How to Find Hotels in Poland

The story of Poland is a long and tumultuous one. The country suffered considerably during the World Wars and the subsequent Communist era, but it is making a strong comeback now that it has opened its doors to the West. Visitors to Poland are dazzled by its natural beauty and historic architecture.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A computer with Internet access for making reservations and booking accommodations

Know Your Destination

1. Visit Poland's national parks. There are two dozen national parks in Poland where you'll experience beautiful mountain ranges, vast forests, spectacular rivers and some of Europe's rarest animal life.
2. Bring an extra suitcase. Poland's climate varies from season to season and from one part of the country to another. Travel through Poland and you'll want everything from warm jackets to beachwear.
3. Listen to Chopin. The famous classical composer is one of Poland's local heroes, so don't be surprised when you hear his powerful and emotional music played in many areas.

Organizing Transportation for Poland

4. Check for seasonal flights. Poland has 3 international airports that serve all major European cities and the Eastern United States, but not all flights operate all year-round.
5. Arrive on the train. There is no better place than Europe for train travel. The rail system throughout Europe and Poland is well run and most trains traveling long distances provide comfortable accommodations for passengers.
6. Hitchhike carefully. Hitchhiking is still a very common way to get around in Poland, just exercise caution and good judgement when doing so.

Choose Your Lodging in Poland

7. Buy a hostel card. Cheap, comfortable hostels abound in Poland and are a great way to save money while traveling. If you've got time, shop around and compare the prices and quality of several hostels to find the best accommodations.
8. Check with Poland's national tourist organization for hotel ratings. They rank hotels in one of five categories for easy comparison shopping.
9. Camp out. Poland is an outdoor enthusiast's European paradise. There are many good campgrounds across Poland that provide decent accommodations and amenities for travelers seeking a unique European experience.

Be Familiar with Local Information

10. Tip 5 to 10 percent. You'll want to tip servers, taxi drivers and barbers.
11. Come for the music. Poland has a rich musical history and many of its major holidays are centered around various musical events.
12. Dine out often. Polish cuisine is local and regional, so you'll need to visit many restaurants to cover the spectrum of delicious dishes.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy a Eurail Pass before you head to Europe for savings on train travel.
• To book accommodations in Poland, call Polish National Tourist Office at [phone] or visit the link below.