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One of Tarnów's most exclusive hotels, Bristol's immaculate rooms come with mini-bars, cable television, spacious beds and luxurious showers. QC‑4, ul. Krakowska 9, tel. (+48) 880 47 74 77, www.hotelbristol.com.pl. 17 rooms (2 apartments). P­L­6­K­H hhhh

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In a renovated historical townhouse minutes from the main square, Zakątna offers 9 rooms and apartments in an assortment of European styles. QE‑4, ul. Zakątna 19, tel. (+48) 513 09 73 92, www.aparthotelzakatna.pl. ­P­X­6 ­i

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POLISH Charming traditional Polish restaurant delighting with classic Polish soup and meat-based dishes - hearty fare in the heart of the Old Town.QD‑4, Weklarska 6, www.pyzatarnow.pl. Open 11:00-18:00. €. T­

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INTERNATIONAL Hidden away in a passageway off the Rynek, this Tarnów favourite offers up fresh pasta and some of the most delicious food you'll find in town.QD‑4, Pl. Kazimierza Wlk. 2 (Pasaż Tertila), www.polnapol-tarnow.pl. Open 11:3022:00; Fri, Sat 11:30-23:00; Sun 11:30-22:30. €€. T6

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POLISH Centrally located classic Polish eatery with big windows and elegant decor, Obsesja Smaku offers unpretentious, honest Polish home-cooking.QC‑4, ul. Krakowska 3, www.obsesja-smaku.pl. Open 11:00-19:00; Mon, Fri, Sat 11:00-21:00; Sun 11:00-20:00. €€. A­T­B­6

INTERNATIONAL One of Tarnow's more substantial servings, head south to dine on traditional Polish and Hungarian dishes below the ruins of Tarnowski Castle.QAl. Tarnowskich 75 (Zabłocie), www.podzamczetarnow.pl. Open 12:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-22:00. €€. T­U

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INTERNATIONAL A friendly family restaurant with good food, specialising in thin-crust pizza, pasta and pierogi, plus coffee and cakes.QD‑4, Pl. Kazimierza Wielkiego 3, www.bistroprzepis. pl. Open 12:00-21:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-23:00; closed Mon. €€. T­B­6

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Arguably the best accommodation on the market square, this historical inn offers great views, food, bike rental, billiards and more.QD‑4, Rynek 14, tel. (+48) 14 626 05 64, www.euroaparthotel.pl. 12 rooms. ­T­U­L­6­K­H hhh

Hotel GAL

This handsome Art Nouveau hotel has been beautifully restored, retaining historic architectural details while modernising the facilities.QA‑6, ul. Dworcowa 5, tel. (+48) 530 04 08 56, www.hotelgaltarnow.pl. 33 rooms (3 apartments). ­P­T­U­L­H­D­F­w ­i hhh

Cristal Park

West of the centre, this is a solid value with numerous suites, a sauna, salt room, top restaurant and 24hr bar with billiards.Qul. Traugutta 5 (Mościce), tel. (+48) 14 633 12 25, www.cristalpark.pl. 75 rooms. P­U­6­K­H­D­F­w hhh

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Located just east of the Old Town in Sanguszko Park, this hotel is designed specifically for those with disabilities, but all are welcome.Qul. Sanguszków 28A, tel. (+48) 14 688 00 50, www.slonecznewzgorze.tarnow.pl. ­T­U­L­K­H ­i

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Clean, carpeted accommodation right on the Rynek, directly upstairs from the Tourist Info Centre. Available on booking.com.QD‑4, Rynek 7, tel. (+48) 14 688 90 90, www.tarnow.travel. 4 rooms. ­P­H

Activities & Culture

Śródmieście Pub

Alfa Club

An enormous dancefloor flanked by mirrors and lounge sofas, this is Tarnów's most modern dance club, and probably also its best.QC‑4, ul. Staszica 3, www.alfaclub24.pl. Open Fri, Sat 21:00-late. X­U

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Arena Jaskółka Tarnów

This modern sports hall in Mościce was opened in late 2019 and hosts sports events, concerts and all sorts of large-scale functions.Qul. Romualda Traugutta 3B, www.arena.tarnow.pl. Open during events only. State-of-the-art new concert hall venue in Tarnów also offering workshops and music lessons.Qul. Lippóczy’ego 4, tel. +48 14 621 04 08, www.zsmuz. tarnow.pl/sala-koncertowa.

