Name: Hostel Stara Polana
Address: ul. Nowotarska 59, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland, ul. Nowotarska 59, Lesser Poland, 34-500, Poland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $9 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Zakopane Train Station: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

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It’s a great place for this price!!! Everything was perfect)

Oleh

Ukraine

Cosy and comfortable, traditional style house with friendly staff! Train station only 10 mins away.

Marisha

Ireland

Bathrooms are clean, specious. Good location, 1 km from both city center and bus station. Big dining room and 2 fridge.

Noman

Finland

Really cheap for a private room. Just a 10 minute walk to the bus station and a 15-20 minute walk to the center of town and the main street with all the stores and restaurants. Really cozy mountain cabin feel. Luggage storage was great because it was in a locked room and staff went with you to open it and check you only took your own stuff.

Carla

Spain

It was amazing. The building is gorgeous. The staffs were friendly and quite helpful. The kitchen had really good pans for cooking. Zakopane was amazing during Christmas wearing a white gown. The room was quite comfortable and very clean. It felt like home.

Padmanava

Germany

Stuff was very nice and insightful about hiking, rooms had nice woody smell, and beads ware in better condition and more comfy than those in some shelters

Konrad

Poland

The staffs are really warm and helpful. The towels are upon request (and free). They also helped us use the washing machine and dry the clothes in the garret. We went to Zakopane for snowboarding; they asked us before we requested if we need a locker to store the equipment. The girl at the front desk also called me when I accidentally left the suitcase open before leaving. Last but not least, I really enjoyed the time when chatting with the roommates in the shared bedroom. Feeling like home. Would definitely come here again when I visit Zakopane. :)

Archiete

Taiwan

The room smelled woody, and decorated thoughtful. Furthermore, the stuff is friendly and willing to help if we have some problems. The location is nice, foot-distance to main bus station, two supermarket and one pharmacy.

Anonymous

Taiwan

the ambient, coziness, good size room with hall, bathroom, and kitchenette.

Karlagial

United Kingdom

Kind and helpful staff, large kitchen, lots of showers, good location, everything is clean:) thank u!

Dinara

Poland

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What guests loved the most:
“It’s a great place for this price!!! Everything was perfect)”

Oleh Ukraine
“Cosy and comfortable, traditional style house with friendly staff! Train station only 10 mins away.”

Marisha Ireland
“Bathrooms are clean, specious. Good location, 1 km from both city center and bus station. Big dining room and 2 fridge.”

Noman Finland
“Really cheap for a private room. Just a 10 minute walk to the bus station and a 15-20 minute walk to the center of town and the main street with all the stores and restaurants.”

Carla Spain
“It was amazing. The building is gorgeous. The staffs were friendly and quite helpful. The kitchen had really good pans for cooking. Zakopane was amazing during Christmas wearing a white gown.”

Padmanava Germany
“Stuff was very nice and insightful about hiking, rooms had nice woody smell, and beads ware in better condition and more comfy than those in some shelters”

Konrad Poland
“The staffs are really warm and helpful. The towels are upon request (and free). They also helped us use the washing machine and dry the clothes in the garret.”

Archiete Taiwan
“The room smelled woody, and decorated thoughtful. Furthermore, the stuff is friendly and willing to help if we have some problems.”

Taiwan
“the ambient, coziness, good size room with hall, bathroom, and kitchenette.”

Karlagial United Kingdom
“Kind and helpful staff, large kitchen, lots of showers, good location, everything is clean:) thank u!”

Dinara Poland

Hostel Stara Polana is located in the center of Zakopane and housed in a wooden villa with a large garden. It features regional-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and wooden furniture. Free parking is provided.

All rooms at the Stara Polana are simply furnished and decorated with bright, sunny colors. Each comes with nightstands and either private or shared bathroom facilities.

Guests have access to a fully equipped, spacious kitchen and a dining room. Barbecue facilities are available.

Front desk staff is at guests’ disposal 24 hours a day and can assist with luggage or bicycle storage.

Hostel Stara Polana is located within a 10-minute walk of the popular Krupówki Street. Zakopane Railway and Bus Station is just a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Zakopane Train Station
0.3 miles
Peksów Brzyzek Cementary
0.5 miles
Zakopane Aqua Park
0.6 miles
Gubalowka Cable Car Station
0.6 miles
Zakopane Art Gallery
0.7 miles
Szymanowski Muzeum
0.9 miles
Gubalowka Mountain Train Station
1 miles
Pardalowka Ski Lift
1.3 miles
Szymoszkowa Ski Lift
1.4 miles
Gigant
1.6 miles

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Gubałówka Market
0.6 miles
Poziomka Supermarket
0 miles
Karczma Płazówka Restaurant
0 miles
Gama Supermarket
0 miles
FreshMarket Supermarket
0 miles

Natural Beauty *

Harenda Ski lift
1.9 miles
Giewont Mountain
6.2 miles

Closest Airports *

Poprad-Tatry Airport
20.4 miles
John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice
53.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“I love the location, near to the bus station and main street; the price; the facilities (I found it rustic and I love it, it is an awesome atmosphere to stay in...”

