How much does a one-week (7 days) trip to Katowice cost?

A one week trip to Katowice costs zł1,701 per person on average. This information comes from the actual expenses of travelers and includes accommodation, food, local transportation, sightseeing, and other typical travel costs.

How much does a two-week (14 days) trip to Katowice cost?

Two weeks in Katowice costs zł3,402 per person on average. This information comes from the actual expenses of travelers and includes accommodation, food, local transportation, sightseeing, and other typical travel costs.

How much does a one-month (4 weeks) trip to Katowice cost?

One month in Katowice costs zł7,290 per person on average. This information comes from the actual expenses of travelers and includes accommodation, food, local transportation, sightseeing, and other typical travel costs.

How much do hotels cost in Katowice?

The average daily cost per person, per day for Accommodation in Katowice is zł76

How much does transportation cost in Katowice?

The average daily cost per person, per day for Transportation in Katowice is zł50

How much does food cost in Katowice?

The average daily cost per person, per day for Food in Katowice is zł135

How much do alcoholic beverages cost in Katowice?

The average daily cost per person, per day for Alcohol in Katowice is zł23

Katowice Travel Cost - Average Price of a Vacation to Katowice: Food & Meal Budget, Daily & Weekly Expenses

Q: How much does it cost to travel to Katowice?

$67(zł243) is the average daily price for traveling in Katowice. The average price of meals in Katowice for one day is $37 (zł135). The average price of local transportation in Katowice for one day is $14 (zł50). The average price of a hotel in Katowice for a couple is $42 (zł152).

Katowice is an exciting destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to Katowice?

A typical traveler spends $67 (zł243) per day on a trip to Katowice. This is the average daily price for a vacation in Katowice based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

$37 (zł135) on meals
$14 (zł50) on local transportation
$42 (zł152) on hotels

A one-week trip to Katowice for two people costs, on average, $937 (zł3,402). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

Travel Style:
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

$67

zł243

One Week Per person

$469

zł1,701
2 Weeks Per person

$937

zł3,402
One Month Per person

$2,008

zł7,290
One Week For a couple

$937

zł3,402
2 Weeks For a couple

$1,874

zł6,804
One Month For a couple

$4,016

zł14,580

This data comes from the travel budgets of real travelers - How it works. .

How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Katowice cost?

A one week trip to Katowice usually costs around $469 (zł1,701) for one person and $937 (zł3,402) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Katowice on average costs around $937 (zł3,402) for one person and $1,874 (zł6,804) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Katowice will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Katowice on average costs around $2,008 (zł7,290) for one person and $4,016 (zł14,580) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.

Is Katowice expensive to visit?

In Katowice, budget travelers spend $28 (zł103) per day on average, mid-range travelers spend $67 (zł243) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $142 (zł517) per day. These costs are calculated from the reported expenses of previous travelers to Katowice.

Katowice is a charming destination that draws in visitors with an array of travel preferences, spending habits, and budgetary choices. You'll find a wide array of accommodation options, such as luxury hotels, mid-range places, or budget-friendly hostels.

You can find Katowice to be very expensive if you're not careful, but methods like looking for discounts and coupons can help you save money.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Katowice is a very affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 10% of cities in Europe for its affordability. Very few cities in the region are as affordable as Katowice.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Katowice Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Katowice?

The average Katowice trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Katowice travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Katowice cost?

Katowice on a Budget

Category	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury
Accommodation¹ For 1 person in double occupancy	$9 (zł33)	$21 (zł76)	$41 (zł150)
Local Transportation¹	$6 (zł20)	$14 (zł50)	$32 (zł117)
Food²	$16 (zł57)	$37 (zł135)	$81 (zł295)
Entertainment¹	$3 (zł11)	$7 (zł26)	$15 (zł56)
Alcohol²	$1-4 (zł5-15)	$3-9 (zł11-34)	$6-19 (zł23-69)

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

It's important to be realistic about your budget for Katowice. Many assume they can visit on a shoestring, but most travelers find that to be very challenging. Think about what matters to you when traveling. Is it staying in a resort, visiting all the attractions, or dining out at nice restaurants? These factors will determine how much you spend on your trip.

The Truth on Budget Travel

You might think that you're a budget traveler. But unless you're willing to eliminate a lot of comforts from your trip, prepare to spend a lot more than the daily average of $28 that backpackers often get by on.

Young backpackers often get away with this shoestring budget, but it usually involves staying in hostel dorms, eating at the cheapest restaurants or fast food places, taking public transit or walking, and only visiting free attractions.

Fortunately, you can find plenty of hostels in Katowice, including Hostel Katowice Centrum. These hostels offer inexpensive dorm lodging and a lively social scene, but amenities are often minimal.

Do You Identify as an Average Traveler?

As a couple or family looking for fun, you're likely to choose a mid-range hotel, dine at popular restaurants, and explore the major museums and attractions with entry fees. Many visitors to Katowice are keen to visit the prominent attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks. After all, most activities do cost money. Therefore, it's sensible to expect your daily budget to be approximately $67 per person, per day.

