Arche Hotel Puławska Residence Warszawa

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Warsaw, and the Arche Hotel Puławska really surprised me in the best way. It’s tucked away in Ursynów – which honestly, most tourists skip entirely because they think it’s too far out – but that’s actually what makes it special. The area feels properly Polish, not like the tourist bubble around the Old Town. You’re on Puławska street, which is this long artery that basically connects you to everything, and there’s something oddly satisfying about being where locals actually live and work. The hotel itself sits in what used to be more of a residential vibe, so it’s quiet at night (I mean, really quiet – no drunk groups stumbling back from Nowy Świat at 3am), but you’ve got proper restaurants and cafes within walking distance that serve actual Polish food, not the overpriced tourist versions.

The building has this understated elegance that I wasn’t expecting from a 3-star place. Check-in was smooth – the staff actually remembered my name the next morning, which doesn’t happen often in bigger hotels. The rooms are well, they’re comfortable without trying too hard to be fancy. Good beds, decent shower pressure, and the windows actually open (you’d be surprised how many Warsaw hotels have sealed windows). What I really appreciated was the attention to small details – like, the curtains actually block out light properly, and there are enough outlets near the bed for your phone and laptop. The breakfast was solid too, nothing revolutionary but fresh bread, good coffee, and they had this local honey that was honestly better than anything I found in the touristy spots downtown.

Here’s the thing about the location that guidebooks won’t tell you – yes, you’re about 20 minutes from the center by metro, but Ursynów has its own rhythm that’s worth experiencing. There’s a shopping center nearby if you need anything, and the metro connection (Ursynów Północny station) is straightforward once you figure it out. I actually enjoyed the morning walk to the station through the residential streets – it felt like seeing how Warsaw actually works, not just the postcard version. The area gets busy during rush hour since it’s a commuter neighborhood, but evenings are peaceful. Parking was easy and free, which is basically unheard of if you’re staying anywhere near the city center. For the price point and that 8.8 rating, it makes total sense – this is the kind of place that does the basics really well without any unnecessary frills, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want after a long day of sightseeing or business meetings.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $83. Standard Double Room with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $108. Business Double Room with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Mindaugas from Lithuania – August 14, 2025 (10/10)

  Clean and tidy, good breakfast.

• very nice hotel, close to the airport, looks new – Sagi from Israel – August 10, 2025 (8/10)

  the hotel is very nice and room was well cleaned and seemed renovated.
  very nice atmosphere.
  
  What could be improved: nothing to like

• Wonderful – Kaja from Poland – August 8, 2025 (9/10)

  Location, friendly staff, room facilities (kettle, fridge, tea and water dispenser in the hallway), breakfast served from 6.30

• Wonderful – Hunko from Poland – August 7, 2025 (9/10)

  The room ia comfortable

• Exceptional – Mariya from Poland – August 6, 2025 (10/10)

  Nice room. Everything you need, and even more.

• Exceptional – Katarzyna from Poland – August 1, 2025 (10/10)

  Close to the airport by bus 148
  Nice staff, room, comfy beds, water supply, sustainability

• Wonderful – Roy from Canada – July 31, 2025 (9/10)

  Good facilities, good location, excellent breakfast.

• Wonderful – Federica from Italy – July 13, 2025 (9/10)

  Good breakfast, nice people

• Exceptional – Martins from Latvia – July 3, 2025 (10/10)

  The rooms are very spacious and relatively modern, with kitchen utensils available. Very nice breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: The free parking at the hotel was very busy, and the underground parking was relatively expensive.

• Wonderful – Julius from Poland – June 12, 2025 (9/10)

  Convenient location, walking distance from race track where festival was happening. Room was decent.
  
  What could be improved: We paid fro breakfast on arrival but it was not worth it. Breakfast was not very good, choices were limited, not worth the price. Before coming I wrote to ask if I need to book a parking spot they replied that they have a hugr parking and it will not be a problem. They do have a huge parking but they didn't mention that it's not free for guest. Paying was not a problem but it would have just been nice to know in advance that it's not free.

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