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Welcome to the very center of Silesia, downtown Katowice where the city of music and gardens is moving and shaking faster than a flying saucer out of place from its outer space. Speaking of which, the city's eclectic skyline is changing rapidly and the now very walkable Katowice centre is a hub of architectual marvels amidst a sea of post-soviet urban and suburban sprawl. In short, totally unique and well worth exploring the many museums, bars, restaurants and clubs populating the ever-changing Silesian landscape.

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Spodek

Al. Korfantego 35

If you get to the brand new sparkling Rynek and see a strange unidentified lying object at the end of Al. Korfantego, the odds are you're looking at Katowice's very own flying saucer! This multi-purpose 'space age' sports and concert venue has a rathe

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Kino Kosmos

Kino Kosmos, ul. Sokolska 66

Part of the independent cinema movement in Poland, Silesia Film has a bunch of great arthouse cinemas in Katowice. Kino Kosmos is legen

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Silesian Museum

ul. Tadeusza Dobrowolskiego 1

One of the most impressive and most important recent investments in Katowice has been the Silesian Museum on the site of the former Katowice Coal Mine, just north of the

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Amfora Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

ul. Francuska 1A

There's nothing better than the excitement of trying new food. Amfora offers a stand-out menu stocked with authentic Middle Eastern delights, from delicious appetisers like muhamara - a perfect Syrian alternative to hummus, to sweet desserts like baklava

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ROA Birds

ul. Mariacka Tylna 11

Street mural showing two birds, created by Belgian artist ROA in 2012.

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Absurdalna - Starkraft Brewpub

ul. Staromiejska 9

Bringing modern art, street food and craft beer together under one roof: what an absurdly fantastic idea! When you first walk into this exceedingly colourful bar you could mistake it for an art gallery as the large front room hosts a rotating selection o

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AïOLI Inspired by Katowice

Rynek 5

AïOLI Inspired by Katowice brings yet more Mediterranean flare to the city's Rynek

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B&B Hotel Katowice Centrum

ul. Sokolska 4

Well established across Europe, this hotel network now offers modern, budget accommodation in Katowice. Centrally located with ease of access to both the market square and train station, all rooms include free wi-fi and air conditioning. There's also a l

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Best Western Hotel Mariacki

ul. Mariacka 15

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Biała Małpa

ul. 3 Maja 38

This alabaster ape drapes itself in cool and drowns itself in sudsy pools of amber nectar nightly. This premium primate has achieved cult status among Katowice beer lovers. You’ll see why as soon as you squeeze through its monkey bars. Warm woods, exp

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Biała Małpa Mexico

ul. 3 Maja 38

Drum roll, please! A new venue in what is probably our favourite courtyard in Katowice has arrived. Found right in the city centre, this place has an awesome street mural by local Silesian artist

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Black Woolf Coffee & Books

ul. 3 Maja 25

Found as central as it can get, right on the main street, pop in to Black Woolf to escape the bustle... then people watch from the inside as life whizzes by outside. The interior is sparse, although quite calming despite its buzzing city centre location.

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Campanile

ul. Sowińskiego 48

Great value in a city where accommodation is still very limited in choice. Modern, Identikit rooms come with shower room, cable tv, wireless Internet and comfortable beds. The breakfast buffet is as good as you will find in a Polish 3-star hotel and t

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Chata z Zalipia

ul. Wojewódzka 15

Paying homage to the specific folk art tradition of the far-away Małopolska village of Zalipie, the rustic cottage interior of this pleasant peasant offering f

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Courtyard by Marriott Katowice City Center

ul. Uniwersytecka 13

Top class modern business facilities inside the renamed Courtyard by Marriott Katowice City Center. Occupying the top 9 floors of the unmissable city-centre building, facilities include cable (and Chromecast ready) TV

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Cukiernia Europejska

ul. św. Jana 8

A city favourite since 1974, this sweet spot is a wealth of cakes, desserts, biscuits, ice-cream, and other baked goods, perfectly coupled with tea, coffee, or something alcoholic! Going strong in its original location on u

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Desa Katowice

ul. Mariacka 5

Poland's leading dealer of art and antiques since 1950, Desa has franchises across the country, including this elegant showroom on Katowice's high street, filled with a wide variety of unique antique works of art, ceramics, sculpture, collectibles, decor