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Leprikon Irish Pub

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BREAKFAST A contemporary cafe/bistro, Sofa offers a range of healthy breakfast and lunch options in cosy surrounds.QD‑3, ul. Wałowa 15, www.sofatarnow.pl. Open 6:30-20:00; Sat 08:00-21:00; Sun 08:00-20:00. €. T­U

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POLISH One of Tarnów's oldest and most respected restaurants, offering traditional Polish food and professional service in an elegant locale.QC‑4, ul. Krakowska 1, www.kudelski.pl. Open 09:00-21:00; Sat, Sun 09:00-22:00. €€. X­T­U

Śródmieście Pub

With Polish microbrews, cheap pub eats and beer snacks, teles for league matches and more, this is the most well-rounded bar in Tarnów.QD‑4, Pl. Kazimierza Wlk. 2 (entrance from Pasaż Tertila). Open Mon, Tue, Wed 11:30-22:00; Thu 11:30-23:00; Fri, Sat 11:30-02:00; Sun 11:30-22:00.

Whiplash Music Bar

A carnivore-inspired gastropub specialising in steaks. Listen to live music as you chew with local rock/jazz and blues acts performing.QD‑4, ul. Wałowa 2. Open 7:30-22:30; Fri 7:30-00:00; Sat 11:00-00:00; Sun 11:00-22:30. ­E­K

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One of the largest, and most beautiful Polish stations east of Kraków, Tarnów’s railway station was opened in 1910, and has been fully modernised to include all the services you’d expect (ticket machines, shops, cafes and eateries, free wifi, charger ports), while retaining its original character - including Edmund Cieczkiewicz’s paintings of the Tatra and Pieniny mountains, which were funded by k the early train owners over a century ago. W ąto In front of the station is a large public square, while inside you’ll find a branch of the BWA art gallery displaying works by Małopolska artists (open 09:0017:00; closed Mon, Sat; admission free) and Galeria Panorama - a branch of the Tarnów District Museum (see Museums). Walking to the market square only takes 10mins up ul. Krakowska, while a taxi from outside the station costs about 10-12zł.QA‑6, Pl. Dworcowy 4, www.rozklad.pkp.pl. Ticket windows open 06:00-21:00. Currently, Tarnów has no proper bus station. As a result, bus journey times vary, as does the final stop. While many intercity buses stop near the Tarnów train station at 'Do Huty Park & Ride' (A-6), some buses from Kraków may also stop 1.5km to the west at the 'Kochanowskiego 03 - Chyszowska' bus stop. From June, buses coming from the A4 highway will stop at the new Park & Ride/Transfer Hub at the intersection of Aleja Jana Pawła II and ul. Błonie, where you can grab bus connections south to the Old Town.

Getting Around Once you’ve arrived in Tarnów your main mode of transport is likely to be your own feet, or rent a bike; the latter can be done from April until the end of November using the Tarnów City Bike system (all bike stands are marked on the map). If you’ve brought your own vehicle, you’ll find public parking lots marked on our map, including several just off the market square. Street parking is also widely available and must be paid Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (look for the handy ticket machines). Tarnów also has a few ‘Park & Ride’ choices within easy access to public transport - one near the train station (A-6; 3zł/24hrs), another on ul. Ks. J. Marszałka (E-1; absolutely free), and a third will open at the intersection of Al. Jana Pawła II and ul. Błonie in June. The Uber and FreeNow ride share apps are popular in Tarnów. For local taxi service call Radio Taxi Viva (+48 14 196 22, taxi-viva.pl).

