Villas in Zakopane
Zakopane, often called Poland's winter capital, sits below the Tatras, with two main ski areas and Krupówki, a street of shops and bars. Homes are spread around the town, and the busiest weeks are around Christmas and in February.
- Villas
- 9
- From, per week
- £381
About Zakopane
Zakopane lies between 800 and 1,100 metres in a valley between the Tatras and Gubałówka hill, close to the Slovak border. Krupówki is lined with shops, restaurants and street performers, and most bars and clubs are here. The Kasprowy Wierch cable car and the Gubałówka funicular both start in town. The homes are spread over several kilometres, many with a garden, some with a private pool or fireplace, and they range from small groups to very large ones. Snow is normally abundant in winter, and outside the peak weeks the town is a good deal quieter.
Is Zakopane right for you?
- Best for
- Winter skiing and summer hiking with a mountain-town base
- Not for you if
- You want a quiet village, because Zakopane has a busy centre and crowded peak weeks.
Near Zakopane
Kasprowy Wierch
Mountain reached by a cable car completed in 1936, starting in the Kuźnice district of Zakopane; it is one of the two main ski areas.
Gubałówka
The hill above town, reached by a funicular from a base facing the traditional market, with wide views of the Tatras.
Wielka Krokiew
The ski jump, opened in 1925, in a town that hosted the Nordic World Ski Championships in 1929, 1939 and 1962.
Getting to Zakopane
Zakopane is connected to Kraków by rail and road, and the railway has served the town since 1899. A car helps with homes spread across the hillsides, though the centre and Krupówki are best explored on foot.
When to go to Zakopane
Snow is normally abundant in winter and the town gets among the most winter sun in the country, with skiers flocking in around Christmas and in February. Summers are cool to warm, and hiking and climbing are popular. Book early for those peak winter weeks.
Villas in Zakopane
4-star property
4-star property
Anielki Apartament Mountain Escape in Zakopane
Zakopane, Tatras, Poland
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£90
per night
3-star property
3-star property
4-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Gościniec Skorusa
Zakopane, Tatras, Poland
20
7
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+11 more
from£216
per night
3-star property
Zakopane villa holidays: questions answered
Is Zakopane busy in February?
Yes. Skiers flock in during winter, especially around Christmas and in February, so the town is at its busiest then. Book early.
What is Krupówki in Zakopane?
Krupówki is the town's most popular street, lined with shops, restaurants, carnival rides and performers, and it is where most of the bars and dance clubs are. It was once a narrow path to the village of Kuźnice.
Is Zakopane good for hiking?
Yes. It sits at the foot of the Tatras, and summers are cool to warm, with hiking and climbing popular. The Kasprowy Wierch cable car from Kuźnice runs to an upper station just below the summit.
Does Zakopane have its own architecture?
Yes. The Zakopane style draws on highland traditions of Podhale and was pioneered by Stanisław Witkiewicz. Villa Koliba and the Tatra Museum are among the notable examples.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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