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Hornigold W Zielonej Kamienicy

ul. Kopernika 6

Located on a quiet street in the leafy district south of the train tracks and geared primarily but not exclusively towards short- and long-term foreign business travellers, these

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Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice

ul. Dworcowa 9

This recently-rennovated 4-star hotel of the prestigious Diament chain is located in the very centre of Katowice is characterized by a modern character an

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Hotel Diament Spodek

Al. Korfantego 35

Located inside Katowice's most random and recognisable landmark - the inimitable 'Spodek' - this is a great choice for combining strange with style. Don'

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Hotel Katowice

Al. Korfantego 9

Caught somewhere mid-way between communist-era throwback and space station, evidence that the Katowice Hotel might be slowly catching up with the world includes the addition of such necessities as wireless internet in the lobby and smiling receptionis

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Ibis Budget Katowice Centrum

Al. Roździeńskiego 18

The Ibis Budget (formerly the Etap brand) presence in Katowice is smashing news for budget travellers tired of sleeping in hotels that smell of old socks and steamed turnips. Clean and modern this is exactly what the lower end of the market needs, wit

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Kaktusy Kato Koncept Kulinarny

ul. Dworcowa 9-11

Welcoming for you breakfast, lunch, a la carte, and their confectionery, this classy spot keeps things fresh and moving forward with creative dishes from Poland, Silesia and abroad.

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Katowice Arthouse Cinemas

Światowid, ul. 3 Maja 7

If going to the cinema for you conjures up an image of independent communal cinemas halls, rather than the more commercial feel of a cinema chain, then arthouse cinemas are the way to go. The arthouse cinema network is strong in Poland, and Katowice has

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Katowice Historical Museum

ul. Szafranka 9

This outstanding museum showcasing some of the more interesting aspects of the life and times of the city and its people is divided into two main sections. You can wander the well conceived rooms on three floors including a superb recreation of house

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Cultural Centres

Katowice Miasto Ogrodów

Pl. Sejmu Śląskiego 2

To give it its full name, 'Katowice Miasto Ogrodów im. Krystyny Bochenek' (Katowice City of Gardens named in honour of Krystyna Bochenek) was founded in 2016 after the Katowice Institute of Cultu

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Kawiarnia Fotograficzna

ul. Teatralna 4

Wood. and black walls. That's what first hits you when you first walk in - but it's OK, we get it, the photography theme is strong here, and the dark room element is understandable. Sparse interiors with photography paraphernalia everywhere, and old nost

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Gifts & Souvenirs

Kurka Bez Piórka

ul. Powstańców 4

A charming shop promoting art by young local artists, Kurka Bez Piórka specialises in handicrafts and fibre arts, but offers a wide range of art and accessories, including graphic prints, ceramics, hand-made jewellery, home decor items, gift baskets a

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Amber & Jewellery

Lilou

ul. Dworcowa 15

This uniquely colourful and immediately inviting salon is filled with all sorts of glittering gadgets, precious pendants, delicate necklaces and leather bracelets. Their elegantly playful nature of the salon gives you the freedom to mix and match any of

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Little Hanoi...and more!

ul. Staromiejska 4

Set on a pedestrianised street in the heart of Katowice within walking distance of the train station and Katowice’s ‘

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Metrorower

Pl. Wojciecha Kilara 1

Katowice's city-organised bike share system (available Apr-Oct) makes exploring the Silesian capital's concrete causeways and eclectic architecture easier than ever with 622 bikes found at 76 locations around the city centre including Katowice

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Cream of the Crop

Monopol

ul. Dworcowa 5

From the original 1903 mosaic floor in the lobby to the exquisite walnut furniture, Monopol gets everything right and more. Taking the occasional risk such as covering the walls in photographs of abandoned factories, the hotel shows a confidence that

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Mosquito Silesia Apartments

ul. 3 Maja 23

Katowice’s best-located apartments are truly a sight to behold and raise the bar for private apartment standards in Silesia. With ten decked-out luxury apartments to choose from (primary colour-coded inside and out), each is a slight variation on the

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Places of Interest

NOSPR - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra

Pl. Wojciecha Kilara 1

A perfect synergy of architecture and music. One of the best symphony orchestras in Poland meets one of the most acoustically perfect concert halls in Europe.The Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1935 in

