Poland Hostels - Budget Accomodation in Poland, Europe

Tourists and backpackers to Poland will be enchanted by its remarkable history of heroic resilience and tragedy, and delight in the charming character of its cities and in the natural beauty of the countryside. From romantic tales of medieval knights and battles, kings and splendid castles, to the horrors and destruction of World War II; its determined stand against Communism and todays modern outlook and booming economy, the country abounds with the evidence of a historically turbulent past.

It was the country most devastated by World War II in Eastern Europe, losing about a quarter of its population and almost its entire Jewish community. The aftermath of the war greatly influenced the character of the country. Former Jewish centres in the cities and the stark concentration camps where the Nazis carried out their extermination atrocities remain as the most stirring reminders of the nations tragedies. Cities destroyed by the war had to be rebuilt from scratch and the many meticulously restored buildings and historic old towns are testimony to the pride and determination of a strong and durable nation.

Warsaw, the capital, was almost totally destroyed by the war and now presents an unusual mix of lovelyly restored historic buildings, communist era concrete structures, and modern fashion and consumerism. The maritime city of Gdansk, home to the historic garrison at Westerplatte and the legendary Lenin shipyards, was the stage for both the beginnings of the Second World War and the disintegration of Eastern European communism. But it is Krakow, the ancient royal capital that draws the crowds, rivalling the elegance of cities like Prague and Vienna. Having largely escaped the destruction of the war it retains its charming medieval character; the Royal Castle, the grand Market Square, the old Jewish quarter and the nearby Nazi death camps of Auschwitz are all steeped in historical importance.

The unspoilt Baltic coastline and the splendour of the rugged mountain ranges of the Tatras will impress outdoor enthusiasts, with a variety of activities and sights to provide a peaceful and relaxing break from the intensity of the countrys history. Along with the legendary hospitality of Polish people, a sense of nationhood to which the Catholic Church is fundamental, and a strong musical and cultural sense of identity, its tourist infrastructure is flourishing and the country is experiencing a remarkable increase in the number of visitors to its shores.

  Baligrod Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Baligrod. You can book online for free at Youth Hostel Jablonki, ..

  Bialowieza Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Bialowieza. You can book online for free at Youth Hostel Paprotka, ..

  Bialystok Hostels : Bialystok, settled in Northeastern Poland near the Belarussian and Lithuan borders, was badly damaged during the Second World War. Despite its predominantly grey look, the city sti..

  Bielsko Hostels : Bielsko Biala is a city in Slaskie region, in the Beskidy mountains. It is a result of merging two nieighbor cities Bielsko and Biala. B B is close to winter sports cities such as ..

  Boleslawiec Hostels : Right near the border between Germany and Poland is a small town is the center of the Polish pottery industry. There are many factories in town, most with a factory shop that sells..

  Czestochowa Hostels : Czestochowa is a city in south Poland on the Warta River with 248,894 local residents (2004). Situated in the Silesian Voivodship (since 1999), previously capital of Czestochowa Vo..

  Czorsztyn Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Czorsztyn. You can book online for free at Wypoczynkowy Kinga Guesthouse, ..

  Gdansk Hostels : Gdansk (Danzig) is an amazingly beautiful city in spite of (or with thanks to ) its turbulent history. There are not many places in the world where the history of our time seems mo..

  Gdynia Hostels : Gdynia (Gdingen) had in the year of 1920 only 1200 inhabitants, but has now a population of almost 250 000. The growth to a city came in the 1930 ies as a result of the Treaty of V..

  Jelenia Gora Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Jelenia Gora. You can book online for free at Hotel Fenix, ..

  Karpacz Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Karpacz. You can book online for free at Samotnia, ..

  Kazimierz Dolny Hostels : Kazimierz Dolny has various assets: its picturesquely situated on the banks of the Vistula, its surrounded by dense green countryside, its tightly packed with historical buildings,..

  Krakow Hostels : The only major city to escape the destruction of World War II, Krakow has one of the best-preserved medieval city centres in Europe. The Old Town is a significant UNESCO World Heri..

