Old Town

Not the easiest place to find despite being only a stone’s throw from the square, which makes its discovery (head into what looks like a shop to find it tucked away at the back) even more of a pleasant surprise. Clearly a labour of love as reflected b

Zielona Weranda

ul. Paderewskiego 7

Cafes

Un Pot

ul. Sieroca 5/6

EDITOR'S PICK

You'd think utilizing all the stereotypically hip-n-cool paraphernalia of modern-day hipster locales - like wooden pallets, whitewashed brick, and mason jars (hence the name) - would turn this place into one big fat (cool) cliche, but the rustic decor is

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Multitap Bars

Ministerstwo Browaru

ul. Ratajczaka 34

EDITOR'S PICK

One of our favourite haunts for Polish craft beers; find AleBrowar brews like Black Hope and Rowing Jack on tap alongside the establishment's own Ministerstwo beers and top-rated European names like Delirium Tremens. If we had it our way all pubs woul

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Cafes

Minister CAFE

ul. Ratajczaka 34 (1st floor)

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Ministerstwo Browaru has earned itself quite a reputation and is the perfect pub to find a healthy mixture of expats, business types, and tourists enjoying one of the best selection of beers in Poz. But its sister venue - Minister CAFE - has also earn

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Cream of the Crop

Andersia Hotel & SPA, a member of Radisson Individuals

Pl. Andersa 3

A well-located tower with an indoor pool and wellness area, air-conditioning throughout, and top-band conference facilities. Fitted with plasma screens and heated bathroom floors, rooms come with window side sofas proving a great spot to enjoy the cit

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Art Galleries

Arsenał City Gallery

ul. Szyperska 2

Founded in the late 1940s under the somewhat commie-sounding name Central Exhibition Bureau, Arsenał is one of the oldest players on Poznań's art gallery scene - and probably the most important. Currently organised by the Poznań City Council, the inst

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Polish

Bamberka

Stary Rynek 2

A long-standing, traditional restaurant squirreled away in the complex of buildings at the center of the town square, here you step into an bright int

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Polish

Bazar 1838

ul. Paderewskiego 8

Set in the historic building that once housed (and will again someday, according to rumours) the Hotel Bazar, the name of this smart

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Brovaria

Stary Rynek 73-74 (Brovaria Hotel)

Go formal and pick the right-hand room for a smoothly subdued dining area or else do as the rank-and-file and head either to the brewing hall out back, the bar to the side, or the al fresco terrace. Brovaria has something for everyone, from half a roa

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Clubs

Cuba Libre

ul. Wrocławska 21

Set down a shadowy courtyard basement, Cuba Libre is guaranteed festive fun and dance in Poznań, and a must-visit for those seeking the irresistible positive vibes that only a Latin-American nightlife spot can pull off!

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Dark Restaurant®

ul. Garbary 48

“Adventurous” isn’t a word we often like to pair with the word “dining” – after all, that’s how folks on reality television end up downing a bucket of spiders – but Dark Restaurant® proves to be the exception. As its name implies, Dark Restaurant® is

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DOMU Kitchen & Friends

ul. Wrocławska 18

Put on an apron and dig into a stack of BBQ ribs with your bare hands at this laid-back Polish-American-Italian establishment, then wash it down with their home-made apple alcohol.

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Upmarket

Don Prestige

ul. Św. Marcin 2

An excellent city centre location, just a couple of hundred metres from the market square in one direction and the Stary Browar shopping and entertainment complex in the other. Featuring large serviced apartments and modern rooms that come with wood f

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Hostels

Fusion Hostel

ul. Św. Marcin 66/72

We’ve seen many hostels, but few to rival Fusion. Could this be the best in Poland? The design here is positively futuristic, with an excellent common room decked out with low-slung sofas. Everything shines and sparkles here, while a maximum of seven

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Opera

Grand Theatre

ul. Fredry 9

The name is a bit of a misnomer as the Grand Theatre today is home to opera and ballet. Built in 1910 by Max Littman as a city theatre house for the German population of what was then Prussian 'Posen,' the last German performance was held in 1919 before

