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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Zakopane

31 stays · 17 aparthotels and 14 serviced apartments

Zakopane lies 800–1,100 m up at the foot of the Tatra Mountains and is known as the winter capital of Poland, a centre of Goral highland culture and a base for skiing and hiking. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Zakopane suit the way people use the town: a kitchen and space to dry boots and ski gear make a week in the mountains far more comfortable, and families and groups can share one base for a whole season of trips into the Tatra National Park.

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Where to stay in Zakopane

Krupówki and the town centre

  • first-time visitors
  • dining
  • walkability

Krupówki is the main pedestrian street, lined with shops, restaurants and stalls selling oscypek, the smoked sheep's cheese of the region. The railway station is about 500 m east of the centre, and the minibuses to the mountains leave from nearby, so this is the most practical base without a car.

Stays in or near Krupówki and the town centre

Gubałówka

  • views
  • skiing
  • families

North of the centre, the town is overlooked by Gubałówka hill, reached by a funicular railway that opened in 1938. It has ski runs in winter and gives views of the Tatras.

Kuźnice

  • hiking
  • skiing
  • mountain access

On the southern edge of town, Kuźnice is the lower station of the Kasprowy Wierch cable car, which climbs in two sections via Myślenickie Turnie to just below the 1,987 m summit, one of Poland's main ski areas. It can be reached on foot or by local bus.

Kościelisko

  • quiet stays
  • hiking
  • long stays

A village west of Zakopane, close to the Slovak border, Kościelisko is quieter than the town and lies near the Kościeliska Valley, a popular hiking destination. It suits visitors with a car or those happy to use the local minibuses.

Bukowina Tatrzańska

  • families
  • quiet stays
  • self-drive

East of Zakopane, near the Slovak border, Bukowina Tatrzańska has several historic wooden guesthouses built in the Zakopane Style. It suits a quieter, self-drive stay.

Getting around Zakopane

From Kraków, frequent buses run by several carriers take about two hours, departing roughly hourly. Trains run every couple of hours and take between two and three and a half hours. By car, the route follows national road 7 to Rabka and then road 47, about 90 minutes in light traffic but often longer at weekends.

Zakopane itself is easy to walk around. Scheduled PKS buses and privately run minibuses, many leaving from outside the railway station, serve the trailheads in the Tatras. The lake of Morskie Oko is reached on foot in about two hours from the nearest road open to motor traffic.

Living in Zakopane for longer

Oscypek is the local speciality: the genuine smoked cheese is made from sheep's milk and looks like a double pyramid, while imitations are usually more cylindrical. Krupówki is lively but busy; for a calmer stay, look at the streets around Gubałówka or the villages of Kościelisko and Bukowina Tatrzańska.

Book well ahead for peak periods such as Christmas and New Year, and allow extra time on the road from Kraków on fine weekends and holidays, when traffic is heavier.

When to visit Zakopane

Zakopane has a cool mountain climate. Winters average around −3°C and bring plentiful snow, especially higher up, which supports the ski season, while summer averages about 16°C, the main season for hiking.

The International Festival of Highland Folklore, held in August on Górna Rówień Krupowa, brings folk groups from around the world for about ten days of competitive concerts, craft workshops and a folk art fair. Zakopane has also hosted the Nordic World Ski Championships three times, and the Wielka Krokiew ski jump dates from 1925.

Most visitors arrive from Kraków, about two hours away by bus. If you are deciding how to book, our comparison of aparthotels and hotels explains the differences, and our Poland page lists other destinations.

Long-stay tips for Zakopane

Of the 31 properties here, 8 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 3 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 10 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

11 properties list a full kitchen and 20 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 40 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Poland

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Kraków, Gdańsk, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Lodz, Świnoujście, Poznań and Sopot.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Kraków to Zakopane?

Buses from several carriers take about two hours and run roughly hourly. Trains are less frequent and take between two and three and a half hours.

What is the best area to stay in Zakopane?

Stay near Krupówki for restaurants and transport, near Kuźnice for the Kasprowy Wierch cable car and Tatra trails, or in Kościelisko or Bukowina Tatrzańska for a quieter base.

How do I get to Morskie Oko from Zakopane?

Minibuses to Tatra trailheads leave Zakopane all day, most from outside the railway station. The lake is reached on foot in about two hours from the nearest road open to motor traffic.

When is the ski season in Zakopane?

Winter, when snow is plentiful, especially at higher elevations. Kasprowy Wierch is one of Poland's main ski areas, and Gubałówka Hill also has ski runs.

When is the Highland Folklore Festival in Zakopane?

The International Festival of Highland Folklore takes place every August, centred on Górna Rówień Krupowa near Krupówki.

How many aparthotels are there in Zakopane?

We currently list 31 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Zakopane.

Do aparthotels in Zakopane have kitchens?

31 of the 31 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Zakopane have a washing machine?

8 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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