There's a wide selection of hotels and vacation rentals in Katowice. If you're traveling with others, sharing a hotel room with a partner, friend, or kids will help split costs and save money. When traveling as a family, look for hotels and restaurants that welcome children. Vienna House Easy Katowice is a great choice for kids, and Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice is another wonderful option. For more family and couple-friendly places to stay, check out our Katowice hotel costs guide.

Dreaming of a Stylish Getaway?

If you're looking for an all encompassing trip with every amenity and a higher level of service, then prepare yourself for a price tag closer to $142 per day. To stay in a nicer hotel, eat at award winning restaurants, splurge on extravagant excursions, and take taxis or private drivers to get around the destination, you'll need to be prepared for a more "luxury" set of prices.

Accommodation Budget in Katowice

In Katowice, hotel prices can swing drastically. Higher-end hotels offer more luxury, but come at a cost, especially in peak season when prices are higher. Off-season prices are more reasonable, averaging $43, but during peak season they jump to an average of $80. You can find budget options starting at $27 up to luxury rates at $160. Hostels are typically cheaper, especially dorms. Book early and avoid peak season to save money.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Katowice for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $42 (zł152). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $21 (zł76) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

Accommodation¹ Hotel or hostel for one person

$21

zł76
Accommodation¹ Typical double-occupancy room

$42

zł152

Hotels in Katowice

Looking for a hotel in Katowice? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

The most affordable highest rated hotels in Katowice include:

Courtyard by Marriott Katowice City Center starting at $77
Vienna House Easy Katowice starting at $51
Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice starting at $58
Novotel Katowice Centrum starting at $43
Park Hotel Diament Katowice starting at $41

Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in Katowice

Traveling during the shoulder or low season (instead of ) means you'll get lower prices on accommodations and have fewer crowds to deal with.

Recommended Properties

Transportation Budget in Katowice

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

On average, past travelers have spent $14 (zł50) per person, per day, on local transportation in Katowice. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Katowice is significantly more than public transportation.
Transportation¹ Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

$14

zł50

The city and the area are served by the Katowice International Airport, about 19 mi from the city center. Katowice Central Station is one of the main railway nodes and exchange points in Poland. The city has direct connections, among others, with Warsaw, Cracow, Szczecin and Gdynia. The public transportation system of the Katowice and Upper Silesian Metropolis consists of four branches-buses and trams united in the KZK GOP and the regional rail. Additional services are operated by private companies and the state-owned railways. Silesian Interurbans is one of the largest tram systems in the world. It spreads for more than 31 miles and covers 14 districts of the Upper Silesian Metropolis.

Transportation Tips

If you're driving, it's essential to check if your hotel offers convenient parking.

Flights to Katowice

How much does it cost to go to Katowice? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Katowice

The price of renting a car in Katowice will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.

Food Budget in Katowice

Cuisine often serves as a primary motivation for travel, so make sure to indulge in the local dishes.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

While restaurant and meal prices in Katowice can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Katowice is $37 (zł135) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
Food² Meals for one day

$37

zł135

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Katowice is around $37 (zł135) per person, with previous travelers spending from $16 to $81. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Katowice are as follows:

Breakfast: $4 to $11
Lunch: $6 to $15
Dinner: $11 to $26
Coffee: $3
Fast Food or Street Food: $6

The cuisine in Katowice offers more than just a traditional plate full of meat and potatoes. There is a great variety of restaurants all around town, with a mixture of Silesian and international culinary traditions represented. There is something for everyone, from burgers and sushi to the famous Polish pierogi, which can all be accompanied with a good beer - you will definitely enjoy it.

Food & Dining Tips

Many accommodations throw in breakfast at no extra cost, though others might charge you for it. The price and quality can greatly vary by hotel. Knowing this in advance can help you figure out if you need to spend more money. You might find the hotel's buffet is worth it, or you may prefer to grab a cheaper bite at a local bakery or cafe.

Having a water bottle can help you save on drinks and do your part for the environment.

Before you head out on a tour, be sure to find out which meals are included. You could end up paying for some meals out of pocket, which can impact your budget.

Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Katowice

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Katowice typically cost an average of $7.11 (zł26) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Entertainment¹ Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

$7.11

zł26

Katowice has some interesting and notable sights that are well worth a visit. Christ the King Cathedral in Katowice is an impressive architectural project, designed and built during 1927 and 1955. Its design is reminiscent of classical architecture. The difficult time of World War II forced a pause in the creation of the Cathedral. The building often hosts organ concerts and other events, such as the presentation of the 'Lex ex Silesia' award for a significant contribution to the development of Silesia's cultural heritage.

Goldstein Palace is one of the most representative palaces in Katowice. Built at the end of the 19th century in a neo-Renaissance style, the palace once served as a commerce chamber, a theater, and other institutions. Nowadays it is home to a civil registry, but it is worth entering in order to see the beautiful, golden staircase and hall, and the ceiling above them.

