A zoo with kangaroos and camels? Are animators available 365 days a year? A large sandpit or “mud kitchen” in the hotel building? Is the beach or ski slope within walking distance of the hotel?
Such and many other attractions can be found in selected hotels in Poland, which compete for the most family-friendly hotel. Equipment such as cots, high chairs, playgrounds, and a children’s menu are no longer unusual; they are standard in Polish hotels.
Visiting Poland with children can mean visiting Europe’s largest castle, baking gingerbread, windsurfing on the Baltic Sea, hiking in the beautiful Tatras, having fun in water parks, and much more. The country is rich not only in history and culture but also in summer and winter activities for the whole family.
If you are planning a Polish family adventure, we have some tips for you. But, first, let’s look at the best hotels in Poland for children (baby-friendly accommodation).
1: Hotel Bania Thermal & Ski ****
📌Address: Środkowa 181, 34-405 Białka Tatrzanska, Poland
Hotel Bania Thermal & Ski won awards in many competitions and, among others, in the Hotel Brand Awards 2015 as Brand of the Year in the family hotel category.
The hotel is located at the foot of the largest ski resort in the Podhalie region and is connected to thermal pools. Outside the windows, you will be captivated by the wonderful panorama of the High Tatras, the Pieniny mountains or the ski slope – an attractive view in winter and summer.
In winter, you can use the ski slope, which is located right next to the hotel, as well as the rental of ski equipment, a ski school and a special area for children. Bania is an ideal place for families even in summer. Starting with the Play Garden, a mini amusement park, through the water playgrounds located in the thermal baths, to the Bania Fun Park.
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 9.3 out of 10 from more than 2551 visitors
- Google rating – 4.7 out of 5 from over 4955 visitors
2: Hotel Czarny Potok Resort & SPA ****
📌Address: ul. Czarny Potok 65, 33-380 Krynica Zdrój, Poland
Hotel Czarny Potok Resort & SPAHotel Czarny Potok Resort & SPA (source: booking.com)
A hotel with captivating architecture and an extraordinary interior that fits perfectly into the environment. It is located in the famous Polish spa – picturesque Krynica Zdrój.
The hotel restaurant “Jan Kiepura” is a place where you can taste delicious food prepared by experienced and talented chefs. Dishes elaborated to the smallest detail taste even better thanks to the luxurious decor. In addition, the second level of the restaurant has a glass roof, thanks to which the sun’s rays illuminate the interior. Of course, there is also a children’s menu.
The largest restaurant in the hotel is the Chopin restaurant with an area of more than 560 square meters. Here, too, excellent dishes are served from fresh products of the highest quality. The Italian restaurant is more intimate, with an elegant decor. Piano and saxophone concerts are held here in the evenings.
The hotel’s latest award is first place in the category ” Best holiday for families with children – Mountains ” and the gold CONSUMER QUALITY LEADER 2021 emblem.
VIP guests of the hotel are children. The hotel has prepared several interesting attractions for them that you will not find in any other hotel. For example, already at the reception, thanks to special stairs, children can fully participate in interactions with the staff. A pool filled with balls, a maze with tunnels, or a pool in the Aqua zone (temperature 30-32 degrees Celsius, depth 30 cm) await children here, as well as small, but all the more interesting details such as a children’s VIP badge or a diploma completion of animation courses.
Information and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 9.0 out of 10 from more than 2097 visitors
- Google rating – 4.6 out of 5 from over 3753 visitors
3: Grand Nosalowy Dwór ****
📌Address: Droga Oswalda Balzera 21C, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland
The Zakopane area is a great choice for a vacation. The Grand Nosalowy Dwór Hotel is inspired by the style of popular alpine resorts and consists of four buildings of different levels. It is located only 250 meters from the popular ski slope, or Nosal resort.
Modern, elegant interiors, a wellness area and equipment for families with children are a guarantee of a successful stay. During the winter season (November – April), part of the hotel’s outdoor infrastructure (swimming pools, jetties, water parks, restaurants and outdoor bars, playgrounds, beach service and sports infrastructure) may be unavailable due to weather conditions.
