Up Hall
Industrial-chic boutique art hotel. Raw post-brewery bones softened by sculptural lighting, applied art, and a strong minimalist design sensibility. Feels more like staying in a curated gallery than a traditional hotel.
Ask the team to help you choose a specific room — each one has a distinct colour palette and character, and they actively encourage you to pick one that suits your taste
Why It Matters
One of Poland's most design-forward small hotels. The building itself is a 19th-century industrial monument, and the art programme — rotating bespoke installations by local Polish artists — gives it genuine gallery credibility. The original 2009 opening commissioned digital artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer (BAFTA winner, Tate Modern) for a signature video installation. The fine-dining restaurant arte is independently notable for the city.
Blow Up Hall is a 5-star boutique hotel occupying a 19th-century industrial building inside Stary Browar, Poznań's landmark post-brewery culture complex. Originally opened in 2009, it closed during the pandemic and reopened in mid-2024 under new owners with a full renovation — 22 individually designed rooms, a serious fine-dining restaurant (arte), a craft cocktail bar (b.bar), and an intimate Valmont wellness area. The entire property doubles as an art space, with sculptures, bespoke installations by Polish artists, and an art book library woven into the industrial architecture.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Apartment
47–51 m² apartments where the bedroom flows openly into a bath area — a deliberate design choice rather than the standard separation. There's also a distinct lounge area. Bright colour palette. Views of both the inner walkway and outside. The most spacious accommodation, and the one where the 'comfort and bathing' concept (as the hotel describes it) really lands.
49 sqm
Chique Room
24–31 m² double with high ceilings and a partially glazed bathroom — a design detail that makes the room feel more open and sculptural. Rooms on the top floor have an enclosed bathroom with sloped ceilings instead. Bold design mix of classic and modern, in light or dark colour palettes. Views of the inner walkway or outside.
28 sqm
Deluxe Room
31–53 m² — the widest size range in the hotel, reflecting how each room is genuinely different. Very large and high-ceilinged, with monumental furnishings and an oversized bathroom. There's a proper rest area with either an ottoman or a dining table. Available in light, dark, or shades of red. These are the rooms where the sculptural art installations really come into their own.
42 sqm
Petit Room
The smallest category — 17 m² tucked into the mansard roofline. The intimate space has a surprising design character: light tones or dark graphite, with views of either the inner walkway or outside. Shower-only bathroom. Small, but the design does a lot of work to make it feel considered rather than cramped.
17 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A hotel-specific take on afternoon tea, shaped by the artistic identity of Blow Up Hall. Handcrafted desserts, seasonal savoury bites, and elegant sweet compositions. Served with champagne, signature cocktails, or rare tea blends, in the art-filled public spaces. The pace is intentionally slow and unhurried.
A curated collection of art books and albums available to guests throughout the property. The art programme itself — rotating sculptures and bespoke installations by local Polish artists — is woven throughout the hotel's common areas and rooms.
5–7 course tasting menu at arte restaurant, held on the mezzanine level for a more intimate setting. Requires 1-day advance reservation. Chef Artur Szwacki's kitchen brings together French technique, Scandinavian restraint, and Polish seasonal products including Antonius caviar and regionally sourced ingredients.
Active fitness via access to Xtreme Fitness gym located inside the Stary Browar Shopping Mall, directly adjacent to the hotel. This is not an in-house gym — guests use the mall facility.
The hotel offers meeting and event facilities, positioned as unique experiences in the art-filled industrial setting. Contact the hotel directly for availability and configuration.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Each room incorporates sculptures, art objects and bespoke installations by Polish artists. Rotating collection throughout the property.
100+ Mbps in-room and public area WiFi, suitable for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices.
There is no swimming pool at the hotel. Guests seeking pool access should note this is not available.
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