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Gifts & Souvenirs

Handmade

ul. Mielżyńskiego 16

For souvenirs which are both authentic and actually useful, hand-painted pottery is the way to go; easily recognisable across Poland, these beauties from the Bolesławiec Pottery Factory have a trademark look and a tradition dating back to the 14th centur

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Hotel Ibis Stare Miasto

ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 23

If anything goes wrong, the staff get 15 minutes to fix it - otherwise you stay for free. With recent renovations to the lobby, restaurant and conference facilities, that's unlikely, however, so you may have to resort to sabotage. Kidding aside, this

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Hotel Kolegiacki

Pl. Kolegiacki 5

Renovated with exacting care, the Hotel Kolegiacki is possibly the most charming boutique hotel near the Stary Rynek. While details like the 200-y

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Hotel Novotel Poznań Centrum

Pl. Andersa 1

The tallest hotel building in the city, this address fittingly houses not one, but two hotels: Novotel (4 stars) and Ibis (3 stars), both respectable and regonisable brands offering smartly designed rooms with pristine bathrooms, dataports, and free w

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Hotel Rezydencja Solei Old Town

ul. Szewska 2

Squirrelled away just beyond Old Town Square, Solei presents compact rooms decorated with floral patterns, IKEA water colours, and wood furniture. It's on a quiet street, but close to all the action, though prices sky-rocket during trade fairs. Solei

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Ikar

ul. Solna 18

Located on the edge of Old Town, a fifteen minute walk from the main square (and about a ten-minute drive from the train station), Ikar is modest but pleasant, with a lot of polished stone and wood, rattan furniture, and Art Nouveau-style light fixtur

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Hostels

Melody

Stary Rynek 67 (entrance from ul. Kozia 16)

Once hostelling in Poland meant curfews and growling staff. Then any Tomek, Ryszek, or Harold with a room was throwing in a couple of bunk beds and getting listed by hostel booking sites as a legitimate business. Luckily the Melody Hostel has come up

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NH Poznań

ul. Św. Marcin 67

Radiohead apparently deigned to lodge here, and if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for you. Justifying the slightly steep prices are a meticulously restored 19th century frontage beyond which lies a highly modern hotel that would win five

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Places of Interest

Old Town Square

Packed with monuments, landmarks, museums, and mementos from the city's rich history, Poznańs marvellous Old Town Square warrants more than a passing glance and smartphone pic. Faithfully reconstructed after the immense damage of WWII, the Square can

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Breakfast

PETIT PARIS Boulangerie

ul. Półwiejska 32 (Stary Browar)

A perfect breakfast option and a welcome opportunity to get yourself over to the art-filled Stary Browar. At this French bakery, the most important meal of the day is served all day everyday. Choose from classics like croque madame, crepes, croissants

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Cafes

PETIT PARIS Boulangerie

ul. Półwiejska 32 (Stary Browar)

A prime location on the ground floor of Poznań’s bustling Stary Browar shopping complex means that this cafe/boulangerie is never short o

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Places of Interest

Plac Kolegiacki

Pl. Kolegiacki

Newly reopened after renovations, this expanded public square will absorb some of the social and cultural functions of Poznań's market square,

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Hostels

Rosemary's Hostel

ul. Wrocławska 13

A right double whammy for film buffs and party-goers alike. Situated on one of Poznań’s best streets (and within spitting distance of the Old Town Square), Rosemary’s Hostel pays homage to one of Polish cinema’s finest names - Roman Polański. Indeed,

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Stare Miasto

ul. Rybaki 36

Prim rooms fully deserving the three stars they have been granted. All come with ensuite bathrooms and internet access, and given the old town location are surprisingly large. The studio and apartment are also open for business and are fully air-condi

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Spa & Beauty

Thai Smile Massage

ul. Ogrodowa 17/4

Anyone looking to escape the raucous buzz of Poz’s city centre could do a lot worse than relaxing with a fine massage.

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Polish

Wiejskie Jadło

Stary Rynek 77 (entrance from ul. Franciszkańska)