However, the hotel takes care of entertaining the youngest guests throughout the year. Two well-equipped children’s playrooms are waiting for them – Centipede and Pinocchio with a monkey grove and a pool full of balls, Planeta Gier for small and big fans of virtual entertainment and an experienced team of animators.
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 8.9 out of 10 from more than 1804 visitors
- Google rating – 4.6 out of 5 from over 7464 visitors
4: Hotel Warszawianka ****
📌Address: Jachranka 77, 05-140 Serock, Poland
Hotel Warszawianka is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a combination of exclusive space, various dining options and the opportunity to relax in a beautiful environment with clean air, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. This hotel near Warsaw offers its guests the opportunity to quickly detach from everyday life.
He understands the needs of visitors and if you are still hesitating about where to go to Poland with children, the hotel’s special offer is guaranteed to convince you. A wide range of attractions is available for children, including an outdoor playground, KIDDOS Creative Center, KIDDI ROOM with many slides and trampolines, but also evening events for the little ones, where there is no room for boredom.
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 8.5 out of 10 from more than 636 visitors
- Google rating – 4.5 out of 5 from over 5842 visitors
5: Blue Mountain Resort ****
📌Address: 1 Maja 51, 58-580 Szklarska Poręba, Poland
Blue Mountain Resort is located in Szklarska Poręba; in the picturesque scenery of the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains. It has an excellent starting position to the attractions of the area. Szklarska Poręba is one of the most visited tourist centers in Poland and at the same time an excellent base for trips to nearby Jakuszyce, Karpacz and Czech Harrachov or Prague.
For small guests, the hotel offers animations throughout the year! Whether it’s creative and movement workshops, water frenzy in the pools, mini disco, evening shows, activities with Kids Concierge, family cinema, evenings with live music, gaming machines, playroom, multi-room, outdoor playground, ski school, pontoon track and much more!
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 8.8 out of 10 from more than 3371 visitors
- Google rating – 4.7 out of 5 from over 11262 visitors
6: Hotel Aquarion Family & Friends ****
📌Address: Jagiellońska 29, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland
Hotel Aquarion Family & Friends is an elegant four-star hotel located right next to the Zakopane spa . Guests are just a corridor away from water fun in the many pools, slides, and jacuzzis.
The hotel offers comfortable and well-equipped, air-conditioned rooms. There is also a restaurant, wellness & spa and facilities for children. Hotel Aquario’s restaurant serves European cuisine with regional elements.
Hotel Aquarion has its wellness zone – a great place to relax in a dry and steam sauna, a gym, and three spa rooms. They offer treatments that benefit not only beauty but also the internal harmony of the body. And since beauty knows no age – with parental consent – even the youngest guests of the hotel can use the procedures. There are also many water attractions waiting for them, which can be easily reached without leaving the building – just use the direct passage in the hotel’s bathrobes and slippers.
Children will not be bored! A well-equipped playroom is prepared for them, but small bathrobes, bottle warmers, and free soup served between 13:00 and 15:00 are also worth mentioning.
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 9.0 out of 10 from more than 3422 visitors
- Google rating – 4.7 out of 5 from over 2938 visitors
7: Elements Hotel & SPA *
📌Address: Zakopiańska 20a, 59-850 Świeradów-Zdrój, Poland
The five-star Elements Hotel & Spa is located just 0.3 km from the Gondola ski lift. The center of Świeradów-Zdroj is 1.5 km away. Elements Hotel&Spa is well connected to many attractions in the area and is located just a short distance from the bus station.
In the area you will find an aqua park and a golf course, a plunge pool, a treatment room and a jacuzzi. Elements Hotel&Spa has its own ski school, ski storage and offers ski passes for skiing lovers. The hotel’s wellness area is also guaranteed to help you switch off.
Kids love to have fun, so Elements won’t let them get bored. A range of attractions are available for the youngest guests, including a Game Room, a children’s menu, a Family Spa and many more!
