The best hotels in Lodz
Lodz has over 8,000+ places to stay and most of them will disappoint you. the city's industrial past means plenty of poorly converted spaces masquerading as boutique hotels. We reviewed the standouts, cut the pretenders, and these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Lodz
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Novotel Lodz Centrum
City Centre, Lodz
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Hotel Vienna House Easy Wroclaw Lodz
Polesie, Lodz
Free cancellation & Pay later
Villanette Boutique Hotel
Śródmieście, Lodz
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lodz
City Centre, Lodz
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibis Lodz Centrum | City Centre, Lodz | $45–75/night | 7.6/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Hotel Światowit | Śródmieście, Lodz | $55–85/night | 7.9/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 3 | Campanile Lodz | Bałuty, Lodz | $100–145/night | 8.1/10 | Best Value |
| 4 | Hotel Tobaco | Widzew, Lodz | $115–175/night | 8.7/10 | Most Popular |
| 5 | Andel's Hotel Lodz | Ogrodowa, Lodz | $130–200/night | 8.5/10 | Best Location |
| 6 | Novotel Lodz Centrum | City Centre, Lodz | $140–210/night | 8.3/10 | Business Pick |
| 7 | Hotel Focus Lodz | Górna, Lodz | $105–155/night | 8/10 | Family Friendly |
| 8 | Hotel Vienna House Easy Wroclaw Lodz | Polesie, Lodz | $120–180/night | 8.6/10 | Top Rated |
| 9 | Villanette Boutique Hotel | Śródmieście, Lodz | $255–370/night | 9.1/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 10 | DoubleTree by Hilton Lodz | City Centre, Lodz | $270–400/night | 8.9/10 | Luxury Pick |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Ibis Lodz Centrum
This Ibis sits on Piłsudskiego Street, a short walk from Manufaktura shopping complex and the main pedestrian strip on Piotrkowska. Rooms are compact and functional, exactly what you expect from the brand. The breakfast is decent for the price and served early enough for business travelers. Street noise can be an issue on lower floors, so request a higher room when booking.
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Hotel Światowit
A small independent hotel tucked just off Piotrkowska Street, the longest commercial street in Poland. Rooms are plainly decorated but well maintained, and the staff genuinely tries to help with local recommendations. The location puts you within walking distance of the Łódź Film Museum and several good restaurants. Do not expect luxury here, but the price-to-location ratio is hard to beat.
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Campanile Lodz
Campanile sits near the Manufaktura complex, one of the largest shopping and entertainment centers in Poland, converted from a 19th-century textile factory. The hotel is clean and modern with reliable Wi-Fi, making it a solid pick for both leisure and business stays. Rooms facing the courtyard are quieter and worth specifying at check-in. The French-brand breakfast is filling and consistently good.
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Hotel Tobaco
Tobaco Hotel occupies a converted tobacco factory near the Łódź Fabryczna railway station, and the industrial design is genuinely impressive throughout. Exposed brick, original machinery elements, and high ceilings make this one of the more distinctive hotels in the city. Rooms are spacious and well-equipped, and the on-site restaurant serves reliable Polish cuisine with some creative twists. It is a short tram or taxi ride to Piotrkowska, so central access is easy.
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Andel's Hotel Lodz
Andel's is built directly inside the Manufaktura complex on Ogrodowa Street, so the city's best cinemas, restaurants, and the Museum of Modern Art are literally steps from the lobby. The design is sharp and contemporary, with large windows and good natural light in most room categories. Service is professional and attentive without being overly formal. The rooftop fitness area has solid views over the redbrick factory courtyard below.
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Novotel Lodz Centrum
The Novotel sits on Piłsudskiego Avenue in the commercial heart of Lodz, close to conference facilities and major corporate offices in the area. Rooms follow the reliable Novotel formula, comfortable and modern with decent workspace setups. The pool and fitness center are well maintained, which is a bonus after long working days. The bar on the ground floor gets busy on weekday evenings with business travelers exchanging notes.
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Hotel Focus Lodz
Focus Hotel is located on Łąkowa Street in the southern part of the city, with easy access by tram to the main attractions. Rooms are larger than average for the price point, which makes this a practical option for families traveling with children. The parking is free and plentiful, which matters in Lodz if you are renting a car. Breakfast variety is good, though the coffee station could use an upgrade.
