Venue and accommodation
(Details on how to get to Poznań are available in the Practical info section.)
The conference will take place at the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism building (pictured above) which is part of the University's new campus in the northern district of Morasko.
The address is:
Faculty of Political Science and Journalism
(Polish: Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Dziennikarstwa)
ul. Umultowska 89A
61-614 Poznań
Link to Google Maps for navigation. Note that Google Maps Street View is available throughout Poznań (and Poland), and you can use it for better orientation.
PDF Morasko Campus map, including transportation options.
The Morasko campus is about 7 km north of central Poznań. The two best methods of getting there are (1) by public transportation (tram) (journey time of less than 20 minutes from the centre plus 5 minutes of walking); or (2) by taxi (journey time of about 25 minutes from the centre).
By tram
You will most probably start your journey in the city centre, where most hotels and hostels are located. All the relevant tram stops are marked on the Google map in the Accommodation section below. Use the map to locate the tram stop closest to your accommodation.
Your destination will be the os. Sobieskiego terminus (final stop) of the “Express Tram” (Polish Poznański Szybki Tramwaj, PST) line. This is usually displayed as “os. Sobieskiego” or “os. Jana III Sobieskiego” on the LED boards at the front of each tram. Make sure that you board a tram travelling in the correct direction. From the city centre, the lines to use are no. 12, 14, 15 and 16.
Unfortunately, public transport info for Poznan is not available on Google Maps. Jakdojade.pl is a Polish trip planner offering generally accurate and up-to-date trip planning and timetabling. It has an interface in a number of languages, including English, and mobile apps for all the major platforms (Android, iOS, Windows Phone). Please make sure you check data roaming charges with your mobile operator. If not sure, only use the service when connected to a WiFi network.
The journey from the centre to the os. Sobieskiego terminus will usually take less than 20 minutes. Upon arriving at os. Sobieskiego, cross the street, turn left, cross the railway track, and walk along the pedestrian path towards the Campus. The Political Science building will be the second one you reach. (The first building, Faculty of History is not yet marked on most maps.)
You can use this PDF campus map for directions on the go, including a summary of your transport options.
By taxi
A taxi ride from the city centre to the venue should take about 25 minutes and cost approximately 30-35 PLN (8 EUR).
Recommended companies:
Radio Taxi, tel. (+48) 61 196 22
Hallo Taxi, tel. (+48) 61 196 23
M1 Taxi, tel. (+48) 61 196 69
Radio Lux Taxi, tel. (+48) 61 196 62
Accommodation in Poznań
The following hotels are recommended by the PLM Organising Committee. Prices given in Euros are calculated on the basis of the Polish National Bank's mean daily exchange rate: http://www.nbp.pl/kursy/kursya.html.
There is a map at the end of the section.
Top range:
Sheraton Hotel *****
Address: ul. Bukowska 3/9, 60-809 Poznań
Phone: +48 (61) 655 2000
Email: reservations.poznan@sheraton.com
Website: http://www.sheraton.pl/poznan/en
Distance from the venue: 19 minutes by tram
The nearest tram stop: Bałtyk, line 15
Price: single room from 340 PLN/82 euros, double room 390 PLN/93 euros
Hotel Brovaria ***
Address: Stary Rynek 73, 74, 61-772 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 858 68 68
Email: recepcja@brovaria.pl
Website: http://www.brovaria.pl/EN-H28.html
Distance from the venue: 17 min by tram
The nearest tram stop: Marcinkowskiego, line 16
Price: 450 PLN/108 euros
NH ****
Address: ul. Święty Marcin
Phone: +48 61 624 88 00
Email: nhpoznan@nh-hotels.com
Website: http://www.nhpoznan.pl/
Distance from the venue: 13 min by tram
The nearest tram stop: Fredry, line 16
Price: 11-13.09.2014: Single: 449,00 PLN/108 euros; Twin: 517,00 PLN/124 euros
13-15.09.2014: Single 299,00 PLN/72 euros; Twin: 349,00 PLN/84 euros
Mid range:
Mercure Hotel ****
Address: ul. Roosevelta 20, 60-829 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 855 80 00
Email: H3393@accor.com
Website: http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-3393-hotel-mercure-poznan-centrum/index....
