Agree with other reviews, that place is truly beautiful and accessible, even though it's around 8km one way to Morske Oko. However, parking is expensive and toilets are not free( except honey buckets) , so make sure to bring some cash. It was a little bit chilly at the top( at the beginning of May), bring some warm clothes with you and grab some snacks.

Mountains have breathtaking views. Cable car was a less than 15 minutes to the top. Definitely worth the time and hike. Dress accordingly and wear proper shoes. Highly recommend visiting on a clear sunny day. Note: they charge for bathrooms, however the bathrooms near the ticket booths are free of charge.

A breathtaking experience! Tatra National Park is a paradise for nature lovers and hikers. The mountains, forests, and streams create stunning scenery at every turn. Trails are well-marked and range from easy walks to challenging hikes, so there's something for everyone.

An absolute gem! The scenery is breathtaking lush forests, peaceful trails, and stunning views at every turn. It’s the perfect escape into nature. Everything is so well-preserved and peaceful. Highly recommended for nature lovers!😍

Perfect park, in all seasons with different types of path

I recently visited Morskie Oko. It is definitely breathtaking. However, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE HORSE CARRIAGES! The horses are treated poorly and looked very overworked, pulling asses of 10-15 people up and down the hill. It really ruined my hike seeing horses being mistreated in such a cruel way and sent up and down the hill while it’s so hot outside. I saw horses with tongues hanging out of their mouths while carrying the carriage, really horrible. While I saw that they were fed I did not see that they had any water given in this heat. Honestly, it’s 2025, if you want to see the mountains , you need to be prepared to hike for the views. I also saw vehicles for disabled people. So there is no excuse to this cruelty. Last year, a horse collapsed right there while carrying people up the hill. Many have died after few months of being in this service or sent to slaughterhouses. They don’t have a long lifespan due to them being constantly overworked and mistreated. Please do not promote such a horrible treatment towards animals, who definitely deserve better than this.

Breathtaking views from Morskie Oko and the Tatra Mountains 🇵🇱🏔️ A perfect day in nature, surrounded by peace, fresh air, and stunning landscapes 🌲✨

We been this week it was so good, nice restaurant, good food .Love it.

If you come to Zakopane you need to visit this street. Lots of shops, restaurants, cafes. Lots of things to visit and beautiful views

Very beautiful and must visit street in Zakopane. It had cafés as usual and some fancy art and jewellery shop. There is a carriage ride as well (though super expensive). Nice vibe in the evening with tourists

Must visit while in Zakopanę area

This is a must visit street. It's the main street in Zakopane and its center. Lots of shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. There are many Halal food and Western food. There is only McDonald's as a fast food restaurant. Youust try the ice-cream many shops with many flavors. Prices are reasonable, and the kids love the gifts of shops. You must visit this street. Highly recommend.

Breath taking place

Just a lovely walk in between shops on the most commonly known street in Zakopane

It's a pretty mountain range but we had to do a long day trip to see it. Personally, I didn't think it was worth it. The top of the hill has a number of repetitive kiosks of food and souvenirs but it all felt so touristy and commercial. I would not recommend this visit. You do need tickets for the funicular to go up although we saw people hiking - maybe that would've been a more fun activity.

When you’re in Zakopane, it’s worth visiting at least once. Not sure if I’d go a second time :) After taking the funicular and heading to the right, the area was much calmer — we liked that part. There were walking trails continuing from there, but since we didn’t have much time, we couldn’t explore and don’t know exactly where they lead. We also tried oscypek on that side and it was delicious. The area leading to the church, on the other hand, was extremely crowded, so we didn’t spend much time there before heading back.

Gubałówka in Zakopane offers stunning views of the Tatra Mountains and town. Funicular ride is easy and scenic. Some people may sell tickets outside at higher prices, but buying at the ticket window, machine, or online is safer and saves time. Great for photos, relaxing, and enjoying the mountain air!

“Magnificent views overlooking Zakopane. I walked all the way to the top. It took me 35 minutes. The path was very steep and tough, but it was worth it to connect with nature for a while.”

Gubałówka was a great experience, even with the rain! Walking in the mountains was refreshing, and the views were beautiful. There are plenty of shops to eat and buy souvenirs. It’s also very family-friendly with lots of fun activities for kids.

🌄✨ Gubałówka: Where the Sky Meets the Soul ✨🌄 Standing above Zakopane, cradled by the gentle slopes of Gubałówka, where the wind carries whispers of mountain legends and the horizon stretches like a painted dream. At 1,129 meters above sea level, this beloved peak offers more than just a view—it offers a feeling. A hush. A moment suspended in time. The funicular ride itself felt like a passage into another world—glass-roofed, gliding upward as the rooftops of Zakopane fell away and the majestic Tatras rose to greet me. At the summit, wooden stalls brimmed with local crafts, the scent of oscypek and smoked meats danced in the air, and laughter echoed from cozy cafés tucked into the hillside. But it was the panorama that stole my breath: layers of misty peaks, golden light spilling over valleys, and the quiet awe of nature’s grandeur. Gubałówka isn’t just a destination—it’s a reminder to pause, to breathe, to feel. 📸 If you’ve ever been, you know. And if you haven’t—put it on your list. Your heart will thank you.