Public Buses

Though trams once trundled the streets of Tarnów, today the city makes do with an extensive public bus system, which runs daily from 04:0024:00. Though many visitors will find them unnecessary, buses are useful for travelling to Mościce and St. Martin's Hill. Though most visitors will find them unnecessary for sightseeing around the Old Town, buses are essential for travelling to Mościce, St. Martin’s Hill, and hotels not located right in the centre. Use tarnow.jakdojade.pl to figure out how to get to your destination. Kiosks sell tickets, and a single fare/30min ticket costs 3.60/1.80zł; note that the driver only sells 60min tickets for 5/2.50zł and you must pay by card. Make sure you immediately stamp your ticket in the small machines onboard; inspectors do travel the lines handing out fines to those without valid tickets.Qwww.komunikacja.tarnow.pl.

Passage of Discovery

Finding this friendly cult bar is like crashing a house party only to be embraced by the hosts, offered a drink and introduced to everyone.QD‑3/4, ul. Żydowska 20. Open Thu 17:00-23:00; Fri 17:00-01:00; Sat 18:00-01:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun. Opening hours are subject to change. 6 Not the most authentic Irish pub, but still the Guinness, Irish breakfast and other pub grub - right on the Rynek - are a comfort to many.QD‑4, Rynek 16. Open 12:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-23:00.

Thanks to the fast and free A4 highway, Tarnów is easily reached by car, and less than an hour’s drive east from Kraków. A good network of train and bus services link Tarnów with major destinations throughout Poland; connections to Kraków are fast and frequent, and train times to Warsaw are under 3.5hrs. Use e-podroznik.pl to easily search bus and train timetables, compare prices and buy tickets. The nearest airport to Tarnów is Kraków Balice (90km by motorway).

Shopping

INTERNATIONAL Classy restaurant in the elegant interiors of a nineteenth-century manor house, offering a high-end take on Polish classics.QC-3, ul. Batorego 19 Tarnów, www.rozana-batorego19.pl. Open 11:00-21:00. €€€. TB ITALIAN Perhaps Tarnów's best restaurant in terms of both food and atmosphere, Soprano serves exquisite Italian food and features an alluring garden.QC‑4, ul. Mościckiego 6, www.soprano-tarnow.pl. Open 12:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-21:00. €€€. T

Getting There

Concert Hall and Music School

The Passage of Discovery will sate science- space- and technology-based curiosities, plus teens will love its interactive multimedia focus.QD‑4, Rynek 4, www.pasazodkryc.pl. Open 08:00-17:00; Sat, Sun 10:00-18:00; closed Mon. Admission 24zł/22zł.

Tarnów Amphitheatre

This outdoor venue dates back to 1955 but has been fully renovated and is a wonderful place to enjoy concerts and events (May - Sept).QC‑3, ul. Kopernika 4, www.tck.pl. Open 10:00-20:00. Open from May to September.

Tarnowski Rower Miejski

A city-wide bike rental service - 190 bikes available across 18 stations for riders' convenience.Qtel. +48 14 635 15 15, www.rower.tarnow.pl.

Organ Grinder at ‘Burek’ Square

Burek Square

The whimsical Organ Grinder stands outside Tarnów's popular marketplace - bursting with stalls selling fresh produce - fruit, meat, flowers and more. QD‑4, Pl. Gen. J. Bema. Open 07:00-17:00; Sun 07:00-17:00 (flowers only).

Galeria Tarnovia

A modern shopping mall just southwest of the centre, and easily accessible by public transport.Qul. Krakowska 149 (Koszyce), www.galeria-tarnovia.com. Open 10:00-21:00; closed Sun.

Pasieka Radwan

Get a buzz from supporting local beekeepers by buying a jar of their honey or some natural beeswax candles.QD‑5, ul. Panny Marii 9, www.pasiekaradwan.pl. Open 07:30-17:00; Sat 07:30-13:00; closed Sun. N

Tourist Information Centre

One of your best bets for souvenirs, books, postcards, the city's official blue beaded necklaces, Tarninówka tea and more.QD‑4, Rynek 7, www.tarnow. travel. Open 08:00-18:00; Sat, Sun 09:00-17:00.

Trzech Kumpli Shop

The shop of one of PL's best breweries, drop in for a friendly natter and scope out their full selection of beers, ales and cool t-shirts.Qul. Krakowska 113, www.trzechkumpli.com. Open 10:00-21:00; Sat 10:00-18:00; closed Sun.