Hotel Rates in Poland Rise Up to 1353% for Euro 2012, Survey Shows

May 27, 2012

CheapHotels.org has just unveiled the results of its latest survey and out-of-town European football fans who are hoping to catch a match in person in Poland better have some extra cash handy. That’s because while plenty of rooms are still available for all 15 Euro 2012 games being played in the country, their rates are substantially higher than usual. On average, a room will cost visitors 500% more than normal, but some establishments have jacked up their rates by 1000% or more.

For starters, rates at the Hotel Pulanska, which is situated five minutes outside Warsaw, have soared 1002% for the Poland vs. Greece match on June 8–9. During that timeframe, an overnight stay in a double room will cost Euro 530 (GBP 427). Elsewhere within the country’s host cities the situation is no different. In Wroclaw, which is hosting the Poland vs. Czech Republic matchup, the 2-star Hotel Polinia has elevated its nightly rate 1086+% to Euro 442. Come June 10, the Explorer Hostel in Old Town Poznan has also implemented a pricey rate hike of 1117%. There, a double room with a shared bathroom is listed at Euro 438.

The biggest price increase award, however, goes to the 4-star Kobza Haus in centre city Gdansk. When Spain takes on Italy there on June 10, the hotel, which regularly charges Euro 79 per night, will skyrocket to an overnight rate of Euro 1148 for a superior double. That equates to a 1353% price increase.

Diehard football fans, however, don’t have to resign themselves to cheering on their team from home. For nearly all the games being played in Poland, a double room at a 2- or 3-star hotel can still be found for around Euro 200 per night. The only two exceptions are Spain’s first two matches against Italy and Ireland, both being played in Gdansk. Out-of-town rooters for these teams will have to spend at least 460 and 345 respectively for the cheapest available double room.

The following table shows the lowest available rate for a still-available (as of May 26) double room for each of the 15 Euro 2012 games that are being played in Poland. Only such hotels that are rated a minimum of 2 stars and are located in or close to the city centre were included.

Date	Game	Host City	Lowest Rate
June 8	Poland - Greece	Warsaw	€ 183
June 8	Russia - Czech Republic	Wroclaw	€ 272
June 10	Spain - Italy	Gdansk	€ 460
June 10	Ireland - Croatia	Poznan	€ 254
June 12	Poland - Russia	Warsaw	€ 223
June 12	Greece - Czech Republic	Wroclaw	€ 160
June 14	Spain - Ireland	Gdanks	€ 345
June 14	Italy - Croatia	Poznan	€ 161
June 16	Greece - Russia	Warsaw	€ 226
June 16	Czech Republic - Poland	Wroclaw	€ 229
June 18	Croatia - Spain	Gdansk	€ 217
June 18	Italy - Ireland	Poznan	€ 229
June 21	Quarter Final 1	Warsaw	€ 229
June 22	Quarter Final 2	Gdansk	€ 207
June 28	Semi Final 2	Warsaw	€ 229