Hostels in Poland Hostels in Poland

You are looking for hostels in Poland? Good news, you have come to the right place.

On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Poland hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Poland.

All Cities in Poland

We list every single hostel in Poland and the world. In total, we have 179 cities in Poland for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.

All Poland hostels on a map

Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.

Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Poland. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.

Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Poland

Poland is a large country in Eastern Europe on the Baltic Sea that is rich in food (make sure to try some pierogi) and culture! The national language is Polish (however, in large cities, those under the age of thirty usually are fluent in English) and despite being part of the EU, they still use the Polish zloty as their currency. It is a generally safe country, with easy access to public transportation, breathtaking buildings and views, salt mines, and unfathomable concentration camps.

Getting around Poland is easy (for major cities or points of interest). They have a vast public transport system. Remember, that as is true with many European countries, generally, the further out you book from when you plan to leave, the cheaper it is to get around from city to city, especially when traveling by train (which is most likely going to be your form of transportation between cities). Many tour companies visit Poland (mainly Krakow, Warsaw, and Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau). When visiting Poland, Krakow and the concentration camps are the most popular sights and should not be missed.

When visiting Krakow, there are many sights to see -- the Old Town, the main square (which may be hosting an open air art exhibit during certain times of the year), Schindler's Factory, Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral, Saint Mary's Cathedral, The Ghetto Heroes Square (a very interesting installment), the Jewish Quarter, and museums. You can also find many restaurants serving traditional Polish food in the Old Town (including pierogi!). If you like unusual things, you may enjoy a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, located within the Krakow metropolitan area (there have been weddings and political events held in this beautiful salt mine). If you are looking for the best club- or bar-hopping scene, try the Kazimierz district (which used to be an old Jewish district before World War II but is now full of bars, clubs, and pubs).

While Krakow offers vibrance and history, another historically significant place in Poland includes the concentration camps of Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau. These places are simply astonishing in their vast sizes (especially considering they are just fractions of their original sizes) and speak to unfathomable tragedy that should not be repeated. These museums offer insights into life and execution at the camps, among other tragedies. To reach the camps from Krakow, you can take public transportation (which generally isn't recommended), take a tour, drive, or hire a car or take a taxi (which is very affordable if you have a small group). If you use public transportation or a taxi to get to the camps or you want to leave your vehicle in one of the parking lots, the museums offer a free bus between the two.

There are many other cities and places to visit in Poland, like the Great Masurian Lakes, Białowieża National Park, Carpathian Mountains, the Baltic Sea, and Gdansk. Whether you are into architecture (especially from the Middle Ages), nature, history, food, vodka, or art, you can certainly find something to tickle your fancy in Poland.

There are a lot of accommodation options, including hotels, camping, guesthouses, and hostels in Poland. There is something for every budget. The hostels in Poland tend to be of a regular standard and are mainly in major cities (Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk). If you are traveling during the peak season (from June to September), it is worth booking in advance, as places book up quickly, and prices tend to go up as the date nears. If you do not want to venture out on your own, many tour companies frequent Poland.

Remember when traveling to always exercise caution, especially in Eastern European countries where morals are more loose regarding cheating and stealing. When getting in a taxi, always ask the price beforehand (or an estimate of the most it will cost) and generally it is best to make sure the meter is running (unless you agreed upon a price beforehand).

expert for Poland hostels

Handwritten by local expert for Poland hostels Kari

Travel Tips for Poland - from the Community

Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Poland. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Poland. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!

FAQ on Hostels in Poland

There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:

Finding Hostels and Prices

What hostel booking sites are best to use?

There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.

This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.

For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.

How much are hostels in Poland?

Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.

You can search for exacty hostel prices in Poland here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.

When to book hostels?

If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.

We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.

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Safety and Packing

Are hostels in Poland safe?

Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.

What to pack when staying in hostels?

There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.

  1. Padlock
  2. Earplugs
  3. Sleeping Mask
  4. Quick Dry Travel Towel
  5. Head Lamp

There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.

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