It’s Łódź, but the best way to get there is by land, or even better – by bus. Not only is the name of this city special, but the entire city has a unique character. Have you avoided Łódź so far, thinking that it’s just an old village that grew thanks to factories? That’s only part of the truth.
We encourage you to visit Łódź – a city where you will discover former factories and workers’ estates, which until recently were the industrial centre of the country. Different cultures and religions lived here side by side, and traditions and rituals intertwined. Łódź has a fascinating, although relatively short history, which could serve as a film script.
You can buy bus tickets to Łódź on our website. So? Let’s go!
Bus tickets to Łódź
The closest to Łódź are residents of the capital. A bus connection from Warsaw to Łódź costs from PLN 26, and the journey takes only 1 hour 40 minutes. The bus stop in Łódź is WPA Łódź Fabryczna.
The city’s central connection means that we can get by bus from almost any place in Poland. You can buy connections on bilety.pl:
- Poznań – Łódź – journey approx. 2h40min. tickets from 40 PLN
- Częstochowa – Łódź – journey time approx. 1h40min, tickets from PLN 29.99
- Wrocław – Łódź – journey time approx. 2h 40min, tickets from PLN 22.99
Accommodation in Łódź
There is no shortage of accommodation in Łódź, and the offer is tailored to every pocket. For the more demanding, we offer two places:
Hotel Iness – accommodation for about PLN 175 per person, very elegant, about 20 minutes walk from the Textile Center Musem
Stare Kino Cinema Residence – for about PLN 150 per person, attic apartment. This place actually operates as a cinema, and the decor of the rooms is inspired by various films. Great location.
Apartment with the Fall of Icarus – the name comes from a painting with this motif that hangs on the wall. It is located 600 m from Piotrkowska Street.
Łódź – what to see?
- Famuły – the buildings in Księży Młyn perfectly reflect the character of old Łódź as a workers’ city. They were built as apartments for employees of the Scheibler factory. At the end of the 19th century, one of the largest sewing factories was located here, and the Famuły estate was part of the factory complex.
- Poznański Palace – the former residence of one of the greatest industrialists of Łódź, Izrael Poznański. Currently the seat of the Museum of the City of Łódź. Even with a one-day stay, it is worth visiting this impressive building to learn the history of a great fortune and its fall. The museum hosts the exhibition “Łódź in Europe. Europe in Łódź”.
- Manufaktura – a former factory complex transformed into a shopping and service centre. Some of the buildings have information boards about their original purpose. The Factory Museum is also worth visiting, where you can see how the textile industry worked and watch historic machines in action.
- Piotrkowska Street – a representative part of the city, one of the longest promenades in Europe (over 4 km). It is worth taking a walk from Plac Wolności down to admire the facades of renovated tenement houses and discover charming courtyards, where there are atmospheric pubs and bars.
- Central Textile Museum – the recently opened museum presents in detail the development of the textile industry and its impact on the city. The exhibitions stimulate the imagination and show the social changes that took place in Łódź.
Łódź – where to eat?
- Spirit Bar – an unusual start to a culinary journey. This place offers excellent drinks and allows you to admire Poznański Palace from the height of the 5th floor of the PURO hotel.
- OFF Piotrowska – a climatic place in renovated buildings of a former factory. Here you will find restaurants, bars, boutiques and designer studios.
- Obiecana Cafe – a café perfect for any time of day. You can have breakfast here before visiting the Central Textile Museum or come back later for lunch and a drink.
We have given you a complete guide to Łódź – this time we have focused on its industrial past and the changes that have made it the city we know today. If you liked the recommended places, let us know in the comments on Facebook and Instagram.
It is worth adding that Łódź has been the heroine of many films. The Łódź Film Trail was also created here, but that is a topic for another trip and another visit.
Buses to Łódź on bilety.pl run daily from almost every city in Poland and even Europe. Go to our search engine, find the cheapest ticket and set off to discover this fascinating city!
