I loved Zakopane. It turned out that I didn't like skiing at all, but I still had a great holiday. I think it is the perfect place for a beginner to go as it is just so cheap. If I had gone to France only to find out that I didn't like skiing it would have cost me a fortune. Also, since apres ski activites in France are really expensive I would have had a crap holiday. As it was, I had a great holiday. I drank cherry vodka, ate great (cheap) food, played around in the snow and wasn't at all disappointed. My brother who is a very competant skier and snowboarder came with us and he said that the slopes were not very good for someone of his level. He still had a good holiday, but someone who is good at skiing or snowboarding and knows they like it should go somewhere else. Someone who wants to try it for the first time and wants a fun cheap holiday should come to Zakopane.
Thomas

it was great for a first time experience and great to visit a new country which is beautiful. The variety of runs/ slopes compared to france and italy was very poor. The people were very nice but the level of english speaking was very poor esp in restaurants and shops. The prices of the food was a very pleasant surprise. I would recommend it for first time couples but not for those who have skied previously or those with young kids
Anthony

I liked our appartment and all the atmosphere of the resort. As for ski its very good for the beginners and children. The only exeptional slope was Kasprovy verh but it was half working during our stay/ Also we were unlucky when it comes to snow - it started a bit late. Since we are more or less advanced skiers I dont think we visit Zakopane for ski again. But we really enjoy our stay
Nikolay

My first impression of the area we stayed in was beautiful. It snowed for the first five days of our holiday. I have never seen so much snow in my life. The people were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this resort to anyone, 5 out of 5, Please take a chance and visit Zakopane, I promise you wont regert it. from Ireland.
Catherine

I would return to Zakopane. It would be great as a family destination. The spa hotels are a good addition for non-skiers, or to relax after skiing and escape the cold. Transport to the mountain is limited at night. We relied on getting the last ski lift or funicular by 9pm, or had to pay for a taxi.
Roisin

I enjoyed the experience, the slope was good for two intermediates if a little icy which was down to snowfall so could be forgiven during a mild Winter. We did get a bad surprise when we found we could not get anywhere to eat without a ticket on new year's eve, so were rather disappointed with that.
Richard

Zakopane was perfect for us, we were able to get some very reasonably priced snowboarding lessons, and there were loads of slopes to choose from with good snow during our visit December 2009. Lots of nice places to eat and drink, lots of open fires, live music (traditional) and mulled wine!
Timothy

The restaurant next to the accommodation. We didn't try too many other slopes so cannot give a fair comment on advanced skiiers, Our fault but we were just happy where we were. We thought Zakopane was ok but hardly visited as we were happy in our little bit of mountain were we were based.
Stephen

I would like to come in winter this time. I loved the many activities for kids near chalet and beautiful thermal baths. The chalet is a bit far from the supermarket and near restaurants which close very early (8pm), so we had to travel again to zakopane.
Oriana

Expensive comparing to much better ski resorts in Italy or Austria. Weather is unpredictable. Good for beginners (kids) due to good Polish speaking instructors. Ski instructors are very good and easy to reserve.
Magda

No, I won't go to Zakopane again. It's nothing to do, except places where we were. Bad surprise it is no snow in city .
Alena

Good food, nice resort but poor range of slopes. I'd choose this resort again because I live close to it.
Katarzyna

We liked the location of slopes, just 1 min walk from our house. Very helpfull if you have children
Anna

Our 4th visit to Zakopane and will definately return to this fantastic location - love the place!!
Rhian Mai

Was quiet and peaceful. No parking problems or traffic. Beautiful views over the valley.
Terry

Very friendly resort with great atmosphere. Our 3rd visit and are likely to return again
Sue

Very nice mountain highlander setting with good village close-by!
Emma

Cheap restaurants are great, market in bottom of town is great too
Chris

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