Zakopane, PolandCity Centre
Villa Nova
Minimalist alpine villa
Minimalist alpine villa
A family-run guesthouse swaps traditional chalet ornament for clean Scandinavian lines and quiet Podhale woodwork.
What it’s good at
Notable
Raw concrete ceilings frame a chandelier crafted from fourteen pairs of vintage wooden skis.
Listed
Top-floor breakfasts serve warm fried oscypek cheese against sweeping views of the Tatra Mountains.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In contrast with Zakopane’s renovated historic luxury hotels, Villa Nova is simple, modern, and stylish.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Krupówki's bustling pedestrian strip is fifty metres away, but the hotel's immediate lane stays calm and quiet.
The rooms
Beds are carved with traditional Podhale motifs. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in mountain light and look toward the Tatras.
At the table
Attic skylights brighten the breakfast room, where morning buffets serve made-to-order eggs beneath carved timber rafters.
How it began
The Kasperczyk family opened the villa in 2016, modeling its timber-and-concrete look on modern Swiss and French chalets.
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.