Old Town

Housed in an old brewery dating from 1844, the award-winning Stary Browar complex has been dubbed an art, leisure, and shopping extravaganza, and its success a sign of Poznań’s economic renaissance. Its opening in 2003 also marked a successful move aw

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Markets

Wielkopolska Market

Pl. Wielkopolski

With Poznań's historic main market square apparently not big enough, fruit and veg merchants have been relegated to this 1600 square metre plaza only a few minutes walk away. Renovated and generally more orderly than some of Poz's other open-air marke

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Clubs

Czekolada

ul. Wrocławska 18

Credit crunch you say? Not in Poznań, people. While the rest of the world staggers around like a shot pig the denizens of Poznań are living the high life in places like Czekolada. To call this place sexy would be a disservice; this is the final word i

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Museums

Poznań Croissant Museum

Stary Rynek 41/2 (entrance from ul. Klasztorna 23)

Yes, there are the billy goats and the international expos, but St. Martin's croissants (rogale świętomarcińskie) might be Poznań's best-loved trademark. Baked spe

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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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Clubs

Cuba Libre

ul. Wrocławska 21

Set down a shadowy courtyard basement, Cuba Libre is a bouncy Latin venue replete with whitewashed walls, pics of Che, and wall space dedicated to an assortment of Cuban goodies. This place goes for detail, so much so that drinkers can even take a sea

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International

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 alc. Those less willing to get their hands dirty can choose from pasta, pizza, bur

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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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Cream of the Crop

IBB Andersia Hotel

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 your co

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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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Indoor Attractions

MK Bowling Entertainment Center

ul. Św. Marcin 24 (Galeria MM)

At first glance, MK Bowling looks like a cross between an American diner and a night club - mainly down to the red booths, large bar, and larger choice of drinks - including the very American option of ordering beer by the pitcher. It’s on the lanes (

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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. A peaceful, modern environment (with English speaking staff) only five minutes from the market square, Thai Smile Massage is an idea

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Polish

Wiejskie Jadło

Stary Rynek 77 (entrance from ul. Franciszkańska)