Zakopane, PolandSkibowki
Villa Milimani
Carved timber chalet
Skibowki Zakopane, Poland
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
OtoZakopaneCarved timber chalet
This eight-room guesthouse revives a 1927 wooden chalet, bringing Scandinavian restraint to its intricate mountain woodwork.
What it’s good at
Notable
Zakopane artist Adam Doleżuchowicz carved decorative archways and mirrors in traditional Podhale style.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside, the hotel is a dazzling showcase of modern Scandinavian design and local craft tradition.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Skibowki sits quietly beneath Mount Giewont, a five-minute drive from the lively pedestrian promenade of Krupowki.
The rooms
Hand-carved wooden sinks sit inside glass bathrooms, and many rooms look out over rooftops to the Tatra Mountains.
The sauna
The private dry Finnish sauna can be booked for exclusive sessions beside slatted wooden loungers.
Restaurant
Breakfast Room
Morning spreads of regional Podhale cheeses and fresh bread are set out across a rustic wooden workbench.
How it began
Before its restoration, the 1927 villa was home to Anna and Krzysztof Fryjewicz, prominent activists in Poland's Solidarity movement.
Zakopane
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.