Centrum Barnabitów

Hotel Description

You know what, I wasn’t expecting much from Centrum Barnabitów when I first booked it – I mean, it’s run by monks, which honestly made me picture something pretty austere. But this place actually surprised me in the best way. It sits on this quiet stretch of Smoluchowskiego Street in Mokotów, and while the neighborhood might not scream “tourist hotspot,” that’s exactly what makes it great. You’re away from all the Old Town chaos but still only about 15 minutes by tram to the center – the 18 line stops practically at your doorstep and takes you straight to the main attractions. The building itself has this understated elegance that I really appreciated; clean lines, lots of natural light, and none of that flashy hotel lobby nonsense that usually makes me cringe.

What really won me over was how genuinely peaceful the whole experience felt. The rooms are simple but thoughtfully designed – good beds (seriously, I slept like a rock), decent-sized bathrooms, and windows that actually open, which you’d be surprised how rare that is these days. The staff has this calm, no-rush approach that I think comes from the whole monastic connection, and honestly, it’s refreshing after dealing with overly peppy hotel workers elsewhere. Parking was easy too, which if you’ve ever tried to navigate Warsaw by car, you’ll know is basically a miracle. The breakfast spread was nothing fancy but solid – fresh bread, local cheeses, proper coffee that didn’t taste like it came from a machine that hadn’t been cleaned since 2019.

I’ll be honest, Mokotów isn’t going to give you that postcard-perfect Warsaw experience if that’s what you’re after. But if you want to see how actual Varsovians live, this area is perfect. There’s a great little market on Puławska Street about a ten-minute walk away, and some genuinely good restaurants that locals actually eat at – not tourist traps charging triple for pierogi. The hotel itself gets pretty quiet after 9 PM, which was perfect for me, though if you’re looking to party until dawn, you might want to stay closer to Nowy Świat. One small thing – the WiFi can be a bit spotty in some rooms, nothing terrible but worth mentioning if you’re planning to work from there. Overall though, for the price and the genuine sense of calm you get here, I’d definitely come back. It’s one of those places that just feels… right, you know?

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Rooms

• Estimated price from: $113. Standard Twin Room with 2 twin beds for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $122. Comfort Twin Room with 2 twin beds for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $138. Business Double or Twin Room with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $160. Suite with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $138. Triple Room with 3 twin beds for Max. people: 3
• Estimated price from: $105. Single Room with 1 twin bed for Max. people: 1

Reviews

• A classic stay – Andris from Latvia – August 13, 2025 (9/10)

  Easy to book, relatively easy to find.
  Classic style, fridge, tea, coffee.
  Comfortable.
  Good wifi.
  
  What could be improved: No breakfast. For the price, a breakfast would be expected.

• Exceptional – Monika from United States – July 5, 2025 (10/10)

  The room was clean. It was quiet, and the beds were comfortable. If you want to have a good rest before further trip this place is great. Close to airport
  
  What could be improved: Na

• Very Good – Viktor from Portugal – June 26, 2025 (8/10)

  Good quiet room

• Exceptional – Olena from Ukraine – June 15, 2025 (10/10)

  Cleanliness, friendly staff, location
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – Julija from Lithuania – April 13, 2025 (10/10)

  Nice hotel, guiet place, nice staff. There are shops around. I arrived earlier and was allowed to move into the room before check-in time, it was very nice.

• Exceptional – Olga from Poland – October 18, 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect, thank you!

• Very comfortable especially as I was travelling alone felt safe – Claire from United Kingdom – October 1, 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely staff very nice breakfast

• Wonderful – Marianna from Slovakia – September 23, 2024 (9/10)

  Quiet environment, comfortable beds, friendly staff, close to the hotel is a large shopping center, tram and bus stops are close by.
  
  What could be improved: There was a wide selection of different dishes at the breakfast, but I missed the vegan assortment (yogurt, margarine). The hotel offered only soy milk.

• Comfortable hotel in Warsaw for short stay – Prajwal from United Kingdom – August 26, 2024 (9/10)

  Clean and comfortable room. Peaceful environment. Polite staff and decent breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Far from the city centre and metro station is also quite a walk away.

• The stay was short, but very pleasant. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Clean shower. Loved the breakfast opt – Liene from Latvia – August 5, 2024 (10/10)

  It was clean and comfortable. Amazing breakfast
  
  What could be improved: N/A

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