The birthplace of the Polish nation, Poznan is a vibrant historic city in the heart of western Poland. Rich in culture and steeped in history, it is the ideal destination for history lovers and party-goers alike. It has an incredible nightlife, breathtaking street art and is a treasure trove of historic sites - from its dark, baroque churches to the gothic townhall - and its colourful medieval townhouses which make it one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. Our collection of the best places to stay in Poznan include a chic urban pad ideally placed for exploring the city by foot.
Your first port-of-call should be Old Market Square. Made up of elegant and colourful medieval townhouses that were heavily damaged during WWII, they were beautifully rebuilt and now the square buzzes with life. Check out the chic little cafes, charming old-fashioned bars and gourmet restaurants scattered about the square. Nearby is Klub Dragon, an awesome hybrid of sumptuous restaurant, cafe and basement jazz bar that also hosts raves well into the dawn - one of Poznan's best-kept secrets and most popular institutions. Throughout the Old Town, you will come across the dark and cartoonish street art of the famous (and unknown) Noriaki: monochrome stickmen painted on roadsigns, pavements and the walls of abandoned buildings.
Poznan is over one thousand years old, so it has a wealth of historic sights-to-see. This isn't really surprising, considering that it was the original capital of Poland. To find out more, be sure to check out the Town Hall, built in the 14th century - with its marvellous gothic facade and ornate entrance hall - and immerse yourself in the city's history at the Historical Museum of Poznan, which you can find inside. The City Church of St. Stanislav and Our Lady is the parish church of the Old Town, a beautiful structure of baroque design: while you walk beside it, you can often hear their famous organs playing. Another intriguing piece of history lies in the Imperial Castle. Built by the Germans in 1910, it is a neo-Romanesque palace that now houses two brilliant art galleries, not to mention a trendy cafe.
To start planning your trip to this fascinating city browse through our collection of the best places to stay in Poznan.
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Poznan (Grunwald)
Delightful owner-run 5 room guesthouse in Poznan's suburban Grunwald district. Those looking to get a real feel for the city and its people will enjoy this home-away-from-home. Simple rooms have character, shops and restaurants are nearby and guests will love the large garden and home-cooked meals.
Poznan
Good-value modern hotel located next to Cathedral Island, 20 minutes walk from Poznan's Old Town. The 25 rooms are contemporary, spacious, family-friendly and very functional; many have views over historic Śródka Square. A delicious breakfast is served at the atmospheric and friendly restaurant.
Poznan
A great-value and well-located boutique hotel in the very heart of Poznan's Old Town. Look out over the city's colourful Renaissance buildings from rooms with exposed 17th-century brickwork. A popular Italian restaurant and bar on-property, terrace and sites on your doorstep make this a great base.
Poznan (Stare Miasto District)
Unique and distinctive boutique hotel with a fantastic city-centre location in Poznan. Each of the 22 rooms and suites are named and styled after a different city around the world. A good restaurant, bar, books and bikes are available and a free candy bar only adds to this fun and friendly property.
Poznan
One-of-a-kind boutique hotel, brewery, large beer hall, restaurant and terrace situated on Poznan's historic central square. 25 rooms and a studio are located on the top floors of 2 converted townhouses so will suit those after a lively stay. Explore all day and then dine, drink and sleep on-site.
Poznan (Grunwald)
Small hotel situated in a former 1930s villa in Poznan's Lazarz district. 14 colourful rooms are compact but well-equipped with modern bathrooms, wooden floors and fresh white walls. A good Polish restaurant, bar and winter garden make this a good-value option for those happy with a quiet location.
Poznan (Stare Miasto District)
A boutique hotel located a stone's throw from Poznan's old Jewish quarter, in Stare Miasto. Rooms are the pinnacle of contemporary chic with wood floors, stylish furniture and a cosy yet minimalist style. There is a sociable combined cafe, bar and restaurant area and the surrounding area is buzzing.
Poznan
Boutique hotel with 14 rooms and apartments in the heart of historic Poznan. Rooms are contemporary yet elegant and the building, with a lovely interior courtyard, was designed by a famous Polish architect in 1859. There is a fun Czech restaurant on-site and many dining options in the neighbourhood.
Poznan
A completely novel hotel that combines interactive art installation with high end design. Contemporary spaces, none the same, feature all the mod cons and high tech visual art. A concept hotel for art lovers and adventurers.
Poznan
Luxury 88-room hotel with 14 restaurants and bars, 2 swimming pools, top-of-the-range wellness centre and park-facing location in Poznan. As well as 53 contemporary rooms, there are also 35 well-equipped and spacious apartments. Guests in town for longer stays will love the vast on-site facilities.
