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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.

Editor's Picks & Featured Venues

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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Street Art Installation

Zachód Słońce

ul. Teatrlana 2A

This cool neon installation is found above the River Rawa located in the courtyard entrance at ul. Teatralna 2A (be careful not to get locked in as the gate only opens when residents enter/exit), however, it is best viewed from the Rynek at night as it g

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KAFEJ

ul. Chorzowska 5

Kafej could be the flagship spot for all that is hip about this up and coming metropolis. Bagel sandwiches, pancakes, alternative coffees, healthy smoothies, craft beers and open till late. Add some super salads, savoury lunch specials, fresh baked cakes

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NOVO

ul. Warszawska 15

The first thing you'll be struck by as you walk in to NOVO is the huge stone bake oven right at the bar (we think it's the only one in Kato!). The second thing you'll be struck by is the sight of all the chopped wood, used for said oven, stored all aroun

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Cafe Kattowitz

ul. Św. Jana 7

A slice of strudel most divine accompanied our cappuccinos just fine as the porcelain and the silver softly clattered. And so we sat and sipped and occasionally dipped our forks into the flaky pastry pondering – how had we been transported to Vienna s

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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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Amnezja

ul. Mariacka 16

Amnezja has a lot going for it without a lot of gimmicks. Unlike many of the other shady shot bars and crowded student dives, this place is seriously spacious, offering all sorts of nooks and crannies to tuck away in over three floors. Their buzzing beer

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Avis

ul. Uniwersytecka 13

Avis is Poland's biggest car rental company and offers a complete range of vehicles for rent throughout Poland. They are located in the city center in Altus and at ul. Wolności 90, Pyrzowice (Airport), tel. (+48) 601 35 48 12. Open Mon-Fri 08:30-00:30

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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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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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Botanika

ul. Sienkiewicza 27

Nestled nicely into the basement and first floor of one of the brownstones (yes Katowice has brownstones!) on one of our favourite streets is this vegetarian and vegan treat. As the name suggests, they are all about cooking up hearty and healthy meals pu

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Burgundia Wine Tastings & Wine Shop

ul. 3 Maja 23

A really admirable selection of world wines for all tastes and budgets in this shop/wine bar hidden in a courtyard near the train station. Another location in the Altus Centre (H-3, ul. Uniwersytecka 13).

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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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City Pub

ul. 3 Maja 23

One of the places that always comes up when enquiries are made about the best places to drink in town and its cult status is unquestionable. The seemingly small bar is delightfully deceptive as the ground floor houses two bars, numerous private rooms

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Cooler Club & Food

ul. Mariacka 20/1

Cooler club on Mariacka street is where you can go for food during the day, just make sure not to turn up too early expecting to dance your socks off as it also functions as a club on Fri & Sat 21:00-05:00. Open daily from 13:00, Cooler serves up some me

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Cooler Club & Food

ul. Mariacka 20/1

If by cooler you mean louder and more self aware, then this is the coolest joint in town, bro. Typical of most fancy fashion clubs we've finessed our way into the last few years, Cooler treads a familiar line of indulgent ornate extravagance and modern m

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Desa

ul. Mariacka 5

This is Desa's flagship location in Katowice and this classy show room has a variety of unique antique works of art, furniture, china, collectibles, decorative items and jewellery. Get lost in a their spacious cases of treasures from another age. The att

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El Mexicano

ul. Mariacka 18A

If you’re anything like us and you’ve tried one too many cabbage filled tacos in mexican kitsch-fiestaurants across Poland, then you’ll understand our initial hesitation. But as soon as we saw the tastefully colourful exterior of El Mexicano, we knew

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EuroResidence Home Apartament

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 smart apartments and classic hotel-type rooms come in a range of sizes a

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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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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 Culture merged with the Katowice Centre for Culture and is now l

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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 ‘Market Square,’ Little Hanoi is a welcome departure from eating dumplings, or even the low-standard Chinese restaurants found across t

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Health & Beauty

Lulua

ul. Staromiejska 21

This niche perfume and cologne shop fields orders from all over the world, but is located right in the heart of Katowice, just up from the Rynek. Specialising in unique artisanal scents, Lulua is lauded for their expertise and unparalleled customer servi

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Madlen Flowers

ul. Mariacka 12

Flowers are wonderful, aren't they? A perfect gift to the ones we love. Madlen Flowers offers you traditional options for that special someone, from a bouquet of flowers (just take a look at the arrangement of said bouquets and try not to be impressed!),

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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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moodro bistro & cafe

ul. Tadeusza Dobrowolskiego 1 (Silesian Museum)

The Silesian Museum has a lot to offer both tourists and locals alike and that includes its gastronomic offers. If you make the entire journey through the subterranean exhibits and ante-chambers of the Museum, you’ll be delighted to resurface right next

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moodro restaurant

ul. Tadeusza Dobrowolskiego 1A (Silesian Museum)

Not to be confused with the Bistro/Cafe of the same name across the courtyard in the main museum complex, this is the much larger and more elegant restaurant in the old Machinery Building of the Silesian Museum. The refined exposed brick interiors with l

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Mosquito Silesia Apartments

ul. 3 Maja 23

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

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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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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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Gifts & Souvenirs

Sadza Soap

This is the ultimate must-have souvenir for the Silesian enthusiast in your family. A lump of pristine coal that you can use to clean off all that coal dust you picked up from visiting one of the region's many mines. Ok, so it may be a novelty, but it

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Silesia City Center

ul. Chorzowska 107

Located mid-way between Katowice and Chorzów on the site of an old 1904 coal mine, the spectacular Silesia City Center easily trumps everything else in the region. A combined retail, gourmet and entertainment complex, the original 65,000 metre-square

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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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Vienna House Easy Angelo Katowice

ul. Sokolska 24

Angelo is a fantastic addition to Katowice's accommodation offerings. Angelo 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 cou

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WHISKY & SPIRIT HOUSE

ul. Plebiscytowa 13

If you happen to be a whisky and high end spirits lover, or you know someone near and dear who is, then this shop is a must stop. It’s no accident they spell ‘whisky’ without an ‘e’ as exclusive Scotch single malts are their specialty and we dare say the

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Wiejska Chatka

Pl. Grunwaldzki 4

Katowice's only 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.

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Żółte Drzwi

ul. Dyrekcyjna 10

Quality cocktail bars were one of the things Kato seriously lacked for a long time and sorely deserved. The last year has turned the trend around and now the city centre is bursting at the seams. The Yellow Door is the newest entry and it’s an instant cl

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