About Katowice

This year, we’re inviting you to step into your most authentic
self. Just as you are growing, mirror your transformation by
exploring an up-and-coming city, blossoming with bold energy
and confidence.

Key Details

Time zone: Central European Summer Time
(CEST) in May

Plug types: Type C & E

Currency: Polish złoty

Airports: Katowice International Airport &
Krakow John Paul II International Airport

National dish: Pierogi

Public Transport

Offering bus, tram, and train services, find a public transport
timetable on the Metropolitan Transport Authority site.

Public Transport Tickets

Purchase tickets at machines from key stations, kiosks, post
offices, and occasionally directly from bus or tram drivers
(cash only). For train travel, purchase tickets at
Katowice Główne station.

Jakdojade

Download Jakdojade, a helpful app for
travelling and navigating public
transport in Polish cities.

Taxis

Amongst the most popular local taxi services are
Echo Taxi
and
City Taxi. The city also offers services
such as
Uber.
Be sure to check for any minimum fees.

City Mapper

Citymapper
is also a great source of information for travel across
Europe.

Money

Although many places in Katowice accept major debit and credit
cards, we recommend travelling with some cash.
Revolut
is a good travel card option to prevent extra charges.

Accommodation

Find a curated list of suggested hotels in Katowice below. Be sure to
refer to local hotel websites, Trivago, or Booking.com for the latest
room availability and rates.

Novotel Katowice Centrum

• 4-star hotel

• Spodek Arena: 15-minute walk

• Katowice International Airport: 35 minutes by car

Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice

• 4-star hotel

• Spodek Arena: 16-minute walk

• Katowice International Airport: 37 minutes by car

Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice

• 4-star hotel

• Spodek Arena: 18-minute walk

• Katowice International Airport: 38 minutes by car

Make More of Your Trip

Use your visit to Convention as an opportunity to extend your
trip and explore the beauty of Poland!

Visit Krakow

Quickly rising to the helm of European cities, Krakow has an
undeniably electric atmosphere. Culture, cuisine, history,
nightlife, and serene natural spaces make it a one-stop shop
for every traveller’s checklist.

Since Krakow is just a short distance from Katowice, we
recommend flying into Krakow International Airport and
covering both cities in one unforgettable trip.

Transport Links to Katowice

Train

Operating daily, trains depart hourly from Krakow Główny and
arrive at Katowice Station in approximately 1 hour.

Bus

Departing every 30 minutes, buses run from Krakow MDA Bus
Station to Katowice Bus Station in approximately one hour.

Car

By car, the journey from Krakow to Katowice takes
approximately 50 minutes. Choose between local taxi services
or well-known apps such as Uber.

Accommodation

Hotel Ibis Krakow Centrum

3-star hotel

Located by the River Vistula

Novotel Krakow Centrum

4-star hotel

5-minute walk from Wawel Royal Castle

Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre by IHG

5-star hotel

Central location

Where to Go For…

#### History

• Katowice: Nikiszowiec – Visit a beautifully preserved worker’s estate from the early 20th century and dive deeper into the city’s mining past.

• Krakow: Wawel Royal Castle– This masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance architecture is a sight to behold.

#### Cuisine

• Katowice: Tatiana– Taste traditional Polish dishes in the comfort of a cosy, rustic restaurant.

• Krakow: Amarylis Restaurant– Elevate your dining experience through imaginative European dishes paired with fine wines.

#### Nature

• Katowice: Kosciuszko Park– Enjoy some quiet time in a landscape painted with trees, flowerbeds, and pergolas.

• Krakow: Zakopane– Just 65 miles from the city, see some of nature’s most awe-inspiring landscapes from this quaint, traditional alpine town.