From this guide you will learn how to search for the best escaped rooms in Poland to visit. In addition, we have gathered for you all the important information about how to travel around our country in the most optimal way.
First of all, in Poland you can find over 500 escape rooms - that's a pretty big choice considering the size of the country. Wherever you go, you’ll probably find one nearby, especially in big cities.
The next advantage that definitely must be mentioned: prices. In comparison to other European countries, Polish escape rooms are cheaper than rooms in bigger countries like Germany, Spain or Greece.
In Poland, you can find a lot of rooms that have been mentioned in TERPECA (Top Escape Rooms Project Enthusiasts' Choice Award - the largest and most popular plebiscite in the industry of escape rooms where you can find rooms and companies from all over the world).
It must be mentioned that a lot of rooms are available in English. It means that the room is prepared for non-Polish speaking players and the staff in the escape room speaks English so the communication during the experience can go uninterrupted.
And the last one: people! The community of escape room enthusiasts is very big and is constantly growing!
How to find a perfect room - tutorial
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Choose the right country
The first thing is to make suere you picked the right country. You can choose it on the top of the page. For now, we have 11 countries available. So if you’d like to start viewing Polish escape rooms and plan your dream trip, just select Poland from the list.
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Find the right escape room
First of all, go to the All rooms page. This way you will get to the list of all rooms selected according to our ranking. The whole list can be sorted in 3 ways: recommended rooms, latest rooms, or review count.
Next, set the region in which you are looking for a room. Whether it will be a city, province, or the whole country - define the area where you want to go to an escape room. This will narrow down your search to places you really can reach.
Room ranking page has multiple filters and options in order to help you find the right room. Each room belongs to a category (like "adventure" or "horror"), has difficulty level or a game language. If you're claustrophobic, epileptic, or have any specific needs, its worth checking out accessibility markings in the filter list. You may also find outdoor escape games, or vr escape rooms on this page.
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Book the escape room
Congratulations, you have just chosen a room that suits all your requirements! You see that the best time slot is free so you’d like to book it as quickly as possible. How?
First of all, choose the date from the calendar or directly in the room profile.
Fill out the booking form: mark all the required information about the number of players, and additional services (if available) and choose the price list (if more than is available). The system shows you the total price.
Use the button “Book this time” (if you want to start the booking process immediately) or “Add to basket” (if you want to browse the site and perhaps add something to your cart).
Now you’re in your basket, ready to choose the payment option. You can use a credit card, fast money transfer, or a Lockme voucher. In this step, you have to fill out the form with your data. Don’t forget to mark the information about the invoice if you want to receive one!
Accept the terms of service and proceed to payment.
Follow the instructions of your bank or the payment method you have chosen.
That’s all! After successful payment, you’ll see the page with details of your order and receive the confirmation email. If you already have an account on Lockme, this order will appear in your history.
On Lockme you can book multiple rooms at once, so feel free to add as many visits to the basket as you want.
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Tips & tricks
Here you can find some helpful information that makes your search process more optimal.
All the filters and categories can be mixed for better results
Always check the available languages before booking.
If you’d like to sort the rooms with a warning mark (e.g. not suitable for pregnant women), click NO. In this way, you will see a list of rooms that do not contain a given warning, i.e. rooms where pregnant women can safely play.
Feel free to read reviews in every room. The comments were left by players and could give you more information about the game course and details that have not been mentioned in the room description or marks.
You may have questions about some aspects that you didn’t find in the room profile, like e.g. actor’s presence. If you want to receive such information, please contact the staff of the chosen escape room.
If you want info about escape rooms from the local players, make sure to check out Discord and Facebook groups
How to reach your destination - traveling in Poland
Traveling by train
There are many railway carriers in Poland. Some are local (like PolRegio, SKM, Koleje Mazowieckie, and Koleje Dolnośląskie), and others nationwide (IC Intercity or EIC Express Intercity for long-distance trains).
