Apartament Górski – SPA sauna,jacuzzi pod Nosalem

HOTEL OVERVIEW

You know what struck me first about this place? The name sounds intimidating if you don’t speak Polish, but “Apartament Górski” just means “Mountain Apartment” – and honestly, that’s exactly what you’re getting, but in the best possible way. I stumbled across this gem on Jaszczurówka street, which is actually one of those addresses that makes locals nod approvingly because you’re close enough to everything but far enough from the tourist chaos of the main square.

The moment you walk in, there’s this immediate “oh, this is why people come to the Tatras” feeling. The apartment has that mountain lodge vibe without being kitschy about it – wooden touches that feel authentic, not like someone went overboard at a rustic furniture store. But here’s the thing that really sets it apart: they’ve got a proper spa setup with a sauna and jacuzzi, and I mean proper. Not some tiny hotel amenity tucked in a basement, but actual space where you can stretch out after a day of hiking up Nosal (which, by the way, is literally right there – you can practically see the trail from the windows). The water pressure is fantastic, the sauna gets properly hot, and there’s enough room that you don’t feel like you’re climbing into someone’s bathtub.

What I really appreciated was how they’ve thought about the practical stuff. Parking isn’t a nightmare like it can be closer to the center, and the building is quiet even during peak season when Zakopane gets absolutely packed with families and hikers. The location on Jaszczurówka puts you maybe a fifteen-minute walk from Krupówki street if you want the full tourist experience, but you’re also positioned perfectly for hitting the trails early before the crowds show up. I actually bumped into the host during check-in – super straightforward process, none of that stiff hotel formality – and they clearly know the area well, gave me some solid tips about which trails to tackle based on weather conditions. The apartment itself feels more spacious than you’d expect from the photos, with enough room to actually unpack and settle in rather than living out of a suitcase. Sure, it’s a 3-star place so you’re not getting marble bathrooms or turndown service, but honestly? After a day scrambling around the mountains, sinking into that jacuzzi while looking out at the peaks – that’s worth more than fancy thread counts. The 9 rating makes total sense once you’re there; it’s one of those places that just gets the basics really, really right.