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About Katowice
This year, we’re inviting you to step into your most authentic self. Just as you are growing, mirror your transformation by exploring an up-and-coming city, blossoming with bold energy and confidence.
Key Details
Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) in May
Plug types: Type C & E
Currency: Polish złoty
Airports: Katowice International Airport & Krakow John Paul II International Airport
National dish: Pierogi
Public Transport Tickets
Purchase tickets at machines from key stations, kiosks, post offices, and occasionally directly from bus or tram drivers (cash only). For train travel, purchase tickets at Katowice Główne station.
Jakdojade
Download Jakdojade, a helpful app for travelling and navigating public transport in Polish cities.
Although many places in Katowice accept major debit and credit cards, we recommend travelling with some cash. Revolut is a good travel card option to prevent extra charges.
Accommodation
Find a curated list of suggested hotels in Katowice below. Be sure to refer to local hotel websites, Trivago, or Booking.com for the latest room availability and rates.
Novotel Katowice Centrum
- 4-star hotel
- Spodek Arena: 15-minute walk
- Katowice International Airport: 35 minutes by car
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice
- 4-star hotel
- Spodek Arena: 16-minute walk
- Katowice International Airport: 37 minutes by car
Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice
- 4-star hotel
- Spodek Arena: 18-minute walk
- Katowice International Airport: 38 minutes by car
Visit Krakow
Quickly rising to the helm of European cities, Krakow has an undeniably electric atmosphere. Culture, cuisine, history, nightlife, and serene natural spaces make it a one-stop shop for every traveller’s checklist.
Since Krakow is just a short distance from Katowice, we recommend flying into Krakow International Airport and covering both cities in one unforgettable trip.
Transport Links to Katowice
Train
Operating daily, trains depart hourly from Krakow Główny and arrive at Katowice Station in approximately 1 hour.
Bus
Departing every 30 minutes, buses run from Krakow MDA Bus Station to Katowice Bus Station in approximately one hour.
Car
By car, the journey from Krakow to Katowice takes approximately 50 minutes. Choose between local taxi services or well-known apps such as Uber.
Accommodation
Hotel Ibis Krakow Centrum
3-star hotel
Located by the River Vistula
Novotel Krakow Centrum
4-star hotel
5-minute walk from Wawel Royal Castle
Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre by IHG
5-star hotel
Central location
Where to Go For…
History
- Katowice: Nikiszowiec – Visit a beautifully preserved worker’s estate from the early 20th century and dive deeper into the city’s mining past.
- Krakow: Wawel Royal Castle– This masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance architecture is a sight to behold.
Cuisine
- Katowice: Tatiana– Taste traditional Polish dishes in the comfort of a cosy, rustic restaurant.
- Krakow: Amarylis Restaurant– Elevate your dining experience through imaginative European dishes paired with fine wines.
Nature
- Katowice: Kosciuszko Park– Enjoy some quiet time in a landscape painted with trees, flowerbeds, and pergolas.
- Krakow: Zakopane– Just 65 miles from the city, see some of nature’s most awe-inspiring landscapes from this quaint, traditional alpine town.