Get to know Łódź from inside out. Our Favourite Addresses in the City

BIOTIFUL 

We start the day on the ground floor of PURO Łódź Centrum, with coffee from Biotiful and a view of Ogrodowa Street as the city slowly comes to life. You can have breakfast, order a fresh juice or matcha, check the route and then head out to explore. From here, we make our way towards Targowa Street, where the film-themed part of our walk through Łódź begins. 

Biotiful, Ogrodowa 16

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR FILM CULTURE AT EC1 

The route takes us to EC1, a former power plant whose impressive industrial interiors have been given a completely new purpose. Today, it is home to several cultural institutions, including the National Centre for Film Culture – a place that naturally reflects the history of a city that has shaped generations of directors, cinematographers and actors. 

The permanent exhibition “Kino Polonia” takes visitors through more than 120 years of Polish cinema, presenting the films, filmmakers and trends that have left their mark on its history. “The Matter of Cinema” goes behind the scenes, revealing the many stages involved in making a film. Sets, costumes, editing and special effects show how an idea written in a script becomes a finished production. The interactive exhibition encourages visitors not only to watch, but also to experiment and discover the craft of filmmaking for themselves. 

National Centre for Film Culture, Targowa 1/3 

KSIĘŻY MŁYN & ACADEMIC DESIGN CENTRE 

From cinematic Łódź, we move into the heart of its textile heritage. Księży Młyn, once the industrial empire of Karol Scheibler, still feels like an internal, independent town. Red-brick factories, workers’ housing, grand residences and tree-lined avenues form an unusually cohesive urban landscape in which Łódź’s industrial past somehow remains present. 

The former school built for the factory workers’ children is now home to the Academic Design Centre. Its exhibitions, lectures and workshops offer a window into the ideas and practices shaping contemporary design. It is worth checking the programme in advance, but even without a specific destination, Księży Młyn rewards curious visitors with architectural details, peaceful courtyards and evocative traces of its industrial past. While in the neighbourhood, make time for the Herbst Palace Museum, local studios and cafés. 

Academic Design Centre, Księży Młyn 13/15

MISKA 

To catch a breath amid your explorations, take a longer pause at MISKA. The menu draws on Asian culinary traditions, offering everything from small sharing plates to fragrant broths, noodles and rice dishes, including a selection of plant-based options. Its relaxed atmosphere and secluded, verdant terrace make it an ideal place to slow down before heading back into the city. 

MISKA, Ogrodowa 16

BLOOM BOUTIQUE 

Located on Nawrot Street, Bloom Boutique brings together a diverse cross-section of contemporary Polish design. Alongside clothing, you will find jewellery, bags and accessories from independent Polish labels. It is an intimate, welcoming space where you can browse at your own pace and discover designers who rarely appear in mainstream retail. 

An excellent destination for anyone with an eye for Polish fashion – and for those just starting to explore it. 

Bloom Boutique, Nawrot 4

HILARY MAJEWSKI TENEMENT HOUSE 

Just a few streets away, Łódź shifts its tempo, taking us back to the final years of the 19th century. On the recently restored Włókiennicza Street stands the tenement house of Hilary Majewski, an architect who left a considerable mark on, at the times, rapidly developing city. 

Following an extensive restoration, the building is distinguished by its ornate facade, polychrome decorations, intricate moulding, decorative tiled stoves and original flooring. Its interiors now host exhibitions, cultural gatherings and artistic events, yet the building in itself is a reason to visit. Look closely – at the staircase, doors, ceilings and ornamental details. Here, architecture is not merely a backdrop to art; it is an exhibit in its own right. 

Hilary Majewski Tenement House, Włókiennicza 11 

TARTARUGA STUDIO 

Łódź’s textile heritage continues to inspire a new generation of local creators. Tartaruga Studio, a weaving workshop on Wschodnia Street, is a compelling example. Its handwoven kilims, rugs and wall hangings marry traditional techniques with contemporary patterns and audacious colour combinations. 

Tartaruga also runs workshops, including sessions hosted at PURO. Sitting at a small loom, participants can learn the fundamentals of weaving and create a piece of their own. It is an engaging way to experience Łódź’s textile legacy not simply as history, but as a living craft, continually reinvented by contemporary artisans. 

Tartaruga Studio, Wschodnia 54/2U 

PAN TU NIE STAŁ 

An indiscutible classic of Łódź design, humour and linguistic wit. For years, Pan Tu Nie Stał has transformed the visual language of Polish streets, marketplaces and shop signs into clothing, accessories and everyday objects. Its distinctive designs play with nostalgia without becoming trapped in the past. 

The brand’s new store occupies the revitalised Wigencja factory. Alongside its collections, you will find a café and a small bookshop. The interior itself is worth exploring, offering another example of how Łódź’s post-industrial spaces are now entering a new era. 

Pan Tu Nie Stał, Sienkiewicza 75/77

MS² 

Our cultural journey continues at ms², located next to PURO in the post-industrial spaces of Manufaktura. The Museum of Art in Łódź houses one of Poland’s most significant collections of modern and contemporary art, with its origins rooted in the avant-garde of the interwar period. 

The works are arranged around shared themes and ideas, offering an unconventional perspective on different periods of art and revealing unexpected connections between them. Be sure to check the temporary exhibitions, too. Complimentary museum tickets are available to PURO guests at reception, and the museum is just a few minutes’ stroll from the hotel. 

ms², Ogrodowa 19

SPIRIT BAR 

There is no better way to round off the day than on the top floor of PURO Łódź Centrum, at Spirit Bar. Settle in with a cocktail or mocktail and unwind after a day of exploring. During summer, the evening moves outdoors onto the terrace, overlooking the Palace of Izrael Poznański and the illuminated Manufaktura complex. 

From this viewpoint, Łódź reveals one of its most captivating faces: a striking mosaic of red brick, Art Nouveau detailing and contemporary architecture, all merging to create the city’s unmistakable character. 

Spirit Bar, Ogrodowa 16