Find accommodation in Zgierz

If you would like to rent a holiday apartment in Zgierz or find accommodation in Zgierz, the selection begins with the character of the place. Zgierz is located in central Poland, directly north of Łódź, and within the Łódź metropolitan area. If this precise location profile is important to you, decide whether Zgierz belongs on your destination shortlist before searching for accommodation here.

History and urban context

Zgierz is located in central Poland, directly north of Łódź, and is part of the Łódź metropolitan area.

Zgierz is one of the oldest towns in central Poland; the earliest known mention dates back to 1231. If this precise historical classification is important to you, decide whether Zgierz belongs on your destination shortlist before searching for accommodation here.

Zgierz already had town rights before 1288; in 1420, they were renewed under King Władysław II Jagiełło.

Zgierz is one of the oldest towns in central Poland; its earliest known mention dates from 1231.

A local historical account establishes a connection between Zgierz and the development of the Polish cloth-making industry and names the Bzura as a factor in the growth of industry and fulling mills.

The Bzura River

Zgierz is located on the Bzura River.

Transport and historical orientation

In 2015, Zgierz had rail, tram and bus connections to Łódź.

The area of Zgierz’s original early settlement is associated with Sieradzka, Gołębia, Parzęczewska and Łęczycka Streets.

Additional destination pages for orientation

For an overview of the region Lodz, you can open the higher-level destination page.

Additional destination pages for orientation: Głowno, Ozorków, Skórka, Zgierz, Aleksandrów Łódzki, Stryków, Leźnica Wielka and Sokolniki-Parcela.

You can also open Lućmierz-Las, Rąbień, Smardzew and Sokolniki.