It's like a fairy tale here, only better, because it really is. Kornel Makuszyński, on the street whose name our villa is located, would be proud. The girl with a wet head would probably run around the Boutique apartment, because there is a bathtub in the bedroom there, and the argument would not be about Basia, but about who can sleep in a bed made of an old sleigh. Two of them would have much more to steal than the moon, because if the keys to our apartments were at stake, they would see a collection of unique furniture, art and handicrafts by local artists. Willa Tatiana Esencja is the fulfillment of our dreams of a unique place in the Podhale region. We wanted to create luxurious apartments with comfort exceeding the 5-star scale, reflecting our love for the Podhale tradition, its vivid colors and craftsmanship, but in accordance with our fantasy. Running Tatiana guesthouses has been our family passion for years and nothing makes us happier than seeing guests who come back here year after year.
Our villas, 10 minutes from the city center, are located in a quiet alley, a bit out of the way, but close to each other. The proximity to the main attractions makes them an excellent base for discovering Zakopane, and intimacy is ensured primarily by the spaces of refined apartments.
Each apartment has its own unforgettable atmosphere and soul. The furniture and accessories are the result of the work of local craftsmen who represent the unique, living folk and applied art of Podhale. Many pieces of equipment have whole stories behind them. The search for unique and original equipment makes the interiors of the villa have their own unique character.
Next to each reservation facility you will find a detailed description of the apartment.
In each of the apartments you will find a well-equipped kitchenette that will allow you to prepare whatever you want. We do not serve meals at the Tatiana Esencja villa, but we can provide you with rich and tasty breakfast baskets, which we will deliver to your rooms.
As you know, it's impossible to get hungry in Zakopane. A 10-minute walk will separate you from Krupówki, full of various gastronomic options. If you are looking for a tasty place nearby, check out the Staropolska Restaurant. Don't let the entrance through the hotel fool you. Not only do they serve extremely tasty cuisine, but there are no queues and the prices are similar or lower than Krupówki.
Zakopane has been a mecca and muse for artists for many years, traces of which can be found in the National Tatra Museum. There you will learn about the role of the Tatra Couriers during World War II, the history of highlander families and the beginnings of skiing in Poland. A place also worth visiting - with a modest exhibition, but a picturesque location and engaged guides - is the Jan Kasprowicz Museum. The Władysław Hasior gallery and the Zakopane Style Museum are also impressive. S. Witkiewicz or the 20th century art gallery in the Oksza villa. You will learn the whole truth about "łoscypki" from Krupówki in the fantastic Oscypek Museum, and if you like good theater, check out the repertoire of the Witkacy Theater.
A wonderful panorama of the Tatra Mountains stretches from Bachledzki Wierch. It is a mystery how this place has managed to remain untouched by tourists for so many years. Once you are in that area, you can approach Antałówka - but it is often crowded on warm evenings.
The cultural (and definitely unique) calendar of events in Zakopane is full, regardless of the season, most of them allow you to get to know the highlander culture and folklore better:
– March Film Festival on Art,
– Mountain Folklore Festival – an international holiday lasting 7 days, during which highlanders from all over the world present their cultural heritage,
– Tatra Mountaineer Bands Festival "Złote Kierpce" in April,
– International Festival of Organ and Chamber Music,
– Jazz Spring,
– International Mountain Folklore Festival,
– International Festival "Music on the Peaks".
Your adventure with kilometers of mountain trails, bicycle, running and walking routes can begin nearby. In winter, it is worth taking (or renting) skis and using the well-prepared ski slopes. Walks are the most pleasant in spring and summer. Go to Butorowy Wierch, Nosal and Morskie Oko (although it's best during the week and early in the morning to avoid crowds). It is also worth going for a walk in the Kościeliska and Chochołowskie Valleys (you can bike here, it is most charming in autumn). From Hala Gąsienicowa you can go to Czarny Staw and visit Murowaniec, and enjoy a cup of tea and apple pie with a view of Świnica, Głosiec and former shepherd's huts. There is also the largest valley in the Polish High Tatras - the Valley of Five Polish Ponds, where the Wielka Siklawa waterfall and a shelter are located. When you are in Zakopane in autumn, you will hear the deer rut in the Mała Łąka Valley.
If you just want to look and not climb, remember that there is a gondola lift to Kasprowy Wierch and a funicular railway to Gubałówka.
The following routes will provide you with peaceful but charming walks: from Krupówki to Krzeptówki through Kościeliska Street and from Rondo Jana Pawła II through Koziniec and Jaszczurówka, up to Kuźnice (you will see many examples of the Zakopane style in architecture).
What’s there for children?
Has any child ever been bored in Zakopane? This is the land of Tatra adventures and surprises. From a photo with the famous teddy bear to a trip by cable car to Gubałówka. For guests with children, we recommend, of course, the Bajkowy apartment, but not only that. In Folk, children can sleep in a sleigh, but in the Majolica Apartment - on the stove, as was the case in rural cottages. And if you come to us with a baby, you can count on accessories for supporting the baby and a cot.
What’s there for employees?
We have fast internet, and in each apartment you will find a table, sofa and armchairs where you can comfortably sit with your laptop. We invite you to work in extraordinary circumstances and comfort.
