Galeria Katowicka — Local services in Katowice

If you are looking for a mall that has everything and is near everything, then Katowice Gallery is definitely the best in town.

Where else will you be able to to find an interactive spider exhibit, an unrivaled candy collection at Coco de Mer, Kuchnie Świata international groceries and much much more?

Not only is it near street transportation like the trams, but KG also has an underground bus station with a vast array of destinations. Regional and local trains are directly upstairs. And if that's not enough, there's a taxi stand mere yards away in front of the hotel adjacent to the mall.

One of the best things about Katowice's favorite mall is that it is centrally located near a ton of other great stores. This allows you to explore the area and see more sights.

A great example is the mini-mall Supersam which is nearby and has a decent food court. Not that Supersam is better per se, but it is does have a smaller, quieter food court while Katowice Gallery has a spacious, sprawling, 2-level food court. You have the option of doing all of your shopping at Katowice's then enjoy a peaceful meal at Supersam's smaller food court if you are so inclined. You will also find an Action store at Supersam if you like deals. Just one of many great choices!

On the other hand if you enjoy the crowds, there's tons of variety and plenty of favorites available at Katowice Gallery's two-level food court, including KFC, Burger King, North Fish and other places where you can get sushi, wholesome salads, and other fare. There is even an exercise bike on the upper level where you can charge your phone by pedaling!

Whether you want to get everything done in one place or have a more varied shopping experience, Katowice Gallery is definitely the way to...

A very convenient one stop centre for shopping and for public transport - I assume you can get your shopping done and board the underground afterwards. There are a huge variety of shops that UK visitors will find familiar- H&M, Zara, Flying Tiger etc. The centre is clean and mostly accessible to wheelchair users. It is easy to move about in the centre, but some of the shops are too full to risk going in. The food hall has a lot to choose from - American style take aways, fast food outlets and places serving traditional food. I highly recommend the ice cream shop. The centre is not the place to choose traditional gifts to take home or to look for anything unusual. Although the market in the square may be the place to buy souvenirs from and taste traditional snacks. I understand that it is open most days and is easy to find. Step outside the centre and it's in the square. Unfortunately, it was closing when we found it. The music in the parking arcade was a little unusual but although the centre is a nice place to wander about in, not even the music can make it...

This place is interesting! The gallery is conveniently close to the railway station, which is perfect for travelers from other cities. Once you pass the central hall, you step into a huge gallery filled with lots of shops and brands. There's good food available catering to various budgets. My visit was primarily for business, so I didn't explore Katowice extensively. However, from what I saw in the surrounding areas, it appears to be a cozy city - a classic, well-kept Polish city. The people here are very friendly, and you can expect a high level of service.

The reason I started the review with 'this is a funny place' is because on the little plaza by the Mercure Hotel, there were people already quite drunk at 9 in the morning. There were plenty of pickpockets eyeing the daily catch from today's mall-goers. Additionally, some 'friendly' girls might approach if you stand still for too long, and even the police were around but seemed indifferent 😂.

However, don't let this discourage you. The city is too good to be judged by the few bad apples lurking...