  Krynica Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Krynica. You can book online for free at Boarding House Flora, ..

  Leba Hostels : Leba is a popular little vacation town by the Baltic Sea. The Slowinski national park is a short bike ride from the town (you can park your bike) which has forests, lakes & in my o..

  Limanowa Hostels : Limanowa is a small town (population 14,000) in southern Poland, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Limanowa pretends to be administrative, economic, and cultural center. The town i..

  Lodz Hostels : Lodz is one of the youngest, and one of the biggest cities (near 800 000 of population) in Poland. The word Lodz means boat. The first information about Lodz is from the year 1332 ..

  Malbork Hostels : The Teutonic Castle in Malbork is registered in the UNESCO list of the World Heritage and is the biggest brick built gothic castle in the world. The fortress was built ..

  Mielno Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Mielno. You can book online for free at Pension Alma, ..

  Olsztyn Hostels : Olsztyn got its town charter in 1353. Back then it was called Allenstein and it was controlled by the Teutonic Knights. The town reverted to Polish hands in 1466. There are quite a..

  Pobierowo Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Pobierowo. You can book online for free at Pension Meereslicht, ..

  Polanica Zdroj Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Polanica Zdroj. You can book online for free at Hostel Polanica, ..

  Poznan Hostels : Poznan (Posen). Located by the Warta River it is one of the oldest cities in Poland ,making it an significant historical center. Poznans impressive cathedral is the earliest church..

  Region of Kaszuby Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Region of Kaszuby. You can book online for free at Hotel Kozi Grod, ..

  Rzeszow Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Rzeszow. You can book online for free at Hotel Maraton, ..

  Siedlce Hostels : The main road is Pilsudskiego where you will find all the shops. Crazytown is the night club in Siedlce Deka Dance is a good bar lacated in a location enterta..

  Sieldce Hostels : Siedlce is a town in eastern Poland with 77,092 local residents ( as of 2005). Situated in the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999), previously the town was the capital of a separate ..

  Szczecin Hostels : The biggest city in the north west part of Poland, just 120km from Berlin and only 80km from the Baltic Sea. Located on both sides of the Odra (Oder) River. It is a part of the Szc..

  Torun Hostels : Torun (Thorn) owes its origins to the Teutonic Order, which built a castle there in the mid 13th century as a base for the conquest and evangelization of Prussia. It soon developed..

  Trojmiasto Hostels : Trojmiasto is the Polish term meaning Tri city: Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. These three distinct cities actually make up one long city along the Baltic coast. It can take about an ho..

  Warsaw Hostels : As the capital of Poland, Warsaw was one of the most beautiful and sophisticated cities in Central Europe until its almost total destruction during the Nazi occupation of World War..

  Wieliczka Hostels : There is 3 hostels in the city of Wieliczka. You can book online for free at Hotel Salin, Na Wierzynka, Owl Hostel, ..

  Wisla Hostels : There is 4 hostels in the city of Wisla. You can book online for free at Agriturismo U Matysa, Biala Wiselka, Jarzebata Lodge, Dasia Hostel, ..

  Wolsztyn Hostels : Wolsztyn is a city in Wielkopolskie region, situated between Poznan and Zielona Gora. It is well known for the steam locomotive depot which is working all year round. Its the only ..

  Wroclaw Hostels : WROCLAW (BRESLAU) Wroclaw is the economical, cultural and intellectual capital of Lower Silesia, settled in southwestern Poland, 160 km from Germany and 120 km from the Czech Repub..

  Zakopane Hostels : Zakopane is situated in southern Poland, about 100 km to the south of Cracow, close to the border with Slovakia. It lies in a valley at the foot of The Tatras, the highest mountain..

  Ziemia Chojnicka Hostels : The most beautiful, unknown, expanding location in Poland. Place, which is not so popular, because only few people know about it. This is the real reason, why it is so amazing here..

  Zlatna Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Zlatna. You can book online for free at Bury Cottage, ..