Just you have to visit. The view is amazing. Highly recommended!!!

As I read from another comment, I strongly recommend to visit the Tatra Museum before you do anything else in Zakopane. A brief overview of the lives and the history of Podhale region. Get an idea of why this place is so much different from other places in Poland.

This museum turned out to be a real gem — much more interesting than we expected. It is one of the oldest regional museums in Poland, founded in 1888 to showcase the culture and art of the Podhale region. The exhibitions are spread over several floors: the ground floor features a historical and ethnographic section, the first floor is dedicated to natural history, the second floor hosts temporary exhibitions, and the third is reserved for staff. The displays are rich and thoughtfully arranged, with many interactive elements that bring the experience to life. One of the highlights is the reconstruction of a traditional highlander house interior — visitors can listen (in Polish or English) to stories about the layout, furnishings, customs, and everyday life in the “white” and “black” rooms. The narration, accompanied by traditional music, helps vividly imagine what life was really like in such a home. The natural history section is equally engaging, offering insight into the geology, flora, and fauna of the Tatra Mountains. While we’re usually not fans of stuffed animals, the taxidermy here is of high quality and gives a close-up look at the region’s wildlife — including bears, wolves, lynx, and birds of prey. Overall, this is a very well-curated museum and definitely worth a visit, whether you're interested in regional culture or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the Tatra region.

We decided to visit it to understand a bit about the Tatra mountains. It was a pleasant surprise. 1. They have cloak rooms, and lockers that helped us to store our rainwear. 2. The audio guides(purchased separately/not included in ticket) helped us immensely. 3. 99% artifacts had English translation. 4. They have arranged the artifacts on two floors. First floor showcases history of Zakopane, the second floor showcases Tatra mountains. 5. The staff was polite and efficient. While we liked the Zakopane history section, we loved the Tatra exhibition. The stones are arranged in chronological order and gives a glimpse of how the geology evolved. The two videos on large screens are helpful in case you don't have audio guides. The best part was juxtaposition of animals(exhibits) and leaves in ascending order of altitude. Geology enthusiasts can spend an entire day here, while noobs like me can easily invest 3h.

Bit boring like a museum should be, but informative. Up stairs is a nice little coffee place.

Great details about Zakopane town and Tatra national park. Loved the exhibition on geology and wildlife in the tatra national park. Went on Thursday, Oct 9th and the entry was free!

Very beautiful museum about the Zakopane region and Tatra mountains. Well renovated collection and interesting stories.

Very informative museum. Modern and good exhibition. I would definitely recommend the audioguide. One of the best, maybe even the best, audioguide I ever used. That might be personal, of course.

Great mountain with a moderate hike up from the cable car ground station. Stunning views and lots of routes to other mountains are available.

Easy Gondola ride up to the mountain top. Beautiful views and small trails to walk to various view points on the mountain. Public parking is a long walk from the gondola so be warned!

What a view you get from the top. We were very blessed with sunny weather, so the visit was incredible. The ride up there was really nice, with beautiful scenery all around you. Once on top, you can just relax, have some food, visit the observatory located on a small hill just above the main building. Gift shop is available as well. Hiking routes are also available from all the directions. Wintertime, skiing slope is here for use as well with separate cable lift. The views of Slovak and Polish Tatras were breathtaking. This is a must place to visit once in Polish Tatras for sure.

We bought tickets the night before and had Bolt pick us up from our Airbnb so getting there was easy. I admire all of the dedicated hikers but we were short on time and focused on getting to the top to soak in the views. It’s stunning and worth it. If we didn’t go, we would’ve regretted it. We had 8:00 am admission tickets for Thursday morning mid September. Absolutely perfect time to go! From NE OH

Breathtaking views.. 🚠We were too lazy to climb, so we took cable car😁 the ride was very smoof, with some stories about Tatrai mountain (in polish and English language). 🍃Up there is windy, so you better have something warm to wear. 🎫Bye tickets before, so you don't have to stay in boring long line.

I highly recommend buying tickets online in advance, especially on clear days. We took a chance, stood in line (1.5 hours!), and ended up running out of tickets. The next day, we bought tickets in advance, but the weather turned bad, and everything was foggy up there. That was an adventure, too, but we only saw the mountain views up to a certain height.

-2025.10.14- All the buildings on the peak is closed until November 7, trolley including. If you are hiking from Zakopane to the summit bring spikes or chains for your shoes. At the top is very slippery and steep.

Great Trek. The trail is hard 3h up and 3h down. At the summit there's a que to climb up and down which takes extra 2 to 3 hours. Plan your time accordingly. GL hf

Nice peak with big crucifix and 360 degree view. We have started the hike from Mala Laka parking (price 30 PLN or 20 PLN for whole day depending on which parking lot you choose). Ascend takes about 3 hours. It's not very difficult and it's nice. There are chains below the peak but nothing very difficult. Whole hiking path is very well marked. We choose yellow path for descend and it was a mistake. The path is terrible with a lot of gravel, loose stones and huge slippery boulders (when wet). Never again. But whole hike is great and you are surrounded by beautiful nature.