Manuel

United Kingdom

“Really good location - 10 minutes walk from the bus station. My room was a good size and they have a really good kitchen. Very cute, old house and the staff wer...”

Amy

United Kingdom

“location... cleanliness... everything”

Ashvini

India

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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The fine print

Please note that the deposit needs to be paid via bank transfer.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Please inform Hostel Stara Polana of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

“Really cheap for a private room. Just a 10 minute walk to the bus station and a 15-20 minute walk to the center of town and the main street with all the stores and restaurants. Really cozy mountain cabin feel. Luggage storage was great because it was in a locked room and staff went with you to open it and check you only took your own stuff.”

“It was amazing. The building is gorgeous. The staffs were friendly and quite helpful. The kitchen had really good pans for cooking. Zakopane was amazing during Christmas wearing a white gown. The room was quite comfortable and very clean. It felt like home.”

“The staffs are really warm and helpful. The towels are upon request (and free). They also helped us use the washing machine and dry the clothes in the garret. We went to Zakopane for snowboarding; they asked us before we requested if we need a locker to store the equipment. The girl at the front desk also called me when I accidentally left the suitcase open before leaving. Last but not least, I really enjoyed the time when chatting with the roommates in the shared bedroom. Feeling like home. Would definitely come here again when I visit Zakopane. :)”

“The room smelled woody, and decorated thoughtful. Furthermore, the stuff is friendly and willing to help if we have some problems. The location is nice, foot-distance to main bus station, two supermarket and one pharmacy.”

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Reviewed: November 14, 2019

Karlagial
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
9.0

“Nice, budget place to stay in Zakopane”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
the ambient, coziness, good size room with hall, bathroom, and kitchenette.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Michal
Poland
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very loud from the street and neighbours as walls are supertiny.
Good location, clean

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 25, 2019

Graham
United Kingdom

11 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really
Nice room in nice old building

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Borja
Spain
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bad information tourist from staff, they only answer if do you ask
Near to station, next to center city

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Dinara
Poland
10

“Very good!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kind and helpful staff, large kitchen, lots of showers, good location, everything is clean:) thank u!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Priyanka
India
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Close to bus station and railway station.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Liwei
China

18 helpful votes
10

“Very convinent and warm stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed is a bit too soft for me.
Location is good. 15 mins walk from bus station, train station and center. Very clean room, bathroom and well equipped kitchen. Internal design and decoration is traditional and unique. Reception is very helpful, friendly, and warm. They gave me so much information that I had very good stay there. I will abosolutely live there again if I visit Zakopane again.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Cam
New Zealand
7.9

“Two Comfortable nights”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mainly polish travelers so if you are foreign dont expect to meet people here. TV was right outside the room and was on till very late so take earplugs. Shower didnt drain very well at all.
Good lockers in dorm room. Warm and comfortable.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 20, 2019

Meera
Denmark
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
fewer bathrooms.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Manuel
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
10

“Great staff, great place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I love the location, near to the bus station and main street; the price; the facilities (I found it rustic and I love it, it is an awesome atmosphere to stay in a place like Zakopane) and the best point was the friendly and helpful staff :)

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Shan-yu
Taiwan
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Most of the guests in this hostel are old people. One of them slept in my lower bed was smelly and shaking at night. The floor is wooden so you can feel the shake everytime someone walks on it. People smoke here even though it's forbidden. Lots of people's food was stolen. The path in front of the hostel was full of gravel.
People in the reception are nice.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Elena
Germany

2 helpful votes
10

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Very clean! Very friendly and helpful stuff ! They ordered us a taxi. We had the 8 bed room. It felt as being in a mountain hut.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 3, 2019

Sylwia
Poland
9.6

“Lovely staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Creaky beds.
Friendly and helpful staff! Good equipped kitchen. Washing mashine, dishwasher and luggage storage available.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 27, 2019

Ariane
Belgium
7.9

“Nice stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Weird smell in the dorm Only 2 cooking fires which was not enough when everybody wanted to heat something up
Very comfortable Nice terrasse Staff was there to answer our questions Many bathrooms Calm Close to the bus station, great walks nearby

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 24, 2019

Adel
Poland
6.7

“My Evaluation”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No free water in the hostel and no private towels
The employers are friendly

Stayed in August 2019

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