Best Historical Hotels in Poland

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.

Hotel Copernicus, a member of Relais & Châteaux, is housed in a Renaissance building that was once the residence of cathedral canons. It has 29 rooms equipped with a mini bar, internet connection, safe deposit box and satellite TV. Some parts of the hotel feature a medieval wooden beam ceiling and a restored fresco dating back to 1500. The bathrooms are finished with beautiful marble and travertine details. Celebrities who have dined in this hotel include Morgan Freeman, Roman Polański, and Andrzej Wajda.

A prestigious hotel with over a century of history, the Monopol has welcomed illustrious guests such as Charles de Gaulle and the famed Polish composer Karol Szymanowski. There are many nods to its 1920s heyday, particularly in the design of the classic Monopol Restaurant. Guests can also dine on Italian cuisine at Cristallo, housed in the building’s former courtyard, now covered with a high glass roof. The wellness area comprises a swimming pool, a dry sauna, an aromatherapy steam bath and a well-equipped gym, with treatments — including Kobido massage and rituals using Bio Oleo oils — available. Monopol has 108 rooms, from singles through to suites, with L’occitane bath products.

The luxurious Sofitel Grand Sopot offers a unique getaway with a French-inspired design and feel on the shore of the Baltic Sea. There are 126 chic rooms, including 43 lavish suites, with stunning vistas from expansive windows. The Gen. Charles de Gaulle Suite is the hotel’s famous offering with antique design, a spacious terrace, and a host of prominent guests since its opening. This hotel is pet- and family-friendly and is perfect for any occasion – including conferences and weddings – thanks to its deluxe event spaces overlooking the sea. The on-site Grand Blue Restaurant serves traditional, seasonal Polish delicacies and specialises in seafood to enhance your seaside experience. There is also a world-class spa and wellness facility complete with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, wellness centre, swimming pool, and even a hair salon. Sofitel Grand Sopot is conveniently located a short distance from Sopot’s spectacular pier.

Having hosted famous musicians, politicians and even royalty, this is arguably the most lauded hotel in the country. A grand exterior gives way to Art Noveau interiors housing an ESPA spa, pool, hammam, Viennese café, the Marconi Restaurant serving national cuisine, a swish cocktail bar with outdoor seating and 206 bedrooms offering Elemis toiletries. Built right at the turn of the 20th century, its public areas exude the kind of opulence that fits the hotel’s location – right beside the Presidential Palace. Upgrade to a suite for a premium experience, including round the clock butler service, antique furnishings and glittering chandeliers adorning the ceilings.

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.

Located in the picturesque Old Town district, this elegant and historical hotel is an attraction all by itself. This is the perfect place to stay for couples who are planning a romantic trip and by far the best option is the grand deluxe rooms, which treats guests to a stunning view of the Motława River and Old Town from their balcony. There are more river views to soak up while dining in style on the restaurant terrace, while the main dining room is extremely grand and is sure to impress.

Set in one of the city’s iconic townhouses in the heart of the city moments away from Green Gate and a few steps from Long Market. This smart hotel is both stylish and very luxurious, and each of the 70 rooms and apartments is spacious enough for couples and families. The dining room comes complete with several secluded alcoves where couples can sit and gaze out at the city while enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The hotel is also famous for its bar, which attracts many of the city’s residents on the weekends and it also includes an in-house spa offering a range of massages and spa treatments.

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.

The Bonerowski Palace is an elegant boutique hotel located in the heart of Kraków. It is housed in a refurbished medieval building that is a few minutes walk from popular tourist attractions like Czartoryski Museum, Collegium Maius, Krakow Barbican, and Wawel Castle. The 16 smoke-free guest rooms are spacious and are decorated with classic, elegant décor. Each room has a flat-screen TV, in-room computer, a sitting area, free internet access, and a tea and coffee maker among other room amenities. Guests who want to relax can head to the swimming pool, fitness centre, casino, garden or spa. Sports enthusiasts can engage in a variety of sports including basketball, badminton, and golf. Parents with young kids will love the fact that the hotel offers child care services.

This luxurious establishment perfectly combines elements of both old and new as it is located in both a fully restored 18th-century granary as well as an enchanting modern marine-style building. All of the rooms here are extremely stylish and guests can choose between a view of the Old Town or the pretty yacht marina. The most spacious rooms also come complete with their own private seating area and this is a great place to relax and unwind. Beer lovers will also be in their element as the hotel includes its very own brewery and no stay would be complete without allowing the time to sample a glass or two of this award-winning beer.

Stay within the hallowed fortifications of a 16th-century palace in the city’s Old Town, at this hotel, which is made up of two wings. Classic bedrooms through to deluxe apartments are furnished with bespoke, light-reflecting fabrics, thick blackout curtains and soundproofing, with chandelier lighting and watercolour paintings by Michał Suffczyński in higher category suites. Bellotto offers The Foccacio Restaurant, a Miodowa Confectioners, the Bianco lobby bar, an underground banquet room and the Hall Club, replete with billiard tables and access to the lobby bar menu, as well as a day spa.