Title: Hotel Aleksandria Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Aleksandria Hotel in Siedlce with free breakfast and sauna ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/98b2f581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/f0582db7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/eaaaaae4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/0a81d92f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/5b9df09f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Aleksandria welcomes travelers with a breakfast buffet in a cozy garden terrace. The on-site restaurant offers delicious Polish cuisine, and a sauna provides perfect relaxation after exploring. High-speed WiFi and dry cleaning services complete the experience. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Bar - Laundry - Housekeeping £73 includes taxes & fees 3 Oct - 4 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 2 - Oct 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=16045349&PinnedHotelID=16045349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=16045349&PinnedHotelID=16045349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 3 - Oct 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=16045349&PinnedHotelID=16045349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=16045349&PinnedHotelID=16045349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=16045349&PinnedHotelID=16045349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=16045349&PinnedHotelID=16045349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=16045349&PinnedHotelID=16045349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=16045349&PinnedHotelID=16045349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/9234be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Free bottled water Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed ![Basic Double Room Single Use | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/81a655a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room Single Use ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Free bottled water Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Basic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/44ae60ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Free bottled water Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![Comfort Apartment | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/ea42a0b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Apartment ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 355 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/2e2ae4d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker Free bottled water - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16045400/16045349/9234be61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Free bottled water Daily housekeeping In-room safe Desk - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Artyleryjska 33, Siedlce, 08-110 #### What's nearby - Galeria Siedlce - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Podlasie Performance Hall - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Stanislawa Church - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Siedlce Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Miejski Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Siedlce Station - 3 min drive - Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) - 76 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪Nanatsu - ‬3 min drive - ‪Da Grasso Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive - ‪Brofaktura - ‬3 min drive - ‪Kochanówka - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel Aleksandria Property highlights Consider a stay at Hotel Aleksandria and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Polish cuisine restaurant, Aleksandria, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out - Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Aleksandria offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Extra amenities include: - Free toiletries and hairdryers - Cots/infant beds, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15710800/15710727/f304fd5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Styles Siedlce Siedlce - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 59 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 3 Oct - 4 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=15710727&PinnedHotelID=15710727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15050000/15049300/15049241/08805137.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Kamienica Siedlce - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 17 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=15049241&PinnedHotelID=15049241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Aleksandria ### Things to do - Playground - Sauna ### Family friendly - Cot (surcharge) - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Turndown service ### Business services - Business centre - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - Banquet hall - Built in 2014 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Cot (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are available for PLN 50.0 per stay ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Crib (infant bed) fee: PLN 50.0 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Hotel Aleksandria Siedlce Aleksandria Siedlce Hotel Aleksandria Hotel Hotel Aleksandria Siedlce Hotel Aleksandria Hotel Siedlce ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Aleksandria pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Aleksandria? > As of 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Aleksandria on 3 Oct 2025 start from £72.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Siedlce-Hotels-Hotel-Aleksandria.h16045349.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hotel Aleksandria? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Aleksandria? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Aleksandria? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Hotel Aleksandria provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Hotel Aleksandria located? > Situated in Siedlce, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Podlasie Performance Hall, Galeria Siedlce and Siedlce Museum. Stanislawa Church and Miejski Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Siedlce Station is 26 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Aleksandria Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay Great stay. Very clean hotel with friendly staff, great food and a nice breakfast. Absolutely nothing negative to say about the hotel. ##### Stephen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dmitry 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel. We had a large room with three beds. Breakfast was also good. ##### Dmitry Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lukasz 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome experiance Worth to stay ….. ##### Lukasz Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Ali Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Zbigniew 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Zbigniew Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bård Normann 13 Jan 2023 ##### Bård Normann Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 7 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Stephen Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Henny 1 Aug 2022 ##### Henny Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Piotr 24 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ocena pozytywna Czysto, miła obsługa i bardzo dobre jedzenie ##### Piotr Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian 3 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Sebastian Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Katarzyna 30 Jun 2021 Liked: Staff & service Przyjemny hotel z miłą obsługą i bardzo dobrym jedzeniem. ##### Katarzyna Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lukasz 10 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Lukasz Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bertil 18 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 👍 👍 👍 Jättefint hotel med bra service restaurangen var superb jättegod mat och dryck likaså frukostbuffén ##### Bertil Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Szczepan i Agnieszka 28 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Biznes w Siedlcach Rewelacja polecam ##### Szczepan i Agnieszka Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Artur 27 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bez zmian elegancko ##### Artur Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean-Daniel 17 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jean-Daniel Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Sylwester 16 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Sylwester Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexander 6 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Alexander Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexander 11 Sept 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Alexander Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dariusz 30 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Dariusz Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henrik Dalby 2 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Praktisk beliggenhed Godt hotel, med middelmådig morgenmad. ##### Henrik Dalby Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tomasz 19 Jul 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Cisza, spokój, dużo przestrzeni i odpoczynek. ##### Tomasz Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Piotr 8 Jun 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Polecam ##### Piotr Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Zakopane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zakopane-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Residences.h34840538.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Aquarion Family & Friends - 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