Lodz, Poland Travel Guide

Travel Guide

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An Overview Of Lodz

It's a good idea to visit Lodz, there is a wide variety of things to see and do whether you are with a large or small group. We only wish to offer a few suggestions of what to do in Lodz but share some of our knowledge about what is there. Not unlike other cities, there are good and bad places to visit and if this visit is your first to Lodz or if you are a seasoned visitor, there is always something new to see or do. It is often an idea to have a rough plan of places you wish to visit, and Lodz has a wide variety of fascinating places to visit that you will never forget.

Lodz Things To See And Do

While visiting Lodz there are a lot of attractions which are worth some of your time. The popular Lódzkie quarter of Poland has attractions that you may know and maybe others that are not known to non local locals of Lodz we have collected a list of 10 to help you on your way:

1. Jewish Cemetery
2. Museum of Cinematography
3. Central Museum of the Textile Industry
4. Lagiewniki Park
5. Piotrkowska Street
6. Museum of the History of Lodz
7. Museum of Art (Museum Sztuki)
8. Ksiezy Mlyn
9. Museum of the Struggle for Independence
10. The Museum of the Factory

This collection are just to get you going if you have a good local book or guide you can expand on these and if there is enough time in Lodz. You are sure to find other interesting attractions and locations about the Lodz vicinity of Poland.

Transportation In Lodz

Lodz is a pretty simple place to get around, when you have grasped the layout of the place and you are familiar with a couple of landmarks you will be able to get round with ease. You can cover a lot of the city on foot but ensure not to venture into unknown territory at night. If you want to cover more ground in Lodz there are a number of transport options. Lodz has a comprehensive tram network that covers all areas of the city. There are safe and reliable buses where tickets can be purchases to cover multiple journeys. There is also the alternative to use Lodz Taxis, where you can seek local knowledge from your driver. What ever method you use to explore Lodz ensure you see as much of it as you can.

Accommodation In Lodz

If you wish to reside in Lodz for a period longer than one day you'll need a location to rest. Lodz offers a broad range of places to stay these consist of hotels at the high end of the star range to lower end hotels, bed and breakfasts and hostels. If you are a business traveller ensure that the hotel you pick has the business facilites that suit your needs, check the area location is good as traffic in Lodz can result in problems at certain times of the day. If you are seeking out more luxury accommodation there is a selection of top chain and independent hotels. Lodz also offers a good selection of lower star hotels that offer simple but functional facilities for visitors to the city. If you are visiting on a small budget there is a number of guest houses and hotels in the area which are a fine place to sleep overnight. Whichever type of accommodation you select in Lodz ensure you take time to seek out deals that are available on countless travel web sites, often when there is a big event on in town.

Recommended Hotels In Lodz

1. andel's Hotel Lodz
2. Novotel Lodz Centrum
3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lodz
4. Cinema Residence Hotel
5. Qubus Hotel Lodz

Places To Eat In Lodz

A number of places exist to dine in Lodz, the place you dine at will reflect your tastes and budget. There are quite a lot of good cheap places that offer Polish meals and don't break the bank. If you wish to dine in a high class restaurant there are a number of these, but be sure to have a prior reservation also check the dress code. If you just wish to eat without glamour the well known chain brands like McDonalds etc are available, but if you want something a bit more edgy find somewhere that's really busy. A fundamental part of enjoying a city is to try it's local food There is a wide variety of places to dine in Lodz. whether that is a café, a fine restaurant or food from a street vendor. Check out local guides and press for offers and ensure that you try something new.

Recommended Places To Eat In Lodz

1. Restauracja Manekin - Lodz
2. Anatewka
3. Galicja Restaurant
4. Ato Sushi
5. Senoritas

Lodz Information

When getting your head around a place like Lodz it is often a good idea to have some inside knowledge. Here are a few that could prove useful.

Continent: Europe
Country: Poland
Region: Lódz
International Dialing Code: 48
Lodz Coordinates: 51°47'N 19°28'E
Altitude: 162 m (531 ft)
Currency: Zloty (PLN)
Language: Polish
Lodz Time Zone: CET (UTC+1)
City Population: 715 360
Metro Population: 1,428,600
Temperature High In 24.0 °C (75.2 °F)
Temperature Low In -0.5 °C (31.1 °F)

Keeping Safe In Lodz

Just like other cities Lodz possess it's own good and bad points. it is clever to have you wits about you and you'll remain safe and sound and have great memories of this fantastic Polish area. Ensure you have a good guide so as to know where you are heading, don't make it obvious you are a novice to the cities geography by holding an expensive video camera and try not to carry more cash than you need on your person. Stick to areas you know after dark and if you should get lost hail a taxi. Just because you are enjoying yourself, don't switch off your senses completely. Stay street wise and you will have a great trip to Lodz. As a rule Poland is a safe location with helpful and warm citizens. A bit of research goes a long way and if you have a picture in your mind of the city you can understand it better.

CarHire4Lower By Rick Lockwood 19 May 2016