Hiking around Zakopane/ Tatra mountains

No, never coz it requires pro equipment and training which I had lacked due various reasons :):)

The highest I got was Kasprowy Wierch (using the cable car to get on top hahahaha) . There I ran into Halny gale which I described in post 19.

Guys / Ladies

Who can recommend affordable lodging or hostel someone can stay in in Zakophane?
Something affordable for a foreigner who lives in Poland (Not a tourist).

Have plans to go for a walk in the mountains and for a small gateway from city stress and be at peace with nature.

I've now read multiple blogs and watched videos. In winter, yes, you would require equipment due to snow and ice. I wouldn't even consider this in winter but the videos I've watched show even kids up there. There are a couple of exposed places with sheer drops but there are chains to hold onto. The trails are good but can be slippery in wet weather. I think you would definitely need to be very careful and there are quite a few accidents on it each year.

travelandsqueak.com/hiking-rysy-mountain/

adventurous-travels.com/posts/trail-to-rysy-the-highest-peak-in-poland