In the case of local carriers, it is not necessary to book the seats, and the ticket can be purchased at the ticket office, at the station, in the application, or even on the train from the conductor for an additional fee. Importantly, if there is no open ticket office at your station, the conductor will not charge you additional costs for issuing the ticket.
For IC and EIC it is necessary to reserve a place in advance. The earlier we book tickets, the less the ticket costs. Not all long-distance trains allow you to buy a ticket from the conductor, and the fee charged for issuing a ticket on the train is very high. So, it’s much better to buy it earlier.
If you are moving around a city where there is public transport, you will be able to reach every corner of the city with its help. The most convenient form of a ticket is an electronic ticket from the Jakdojade platform because it can be purchased at any time and is considered a full-fledged travel document. You can also buy a paper ticket, but the rules may be slightly different in each city.
For example, in Wrocław you can buy them in this form too, but you can buy an e-ticket in the vehicle. All you have to do is choose a ticket on a special tablet and pay for it with a card. The ticket is not printed - the data is encoded on the card.
If you would like to travel by bus to a distant city, it is worth taking a look at the list of routes of several Polish carriers. You can buy a ticket directly on their websites or at the bus station (if there's a ticket office available).
Traveling by own car is definitely the most comfortable form of transport. Not only in Poland but in general. Every tourist equipped with Google Maps will cope easily on Polish roads.
If you’d like to rent a car, you can do it online before you come to Poland or use some apps to find cars in your area - it depends on you which option would be more comfortable for you.
Flights may not be very economical, but they are by far the fastest, and within the country, you can move freely by plane. It is best to book them well in advance. The largest carriers serving flights between Polish cities (domestic flights) are Lot and Ryanair. Of course, you can also fly to the chosen city fast from every bigger city, not only in Europe.
There are also many flight price comparison websites on the internet.
How to move around the biggest escape rooms agglomerations
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Warsaw
Warsaw is a very well-connected city. In vending machines scattered throughout the city, you can buy tickets for public transport, which allows you to use buses, trams, the metro and SKM (train). For the digitized - the Jakdojade application will definitely be your best friend and will tell you everything about your journey and transfers.
Public transport tickets can be purchased in press shops, at Passenger Service Points and in ticket machines, which you will find in most buses, in new trams, at metro stations and in the vicinity of stops.
It is especially worth emphasizing the role of the city railway, which is used by more and more tourists every year. If you care about punctuality, SKM travel between Warsaw stations will be the best solution.
However, many tourists and Varsovians travel by car. In addition to popular carriers (such as Uber), many visitors use the car rental option. This is a convenient solution, but you should remember that this city is very often stuck in an endless traffic jam.
Getting around Wrocław is easy due to the extensive network of trams and buses. It is enough to buy a time ticket (e.g. for 24 hours) and you can move around the city without any restrictions. Tickets can be bought in vending machines at stops, in some newspaper shops and directly in the tram - not from the driver, but from a special device. After entering the tram, we have to approach the screen, select the type of ticket and pay for it with a card. The ticket is not printed - it is encoded on the card used.
You can also travel by train in this city. Within the city area, trains of the following companies stop at many smaller and larger stations: Koleje Dolnośląskie and Polregio. The tickets are available in the Koleo app or in the ticket office. Many stations also have unmanned ticket machines.
There are many carriers in Wrocław that offer transport by car: Uber, Bolt or Free Now.
The best choice in Krakow is public transport - trams and buses reach every corner of the city. Tickets are much cheaper than traveling by taxi and you can safely reach every escape room destination. The most convenient way to buy such a ticket is in the machines of the Krakow City Card or via the Internet using the website www.kkm.krakow.pl.
It’s worth mentioning that all the rooms in Cracow are located a short distance from each other, in the vicinity of the Old Town. A lot of people travel here by scooters (Lime, Tier and Bolt). On each device located throughout the city, there is an instruction on how to install the application - everything is described step by step. Renting a scooter is a modern solution. However, it should be borne in mind that scooters cannot go beyond the specified zone.