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 8.7 out of 10 from more than 2404 visitors
- Google rating – 4.5 out of 5 from over 2089 visitors
8: Osada Śnieżka ***
📌Address: Spacerowa 8/13, 58-508 Łomnica, Poland
It is a luxurious apartment complex at the foot of the Giant Mountains with a view of Sněžka . The building has an indoor pool complex, several saunas, 2 restaurants, as well as a barbecue hut (for an additional fee). There is also a children’s club with table tennis, darts, air hockey, Playstation and a children’s corner.
In winter, guests can use the ski rental. The accommodation facility also offers equipment for Nordic walking, bicycle rental, sports equipment rental, a sports field, as well as an outdoor pool complex with 2 pools for adults and 2 pools for children. The settlement of Śnieżka near Karpacz also has a modern spa center.
An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including skiing, cycling and hiking.
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 8.6 out of 10 from more than 3704 visitors
- Google rating – 4.5 out of 5 from over 5528 visitors
9: Hotel Crystal Mountain *
📌Address: Bukowa 19A, 43-460 Wisła, Poland
With its original design, the five-star Crystal Mountain blends perfectly with the mountain landscape of Góra Bukowa, and its ultra-modern architecture can establish a dialogue with the heritage of the Beskydy Mountains. You can spend an unforgettable vacation here all year round in the wonderful environment of mountain nature.
Aquapark Blue Lagoon offers fun for the whole family. Not only the Black Pool is worth a visit, but you can also let yourself be carried away by the Wild River, or relax in the jacuzzi or in the SPA. Children can enjoy the Yellow Submarine, unusual water slides and a wading pool. On the outdoor viewing terrace, you can swim in the infinity pool or sunbathe while enjoying the amazing view of the surrounding mountains.
In addition to the water park, Crystal Mountain provides its small guests with several attractions continuously throughout the day, in a special zone reserved just for them.
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 8.8 out of 10 from more than 3981 visitors
- Google rating – 4.3 out of 5 from over 3111 visitors
10: Cottonina Hotel & Mineral SPA Resort ***
📌Address: Sanatoryjna 7, 59-850 Świeradów-Zdrój, Poland
Cottonina is located in Czerniawa, a quiet district of Świeradów-Zdrój. The hotel, as well as its name, is inspired by the history of the beautiful Villa Fabrykanta from the nineteenth century, which was part of a cotton factory.
The hotel pays special attention to its smallest guests and makes sure that every day is a new unforgettable adventure for them. Original and safe attractions guarantee carefree fun. Children have access to a unique Baby Eco SPA with procedures for the smallest, well-equipped playrooms, a swimming pool, a shallow wading pool with a cheerful fountain, a colorful outdoor playground and children’s bicycle seats.
Parents can relax in the glass tepidarium with comfortable deckchairs and a view of the stream, and moments spent in the outdoor jacuzzi will create a feeling of integration with nature. The quiet space of the sauna awaits everyone who wants to use the beneficial effects of heat and aromatherapy. There is a Kneipp path and an active zone that includes a gym and cardio room.
Info and reviews of portals
- Rating on Booking.com – 8.8 out of 10 from more than 2541 visitors
- Google rating – 4.6 out of 5 from over 1773 visitors
Where to Poland with children? Get inspired by our tips!
Poland offers many family-friendly attractions that will make your vacation truly unforgettable. From the stunning Baltic Sea coast to the picturesque southern mountains, Poland is a great destination for a family holiday. We have collected for you some ideas of what to do in Poland with children.
1: Meet the fascinating creatures
A visit to the zoo is a guarantee of great fun! Every big city in Poland has its own zoo. However, they can get crowded on weekends, so it’s worth getting there early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
Our tip: The Wrocław Zoo is not only the oldest zoo in Poland (founded in 1865), but it also includes the Africarium – the only oceanarium in the world dedicated to the aquatic environment of Africa and a top tourist attraction in Poland. The Africarium is located in the grounds of the Wrocław ZOO and you DO NOT have to buy any separate tickets to the Africarium. The opening hours of the Africarium are the same as those of the entire Wrocław Zoo.