I hiked to Giewont at the beginning of April. There was still a lot of snow on the ascent from Kuźnice, and I’m glad I didn’t descend on that same side, as it would have been quite difficult. The top of the mountain is easy to reach; climbing up through the chains wasn’t difficult. I descended on the west side of the mountain, and it was much better. There was barely any snow, and the stone stairs looked well maintained. I definitely recommend having microspikes with you when there is still snow above 1500m. Trekking poles can also be helpful. Beware of the avalanches. The view from the top is totally worth any difficulties!

Definitely worth to visit, closer to top views are breathtaking. Also cool that you can continue to different direction and get even more tops visited. However, consider crowds. At Wednesday, around 13.00 it was very long queue to the top in the last section. Instead of 20 minutes it would take at least 2 h. So be the early bird and it will be okay

Lifetime Achievement great trail for hiking 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Easy recovery hike, good for beginners. I suggest to go on top trough yellow track and come back trough red and black track

Amazing mountain range in Zakopane. We visited in May 2017 and enjoyed the fantastic views. As you might expect at this altitudes, the weather can change pretty quick and we had massive hail stones. Worth packing a change of clothes just in case!

(Translated by Google) A great valley for a walk with children, you can reach the Siklawica waterfall (Original) Świetna dolina na spacer z dziećmi, dochodzi się do wodospadu Siklawica

(Translated by Google) Cool valley with a great stream. Great panorama of Giewont. (Original) Fajna dolinka z Super strumykiem. Ekstra panorama na Giewont.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place with wonderful views. An easy trail for families with children, but you won't necessarily need a stroller to get to the end. I highly recommend it. (Original) piękne miejsce cudowne widoki prosty szlak dla rodzin z dziecmi ale niekoniecznie wózkiem dojedziecie do samego końca. POLECAM

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(Translated by Google) A successful winter walk, a charming place (Original) Udany zimowy spacer,urokliwe miejsce

(Translated by Google) A magical place in winter. Very nice views and a fairly short route, perfect for a family outing with children. You just need to be prepared for really heavy snow. (Original) Magiczne miejsce zima. Bardzo ładne widoki i dość krótka trasa, w sam raz na rodzinne wyjście z dziećmi. Trzeba tylko przyszykować się na naprawdę duży śnieg.

(Translated by Google) The valley is quite easy to get to, good for a trip through sorrel. (Original) Dość łatwa do zrobienia dolina,dobra na wycieczkę że szczawiami.

We has daily free access included in our accommodation. It was great! Clean, not too crowded, even earlier when families were there. The 2 big slides were amazing, there was ample room in the bubbles outdoors and indoors. The locker system is genius and very easy to use. The views of the mountains are beautiful. Very easy to spend 2 hours here unwinding. The staff were very patient and friendly, despite our terrible Polish!

Very nice aquapark. In the city so quite small. Not a lot of seating inside.

A great way to spend a cold afternoon with our two teenage boys while visiting Zakopane. The outdoor pools we very clean and really warm and nice to relax in and look at the mountains. Good value for a couple of hours and yiu can hire towels too. The slides were good fun for the boys.

The Aqua Park ticket price Happy Hour is very correct coz more than 3h when you don't have childrens you cannot stay coz very boring. The pools inside still cold and outside is just perfect 🥰 The sauna areea is really not intersting , and the smell is not confortable. The parking capacitty is very small, and you need to pay 1zloty for each .

Small space with a lot of activities. Issue is with depth of pools (130cm deap), and only one place for babies. Probably would address issue with packing. Not enough space. In general our family of 4 was happy with unlimited time entry for 68eur

Very nice and clean aquapark witk many possibilities how to spend the relax time. Something for kids and also for adults like saunas or outside pool with termal water. During our visiting the termy was full but not so extremely. But the stuff mainly in bistro was not so ready for such many people. The same was with the number of sun beds. It's dimensioned for few persons. And this is why "only" four stars. The termy is not ready for more people.

the park itself is nice, clean water, a lot if different pools to choose from, slides are fun too. But the food is regular market food just heated up in a microwave and the saunas open at 14 and are 18+ which kinda ruined the mood

Lovely place to visit in Zakopane! Small but full of atmosphere – you can see Szymanowski’s study, personal items, and enjoy the peaceful garden. Great spot for music and culture lovers.

Lovely historic place 😍

Interesting museum for those willing to learn about the life and works of Karol Szymanowski. Just be aware that not all the information is available in English.

Nice and cosy museum about great Polish composer.

For those who want to get really close to one of the best polish composer Karlo Szymanowski. He lived in Atma and you can experience on your skin the atmosphere of his reality and search what inspired him.

For those who want to get really close to one of the best polish composer Karlo Szymanowski.

Doesnt seem to be very interesting place to visit, we just passed it. There are a lot of houses like that one around you ;)

We participated in the traditional way to make Oscypek cheese ( with cow's milk as a substitute ). Very fun and unique experience!

It was really interesting. You can buy oscipek here. If you don’t understand Polish - do not visit this place.

