Poles have chosen their favorite autumn destination. It's no longer Zakopane.

In autumn, Poles travel not only to southern Europe and far-off Asia. Domestic trips are also popular – according to the booking website Nocowanie.pl, tourists primarily choose trips to Lesser Poland and Lower Silesia. This year, however, Zakopane, uniquely, took the top spot, but a completely different city. The most important reason for the change in trends is the rising prices in the capital of the Polish Tatra Mountains.

Krakow won against Zakopane

Krakow, instead of Zakopane, is the favorite city break destination among Poles. The capital of Małopolska boasts the highest number of bookings this year in the fall.

Krakow accounts for 9 percent of all bookings this year, and Zakopane for 8.9 percent (compared to 11 percent last year). Karpacz is close behind with 6 percent.

The reason for the increased interest in Krakow is said to be the prices. According to Nocowanie.pl, the average cost of accommodation per person in the city has dropped by nearly 15 percent – ​​from 103 złoty to 88 złoty. "For comparison, prices in Zakopane have increased by over 14 percent, reaching 111 złoty per person per night," we read.

Tourists prefer smaller hotels

Tourists are much more likely to book apartments and guesthouses. Reservations at 4- and 5-star hotels now account for only a few percent.

Despite their love of all-inclusive packages abroad, Poles at home prefer the option of staying without meals. Up to 90.5 percent of Nocowanie.pl customers will choose this option this fall.

Low prices outside the holiday season encourage tourists to spend more on city breaks than last year. The average value for bookings on the portal in the fall is PLN 920, a significant increase compared to 2024 (approximately PLN 650). These changes are primarily due to longer stays and a larger number of people assigned to reservations.

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