2: For little scientists
Amazing science museums in Poland, where interactive and figurative exhibits provide adults and children with unique experiences (and great fun!). Complicated concepts and theories are broken down into easy-to-understand experiments and demonstrations. Science centers are the perfect choice for bad weather days when it’s raining or it’s too hot outside (yes, that happens in Poland too!)
Our tip: The Hevelianum Science Center is located in the center of Gdańsk, 2 km from the old town, next to the railway station, on a 50 m hill with a beautiful view of the city of Gdańsk. The center occupies a large area of a military fortress from the nineteenth century and offers not only an indoor museum but also a park and a children’s playground. The name Hevelianum comes from Johannes Hevelius – an astronomer born in Gdańsk.
3: Beaches – sand ideal for soft feet and sand castles
While the waters of the Baltic Sea can be a bit chilly even in summer, the Polish coast is ideal for lovers of wide sandy beaches.
Our tip: In Krynica Morska you will find beaches several tens of meters wide with fine sand, and the water here is a little warmer than on other beaches. In addition, the gently sloping seabed creates good conditions for swimming.
4: Castles – for little princesses and princes
Visiting castles is like immersing yourself in Polish history – a return to the world of kings, wars, and conspiracies. They are the perfect background for photos and souvenirs from trips around Poland, but they can also be a living history lesson. This is where fantasy novels become real and take us back to the Middle Ages. Sometimes they bring excitement, sometimes they are romantic, sometimes they make you think, but for children… it is always great fun!
Our tip: Malbork Castle is one of the most beautiful medieval fortresses in Europe, considered by many to be the largest castle in the world. Built in the 13th century, restored after the Second World War, it is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
5: For nature enthusiasts
Out of 516 national parks in Europe, 23 national parks are located in Poland.
Our tip: The Słowiński National Park ( Słowiński Park Narodowy ) is located in the north of Poland (Pomeranian Voivodeship), in the central part of the Polish sea coast, 100 km from the city of Gdansk. Among the most popular tourist destinations within the park are Rowy, Łeba, Smołdzino. The biggest attraction of the park, which is unique in Europe, is the landscape of desert dunes. Mobile dunes are huge – they can reach a height of more than 30 meters. Constantly moving, they change the landscape and cover trees and roads with sand.
6: Searching for gold in Zloty Stok
Złoty Stok is a 1,000-year-old gold and arsenic mine whose tunnels offer various attractions.
In the treasury you can admire 1,066 gold bars or meet the elves protecting the miners. Experience a ride on an underground 15-seater boat named Titanic and admire the only underground waterfall in Poland. After the tour, you will return to the surface by the popular orange underground tram.
7: Wroclaw gnomes
Wrocław is one of the most picturesque Polish cities, but children sometimes get bored when their parents explore the most amazing places in the city – the Gothic Town Hall and the huge Market Square, which is the second largest city square in Poland.
However, there is a special attraction that also attracts children to visit this historic city. Here, children can hunt for leprechaun statues, which have become a symbol of the city. The first gnome appeared in 2001 and is called ‘Papa Gnome’. Now the population of goblins is already at 165! You can find a dentist, an ice cream lover or even a leprechaun with a laptop. Good luck!
8: Energylandia
Energylandia is extremely popular with children, as it is the largest amusement park in Poland and offers 30 attractions for different age groups. It is located in the town of Zator near Krakow.
Our tip: The best and biggest amusement parks in Poland for children and adults
9: Jurassic Park
One of the most popular Jurassic Parks (there are several in Poland) is located in Krasiejów . In this park, you can admire life-size reconstructions of various dinosaurs. There is also a huge playground for children and a train that takes you through the geological periods of the earth.
10: Wieliczka Salt Mine
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located near Krakow and offers a special tour for children from 5 years old. In the game ” Discover Solilandia “, children can explore the mine, solve puzzles and meet interesting characters. At the end of the tour, they will receive a special diploma.
You can even spend the whole night underground! Dinner and breakfast are served in the underground Slovak Chamber, which is 125 m underground. There is also space for gaming or watching DVDs. It is not only fun, but also a healthy experience, because the underground salty air is beneficial for the respiratory system.