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Hotel Vienna House Easy Wroclaw Lodz
This Vienna House property sits in the Polesie district, offering a quieter alternative to the busier city centre hotels without sacrificing comfort. The rooms are well-designed and consistently clean, and the hotel scored high marks from recent guests for the friendliness of front desk staff. A tram stop nearby gets you to Piotrkowska in about ten minutes. The restaurant inside is better than you might expect from a mid-range chain hotel.
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Villanette Boutique Hotel
Villanette occupies a restored 19th-century townhouse on Żeromskiego Street, one of the quieter historic streets close to the southern end of Piotrkowska. Each room is individually decorated with period furniture and original art, making this feel like a private residence rather than a hotel. The service is personal and thoughtful, including handwritten welcome notes and locally sourced welcome drinks. This is the best option in Lodz for a special occasion or anniversary trip.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Lodz
The DoubleTree sits on Łąkowa Street and is the most polished full-service hotel in Lodz by a clear margin. The lobby is grand, the rooms are spacious with high-quality bedding, and the spa facilities are genuinely relaxing. The ground-floor restaurant uses regional ingredients with a modern approach and is worth visiting even if you are not staying here. Conference and event spaces are extensive, which draws a steady stream of corporate guests and keeps the service standards consistently high.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Lodz
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
First time in Lodz? Start here.
Piotrkowska Street is 4.2 km long and it's the whole point of the city. Don't try to walk the full length on day one. Pick the southern stretch between Rewolucji 1905 r. Street and Piłsudskiego, where the best cafes, galleries, and street art are concentrated.
The Łódź Fabryczna train station is brand new and confusingly efficient for a Polish city. From there, tram line 8 drops you on Piotrkowska in 10 minutes for 4 PLN. Skip the taxis outside the station unless you enjoy paying double the going rate.
Lodz on a tight budget
You can do Lodz properly for under $80/night if you stay at Ibis Lodz Centrum or Hotel Światowit, both within the City Centre or Śródmieście zone. The city's street food and milk bar scene is genuinely excellent. Bar Mleczny on Piotrkowska serves a full hot meal for under 25 PLN.
Free attractions are not a consolation prize here. The murals on Ogrodowa and Więckowskiego Streets are a legitimate open-air gallery, and entry to the Stary Cmentarz, one of Europe's most atmospheric cemeteries, costs nothing. Budget $45-75/night for accommodation and spend what you save on food.
The best areas for architecture fans
Lodz is one of the most architecturally significant industrial cities in Europe. The Księży Młyn worker housing complex near Przędzalniana Street is a 19th-century factory town frozen in time. Spend a morning there before the tour groups arrive, around 9am on weekdays.
The Poznański Factory on Ogrodowa Street, now Manufaktura, is the showpiece. But the quieter gem is the Scheiblerów Palace complex near Przędzalniana, where the Central Museum of Textiles sits. It's a 15-minute tram ride from City Centre and almost nobody goes there on a Tuesday.
Business travel in Lodz: what you need to know
Most conferences and trade events happen near the city centre around Piłsudskiego and Kilińskiego Streets. Novotel Lodz Centrum and DoubleTree by Hilton are the two default choices for business stays, both offering proper meeting facilities and reliable WiFi. Novotel runs $140-210/night, DoubleTree $270-400.
Łódź Airport handles surprisingly few flights for a city this size. Ryanair and Wizz Air cover key European routes, but check Warsaw Chopin as an alternative if you're connecting internationally. The airport is 6 km from the City Centre and a taxi runs 30-40 PLN.
Lodz nightlife and where to stay for it
The best bars are clustered on Piotrkowska Street between Roosevelta and Próchnika Streets. Plan Daleki and the bars inside the Łódź Kaliska passage are the go-to spots for locals. If you're staying somewhere on that corridor, you're never more than a 5-minute walk from a good drink.
Hotel Tobaco in Widzew sounds counterintuitive for nightlife, but it has one of the best hotel bars in the city built inside a converted tobacco factory. It's 15 minutes from Piotrkowska by tram. Worth it if you want the design experience but plan to taxi back after midnight.