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Novotel Katowice Centrum

Al. Roździeńskiego 16

The classic Novotel experience, this modern box of a hotel in the heart of the new city development area features recently renovated, super stylish business-class rooms with all the trimmings, add-ons such as excellent conference facilities and the No

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Patio

ul. Stawowa 3

One of Katowice's most popular restaurants just had an extensive renovation and they are all spiffed up and ready to serve. They got rid of some of the kitschy clutter, added some comfier chairs and brightened things up a bit so you can now see your d

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Fashion & Accessories

Poszetka

ul. Morcinka 23

A fascination with men's fashion encouraged this family business to set up a small workshop space in 2010. Thanks to a small-but-loyal following, Poszetka has continued to grow their reputation of producing customised high-quality products for the indivi

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Q Hotel Plus Katowice

ul. Wojewódzka 12

This 4-star hotel located a short distance away from the main train station, and likewise, the city centre, Q Hotel Plus Katowice is a delightful addition

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Scena54

ul. Mickiewicza 3

Found just off the Market Square (Rynek), the newest club in Katowice follows in the footsteps of its popular sibling in

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Silesian Philharmonic

ul. Sokolska 2

The Silesian Philharmonic is one of the country's most respected musical institutions and has existed since 1945. In addition to the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra there is also a mixed choir and Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra has performed all ove

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SilesiaTrip.pl

ul. Mariacka 11

Silesia Trip is a useful and comprehensive way to comfortably explore much of the region around Katowice. Offering 24 hour pick-up services from both the Katowice and Kraków airports, Silesia Trip has a plethora of tours, locales, and sights included

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SmaQ Food & Wine

ul. Wojewódzka 12

Located in the fantastic Q Hotel Plus Katowice, don't be put off thinking that you have to be a guest to eat here, it's open to the public, and we'd highly

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Taj

ul. Dworcowa 4

Let’s get one thing straight before you head in: Taj, in the Polish pronunciation, sounds like ‘Thai’, so don’t walk in expecting to be transported to extravagant Indian climes. Now that we’ve ironed out any potential mishaps, firstly, admire the revampe

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Tatiana

ul. Staromiejska 5

A long, thin restaurant with elegant, cleverly designed wooden floors and ceilings. The organic design is enhanced with decorative bamboo and suspended reeds for a warm, relaxed atmosphere. One of Katowice's finer and suitably popular establishments,

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Thai Sabai

ul. 3 maja 30 (Galeria Katowicka)

Although it might seem you're submitting yourself to voluntary torture at first, appearing almost masochistic, a Thai massage (acupressure mixed with assisted yoga) is a truly refreshing experience we'd fully recommend. It's true, there will be some stra

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Thai Sabai Lily Nail Spa

ul. 3 maja 30 (Galeria Katowicka)

With a lovely and relaxed interior, sharing the space with Thai Sabai, the mood is set for your treatment. On offer are a choice of manicures from hybr

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Upojeni

ul. Św. Jana 10 (entrance from the interior courtyard)

Full disclosure: this writer has a serious soft spot for Polish new-wave multi-tap craft beer bistros that serve up tasty tapas and beautiful burgers which pair perfectly with the delectable nectar flowing from the pristine pipes. In other words, you had

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Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice

ul. Sokolska 24

Vienna House is a fantastic addition to Katowice's accommodation offerings. It does just that with a distinctive and appealing colour palette of black, white, red and yellow, and modern suites and rooms which - with the substitution of the bed for a c

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Vinoteka

ul. Wawelska 2

A winery with a phenomenal range, Vinoteka specialise in exquisite Moravian wine from Czech Republic. However, customers will be swept off their feet by the wealth of international labels, in addition to the wines that are drawn straight from the barrel.

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Wellcome Home

ul. Jana Matejki 4/2

Katowice is becoming more popular, and with this comes a greater need for accommodation. Looking for long-term apartments? Step up Wellcome Home, who offer a selection of long-term leases during your stay in the city. All apartments are located in the ci

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Wiejska Chatka

Pl. Grunwaldzki 4

This truly traditional Polish and Silesian restaurant is a nice change of pace, if slightly out of place. A cavalcade of country-style adornments such as old farming tools and painted flowers contrast nicely with the bright white walls, plus an outdoo

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