Bytom, 1 hotel

Discover Bytom!

It's one of the oldest cities in Poland. Although primarily associated with the mining industry, don't be fooled, as it has much more to offer than you might think. Its landscape includes not only mining pits and steelworks but also charming historical architecture, picturesque parks, unique nature reserves, and attractive recreational and sports areas. A visit to Bytom will satisfy culture and history enthusiasts, lovers of interesting architecture, fans of hiking and biking, as well as those who enjoy skiing and culinary journeys. Even the youngest tourists will have an adventure here!

Comfortable Accommodation in Bytom

B&B HOTEL Bytom, located less than 2 km from the city center, is an excellent starting point for any trip. If you're looking for comfortable accommodation at an affordable price, you've come to the right place.

Steam and Wheels in Motion – a Unique Railway in the World!

This is one of the city's landmarks and a true rarity! Yes, Bytom is home to the oldest continuously operating narrow-gauge railway in the world (track width 785 mm), covering a 21 km route. Its origins date back to 1853. Initially built for industry, today (in season – usually from June to early September) it serves tourists. A ride on it is great fun for both young and old, as well as a way to explore popular attractions in Bytom and several nearby towns. Trains stop at ten stations, including the historic Bytom Karb Narrow-Gauge station (the starting point), in Sucha Góra – near the Segiet Reserve, at the Historic Silver Mine, and the Nakło-Chechło reservoir.

A Green City in the Heart of Silesia

Although it may seem surprising given the city's strong ties to mining, Bytom is an excellent destination for all nature lovers. You'll find plenty of green spaces to visit, such as the Segiet Reserve on the border with Tarnowskie Góry, a fragment of the ancient Silesian Forest, preserved in almost unchanged form. This area is so unique that it has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Mighty beeches reminiscent of Tolkien's Ents, forest lakes, ponds, meadows, the Three Ponds Valley, numerous sinkholes, and ravines – all await you in the Miechowice Forest Refuge. While in this part of the city, take a walk in People's Park, where, in addition to 200-year-old trees, you can discover fragments of the former beautiful Tiele-Winckler Palace. The Bytom mini-arboretum – a botanical garden where you can admire exotic plants, birds, and insects from various regions of the world – is also worth adding to your list of places to visit in Bytom. The picturesque Bytomka Valley, where the river winds around post-industrial heaps and you can find the charming Bytomka Thunder waterfall, is also highly recommended. This post-industrial area, after reclamation, has become a recreational spot popular with both locals and visitors who enjoy spending leisure time in nature, away from the city bustle.

What Else is Worth Seeing?

Historical sites, museums, nature enclaves, sports and recreational areas – you'll find many places worth exploring on the Bytom map. Most of them are located within a few kilometers of B&B HOTEL Bytom, making it an excellent choice not only for business trips but also for recreational excursions. Our property, located at 87C Strzelców Bytomskich Street, right by the A1 highway junction, is a convenient base for exploring both the city's main attractions and its interesting surroundings.

Medieval Layout of the Old Town

Few people know that Bytom is one of the few Polish cities that have preserved the medieval layout of the old town, with two market squares. One is now occupied by a shopping center, and the other serves recreational purposes. Both squares are surrounded by charming, historic townhouses, creating a unique atmosphere and often captured by tourists in photographs. Be careful not to wake the sleeping lion, whose monument is also located in the Bytom market square. Within its boundaries, you can also find two of Bytom's most important churches: the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the oldest preserved church in the city from the early 13th century, and the Holy Trinity Church. It's worth visiting them and seeing them not only from the outside.

Silesian Opera

It is housed in the representative, over 100-year-old neoclassical building of the Municipal Theatre, designed by Berlin architect Alexander Böhm. To this day, the building hosts international concerts and performances that continue to attract music lovers. We recommend that young and old explorers tour the Opera, during which you can, among other things, see what's hidden under the stage, watch a rehearsal, and peek into the dressing room.

Upper Silesian Museum

If you enjoy interesting encounters with history, you must visit the Upper Silesian Museum, which has over 2 million exhibits in its collection, divided into 5 thematic departments: archaeological, ethnographic, natural history, historical documents, and works of art. The collections are presented in two buildings, representing modernist (Jan III Sobieski Square) and eclectic (Wojciech Korfanty Street) styles, respectively, so enthusiasts of unique architecture should also visit.

The Surrounding Area is Also Green

If that's still not enough for you, the immediate surroundings of Bytom also have a lot to offer, encouraging hiking and biking trips. Many interesting places await discovery, such as the historic palace and park complex in Brynek. Heading east from Bytom, you'll come across another unique place – Gródek Park in Jaworzno. This is an extremely picturesque spot located in a former dolomite quarry, also known as the "Polish Maldives" or "Silesian Croatia." It's worth visiting on a beautiful, sunny day to understand where these comparisons come from. Another place worth visiting during a trip to Bytom is the Silesian Botanical Garden in Mikołów. In addition to rare plants and animals, you'll be captivated by the local landscape, filled with hills, ravines, limestone quarries, and stream valleys. From the observation tower, you can admire the beautiful surrounding landscape, and on a clear day, even see the Beskidy Mountains.

An Unforgettable Culinary Journey

In Bytom, you can not only conduct business, connect with nature, explore and see valuable architecture, but also taste the specialties of Silesian cuisine. Its base consists of various types of meat, potatoes, groats, and thick sauces. Why these ingredients? Because meals for miners working underground had to be filling and substantial. The traditional regional menu includes Silesian dumplings – large, boiled potato dumplings, topped with various sauces, often served with beef roulade and red cabbage. Among the soups, water soup (wodzianka), potato soup (kartoflanka), and pea soup (grochówka) reign supreme. And if you fancy dessert, be sure to try szpajza – a light, fluffy cream made from eggs, with the addition of dried fruit, cocoa, or lemon and a hint of strong liquor. Also, taste Silesian kołocz – a yeast cake with cheese, poppy seeds, or fruit and a buttery crumb topping, sprinkled with powdered sugar.