Must Visit! Amazing place. Tours are in Polish - no english translation unfortunately. Cheap tickets. Very friendly staff. Very informative. You get to mould your own oscypek at the end. Just an FYI: this isn’t a museum as such… you don’t walk around looking at stuff. Definitely recommend 👍🏻 Thank you to the guy at reception for shrink wrapping our oscypek for our flight ✈️ They run out oscypek t-shirts 😭 so we might have to come back when we’re in Zakopane again.

Interesting experience, the main speaker is native to the region and speaks with local accent. Overall it was interesting to get to know local history and to taste cheese

Not recommended if you don't want to risk catching something because they pack all people in a single crowded room that has no hangers for coats(you leave them on the bench) and no ventilation(all the windows are closed). Pretty hot inside and these conditions are hard to bear in winter clothes. The overall show is quite long because every child is trying to mix cheese and pose for pictures. The story they tell about cheese is quite interesting so if it wasn't for conditions it could be a five star feedback.

Polite but Very disappointing. According to front desk person. One must buy ticket two days ahead online. No cash at the door, not even for up price. If you don't not speak polish or highland, you are turned away....even if you understand... even if you are willing to wait. Tip: Do not be spontaneous. You must plan ahead. You must order online. They can not know if you do not speak Polish. It would have been a great way to learn about the area and use the 2 hours I unexpectedly had time for.

Interesting place to visit if you're interested in Poland's history of cheese making and how the process occurs. The tour is for polish speaking visitors but a lovely staff member translated the talk in English to help us understand. It is a bit long, around 1.5 hours, but I had a good experience, especially molding our own cheese.

Great food with excellent service and traditional interior. The soup was delicious as well as the main dishes. Portions were good.

Awesome polish cuisine and super tasty dishes! Highly recommended for dining! Soups are something 👌🏼(didn’t even make photos)

Absolute wow factor restaurant, the food is simply amazing and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. Had the lamb shank, delicious 😋

Delicious! Best oscypek in Zakopane! I loved small plates too

The food was absolutely delicious, big compliment to the Chef! We we're very Happy to have discovered this Restaurant. The ambience was beautiful,elegant and komfortable. The lovley waitress Made excellent recommendations. She gave us joy with her kindness and smiles. We left extremly Happy. Thank you ❤️😀

We came here last year and just had to return, as soon as we arrived, this year. A relaxed and mellow atmosphere, with warm, professional service. Traditional food served in a modern way and cooked to perfection. The mushroom sauce had amazing depth of flavour, I could have had that as a starter on its own! Slightly high prices than some local restaurants but well worth it for the extra quality, selection and service.

It was our very first day studying in Poland and we wanted to try traditional polish food and we gave to say we haven’t disappointed at all. Here you will find the best of Zakopane's traditions. Delicious dishes, each element of the restaurant's decor is an exquisite work of art, polish traditional live music melted our hearts and we are delighted for such a warm welcome to this country. The confectionery, located on the ground floor, offers a wide selection of delicious pastries.

Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience. The waiters were extremely unfriendly, and their looks made us feel very uncomfortable. The service was poor and slow, with no real attention to customers. The only good thing about this place is the outdoor seating area, which is quite nice. I do not recommend this restaurant — the unpleasant atmosphere will just make you feel frustrated and irritated. Very bad experience. The waitress was rude and disrespectful. While it was raining and we were sitting outside, she came out and closed the umbrella over us — right in the middle of the rain — and said, in a very impolite way, that “the umbrella is only for the sun.” Her behavior was completely unacceptable, with no respect for customers. I do not recommend this place at all

Great service, well crafted menu, everything was very tasty and big plus for kids menu and entertainment! Personal recommendation: try out their dumplings! For restaurant / hotel managers: please ensure you have option for your service team to receive tips by card( for now I was told it’s impossible). There are tones of options nowadays (special apps, blick, QR codes, revolut and so on).

Another one of highlights on the food scene in Zakopane — and you don’t get a lot of these here. Came here twice and frankly speaking I wish I had more time to come again, but I’ll visit next time (hopefully with some new additions on the menu!). The cream of red pine is something that stands out above all other dishes but I gotta say the venison carpaccio and lamb shank has everything to it as well. I also tried borscht (beet) soup which was amazingly clear in flavour. The lamb dumplings are extremely filling — careful with your order :) the service the first time was much nicer than the second time — it felt like hotel guests are treated with much more care than locals. And yet the management should remember that the locals are the ones who will come back to eat here when the season is low and the guests show up just once. Just some food for thought. Regardless, real pleasure to eat at this place because the views cannot be compared to anything else.

Beautiful view from this restaurant, friendly service, tasty food. Prices are a little bit high, but it’s okay for a hotel restaurant. I personally recommend salmon, Zurek soup and potato purée with bacon.

Wow, very tasty lamb <3

Had an absolute amazing time, the food was wonderful from the appetizer to delicious desert 😊

Had dinner here and lunch another day. Delicious food and fantastic service. A spectacular view from the outdoor patio, a beautiful place to enjoy a meal with the Mountain View.

The carpets made the place feel a bit outdated. Quite hot and humid inside. However the food was quite good and the service was good. Price level to high for this restaurant

Food was top notch, and prepared quickly. Portions were a bit smaller compared to price, however gastronomy experience was splendid.