St. Mary's Street, once a dilapidated part of the city, St. Mary's Street was given a massive makeover in the early 2010s. Today, this pedestrianized zone has become a popular place for Katowicians attracted by its many pubs and growing number of restaurants. At the end of the street is St. Mary's Church, the road's namesake. St. Mary's Street is also a popular venue for outdoor events, and can be crowded on warm spring and summer nights.

Parachute Tower - a 160 ft tall lattice tower built in 1937 for training parachutists. It was used in the first days of World War II and is the only parachute tower in Poland.

Go to an event at the Spodek arena. Spodek, the biggest arena and concert venue in Katowice, is a cultural must. From the outside, it resembles a flying saucer or a UFO spaceship. It was built in 1972 and, apart from the concert hall, it is home to a number of recreational attractions such as: a few gyms, restaurants, an ice rink, and a hotel. It is here that the biggest and best concerts, sport events, and cultural activities are hosted.

Go to the Silesian Museum. This beautiful museum survived a Nazi attack and was reinstated in 1984. In it you can learn about the Silesian history and art by visiting the exhibitions about the region's ethnology and archaeology as well as the collection of Polish paintings by, for example, Stanislaw Wyspianski and Olga Boznanska. Additionally, the photography collection is rich in 35,000 pictures and daguerreotypes, some of which document World War I or the Uprising of Silesia. Others depict beautiful portraits.

Katowice is one of the epicenters for cultural events in southern Poland. Exhibitions, concerts, a festival are regular occurrences in the city's galleries, clubs and theatres. A few events include: Silesian Beer Festival, Polish Directors' Art Festival, which is a theatrical and television drama festival where directors compete for the Konrad Prize, the "A Part" Theatre Festival, which is an international review of alternative and experimental "OFF" theatres rather than classic ones, the ARTerie young art festival, which is an annual festival of students' from art universities and faculties, taking place in the autumn, and the Tauron Festival, which is a techno and dance rave that takes place in the Industrial Museum Complex, just to name a few!

Local tours that last a few hours can be a great way to explore Katowice. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:

Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour for $54 details
Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket for $33 details
Krakow City Premium Pass and Cultural Experiences for $178 details

Recommended Activities

Nightlife Budget in Katowice

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average person spends about $6.31 (zł23) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Katowice per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Alcohol² Drinks for one day

$6.31

zł23

Nightlife Tips

Sure, nightlife is part of the adventure, but cutting down on cocktails can make a surprising difference in your travel budget.

Travel cost data last updated: Aug 16, 2025

Budgeting and Travel Tips for Katowice

By taking a slower approach to travel, you can enjoy the local beauty while saving money. When you jam-pack your schedule with activities, your expenses can skyrocket. But if you allow yourself to relax and take in the sights, you might find you're spending less overall.

Budgeting Challenges

Katowice offers limited public transit options. Renting a car or having a pre-arranged ride, such as a tour, could be a wise choice. Just remember, this might take a toll on your budget in other areas.
Katowice isn't exactly teeming with hostels, so if you were hoping to find a low-cost dorm, you might want to rethink that. Finding a budget hotel or renting an apartment could be your best bet.

Traveling in Katowice

katowice, Poland

Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.

Neighborhoods & Around

Silesia City Center

Welcome to the very center of Silesia, downtown Katowice where the city's skyline is changing rapidly and the now very walkable Katowice center is a hub of architectural marvels amidst a sea of post-soviet urban and suburban sprawl. In short, totally unique and well worth exploring the many museums, bars, restaurants and clubs populating the ever-changing Silesian landscape. Located mid-way between Katowice and Chorzow on the site of an old 1904 coal mine, the spectacular Silesia City Center easily trumps everything else in the region. Some features include the preserved, red brick St Barbara's Chapel and the remains of the tower that once lowered the miners underground - now the symbol of the commercial center.

Nikiszowiec

The former workers' district of Nikiszowiec is home to some highly unique early 20th century architecture as well as an excellent modern art gallery, a magnificent church and a few additional offbeat attractions. This forgotten attempt at plebeian paradise is earmarked on Silesia's ‘Industrial Monuments Route' and offers intrepid visitors a confounding, yet fascinating glimpse at a foregone age. While not long ago a walk around the neighborhood may have been a dicey prospect, cafes and culture are now beginning to creep into this part of town and you're no longer likely to be the only tourist prowling around. Perfect for a photo essay, charge up your camera battery and off you go.

Giszowiec

Another workers' colony from the same sibling pair behind Nikiszowiec, in the case of Giszowiec, the Zillmans took a completely different conceptual approach, designing an ideal ‘garden city' for local miners based on the ideas of famous British urban planner Ebenezer Howard. Modelled on rural English cottages, the original dwellings of Giszowiec are low, freestanding, sloped roof houses surrounded by garden plots. Built between 1906 and 1910, the neighborhood was arranged as a web of streets extending from Plac Pod Lipami - the central square surrounded by public buildings, shops, a restaurant, school and tavern. The project included a public laundry, a women's bathhouse, theatre, quarantine barracks for the diseased, a prison and a strict set of guidelines to ensure the precious 'English village' atmosphere wouldn't be lost.

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