Ośrodek Wczasowy Panorama

The hosts were warm and helpful, and there’s a shop nearby with what you need. A free shuttle passes right by the house and goes to the center of Bukowina. Our cozy room had a well-equipped kitchenette, and from the balcony we could see the beautiful Tatra Mountains. We’re very happy with our stay, and I highly recommend it for that mountain feel.

We mostly spent our winter days out on the ski slopes, since there wasn’t anything to do indoors then. The owner was friendly and helpful, and the grounds were kept up, though you could smell the horses. For breakfast we walked 150 meters past the panorama to the Anna restaurant, where I recommend the buffet. The 2+2 studio is really two small rooms, each with a TV, plus a small bathroom on the second floor and access to a kitchenette. The driveway is very steep, so low cars may catch their mud flaps. I wouldn’t suggest it to anyone fussy, but two people after a budget stay should find the standard acceptable. The price matches the quality.

It’s wonderfully quiet here, with none of the tourist bustle, and you get that mountain atmosphere you can’t find on Krupówki Street. There are several nearby grocery shops selling alcohol, plus pizzerias and restaurants with delivery. There’s also an open-air restaurant where you can eat indoors during the pandemic. The owner is attentive and friendly, and even gives discounts for longer stays. Coming back late at night is no issue. Smoking is allowed on the porch, and there’s a barbecue area. Our double room had a panoramic outlook over the Polish and Slovak Tatra Mountains, with a double bed, dresser, table, and TV carrying all the main channels. The shower bathroom was in a separate room. On the mezzanine there’s a shared kitchen with a microwave, kettle, fridge, plates, cutlery, and more. I’m all for it.

We’d rented most of the guesthouse for three nights, seven rooms for our group of families with children, but it was clear as soon as we arrived that we weren’t welcome. The owner was angry that we’d booked a sleigh ride with a competitor because hers cost more. She didn’t want the children running, playing, or making normal kid noise because her small grandchildren needed to sleep. We were out all day, but that still wasn’t enough. In the evenings the kids were expected in bed by 7 p.m., and adults couldn’t chat, laugh, or enjoy ourselves either. The sign said quiet hours were 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., but we had to tiptoe around practically the whole time. At 9 p.m. the owner called to say we were too loud. On our last evening, we went upstairs to the three rooms we’d rented so the children could play normally and we could talk without disturbing the lady we’d paid 4,000 złoty. At 9:50 p.m. the owner came up and threatened to call the police if we didn’t quiet down, saying her granddaughter couldn’t sleep. We weren’t having a drinking party, and quiet hours hadn’t started. The police never came. We’ve travelled in large groups many times and nobody has treated us like this. Hot water is limited, so avoid it if you can’t stand cold showers. The breakfast also left a lot to be desired, so I’d use one of the neighboring restaurants. I can’t speak to the other meals, since luckily we ate lunch and dinner at a restaurant.