rzucewo

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Zinar Castle on the outskirts of Kraków

This is a boutique five-star hotel located on the western outskirts of Kraków, 6 km from Krakow’s Old Town and Wawel Castle (our tips for visiting Kraków). From the terraces, there is an extensive panorama of the southwestern part of Krakow and the Beskid Mountains.

Photo source: ZInar Castle

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