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Voykit pocket guide · Poland
Lubartów
Half a day is enough: see the Zamoyski Palace in Kozłówka, then walk the town centre. Base yourself in Lublin and visit Lubartów as a day trip.
Lubartów is a small town 25 km north of Lublin, best known for the well-preserved Zamoyski Palace in Kozłówka and its 18th-century Baroque basilica. Most visitors come for a few hours from Lublin, combining the palace with a short walk through the town park and the Sanguszko Palace grounds.
- Country
- Poland
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, short days)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PLN
- Money
- Currency is the Polish złoty (PLN, zł). Cards and contactless payment are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget 80–120 zł excl. bed · Mid 120–200 zł excl. bed · High 200+ zł excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, Play, Plus and T-Mobile sell prepaid SIMs; registration with a passport is required.
- Emergency
- Police 997 · Fire 998 · Ambulance 999 · EU emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Type E sockets; German type F plugs fit with the hybrid plug most chargers have.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10%; tell the server or add it on the card terminal.; Saying 'dziękuję' when paying cash: Means keep the change — say it only if you mean it.; Taxi: Round up.
- Water
- Tap water is safe. Restaurants sell bottled water.
- Toilets
- Station and mall toilets often cost PLN 2–4.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 8–12 zł |
| Lunch (soup + main) | 25–45 zł |
| Beer (0.5 L) | 6–10 zł |
| Bus Lublin–Lubartów one way | about 10 zł (check) |
| Zamoyski Palace entry | about 25 zł (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LUZ · Lublin Airport
- About 40 km (25 mi) south; bus or taxi to Lublin, then bus or train to LubartówAbout 25 mi (40 km) south; bus or taxi to Lublin, then bus or train to Lubartów
Typical fares
- Lublin → Lubartów bus
- about 10 zł, 30–40 min (check)
- Lubartów → Kozłówka bus
- about 6 zł, 15 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town centre is walkable. To reach Kozłówka Palace, take a bus from Lubartów towards Michów, Michałówka or Zofian, or drive (about 8 km (5 mi)).The town centre is walkable. To reach Kozłówka Palace, take a bus from Lubartów towards Michów, Michałówka or Zofian, or drive (about 5 mi (8 km)).
See and do
Known for
- Zamoyski Palace in Kozłówka
- St. Anne's Basilica
- Sanguszko Palace and park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lublin | Bus or train from Lubartów, about 30–40 min | About 1 h |
| Kozłówka Palace | Bus from Lubartów towards Michów/Michałówka/Zofian, about 15 min | About 30 min |
Sleep
- Lubartów centre
- A few small hotels and guesthouses; limited choice. Most visitors stay in Lublin.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Dzień dobryjen dob-ri |
| Thank you | Dziękujęjen-koo-yeh |
| How much? | Ile to kosztuje?ee-leh to kosh-too-yeh |
| Where is the bus stop? | Gdzie jest przystanek autobusowy?g-dzheh yest pshi-sta-nek au-to-boo-so-vi |
| Do you speak English? | Czy mówi pan/pani po angielsku?chi moo-vee pan/pa-nee po an-gyel-skoo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dzień dobry, handshake; Pan/Pani with surname; avoid: First names with older people too early
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers (odd number) and something sweet; avoid: Chrysanthemums (for graves) and yellow flowers
- Name days: Wish people well on their name day (imieniny); avoid: Ignoring it if a colleague mentions it
- History: Show interest; avoid: Calling Poland 'Eastern Europe' or jokes about WWII
- Queues: Let older people and pregnant women go first where signs ask; avoid: Skipping the queue at the kasa
Scams and watch-outs
- Zamoyski Palace has limited opening hours in winter: check the official site before you go.
- Buses from Lublin to Lubartów run frequently, but buses to Kozłówka are less frequent: plan your connection.
- The Sanguszko Palace interiors are closed (destroyed in WWII); only the exterior and park are accessible.
Lubartów is a quiet, low-crime town. Standard precautions apply: watch your belongings in bus stations and at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lubartów yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Zamoyski Palace in Kozłówka
- St. Anne's Basilica
- Sanguszko Palace and park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- St. Anne's Basilica parish museum: annalubartow.pl/muzeum-parafialne/
- Wikivoyage: Lubartow, revision 5229803 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5229803
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lubartow). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.