The Best Coffee Shops in Katowice

The Best Coffee Shops in Katowice

Here’s our list of the best cafés in Katowice. The starting point has been great coffee, but you ca also expect food, sweets, and more.

Is Katowice Better Than Kraków? 9 Reasons Why Katowice Is a Great City For Living (And Exploring)

Forget about Cracov. We’ll give you 9 strong pieces of evidence that Katowice is a really a better city to live in.

Leisure & Entertainment

8 Things Polish People Do Best In the World

What are Poles really like? What do we like about ourselves? Are opinions about Polish people true, or are they just stereotypes?

5 Ideas For a Summer Evening in Katowice

Here are our five ideas for spending an evening in and around Katowice. There’s something for fans of the city hustle and bustle, and for lovers of tranquility. Pro tip: a car won’t be needed.

A Polish Summer. What To Know Before You Plan A Vacation In Poland?

Polish summer need-to-knows and some tips on how to get the best of Polish vacation.

The Best Bars And Pubs in Katowice For a Night Out

Where to go out in Katowice? Check our 6 top recommendations for nightlife places in the city and have fun!

Home Staging An Apartment For Rent

What is home staging and how to stage a home to find the potential tenant? This is how we do it.

Katowice & Silesia, Apartment Tips

5 Steps For Designing And Arranging an Apartment For a Long-Term Lease

Do you plan to rent out an apartment? Check our tips on how to design, restore, and finish your property to make it tenant-friendly.

The Best Neighborhoods in Katowice To Rent an Apartment

Which neighborhood will be the best to live i Katowice? See our recommendations on the best districts for a long-term rental in Katowice.

Leisure & Entertainment

Christmas Traditions in Poland

How does Christmas in Poland look like? How do Poles celebrate? Get to know our most important customs and traditions.

The Most Beautiful Shops With Gift Ideas In Katowice (Not Only For Christmas)

Giving a gift is an art – it’s not only about the price, but also (or maybe above all) about the idea and uniqueness. But what to buy a capricious child, a friend who already has everything, or an uncle and aunt who announced their arrival for Christmas? We present our subjective choices of the […]

A Handy Guide On Saving Water, Electricity, and Other Utilities At Home

Are you worried about the constantly increasing utility bills? Pay attention to your daily habits and see how much depends on you.

Silesian and Polish Food in Katowice. The Best Local Restaurants

Where to search for authentic Silesian and Polish food? A traditional Polish housewife would tell you that at home, of course. Fortunately, you don’t have to cook well to eat well, at least in Katowice. What do you definitely have to try in our city? A soup called żur (or żurek) Everyday home cooking in Silesia […]

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Katowice

This time we’d like to invite you on a trip to explore fun facts about the city of Katowice. How many of these are new for you?Check how well you know Katowice and discover the city with us. 1. Katowice is the youngest provincial capital in Poland Although neighborhoods like Dąb or Bogucice date back […]

Bike Routes Around Katowice. 6 Ideas For A Bike Trip For Everyone

6 ideas of bike trips with a starting point in Katowice – from shorter and easier ones to much longer and more demanding but definitely worth the effort.

An Apartment in The City Center. How to Rent the Perfect One?

How to search for an apartment in the very center of the city? What to focus on when browsing the Internet? What are the biggest advantages of a city center flat and will it be a place for you? An apartment in the heart of the city has numerous advantages. It’s easy to commute and […]

Beaches And Swimming Places in Silesia

Is the seaside too far? Is the Masurian Lake District out of your way? Luckily, Silesia can offer places where you can lie on a sandy beach and cool down in the water on a sunny day. Learn about our favorite lakes, ponds, and beaches near Katowice, ideal for a weekend or simply a hot […]

An Apartment For Rent in Poland. What Do You Have To Know About Polish Rental Standards?

Is there such a thing as a typical apartment for rent in Poland? What is the standard, and what could be a surprise to foreigners coming to our country? And what do you need to consider when searching for the perfect place to rent? Anyone who has even once attempted to find an apartment for […]

Green Spots For a Walk and Picnic in Katowice. Forests, Parks, Reserves

Where can you take a walk in Katowice? How do you escape the hustle and bustle of the city and have a picnic on the grass? Our city offers places for a lazy afternoon stroll as well as an active weekend forest outing. All you need are comfy shoes and your favorite snacks when you […]

How can foreigners get vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine in Poland?

Since the 8th of May, all people over 18 can register for the vaccination, foreigners also. Check our step-by-step guide of how to go through the whole process. Basic information All foreigners with a residence permit can get a vaccination the same as Polish citizens. The only requirement is to have a temporary or permanent […]

7 Stereotypes About Poland and Polish People That Are False (And a Single One Which Is Totally True)

There are a lot of myths about Poland and Polish people around. Foreigners still think of Poland as some country at the edge of civilization where people dance with bears and drink vodka for breakfast. What does the truth look like? Poland has been shrouded in such legends that stereotypes are thoughtlessly echoed by foreigners […]

The best potted plants for your interior. Do you know how to match them to any condition?

Selecting plants for your interior isn’t only about aesthetics. When you choose a particular species, consider its preferences, the conditions in your apartment, as well as your skills and the time you can spare to look after your plants. Which specimen to choose and how to care for it? Consulting our botany experts, we have […]

How To Arrange a Small Bathroom?

The bathroom is one of the most problematic rooms – it has particular functions, a lot is going on, and all this in a relatively small space. Are you facing the challenge of renovating or rearranging a small bathroom? See our tips and proven solutions. Design, Design, Design Let’s be honest – when renovating an […]

Katowice For Living? 8 Reasons Why We Love This City

For a moment, for longer, for life – Katowice is always a YES! See why we adore this city and adore along with us. Katowice isn’t only the location of our apartments or the address of our office. It’s the city where we live, work, spend our spare time, and where we’re delighted to return […]

Interior Lighting. All You Need To Know When Arranging Your Place.

Proper lighting is one of the crucial elements of interior design. As it fulfils particular functions, its type and location should be deliberate and purposeful. What do you have to consider to make a lighting solution respond to the needs of all residents and be decorative all the same?

Katowice – The City of (Returning) Neon Signs

“The history of neon signs is the history of this city”, said Zbigniew Łankiewicz. What’s the story behind the neon signs of Katowice, the city once known as the Polish Las Vegas? Quite recently, as short as 30 years ago, Katowice used to be the most illuminated Polish city. Dimmed for over two decades, the […]

Trends In Interior Design 2021

What has changed in our homes and what will change in the coming year? Here’s our guide to the trends that’ll soon shape our daily reality. See what’s coming in 2021!

Takeaway and Food Delivery Places in Katowice

Are your favorite restaurants, bistros, cafes open or not? Do they only sell take away or maybe they also deliver? Can you order via an app or do you have to make a call? There’ve been many questions recently, we know. That’s why we came up with a list of our favorite places in Katowice […]

How To Arrange a Small Kitchen? 10 Methods We Use.

A small kitchen is quite a challenge: so much happens there after all. Luckily, we have proven ways to get the most out of even the smallest areas. See how easy it is! Our apartments vary from tiny studios, where the kitchen and living areas merge, to spacious apartments, where each room’s dimensions are almost […]

What To See in Katowice? The Industrial Monuments Route

Katowice, as well as the whole of Silesia, has a very rich industrial history. Its coal mining, steel, energy sector, and railway traditions have blessed the region with over 40 places, which now come together on the popular touristic and cultural Industrial Monuments Route, with Katowice as its center. All aboard the train to the […]