Distance from the venue: 10 minutes by tram
The nearest tram stop: (Rondo Kaponiera – tram stop closed due to temporary roadworks) Most Teatralny, line 10, 12, 14, 15
Price: single 380,00 PLN/91 euros; double 420,00 PLN/101 euros
Hotel Novotel ****
Address: pl. Andersa 1, 61-898 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 858 70 00
Email: H3376@accor.com
Website: http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-3376-novotel-poznan-centrum/index.shtml
Distance from the venue: 20 minutes by tram
The nearest tram stop: Półwiejska, line 12
Price: single room 280 PLN/68 euros; double room 334 PLN/81 euros
Hotel Włoski ***
Address: Dolna Wilda 8, 61-552 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 833 52 62
Email: info@hotelwloski.pl
Website: http://hotelwloski.pl/en/
Distance from the venue: 20 minutes by tram
The nearest tram stop: Półwiejska, line 12
Price: single room from 190 PLN up to 400 PLN + breakfast 29,00 PLN/from 46 to 96 euros, breakfast 7 euros
Don Prestige ****
Address: ul. Święty Marcin 2
Phone: +48 61 8590 590
Email: reception@donprestige.com
Website: http://www.donprestige.com/
Distance from the venue: 17 minutes by tram
The nearest tram stop: Marcinkowskiego, line 16
Price: single room 340,00 PLN/81 euros
Budget:
Poco Loco Hostel
Address: ul. Taczaka 23, 61-689 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 88 33 470, Mobile: +48 796 230 555
Email: mailto:hostel@poco-loco.pl
Website: http://hostel.poco-loco.pl/en
Distance from the venue: 15 minutes by tram
The nearest tram stop: Plac Wolności, line 16
Price: double room 130 PLN/32 euros, a bed in a room (10 bed dorm) – 39 PLN/10 euros, 55/14 euros in a 4 bed dorm)
Cinnamon Hostel
Address: ul. Gwarna 10/2, 61-703 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 85 15 757
Email: poznan@cinnamonhostel.com
Website: http://poznan.cinnamonhostel.com/index.php?lang=en
Distance from the venue: 13 min by tram
The nearest tram stop: Fredry, line 16
Prices: range from 35 PLN/9 euros (for a bed in a 10 bed dorm) to 100 PLN/24 euros in a single room
Very Berry Hostel
Address: Al. Marcinkowskiego 11, 61-827 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 855 17 63, Mobile: +48 536 961 480
Email: hostel@very-berry.pl
Website: http://www.very-berry.pl/about-us.html
Distance from the venue: 17 minutes by tram
The nearest tram stop: Marcinkowskiego, line 16
Prices: range from 55 PLN/14 euros (for a bed in a 6 bed dorm) to 130 PLN/32 euros in a single room
Dobranoc Hostel
Address: ul. Strzelecka 20/8, 61-846 Poznań
Phone: +48 616393049, Mobile:+ 48 663 115 773
Email: info@dobranochostel.pl
Website: http://www.dobranochostel.pl/en/home.html
Distance from the venue: 19 minutes by tram
The nearest tram stop: Wrocławska, line 16
Prices: start from 69 PLN/17 euros (for a bed in a 10 bed dorm)
Dom Akademicki (Hall of residence)
Address: ul. Nieszawska 3, 61-021 Poznań
Phone: +48 61 879 43 63
Email: nieszaw@amu.edu.pl
Prices: 130PLN/32 euros for an apartmernt (2 rooms with ensuite bathroom); 65PLN/16 euros for a room with a shared bathroom and kitchen