Royal Hill Residence

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HOTEL OVERVIEW
You know what caught me off guard about Royal Hill Residence? The name made me expect some stuffy, over-the-top place, but honestly, it’s got this relaxed mountain lodge vibe that just works. I mean, you’re right on Szymaszkowa Street, which – if you know Zakopane at all – puts you in this sweet spot where you can actually walk to the main Krupówki pedestrian zone without dealing with all the tourist chaos right outside your window. The building itself has that modern Polish mountain style going on, sort of sleek but still feels like it belongs in the Tatras.
The rooms are genuinely comfortable (and I’m picky about mattresses), plus most of them have these decent-sized windows that frame the mountain views pretty nicely. What I really appreciated was the attention to small stuff – like, the Wi-Fi actually works consistently, there’s proper lighting for reading, and the bathrooms have those rainfall showerheads that don’t run out of hot water after five minutes. Check-in was smooth too, no waiting around with a bunch of forms to fill out. The staff speaks English well enough, which honestly isn’t always a given in smaller Polish mountain towns, even the touristy ones like Zakopane.
Here’s the thing about the location that the booking sites don’t really capture – you’re close enough to walk to all the restaurants and bars on Krupówki when you want that energy, but far enough up the hill that you’re not hearing drunk tourists singing at 2 AM. Plus, if you’re into hiking (which, let’s be real, is probably why you’re in Zakopane), you can catch the bus to Kasprowy Wierch or the cable car to Gubałówka without having to navigate through the main tourist crush every morning. Parking’s included, which is actually a big deal because finding a spot near the center can be a nightmare, especially during ski season or summer weekends. The breakfast spread is solid – nothing fancy, but they’ve got good local bread, decent coffee, and enough variety that you won’t get bored if you’re staying a few days. I’d definitely stay here again, and that’s saying something because I’m usually the type who likes to try different places. Sometimes you just find a spot that gets the balance right between comfort and location without trying too hard to impress you.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS


Reviews
Staff: 9.8
Comfort: 9.7
Location: 9.5
Free WiFi: 9.1
Facilities: 9.6
Cleanliness: 9.7
Value for money: 9.4
Paula from United Arab Emirates
Very good place to stay, calm and quiet. Several parking spaces and close to the bus stop (private lines). Beautiful mountain views. Close to the city center and a 30 minute walk from gubalowka funicular. The apartment was clean and has a small fridge, dish washer, dishes, glasses…. We took the bus to do everything (Chochołowskie thermal, cable car...
Julie from United Kingdom
We loved the location and the apartment had everything we needed . Staff were so nice and helpful. . We will definitely stay again
Ondrej from United Kingdom
location of the property is perfect! breakfast delivered to the door, always on time, amazing choice, including fresh fruit. can't find anything wrong with my stay in Royal Hill Residence
Avanturis from Slovakia
very nice and helpful staff, great location, very clean, quiet place
Andrea from Hungary
We liked everything! Very good location, beautiful view, apartments are big, clean, comfortable, well equipped. Staff is most helpful!
Patrycja from United Kingdom
Wonderful staff- service was second to none
Great location next to the slope and 6min ride to the town (25mins walk)
Specious apartments with an unobstructed Mountain View
Very clean
Deborah from United Kingdom
Breakfast not included no facilities but could of had delivered . We catered for ourselves.
Arthur was fantastic host . So helpful credit to hotel .
Lubos from Slovakia
Apartment is big ,cosy and very very clean. Allocated parking space in basement.
Olena from Ukraine
I want to leave a review about staying at the hotel Royal Hill Residence for Christmas, thank you very much, it was a great apartment for a family, we felt like at home, a great view of the mountains from the balcony, a good location, close to skiing, we were very satisfied and would like to come back again 😊❄️🎄🎅🛷
Sharbel from Israel
The room was perfect it had a great view was very clean , the bed was comfortable, we had tea and coffee in the room
The hostess was very friendly and kind he helped us with everything we needed , the location is good if you do have a car or planning to go with taxi otherwise it is not easy to go around
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Rówień Krupowa: 2.9 km
- Szymanowski Muzeum: 2.3 km
- Tatra National Park: 1.8 km
- Park Linowy Złota Grań: 3.3 km
- Zjeżdżalnia grawitacyjna: 2.4 km
- Tatra National Park Entrance: 6 km
- Sala Zabaw dla Dzieci - Małpi Gaj: 3.8 km
- Park Miejski im. Józefa Piłsudskiego: 2.7 km
- Bulwar Bronisławy i Kazimierza Dłuskich: 2.4 km
- Górski Ogród Botaniczny w Zakopanem im. Mariana Raciborskiego Polskiej Akademii Nauk: 4.5 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Giewont: 600 m
- Restaurant Zakręt: 1.1 km
- Restaurant Dwór Slebody: 1.9 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Morskie Oko: 14 km*
- Forest Księży Las: 2.2 km
- Mountain Gubalowka Mountain: 3.2 km
- Peak Wielki Giewont (1895m): 9 km
- Waterfall Sieklawica Waterfall: 3.7 km
Ski lifts:
- Mała kolej: 500 m
- Szymoszkowa Ski Lift: 550 m
- Butorowy Wierch Chairlift: 650 m
Public transport:
- Train Poronin: 8 km
- Train Railway Station Zakopane: 3.2 km
Closest airports:
- Poprad-Tatry Airport: 70 km
ROOMS
- Studio Apartment with Mountain View with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Studio with Terrace and Mountain View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Studio Apartment with Balcony and Mountain View with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Balcony With Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Studio Apartment with Balcony with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Studio Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Duplex Apartment with Mountain View (5 Adults) with double bed1 futon bed, 1 double bed, 1 futon bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
- Split Level Apartment with Mountain View with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 futon bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- One-Bedroom Apartmentn with mezzanine and Mountain View (5 Adults) with large double bed1 futon bed, 1 large double bed, 1 futon bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
- Deluxe Apartment with Terrace and Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Studio with Terrace with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Superior Apartment with Terrace and Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Superior Apartment with Balcony and Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Studio with Balcony and Mountain View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Superior Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Deluxe Apartment with mountain view with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Deluxe Double Studio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Superior Apartment with Balcony and Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Deluxe Apartment - Split Level with Mountain View (5 Adults) with large double bed1 futon bed, 1 large double bed, 1 futon bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
- Studio - Split Level with mountain View (3 Adults) with 1 large double bed and 1 futon bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- One-Bedroom Apartment with Mountain View with double bed1 futon bed, 1 double bed, 1 futon bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Studio Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Studio Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Maisonette with large double bed1 futon bed, 1 large double bed, 1 futon bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
- Duplex Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 futon bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed1 futon bed, 1 large double bed, 1 futon bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Terrace with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Studio with Balcony with 1 single bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Terrace with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Terrace with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Studio with Balcony with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Terrace with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Apartment with Mountain View with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Apartment with Mountain View with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Apartment with Mountain View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Apartment with Mountain View with single bed1 large double bed, 1 single bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- Apartment with Mountain View with 2 × 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Apartment with Mountain View with single bed1 large double bed, 1 single bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children


FACILITIES
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen:
- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Transport:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities:
- Walking tours
- Table tennis
- Skiing Off-site
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Mountain view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Polish
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Key card access
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Free WiFi
- View
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Airport shuttle
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Children's playground


HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00 to 22:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
ul. Szymaszkowa 6A, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland
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