I wish I could give more stars. This place was so yummy. The best meal I’ve had in a long while. The steak was perfect. The place was nice and clean and the staff was friendly and polite :)

Very nice interior, friendly staff, food presentation on high level, taste of food was good but not that extraordinary. Beer quite bad. 4,5*

Wonderful meal with good service. Recommended.

Stumbled upon this fabulous Italian restaurant tonight with friends. Outstanding! Superbly presented food with innovative offerings. Good wine menu. Quiet and luxurious atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back. Just exceptional.

Really like the interior, the food and the service. Recommend

Quite expensive meals, even if they are tasty. Large choice of pizzas. You can enjoy deserts only.

I’ll admit it publicly: came here two days in a row because this was worth committing such sin if I can even say so. Definitely a new contender in the city to take the crown of the best pizza in the area. Grabbed the ‘trattoria parmigiana’ both days — perfectly baked and perfectly kneaded. Very thin, which is what I like. It’s a small room but you get to see the chefs behind the glass wall and can even chat with them! Truly recommended!

In general very good experience!

Great atmosphere, great food, and very friendly staff. The ingredients are of high quality and the concept of an open kitchen is lovely!

The food is so delicious everything we order was tasty. I loved their salad options and the pizza. Their seafood pizza is spicy be carful.

Food was so good, warming and filling and homemade. We loved everything we ordered- gnocchi, Alfredo, and tagliatelle. Pizza was also good quality crust and ingredients. Yum.

Pizza is fine but the service is average. The waiter was a little bit rude. I dont know why.

Amazing restaurant!!!! Small, very nice place, the best food we ate in Poland. We were 8 people, all of the dishes we ordered were very very good! And service was perfect. They speak english :) and the atmosphere is very calm. We highly recommend it!!!!

Great food with lively folk music musicians playing music however, the service was really slow. The Main courses are very large so enjoy the large servings (at Warsaw prices). The appetisers and other dishes are regular sized.

I had the beer baked pork knuckle and it was straight 🔥, highly recommend, best item on the menu easily! Paid 100 PLN with a tip including the beer. I visited on a weekday around 5pm and it wasn't busy at all. Staff friendly. Nice decor.

I visited this place three times and every time it was delicious. The service was great. The menu is rich

This is our favorite meal in Zakopane over 4 days. We got zurek which was really good. It's smoothly sour but complex. We also got a pork knuckle to share which was humongous. Meat is falling-off-the-bone tender and well seasoned. I'd highly recommend. Especially in the heart of a town that feels like wherever you go is another tourist trap, this place is truly worth it.

Service is good. Tasty food. We ordered pork knuckle and the portion was so big for 1 person. Overall very satisfactory. Duck leg was good as well.

Nice atmosphere, tasty food, adequate prices.

Offers truly tasty, authentic Polish food in a charming setting. However, the live band's breaks were longer than their sets, leading to a somewhat quiet and uneven atmosphere. Worth it for the food, but be prepared for musical pauses.

This hobby restaurant is located halfway down the tourist Street in Zakopane. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the restaurant is decorated in old Polish style. They even have old Polish folk music playing in the background. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, the food is good and the portions are big. I made the mistake of ordering the baked potato pancake with mushroom sauce. I didn’t really like it, and I returned it. It was my fault. I misread the menu. The duck pierogi, the beef burger, and the chicken soup were excellent. If we had more time, we would certainly return. I recommend this restaurant.

I visited Karczma Zapiecek in November, and it was absolutely wonderful! The interior is incredible – beautifully decorated with wood, giving it a cozy and authentic atmosphere. The staff were so kind, polite, and made me feel truly welcomed as a guest. The food was amazing — delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience. Can’t wait to come back!

Very tasty and atmospheric place in a lovely Zakopane Service could be better but maybe it was just a start of the day so they were still sleeping a bit.

Decided to go here off a recommendation by our tour guide. The restaurant was definitely worth it. The oven roasted trout was great, however it is not deboned, and needed a little more salt. The potato I got was pretty big and came with a creamy rich sour cream. The salad was more of a coleslaw with shredded carrots and some cucumber. The restaurant was worth it, and was great value for myself and my wife.

Food is great, waiting time was okay even when it’s fully booked. Staff were really lovely, food was delicious. Loved it!

My wife and I visited for lunch. The atmosphere inside was fantastic, and the waiter was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I think this is an excellent restaurant to experience authentic Polish local cuisine.

The restaurant was very atmospheric and had the option of parking behind the building. The decor was charming and with traditional live music it created an atmosphere. Unfortunately, the staff did not take the initiative and did not try to improve the service of guests or customers waiting for a table. The meals were very tasty and nicely served. Zakopane has a large gastronomic base so next time I will visit another restaurant.

