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Homestay · Zakopane · Lesser Poland

Willa Pod Niebem

A homestay in Zakopane, minutes from the Gubalowka cable car, with garden outlooks and ski services on site.

  • 5-minute walk to Gubalowka
  • Ski storage, hire and school
  • Guest rating 9.4
  • On-site parking
9.4 Perfect 385 reviews Booking.com 9.4 · 385 reviews

About

Willa Pod Niebem

Willa Pod Niebem sits on Ul. Stanislawa Zubka, roughly a 5-minute walk to the Gubalowka cable car and the Zakopane-Gubalowka Transmitter. The homestay looks over a garden, and Zakopane Art Gallery is next door. Gubalowka itself is about a 5-minute walk away.

Rooms are straightforward: most have a shower and heating, some add a balcony. There are doubles, twins, triples and suites, with a sitting area, tea and coffee facilities, and a dining table in the shared spaces. Ski storage, equipment hire, a ski pass vendor and ski school make it a practical base for the slopes.

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Ski storage
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski pass vendor

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Gubalowka is on the doorstep — The cable car station is about a 5-minute walk, and Gubalowka itself is just 90 m away. Ski school, rental and pass services are also close by.
  • High guest ratings across the board — Overall rating 9.4, with Rooms at 9.4, Service at 9.3 and Value at 9.2. General and Staff both at 9.3.
  • Practical ski amenities on site — Ski storage, equipment hire, ski pass vendor and ski school are all listed, meaning you can sort logistics without leaving the property.
  • Parking available — On-site parking is offered, which is useful in a mountain town where spaces can be tight.
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Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • No pets allowed — The homestay has a clear no-pets policy, so you'll need to make other arrangements if travelling with an animal.
  • Check-in window is narrow — Check-in is only between 15:00 and 22:00. If you're arriving late, you'll need to plan around this.
  • No air conditioning listed — There's no mention of air conditioning, which might matter in summer, though heating is provided.
  • Basic room amenities — Rooms are simple: shower and heating in most, with balconies only in certain categories. There's no fridge or kitchenette in individual rooms.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Triple Room Balcony

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony

Standard Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

Double Room Private Bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Double Room Private Bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

One-Bedroom Suite

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Suite Balcony

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony

One-Bedroom Suite

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

Suite Balcony

  • 1 Double bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Parking & Policies

  • Parking
  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed

Ski Services

  • Ski storage
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school

In-Room & Common Areas

  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Carpeted floor

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

9.4
Perfect 385 reviews

Guest-rated 9.4/10 from 385 reviews

Booking.com · 9.4 · 385 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Zakopane

Key spots near the property — Old Church and Cemetery is about 2100 m away.

  • Old Church and Cemetery2100 m · 26 min walk
  • Holy Family Church in Zakopane1900 m · 24 min walk
  • Dolna Rowien Krupowa2100 m · 26 min walk
  • Polskie Koleje Linowe S.A. Stacja Dolna Gubalowka1500 m · 19 min walk
  • Polana Szymoszkowa2700 m · 34 min walk
  • Kaplica Gasienicow na Peksowym Brzyzku1600 m · 20 min walk

Gubalowka: Gubalowka is just a 5-minute walk (90 m). The cable car and transmitter are close, and there are several restaurants on the slope, including Gubalzzeria at 40 m and Restauracja Tarasy Gubalowka at 90 m.

Krupowki Street: The main pedestrian artery is about 2.1 km away, a longer walk or short drive. It's the hub for shops and dining.

Old Town & Culture: Tatra Museum is 1.8 km and The Tatra Museum in Zakopane 2.1 km. The Holy Family Church is 1.9 km. These are all within a moderate walk or quick drive.

Outdoor Activities: Ski school is 250 m away, and ski hire and pass services are on site. Rope Park is 1.2 km, and the Adventure amusement park is 940 m.

Ul. Stanislawa Zubka 3, Zakopane, Lesser Poland, 34-500, Poland

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 15:00-22:00
Check-out
By 06:00-11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
11 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is from 06:00 to 11:00.

Does Willa Pod Niebem allow pets?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is parking available?

Yes, on-site parking is provided.

What ski services are available?

There is ski storage, ski equipment hire, a ski pass vendor and a ski school on site.

How far is the Gubalowka cable car?

The lower station of the Gubalowka cable car (Polskie Koleje Linowe) is about 1.5 km away, while Gubalowka mountain itself is just 90 m from the property.

Are there restaurants nearby?

Yes, several are within walking distance, including Gubalzzeria at 40 m and Restauracja Tarasy Gubalowka at 90 m.

Nearby

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The bottom line

For skiers and hikers who want to wake up next to Gubalowka, Willa Pod Niebem delivers a practical, well-rated base. The narrow check-in window and no-pets rule are the main limits, but the location and ski services carry real weight.

9.4A solid, no-frills choice for mountain-focused stays.

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