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Katowice Centre

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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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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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Światowid

ul. 3 Maja 7

Kino Światowid is part of the arthouse network in Katowice, and one of the oldest, with a lifespan stretching back to the 1940s in its current architectural form (although a cinema was located here previously, the Colosseum, which went back to 1909!). Th

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Tree of Heads

ul. 3 Maja 38

Head inside the gate to see a piece by local Silesian artist Raspazjan showing a tree of heads, created in 2015.

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Ul. Mariacka Tylna

ul. Mariacka Tylna

For Katowice, ul. Mariacka Tylna ('Mariacka rear', which runs parallel to the main ul. Mariacka) is the Mecca of street art in the city. Here, walking from one end to the other is like an outdoor art gallery, with walls on both sides of the street adorn

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Silesian Museum

ul. Tadeusza Dobrowolskiego 1

The grand opening of the brand new home of the Silesian Museum is perhaps the biggest of all of Katowice's recent investment unveilings. The museum’s scope, the quality of the permanent exhibitions and the architectural prowess of the newly adapted su

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Absurdalna

ul. Dworcowa 3

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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Arthouse Cinemas Katowice

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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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

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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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 features elaborat

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Ciao Italia

ul. Warszawska 43

"A meeting place with a true Italian taste" perfectly sums up Ciao Italia, mainly due to the unbeatable woodfire pizza that their 'Italian Colossus' bestows upon guests. This aparatus is the real deal: a Ferrari-class stove that cannot be found anywhere

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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

Going strong since 1974 in its original location on ul. 1 Maja 39, Cukiernia Europejska has branched out across the city, and its newest location is right in the centre just off the ryn

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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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Homerun Kato

ul. Wojewódzka 21

Located right next to the very busy and very loud bar district of ul. Mariacka, Homerun Kato are a casual, chilled out bar, that deals only in sofas, not chairs. Despite the cool approach to the whole situation, they consider themselves to be a sports ba

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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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Hurry Curry

ul. Św. Stanisława 1

Bringing some heat to the street and some spice to Kato-vice, this hot spot is turning heads and filling stomachs. Started by a couple of travellers with the simple idea of offering a selection of curries from all over the world served up quick and so

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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

Representing a small but significant piece of Katowice history, Kaktusy Kato Koncept Kulinarny or simply 'Kaktusy' has been in operation since the 1950s and has witnessed many revolutionary happenings in its lifetime. Now, as a tried and

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Katowice City By Bike

Pl. Wojciecha Kilara 1

Katowice's city-organised bike rental 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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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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Len Arte

ul. Mariacka 25

In every city with a big enough restaurant scene to justify the use of the phrase 'restaurant scene’, there is inevitably talk of superlatives. Where’s the best place for this, that and the other? Well, without any hesitation, Len Arte takes the cake

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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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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

Considered the leading Polish orchestra, the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1935 in Warsaw. For years the Orchestra acted as a cultural ambassador representing P

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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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Sakana Sushi Bar

ul. Mielęckiego 6

If you happen to be a well travelled sushi fan then you’re probably already familiar with the Sakana brand. With outlets in Kraków and Warsaw, the Katowice branch offers the same high quality service, bright and bamboo accented interior and of course

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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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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 Indian climes. Now that we’ve ironed out any potential mishaps, firstly, admire the revamped former tra

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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 and a new lighting system which make for a bright and warm atmosphere. One of Katowice's fine

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Vienna House Easy 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 not 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 out

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