Lodz with kids: practical advice
EC1 Science and Technology Centre near Łódź Fabryczna station is the anchor activity. It covers two buildings, runs interactive exhibits for ages 6 and up, and costs around 25 PLN per adult. The neighbouring Centrum Komiksu is free and brilliant for older kids.
Hotel Focus Lodz in Górna puts you near Park na Zdrowiu, the city's biggest green space. It's $105-155/night and genuinely set up for families, with larger room configurations and a pool. Manufaktura's entertainment centre is 20 minutes away by tram line 12, which runs every 10-12 minutes during the day.
Lodz's best neighborhoods
City Centre and Śródmieście are where you want to be. Piotrkowska Street is the spine of the city and being within 10 minutes walk of it makes everything easier.
City Centre 3 vetted hotels The pulse of Lodz. Best access to Piotrkowska Street and the tram network.
The pulse of Lodz. Best access to Piotrkowska Street and the tram network.
City Centre is where most visitors should stay. You're on Piotrkowska Street, the cultural and social spine of Lodz, and everything from the Łódź Fabryczna station to the main museums is within 15 minutes on foot or one tram stop.
Hotels here range from Ibis Lodz Centrum at $45-75/night all the way to DoubleTree by Hilton at $270-400/night. That spread is real and it reflects genuinely different experiences. The budget end is fine; the luxury end is worth it for the service quality.
The one thing to watch: rooms facing Piotrkowska can be noisy on Friday and Saturday nights. Ask for a rear-facing room if you're a light sleeper. It makes a difference.
Śródmieście 2 vetted hotels Quieter than City Centre. Better value, same walkability.
Quieter than City Centre. Better value, same walkability.
Śródmieście blends into City Centre but feels more residential. The streets around Więckowskiego and Jaracza are lined with pre-war townhouses and independent restaurants. You're about 8-10 minutes walk from the busiest section of Piotrkowska Street.
Hotel Światowit sits here at $55-85/night, good value with a comfortable old-city feel. Villanette Boutique Hotel is the other anchor at $255-370/night, a genuinely special stay in a converted 19th-century building. That price gap tells you everything about the neighbourhood's range.
This is where Lodz locals actually eat and drink. Skip the tourist-facing spots on Piotrkowska and walk two streets into Śródmieście for the real restaurants. You'll eat better and spend less.
Widzew & Ogrodowa 2 vetted hotels Industrial heritage, design hotels, and Manufaktura on your doorstep.
Industrial heritage, design hotels, and Manufaktura on your doorstep.
Ogrodowa Street is where Manufaktura lives, and Andel's Hotel is physically inside the old Poznański factory complex. It's a remarkable piece of architecture and $130-200/night is honest pricing for what you get. Hotel Tobaco in Widzew is a 15-minute tram ride further east but worth the journey.
Widzew feels off the tourist map, which is both its charm and its limitation. Hotel Tobaco converted an old tobacco factory into one of the most atmospheric stays in the city. Rates run $115-175/night and the bar is genuinely excellent. It's rated 8.7, highest among mid-range options.
Getting to Piotrkowska from Widzew takes 15-20 minutes by tram or 25-30 minutes on foot. That's not a dealbreaker, but factor it into your plans if you're visiting for nightlife.
Bałuty & Polesie 2 vetted hotels More residential, lower prices, better for longer stays.
More residential, lower prices, better for longer stays.
Bałuty has a complicated reputation. The northern parts are rough and nobody's pretending otherwise. But the area closer to Manufaktura and Zgierska Street has cleaned up considerably. Campanile Lodz sits here at $100-145/night with an 8.1 rating, making it one of the best value-for-money options on our list.
Polesie is quieter and more suburban than the centre. Hotel Vienna House Easy Lodz runs $120-180/night here with a strong 8.6 rating. It's a solid pick if you have a car or don't mind the tram commute into central Lodz, roughly 15 minutes on line 5.
Neither neighbourhood is wrong for the right traveller. If you're in Lodz for a conference, a family visit, or an extended work trip, the lower prices here free up budget for food and experiences. Just don't choose them expecting to stumble out for a nightcap.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Lodz.
Romantic
Śródmieście is the right call. Villanette Boutique Hotel in a restored 19th-century townhouse, candlelit restaurants on Więckowskiego Street, and no tour groups. From $255/night for the experience.
