Best Design Hotels in Poland

This hotel reflects the arty modern design seen in the city, along with its sense of history. Decor has been chosen to reflect its surroundings (although it was actually a London Studio, Backsheep, that was behind the design). Bedrooms take advantage of the natural light, with furnishings that give a nod to retro styling. And with Hilding beds and soundproofing, guests are afforded a quality night’s sleep. The cafe, bar and restaurant are all one here, in the form of NIFTY No. 20. The hotel is very central for sightseeing, bars and restaurants, and is found in the cultural former Jewish quarter.

Some of the UK’s leading designers were employed to create the bold interiors here, to the brief of functional minimalism. Its 136 bedrooms are arranged over six floors, with views of the red brick industrial complex, or neo-Baroque palace from most of them. The URO Hotel has three restaurants, including a rooftop bar and garden, the chain’s signature Prisma Spa and an onsite cinema to which only hotel guests have access. The hotel features a diverse art collection, curated using the works of some of the most interesting national artists.

Also known as Hotel Europejski, or The European Hotel, Raffles Warsaw boasts one of the largest private art collections in the country; guests can book tours, or arrange private gallery viewings. The hotel offers four different places to dine, including the Long Bar (inspired by its iconic Singapore counterpart), a cigar lounge and a renowned patisserie providing visitors with a traditional tea brewing ceremonial experience. A state of the art spa caters for couples or individual treatments, while the pool area features a 1960s statement mosaic by Krystyna Kozłowska entitled “Abduction of Europa”. The service style is warm and personal, with a focus on attention to detail.

Made up of two separate wings, 37 rooms are housed in Nobu Hotel Warsaw’s Art Deco section. While 80 more are found in the minimalist and modern other half of the building. But this hotel is all about the cuisine and well suited to discerning foodies. A reservation at its fine dining restaurant is one of the most sought after in town. The famed international culinary brand brings its Japanese-inspired gastronomic panache to its Polish property, in the form of both a cafe and formal eatery. After dinner, pop into the Jazz Club downstairs.

Spend your city break in Krakow beside the Market Square, within walking distance of the city’s highlights, including Lost Souls Alley just 400 metres away. 53 custom-designed bedrooms at the Garamond provide minibars, espresso makers, blackout curtains and 55-inch plasma televisions. Plus there’s an in-house restaurant and a bar. Its decor harks back to the Art Deco era in which the building was first erected and the Garamond’s heritage as the former editorial office of Poland’s foremost daily newspaper. As such it has a very grown-up, sophisticated and glamorous vibe.

Interiors by architect Didier Gomez bring a French flair to this central venue, popular with business travellers and couples. Overlooking Warsaw’s oldest public park, it offers a prime location, close to theatres, museums and concert halls. 368 rooms are spread across five floors. And guests can dine at the open kitchen brasserie, or drink in its Victorias Lounge enjoying views of Pilsudski Square. The sultry, moodily lit, mirrored pool is not to be missed – an ideal nook for relaxing after a day’s sightseeing.

Located within the striking Unity Centre near the University of Economics and a short walk from Kraków’s main train station and UNESCO-listed Old Town, Radisson RED Hotel & Apartments Krakow blends contemporary lifestyle with urban convenience. This dual-concept property includes 229 boldly designed rooms and suites alongside 46 extended-stay apartments housed in a separate building. Accommodation ranges from studio rooms to spacious apartments with private terraces, living areas, and kitchenettes, ideal for longer visits. Guests can enjoy classic Italian fare with a local twist at Filini, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant and bar. Facilities include a 300 sqm conference floor with meeting rooms for up to 140 guests, while the property’s position within the mixed-use Unity Centre provides access to shops, restaurants, and green spaces. With key city attractions such as Wawel Castle and Kazimierz’s nightlife nearby, the hotel is perfectly placed for both business and leisure travellers.

This most distinguished address is a baroque palace, close to the Royal Castle and the city’s Old Town (which you can explore using the free Autograph Collection loaner bikes). It has been sensitively restored to create an elegant 94-bedroom hotel with modern furnishings, ambient lighting and clever art installations designed to both accompany and highlight the pre-existing 18th-century features. The result is fashionable, yet noble and one of a kind. Relax in Verte’s intimate garden, dine in the glass pavilion with its living wall and quirky ceiling, or eat in the cosy Kuk restaurant and drink in the boutique bar.

For a funky, contemporary experience with a sense of heritage, choose H15 Boutique Hotel. Here, the cutting edge designer rooms are encased by the Neoclassical architecture of the original building. A black and white chequered patio serves as a feature lobby – bold monochrome is somewhat of a theme running through the decor. Fine artist Rita Zimmerman’s vibrant photography in the form of large prints accent the rooms’ walls, along with minimalist framed four-poster beds and Italian furniture pieces. Peep through internal glass walls and dine in the Michelin starred restaurant. H15 Warsaw is a member of the Great Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

This hotel is located within walking distance of major historic attractions, restaurants, cafés, and shops. Its floor-to-ceiling windows offer guests a stunning view of the city. Each room features a well-stocked mini bar, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV. The hotel has a restaurant and a conference room equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

This contemporary hotel brand takes full advantage of its marina setting and even guests who don’t have a marina-facing room will find plenty of secluded alcoves where they can soak up the scenery. The rooftop restaurant offers some of the best views in the whole of Gdansk as well as a good selection of tasty dishes and a very extensive beer menu that includes a number of local brews. The décor here is light and fresh with plenty of splashes of colour, while guests are invited to make full use of the onsite spa and wellness centre which includes a steam bath, sauna and gym as well as a comprehensive treatment selection.

Housed in a former textile mill within the Manufaktura neighbourhood, Vienna House is surrounded by shops, restaurants and arts venues. But there’s plenty to keep you in the hotel itself; Dine at Delight, the signature restaurant serving modern Polish cuisine, skyFLY rooftop lounge, the Lobby Bar and skySPAce, the wellness centre with a glass-enclosed pool, herbal and dry saunas, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and treatment rooms. 277 bedrooms, suites and long-stay apartments are decked out in jewel-toned furnishings and heated bathroom floors. Vienna House by Wyndham Andel’s Lodz was the city’s first four-star hotel.