To those travellers who would like to experience polish, you SHOULD AVOID this restaurant. It would disappoint you for sure. If you can’t go there earlier enough to get an indoor seat, just DONT choose this restaurant!!! We waited in a long queue and no body noticed us cause of course the waiters are busy! Until they showed us the outdoor seat it were already 10minute wait. Sitting outside meant you would get MANY second hand smoke. What does it mean? The indoor customers finished their food and got plenty of time coming out smoking in front of you! I felt so annoyed, I never smoke and I had asthma!!! The restaurant won’t limit diner time, and those sitting inside would just occupy their table forever. The outside people left like 3 tables gone but none from inside gone. And we waited for 30 mins for our cheese cake to come because they don’t bother to serve outside customer. No one care about you. The food were not worth 4.9 points for SURE. The outside environment was freezing and they served all plates at once. All of them would get cold in 5mins before you are able to finish.

Bąkowa Zohylina Niźnio is one of the best places in Zakopane to experience traditional highlander cuisine. Beautifully located just off the lower part of Krupówki, the restaurant sits in a charming wooden building with cozy interiors and staff dressed in regional outfits — creating a warm and authentic atmosphere. The menu is extensive and full of regional specialties. A word of advice: portions are huge, so it’s best to order modestly at first — everything we tried could easily feed two people. We visited twice because the first experience left such a strong impression. During our first visit, we had kwaśnica served in a small cauldron over a candle (a great touch), kaszanka with sautéed cabbage, and roasted mutton with mint sauce plus extra roasted potatoes and a bryndza cheese salad — all fresh, flavorful, and served in enormous portions. The zsiadłe mleko was a great local drink and also helped with digestion. On our second visit, we tried grule (potatoes with pork cracklings) and a rich, intensely garlicky soup with croutons and a generous helping of cheese — one of the best garlic soups we've had. The service was quick and professional despite how busy it was. It’s a very popular spot, so expect a wait during peak hours — but it’s absolutely worth it. This restaurant is a true culinary highlight of Zakopane.

Dined here 2 nights straight because the food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Restaurant has live musicians and cozy atmosphere. On the first night, we had to wait for almost 30 mins to get a table even though we were the 2nd couple in the queue. The staff did not come out to physically acknowledge you are waiting until there is a table cleared and available. But there is a clear sign for guests to wait. We were seated next to the toilet, not exactly nice but okay since it is a popular place. Garlic soup, mukled wine, grilled salmon and chicken cutlet (they called it grilled) were excellent. On the second night, we went earlier at just after 5pm. We got a table immediately and unfortunately, next to the toilet again with rather busy traffic. Ribs was excellent. It is not melt in your mouth kind. Lightly seasoned with no sauces. Pork cutlet with cheese was fine if rather heavy.

Not sure if it was the post–Morskie Oko hike hunger talking, or if this place really is that good — but it was honestly one of the best meals I’ve ever had. We had traditional Polish dishes: Żurek soup (hope I’m spelling that right), pork ribs, and homemade-style fried potatoes. Also chicken with amazing sauce on it. Simply amazing. I also loved the outdoor vibe — cozy and authentic. People say it’s even more charming indoors during the winter, and I really hope to come back and experience that too. Huge thanks to the staff for the warm and friendly service. Definitely go — you won’t regret it!

Really tasty food and quick service. Only downsides was that we got a table right beside the band, so it was basically impossible to talk and enjoy the atmosphere. Nonetheless a very nice place

Had to wait a bit to get in but once in and sat service was excellent and quick. The atmosphere is amazing with the live music and mix of locals and tourists. Food was also excellent mixing in local specialties with traditional polish cuisine.

Really good experience. The only place that I’ve found on the main tourists street that serves Zürek inside the baked bread. Good music, lovely design and decoration. Highly recommend.

I've been to Karczma Góralska twice now, and honestly, it is an absolute MUST-VISIT in Zakopane! 🏔️🇵🇱 The entire experience—food, service, and atmosphere—is pure magic. ✨ The atmosphere is instantly transporting; the lively Góral folk songs 🎶 create such a joyous, authentic vibe. The service is fantastic—every member of the staff serves you with a genuine smile 😊 and speaks excellent English, which is super helpful! Plus, having the menu in both Polish and English is a huge bonus. 📖👍 Now, the food! Everything I tried was seriously delicious and satisfying. The deeply flavorful garlic soup with smoked bacon 🥓 and the perfectly cooked cabbage and mushroom pierogi 🥟 with crispy bacon bits were amazing starters. But the showstopper was the massive pork knuckle in beer marinade 🍖 served with fantastic fried cabbage and all the fixings. 🤤 To drink, both the warming non-alcoholic Winter tea 🫖 and the potent Herbata Góralska (with "prąd"!) are incredible must-tries! 🔥 I can't wait to go back again! 🤩🥳😋👍🏼🌟💫👏🏼💯❤️ #KarczmaGoralska #ZakopaneEats #GoralFood #PolishCuisine #Śliwowica #HighlanderLife #Gubałówka #FoodieHeaven #TatraMountains #HerbataGoralska

I think the place is fantastic . Food very Good. Yesterday we had fantastic dinner . Also the staff was excelent. Today we have launch... Food is verry good but that short hair lady (waitres) absolutely don’t care about us..