Culture
City Centre puts you 10 minutes from EC1, the Central Museum of Textiles, and the Film School building on Targowa. Andel's Hotel inside the Poznański factory complex is the obvious base. you're sleeping inside the history.
Family
Górna district near Park na Zdrowiu gives kids space to run, and Hotel Focus Lodz is set up for it. EC1 is 20 minutes by tram and Manufaktura's entertainment block handles rainy days without debate.
Budget
Stay at Ibis Lodz Centrum on the Piotrkowska corridor for $45-75/night. The milk bars and street food scene means you can eat well for under 30 PLN a meal. Nobody in Lodz will judge you for it.
Foodie
The best eating is concentrated on the southern stretch of Piotrkowska Street and the side streets of Śródmieście. Hotel Światowit puts you right in the middle of it for $55-85/night.
City Break
City Centre is the default for a reason. You can walk from Piotrkowska to Manufaktura in 20 minutes, hit the murals on Ogrodowa on the way, and still make your evening reservation. DoubleTree by Hilton makes that 48-hour sprint very comfortable.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Lodz
When to visit Lodz and what to pay.
Winter (December-February)
Lodz in January is genuinely cold and the city quiets down hard after New Year. Hotel rates drop to $45-100/night across most categories, which is the best deal you'll find all year. The Christmas market on Piotrkowska Street runs through late December and is worth catching before prices tick back up.
Spring (March-May)
April and May are the sweet spot. Temperatures hit 15-18°C by late May and the outdoor terraces on Piotrkowska Street reopen. Hotel rates sit at $70-160/night before the summer peak, and the Lodz Design Festival in May brings creative crowds without overwhelming the city. Book 3-4 weeks ahead for that specific weekend.
Summer (June-August)
Summer brings the festivals and the price hikes. The Lodz of Four Cultures Festival in late August is the biggest spike, pushing mid-range rates from $120 to $180+/night in under a week. Temperatures are genuinely pleasant at 20-26°C and Piotrkowska Street is at its most lively. Book anything in August at least 6 weeks out.
Autumn (September-November)
September is peak culture month. Light Move Festival transforms the city's facades into projection canvases and it's the single best reason to visit Lodz. Book immediately when you decide to go because hotels around Piotrkowska fill up fast. After that festival weekend, October drops to $70-120/night and the city belongs to you again.
Booking Tips for Lodz
Insider tips for booking hotels in Lodz.
Don't book north of Zgierska for your first visit
Hotels in northern Bałuty look cheap and claim to be 'near Manufaktura.' They're not near enough. The walk is 25+ minutes on streets that aren't tourist-friendly after dark, and tram connections from that zone add 20-30 minutes to every journey. Save $20-30/night and spend it on cabs if needed, but stay south.
August festival weeks. book 6 weeks out, minimum
The Lodz of Four Cultures Festival and Light Move Festival in late August and September are the two weeks when every decent hotel goes from available to sold out in days. Mid-range rates jump from $100-130/night to $160-200/night. Set a calendar reminder and book the moment you confirm your travel dates.
Ask for a room away from Piotrkowska Street on weekends
Piotrkowska is loud until 3am on Friday and Saturday. Any hotel on or directly adjacent to it will have this problem regardless of star rating. At check-in, simply ask for a courtyard-facing or rear room. Every hotel on our list has quieter options. Takes 10 seconds to ask.
Use Bolt, not the taxi rank at Łódź Fabryczna
The taxi rank outside Łódź Fabryczna train station runs about double what Bolt charges. A City Centre ride is 35-50 PLN from the rank versus 15-25 PLN on the app. The station is new and the taxi operators know tourists are fresh off the train. Download Bolt before you arrive.
Buy a 24-hour tram pass on day one
A 24-hour tram pass costs around 14 PLN and covers lines 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8. Those five lines connect every hotel on our list to Piotrkowska Street, Manufaktura, and the main station. Single tickets are 4 PLN each. If you're making 4+ journeys a day, the pass pays for itself by mid-afternoon.
