Scandic Wroclaw is a contemporary hotel at Pilsudskiego 53-57, in the city centre on the station side of the Old Town, and it is one of the best-value comfortable hotels in Wroclaw. The central station is only about eight or nine minutes away on foot, which makes it a smart choice if you are arriving by train from Warsaw, Krakow or Berlin, and the Quarter of Four Denominations is about six minutes away. The 164 rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with free Wi-Fi, laptop-friendly workspaces, safes, electric kettles, hairdryers and televisions, and several rooms have deep soaking tubs, which is a rare luxury at this price. Free infant beds are available for families. On site there is a restaurant, a cafe and a bar, a gym, a sauna, a gift shop and bike rental, plus a conference centre and meeting rooms, so the hotel works well for business and leisure. The recycling and composting programme is a nice sign of the hotel's eco-minded approach, and pets are welcome. The style is bright, clean and practical, in the Nordic manner of the brand, and the staff are used to helping guests plan their stay. For a first visit, with limited time and a modest budget, it is a very sensible base.
Location and getting around
The central station is about eight to nine minutes away on foot, and the Quarter of Four Denominations about six. The Market Square is around thirteen minutes on foot and the Town Hall about fourteen, so the heart of the Old Town is an easy walk, and the University of Wroclaw is about eighteen minutes away. Trams run along the street, which is useful in bad weather. The airport is roughly half an hour by car.
The rooms and what to expect
Expect modern, tidy rooms in a calm Nordic style. A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, as is self parking, so compare these costs with the bakeries and cafes nearby. Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon. Because the street is a busy one, a room on a higher floor or facing away from the road is worth requesting if you are a light sleeper.
Who it suits and what to know: Scandic Wroclaw suits rail travellers, first-time visitors, families and business guests who want a modern hotel at a moderate price. It is a little further from the Market Square than the Old Town hotels, but the walk is pleasant and the trams are close. Rates rise on summer weekends, during festivals and at Christmas and New Year, so check dates when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓164 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Restaurant, cafe and bar
- ✓Gym
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓Deep soaking tubs in many rooms
- ✓Free infant beds
Good questions
Where is Scandic Wroclaw?+
It is at Pilsudskiego 53-57, about eight minutes on foot from the central station and roughly thirteen minutes from the Market Square.
Does the hotel have a gym or sauna?+
Yes, there is a gym and a sauna. Check which facilities are open when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check what your rate includes when you book.
