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Czestochowa, Poland

Częstochowa is a city in southern Poland on the Warta with 214,342 inhabitants, making it the thirteenth-largest city in Poland. It is situated in the Silesian Voivodeship.

Type CityPopulation 214,342

Why go

  • City in southern Poland.
  • Served by Jasná Airfield.

History

Częstochowa is a city in southern Poland on the Warta with 214,342 inhabitants, making it the thirteenth-largest city in Poland. It is situated in the Silesian Voivodeship. However, Częstochowa is historically part of Lesser Poland, not Silesia, and before the 1795 Partition of Poland, it belonged to the Kraków Voivodeship. Częstochowa is located in the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. It is the largest economic, cultural and administrative hub in the northern part of the Silesian Voivodeship.

Where to stay

Wojdyłówka 28, 34-511 Kościelisko, Poland · czarnyniedzwiedz.com
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Bogdańskiego 8, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · bialaowca.pl
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Mariusza Zaruskiego 5, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · hotelaries.pl
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Salamandra 31b, 34-511 Kościelisko, Poland · butorowydwor.pl
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Stanisława, Nędzy Kubińca 11, 34-511 Kościelisko, Poland · tatraresort.pl
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Butorów 6, 34-511 Kościelisko, Poland · rezydencjanova.pl
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Szymaszkowa 20, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · kasprowy.pl
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Droga Oswalda Balzera 21D, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · nosalowy-dwor.eu
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Na Wilcznik 5a, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland · deltahotel.pl
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · restaurant · 8 Kościeliska, Zakopane, 34-500 · uwnuka.com.pl
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Teahouse, Cafe · Sklepkaviarnia Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · dagrasso.pl
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:59 Features: takeaway · kfc.pl
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-00:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.pl
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · kolibecka.zakopane.pl
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:30 · cristina.pl
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 2 Krupówki, Zakopane, 34-500 · goralskiepraliny.pl
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Polish, Regional, Barbecue, Local, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 26 Strążyska, Zakopane, 34-500 · karczmazabidwor.pl
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Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-20:00 · 1 Przewodników Tatrzańskich, Zakopane, 34-500 · naboo.com.pl
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 · stodolazakopane.pl
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Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu 10:00-23:00; PH,We-Fr,Su,Mo 08:30-23:00; Sa 08:30-24:00 · 4a Krupówki, 34-500 · strh.pl
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Local, Polish, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Pardałówka, Zakopane, 34-500 · zornica.pl
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Kebab, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 21 Henryka Sienkiewicza, Zakopane · thaispot.pl
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: step-free access
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Barbecue, Cake, Diner, Grill, Polish, Restaurant · Barbecue/Cake restaurant · 34-509
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Fast Food · Opening hours: 7:00-20:00
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Biergarten · biergarten
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su-We 11:00-22:00 · 34-500 · ufiakra.pl
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-00:00 · 34-500 · ilovepizzagont.pl
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Burger, Pasta, Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 7 Na Gubałówkę,… · browargwarno.pl
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 1a Jana Kasprowicza, Zakopane, 34-500 · karczmapodgontem.pl
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · trattoria-adamo.pl
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Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · zarneccy.pl
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Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 14 Józefa Piłsudskiego, Zakopane, 34-500 · gorskidiament.pl
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Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Oswalda Balzera
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr-Su 08:00-20:00
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: kosher
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · willaamicus.pl
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Pizza, Polish, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 29 Pardałówka, Zakopane, 34-500 · restauracjapizza-ostoja.pl
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Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00 · zgorburger.pl
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 · zakopane-restauracje.pl
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 · 10 Henryka Sienkiewicza, Zakopane
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
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Polish, Local, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating · 34-500 · watrazakopane.pl
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Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-18:00 · 181 Stanisława Nędzy-Kubińca, Kościelisko, 34-511
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 · 34a Krupówki, Zakopane, 34-500 · schroniskokrupowki.pl
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-01:00 Features: delivery · 47 Stanisława Nędzy-Kubińca, Kościelisko, 34-511 · pizza.zne.pl
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168 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT) 33 km to the centre
Poprad, PV, SK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Jasná Airfield 42 km to the centre
Dúbrava, ZI, SK
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Mokraď Airstrip 27 km to the centre
Jakubovany, ZI, SK
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Vavrečka Airfield 36 km to the centre
ZI, SK
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jasná Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Czestochowa, Poland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Tours & experiences