Hotel Tobaco books out fast for design-savvy travellers
Hotel Tobaco in Widzew has 70 rooms and gets written up regularly in design publications. It's not famous in the tourist-brochure sense but it sells out on event weekends faster than anything in City Centre. If it's on your radar, book it 4-5 weeks ahead even for midweek stays. The rooftop terrace alone is worth planning around.
Hotels in Lodz — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Lodz.
What's the best area to stay in Lodz?
City Centre, specifically the stretch around Piotrkowska Street, is the obvious answer. You're walking distance from restaurants, bars, galleries, and the tram lines that connect everything else. Śródmieście is a close second if you want slightly quieter streets without losing the central position. Budget hotels here start around $45/night, mid-range around $100.
Is Lodz safe for tourists?
Generally yes, but use common sense around the northern end of Piotrkowska Street after midnight. Bałuty has a rougher reputation, though it's improving fast since Manufaktura moved in and redeveloped the area. Most visitors stick to the central tram corridors and have zero issues. The tram network runs until around midnight.
When is the cheapest time to visit Lodz?
January and February are your cheapest months, with hotel rates dropping to $45-70/night even in mid-range spots. The city empties out after the New Year and before the spring film festivals kick off. You'll have Manufaktura practically to yourself, which is either a bonus or a warning depending on your personality.
How do I get around Lodz without a car?
Trams are the backbone. Lines 1, 2, and 6 cover the City Centre and Piotrkowska corridor reliably. A single ticket costs around 4 PLN and day passes run 14-18 PLN. Uber and Bolt are cheap here, typically 8-15 PLN for a cross-city ride.
What's the best hotel in Lodz for a romantic stay?
Villanette Boutique Hotel in Śródmieście is the only real answer. It's a converted 19th-century townhouse, sitting at $255-370/night, and the rooms don't look like anything else in the city. You're about 12 minutes walk from the Piotrkowska restaurant strip. Book directly to get the room with the original fireplace.
Are there good luxury hotels in Lodz?
Two worth your money. DoubleTree by Hilton in the City Centre runs $270-400/night and delivers properly on service. Andel's Hotel Lodz in the Ogrodowa complex, literally inside the renovated Poznański factory, charges $130-200/night and punches above its price for design quality. Both are within 5 minutes walk of Manufaktura.
What's the best budget hotel in Lodz?
Ibis Lodz Centrum on Piłsudskiego Street does what it promises: clean rooms, solid location, no surprises, at $45-75/night. It's about 7 minutes walk from the southern end of Piotrkowska Street. Don't expect style, but don't pay for style you don't need.
Does Lodz have any major events that spike hotel prices?
Yes. The Lodz of Four Cultures Festival in late August fills the City Centre hotels fast and pushes rates up 30-40%. Light Move Festival in September is the same story. Book at least 6 weeks ahead for those weekends or prices at mid-range hotels jump from $100 to $160+/night without warning.
Which neighborhoods should I avoid staying in?
Avoid booking anything marketed as 'central' that's actually north of Zgierska Street in Bałuty. The walk to Piotrkowska is 25+ minutes and the streets feel disconnected at night. Górna is fine for families near the park areas but dull if you're visiting for the culture and nightlife. You'll spend more on Ubers than you saved on the room.
Is Lodz good for a family holiday?
More than most people expect. EC1 Science and Technology Centre near the train station is genuinely excellent for kids, and Manufaktura has a full entertainment complex including a cinema and bowling. Hotel Focus Lodz in Górna runs $105-155/night and sits close to the park areas, which gives kids space without the inner-city noise. The tram network makes it easy to hop between spots.
How far is Lodz from Warsaw and is it worth a day trip?
About 130 km, roughly 1.5 hours by express train from Warszawa Centralna to Łódź Fabryczna station. A return fare runs around 40-80 PLN depending on timing. Honestly, Lodz deserves 2 nights minimum to do it properly. One day gets you Piotrkowska and Manufaktura, nothing else.
What's the deal with Manufaktura. is staying nearby worth it?
Manufaktura is a massive 19th-century textile factory turned shopping, museum, and entertainment complex on Ogrodowa Street. It's worth a visit but not worth paying a premium to stay next door unless you're there for a specific event. Andel's Hotel is literally attached to the complex at $130-200/night. For everyone else, staying on Piotrkowska Street is better value and more interesting.