For lovers of standard car travel options, there will be offers from Uber or Bolt. It is much more profitable to order a ride with the help of one of these applications than taxis, because they are much more expensive.
Within the railway stations, of which there are many in Krakow, you can move freely by train of Koleje Małopolskie. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at the station or in the Koleo application.
A good advantage of Bydgoszcz is public transport, which is a frequently chosen means of transport in this city. Tickets can be purchased at the newsstand, in ticket machines, in the telephone ticket sales system (like Jakdojade app) and at the initial stops from the driver for deducted cash (on weekends at each stop).
When it comes to the best way to move between cities, by far the best and most frequently chosen means of transport is the urban railway (SKM). Tickets for the trams can be purchased in the application or at the vending machine at the station. What is important, tickets cannot be bought in the train: The ticket purchase must be completed before boarding the train!
Buses and trams are only available in Gdańsk, but they are good for traveling between districts and for shorter distances. As in the case of SKM, tickets can be purchased in mobile applications and in vending machines.
Interestingly, the Tri-City has a lot of bicycle routes. In addition, more and more tourists use the option of renting scooters - currently they are Bolt, Dott and Tier.
Car transports such as Uber and FreeNow are also very popular.
The best way to travel between the Silesian cities is by train - Koleje Śląskie offers frequent train connections with every city in the agglomeration. You can buy tickets in the Koleo app or in the ticket office at the station.
Getting around the single city is also very easy. Silesia has a developed communication network. We can get almost anywhere by bus or tram. You can buy paper tickets at the vending machine at the bus stop or in Jakdojade app.
If the distance you have to cover is not too long (within Gliwice, Katowice or Rybnik), it is also worth considering a Lider taxi ride. To order it, you can call the hotline or order it with the help of the application. It is a slightly cheaper option than standard taxis.
If you intend to visit the rooms only within Gliwice, we highly recommend the AutoHop application. It works in such a way that you charge your account (“wallet”) and choose the pick-up point and drop-off. You travel in a small bus that picks up other people along the way, up to 8 people at once. This is a very cheap option, because regardless of the distance, the fee is only PLN 2.99 (about EUR 0.67).
Of course, in every Silesian city there is an Uber or Bolt type of transport, so if it is convenient for someone, there are no obstacles to use it. However, keep in mind that transfer fees between different cities can be very high.
In every escape room, players have free access to a restroom. However, you should keep in mind that some rooms, due to their plot introduction, make it impossible to use the bathroom before the game. Such information will then be visible in the description of the room or the staff will notify you of this during the booking.
Do we have to come earlier?
It depends on the company. You should always get such information in your booking confirmation. If not, you can always ask the staff. The guidelines at each company may vary slightly, but most often the staff will ask you to arrive a few minutes early.
Can I come with more players than booked?
It all depends on the number of players in the room. If the limit is 5 players and you would like to come with an additional person, you absolutely must ask the staff about this possibility. If the additional person would fit within the limit, there should be no problem. And in this case, however, you must ask the staff about it.
Do I play with strangers?
Of course not. In Poland you always play only with your team, Polish companies don’t do public booking.
Is it possible to cancel my booking?
Yes, but you must remember that every company has its own cancellation policy. Most often, companies allow no-cost cancellation up to 24 hours before the appointment. Late cancellations may result in obligatory payment on non-refunds if the visit was already paid. Read the company's terms and conditions before making every booking.
Can I pay at the spot?
Yes, you can always pay at the spot if you make a phone booking. However, some companies may require payment of a deposit.
Can I come and play spontaneous?
Coming without a reservation may disappoint you: as there may be no one on site or all the rooms may be reserved. The best way to avoid stress would be to make a reservation before you come.
What if I’m late?
Being late to a game may result in it being shortened or canceled altogether. Always notify the staff if you’ll be late.