Best Kwaśnica soup I ever had. Very nice atmosphere and great stuff. Typical Polish mountain style. Reasonable prices. Every evening they have live folk music. Highly recommend 😁

Short review: Best food I have ever tasted! Lovely atmosphere True Polish dishes, but kids can also eat well. Little corner for kids to play, nothing dangerous I noticed. Live music, adjusted to the people's wishes! You can eat cheap, or expensive, and you'll be full either way! There is no tip included in the bill, you can tip the staff by giving them cash, as much as you want for the service. The menu is translated in 3 languages, also in hungarian and it is avilable via QR codes. The menus are not translated poorly they are very accurate. Parking is not far away, aprox. 2 minutes away (400 m) through Fashion street, there is a large parking lot, with parking fee of 7 zł/hour on weekdays 'til 9 PM. For disabled people this restaurant is packed with seats on the ground floor, but no toilet. Toilet is only available upstairs. The toilets are clean, and well equipped. The mulled beer, and garlic soups are the top favorite, a must try! Also the pancakes are very very delicious! Basically everything is delish. Longer review: I've been to this restaurant 7 years ago, and remembered that the soups are amazing. I forgot the name of the place, and how it looked like, so we just wandered around the street, and stumbled upon this restaurant with great atmosphere inside. Just after we sat down, my sister sent me the picture from 7 years ago. It was the exact same restaurant!! So not only I remembered, but accidentally fell in love with the place twice🥰🥰🥰 And just as I remembered, the Garlic Soup is the best soup in the whole world. It was served with cheese toast, and plenty of bacons inside the soup, very delicious! The food was still hot, and we didn't wait for the food, only about 15 minutes, each time we ate there. Because yes, we ate there 3 times, everyday, throughout our stay in Zakopane. Our waitress Karolina and waiter Jurek was the best! They were always smiley, and fulfilled any request we had. We will be regulars that is for sure!

Very very good atmosphere and awesome food!!! There was a live music and the personal was friendly. Recommended! 😄

The soup was good,the mojito was nice, and the waiter was very friendly.The atmosphere and music were also really nice..

Great atmosphere, really tasty food and a heavenly desert (as well as the home-made tea which, unfortunately, I did not take a picture of). Poland greets you with the portions that are sometimes too big even for a larger person, yet if you want something not as over the top, beautifully made and in a sane person's portion(s) - this is the place for you!!

Please note that I am an American tourist. The menus are in both Polish and English but not everyone that works there speaks English. Large menu with lots of interesting options with influences from Switzerland and Poland. Lots of vegetarian options. We came ate twice and tried various options, all good. Service is slow by American standards, but everything was good.

We went there for dinner. Very nice garden, kind service but portions could be bigger for what you pay.

Beautiful patio to have your meal outside. Kind and swift service. Very long menu with variety of dishes. Some are delicious. I’ve been tempted to this place by reviews mentioning the wide selection of vegetarian dishes. I would recommend chłodnik and knedle z grzybami i kapustą, these dishes were absolutely delicious. Regarding salads I’d pass on Sałatka Wędrowca: too much of Iceberg salad and onion, very little of other ingredients. Pierogi ruskie were OK, but a bit plain.

Lovely restaurant, you can really see that it’s kinda popular because it was kinda a full house. I had the Pasterskie raclette. When asking if it was enough as a meal I got the honest answer that it’s really enough and also fat/greasy and she was right. But it tasted good and was nice to try something new

I tried two kinds of their raclette: rubby (with sauer cabbage) and shepherd's one (with potato grated and deep fried). The former was ok-ish, though there could be more cheese. The latter was not edible. If they simply give boiled (or baked) potatoes and more cheese, that would be much better

So cozy and beautiful! I don't think I've seen a better fondue in Poland so far, so 5* for that. They have very generous portions and the price is very good. Service is also excellent, and they bring the food right away!

A luxurious restaurant with delicious and varied dishes and reasonable prices for the location and a very beautiful view. I liked the service of the staff and their hospitality and their warm welcome. Mr. Luca provided us with everything we needed. He came every so often and asked if we needed service or if there was a comment. I also liked that when the bread ran out, they brought fresh bread directly before we asked. Honestly, we didn't ask for five-star service. All the staff are keen to serve the guest in an excellent way. The food is delicious, the quantity is appropriate, the price is reasonable, the place is clean, and the service is very wonderful. I will definitely visit again and recommend the restaurant.

Such a good pizza that i forgot to take photo before eating. Amazing gluten-free sourdough and fresh ingredients mixed in surprising ways. I had really liked the sweet and spicy pizza it was amazing. Stuff was nice and quick to respond. Definitely recommend.

Cristina is a truly exceptional dining experience that stands out for its exquisite food, impeccable service, and pristine atmosphere. The menu offers a delightful variety of dishes, each prepared with the finest ingredients and presented with a touch of elegance, making every bite a true delight. The waiters are highly professional, attentive, and respectful, ensuring that each guest feels welcomed and well-cared for. The restaurant itself is beautifully organized, with a welcoming ambiance that is both cozy and sophisticated. Cleanliness is a top priority here, with every detail carefully attended to, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a memorable meal in a refined setting. I highly recommend Cristina for anyone seeking top-tier dining and service.

