Coolest accommodation stays in Poland: from treehouses to castles, staying in a railroad wagon or underground, glamping & houseboats, spending the night in a tipi tent next to the fire
Are you looking for an experience to take your holiday up a notch? Our list offers exciting alternative accommodations set in beautifully unique places all over Poland.
- Jump to Tsar apartments in railroad wagons transformed into saloon cars
- Jump to Treehouses for those looking for serenity and appreciating the quiet
- Jump to Glamping – lake & mountains
- Jump to Castle – live like a king or queen from a fairytale
- Jump to Underground rooms in UNESCO’s World Heritage sites – historic salt mines
- Jump to Houseboats – relaxation on the water
- Jump to Tipi – accommodation in an American Indian camp
The apartments are located in eastern Poland, in the heart of Białowieża Forest (Puszcza Białowieska) which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, famous for the European Bisons (żubr). The history of this place dates back to the times of Tsar Nicholas II, who came to the Białowieża Forest for hunting. To handle his visits, a railway station was built in 1903, which survived both world wars, and in 2003 it was renovated and a restaurant and accommodation were opened there. Accommodation options include 4 saloon wagons which, along with the vintage steam engine, create the full train experience (each railroad wagon is an all-year-round independent apartment), 2 two-level apartments (located in the historic water tower of the old railway station), and one in the „Bania” (Russian sauna). The interiors of the rooms are decorated with vintage furniture, lamps, images, and photos from the tsarist times. In the main building of the railway station, there is a restaurant (Restauracja Carska) serving Polish and Russian cuisine. Photo source: Restauracja Carska i Apartamenty
Staying in a tree house can put you close to nature and provide breathtaking settings to take a break. Spending a night up in the treetops can be fun for kids too. “W drzewach” treehouses are located in eastern Poland, a 1 h 45 m drive from Warsaw. Their five treehouses are situated in a scenic woodland site, several minutes walk from the town of Nałęczów – a historic spa town located 24 km from Kazimierz Dolny, a popular weekend tourist destination in Poland (our tips on visiting Kazimierz Dolny). Photo source: W drzewach
Glamping has become a popular trend – to enjoy being close to nature without compromising on the comforts of modern life. The “Czorsztyn Glamp” is located in southern Poland, at the Czorsztyńskie Lake in the picturesque Pieniny Mountains, with a view of the Tatra Mountains. What can you do there? Bicycles, kayaks, SUPs, walks, and mountain hiking. Photo source: Czorsztyn Glamp
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
Salt mines – located in southern Poland, near the city of Kraków – are one of Poland’s most popular tourist destinations. However, not everyone knows you can also spend the night there – underground, benefiting from the unique microclimate. And also… eat dinner, play table tennis or football on the underground pitch! Photo source: Kopalnia Soli Bochnia Photo source: Kopalnia Soli Wieliczka
“Porta Mare” rents houseboats in three locations in north-western Poland: Kamień Pomorski (floating and stationary boats), Świnoujście (stationary boats), and Szczecin (stationary boats). The boats can accommodate 2 to 6 people. Each boathouse has a living room with a kitchenette, bedrooms, and a bathroom with a shower. Photo source: Houseboat Porta Mare
Fort Wapiti is an American Indian camp located in southern Poland, 100 km from the city of Kraków. The camp offers accommodation in Tipi/tepee tents equipped with a fireplace and wooden beds covered with mattresses and blankets. Camp guests have access to a parking lot, a field shower, a field kitchen, a shelter, a fireplace, firewood, and a toilet. The area offers many attractions for active recreation, including hiking and bike trails, horse riding (horse farms nearby), kayaking and rafting on the Dunajec and Biała rivers, or visiting the castles. Photo source: Fort Wapiti Subscribe to our monthly newsletters in English to explore Poland and learn about Poland. Once a month you will receive a Newsletter: ‘Explore Poland with Kids‘. You will find there family-friendly destinations in Poland – beautiful places in Poland worth visiting with children – from city break destinations to hiking in the mountains (lots of practical tips!); things you can’t miss in Poland in a given month; dates to remember, holidays, observances in Poland in a given month so you can mark your calendars accordingly.
Tsar apartments in railroad wagons transformed into saloon cars
Treehouses for those looking for serenity and appreciating the quiet
Glamping – lake & mountains
Castle – live like a king or queen from a fairytale
Underground rooms in UNESCO’s World Heritage sites – historic salt mines
Houseboats – relaxation on the water
Tipi – accommodation in an American Indian camp
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