Came here with friends and family for dinner and enjoyed the food and atmosphere of the restaurant. The restaurant primarily serves Italian food with a wide variety of pizza, pastas and drink selections. We had a big party of around 8 people and were seated right away with no wait. The inside ambiance of the place is very nice and cozy and the waiters were very kind and eagerly answered any questions we had about the menu. Although we speak Polish, we did hear they also spoke English well for any tourists who came by and had questions. The food was tasty and handed out quickly. Our table had a mix of pizzas, bruschettas, chicken/meat plates, pastas and soup, so one could say we tried a little bit of everything. We were very satisfied with the food quality and the portions were just enough for one person. The restaurant is also really close to the main street so it's a perfect place to stop by and eat before going to visit the shops nearby.

This place was recommended to us by fellow travelers we met in Zakopane, and we’re glad we followed their tip. We visited Cristina for a late lunch / early dinner around 3:00 PM – between meal times – so the restaurant wasn’t busy. It was an exceptionally hot day, and although Cristina has a lovely outdoor seating area, we preferred to sit inside, where it was cooler. Our goal was pizza – that’s what others had praised most – so we ordered two. The pizzas were generously topped, with high-quality ingredients including some more expensive ones like artichokes. While the flavors were excellent and the toppings rich, the base was unfortunately a bit underbaked in the center, likely due to the weight of the ingredients. It made the pizza hard to eat in a typical Italian way – by hand – as the middle was quite soft. The restaurant itself is spacious and tastefully decorated in a modern style. Service was very professional, attentive, and smooth. Cristina definitely feels like a high-end place, especially by Zakopane standards. It’s a restaurant worth recommending, and if we return to Zakopane, we’d love to come back and try something other than pizza next time.

The food was absolutely delicious. The flavors were perfectly combined, and the staff was friendly. We started with the stracciatella from the autumn menu, followed by several different seafood dishes.

We ordered a Calzone pizza and the taste was very authentic. Highly recommend to people wanting to try Italian food in Zakopane. The service was fast and the price was reasonable.

Kraków Airport is modern and fairly well-organized. Security and boarding went smoothly, and the staff were helpful. The terminal is clean with a few nice places to eat or grab a coffee. Not a huge airport, but efficient for its size. Public transport to the city is convenient. Overall, a pleasant experience 👌

Overall experience is not really good at all. From the outside the airport looks big and visually attractive Inside is an absolute mayhem. Krakow being one of the top tourist destination. The crowds/tourists are really in thousands. The facilities at the airport is appalling. Toilet facilities are bad. No seats to sit with a few granite stone benches around at the check in area and a few seats around. In fact there are more seating areas in the parks and surrounding woods in Krakow. Upstairs, before boarding the flight, there is shortage of seats for waiting even there for travellers. The lighting overall at this airport is very poor, quite dull and gloomy. Some staff are ok when you deal with them where as others can get upset with you easily for no apparent reason. Considering this is an international airport and a favourite destination for visitors this airport needs a lot of improvement.

Navigating through the Krakow airport is chaotic and truly tests your anxiety levels! There is no clear directions and they only start the check in process couple hours prior to the flight. Then you come to find out they are checking in for 3/4 other flights from the same check in counters. This makes the lines and wait times super long and you never know if you will make it to your flight in time. The next test comes when you have to make it through the immigration lines! Though this line kept moving, every one seemed to be in a panic state! Not a good experience at all overall!!!

Unbelievable experience at Krakow Airport I’ve been traveling with the same portable battery charger across 52 countries in total, including 30 in the past 5 years, and I’ve flown with Ryanair countless times without any issues. Just two days ago, I flew from Athens to Krakow with this very charger, and it passed security without a problem. But today, at Krakow Airport, I was told I had to throw it away just to get through security. And here’s the kicker—the charger is more expensive than the flight itself! I mean… wow! It’s incredible how the rules can vary so dramatically between airports. Travelers, beware: what works everywhere else may not work here. Date : 22 OCTOBER 2025 12:10 pm Check in 26 desk

This is a Big airport on ground level we have arrive hall with drop in bag area , level 1 is security check and gates , we have a Fun area if u are travelling with kids ( snooker, ping pong ) also before gate u can find a food court area . After passing security check gates there is few duty free stores alcohol and cigarettes perfume etz . Parking in the airport free for 10min if u use kissing fly gates . Easy access to city as per small train , bus u can purches a travel ticket on ground floor " Miejska Karta " box or multiple Taxi located outside terminal . hotel Hilton located directly on Airport ground 2 min walk .

The security check is extremely fast and painless but the waiting area can be improved drastically as there isn’t enough seating or lounge area and it gets crowded quickly. I suggest coming closer to your flight time (1.5-2 instead of 3 hr) to maximize your time.

It’s a very nice airport. Departure gates are packed, not enough waiting area. My complaint is with the taxis when arriving late in the evening. I could not get a Bolt to pick me up. They repeatedly accepted my ride request, then canceled after a couple minutes. I was forced to take an airport taxi who wouldn’t or didn’t have or didn’t use a meter. Charged me zł129. My taxi ride to the airport to depart was only zł56 in rush hour traffic with a tip. Be forewarned about the taxis. Ran into the same problem in old Town late in the evening. Wanted zł100 to go 3.3 Km. Bolt only cost me zł35 with tip.