25+ Things To Do In Warsaw, Poland

Cześć! Welcome to Warsaw, the capital of Poland and one of its most popular travel destinations. Rich but grim history, delightful old town, unique architecture mix, interesting museums, many green spaces, delicious food… Combine it with fairly cheap flights from many European cities and you’ll get a perfect travel destination! As Poles, we’ve visited this city a couple of times and today we want to show you things to do in Warsaw. Both well-known tourist attractions and some lesser-known gems are waiting for you!

Interesting fact. Warsaw’s name in Polish is Warszawa. Among Poles, it’s often called Wawa (say it like ‘Vava’).

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Warsaw, Poland FAQ

Where is Warsaw located?

Warsaw is located in east-central Poland on the River Vistula. It’s the capital and largest city of Poland, and the capital of the Masovian Voivodeship, one out of 16 Polish administrative divisions. Warsaw is also the 7th most populous city in the European Union.

What is Warsaw known for?

Warsaw is best known for being the capital city of Poland with a brutal history and a lot of spilled blood. It’s a city that endured the horrors of World War II and was almost completely wiped out. But over the last century, it rose from the ashes like a phoenix making it a modern and vibrant city full of life.

Is Warsaw worth visiting?

Yes, Warsaw is an interesting place where you’ll immerse yourself in history, where you’ll see how old is intertwined with new and beautiful with shabby. There you’ll find a bizarre mix of modern glass skyscrapers, concrete giants, and nice medieval-style squares. Warsaw offers a huge variety of activities for everyone.

How many days are enough for Warsaw?

2 full days will give you enough time to see all the most important places in Warsaw and get a good feel of what this city is all about. But if you want to experience it more, we recommend spending around 3-4 days in Warsaw. If you only have one day in the city – you’ll be able to explore the best of the best too!

How to get around Warsaw?

Warsaw is a walkable city and most of the main attractions aren’t located too far from each other but to get to some places you’ll need to use public transport (bus/metro/tram). But don’t worry – the city is well-connected! Just use jakdojade.pl to quickly find connections you might need.

What’s the best time to visit Warsaw?

In our opinion, the best time to visit Warsaw is late spring or early autumn – the weather is warm and sunny, there are fewer crowds, and the prices are a bit lower. Summer months will be ok too, if you have nothing against bigger crowds. We advise against visiting Warsaw during the winter months as the quality of air is just terrible and you’ll be lucky to see a ray of sun. 

Things To Do In Warsaw - Explore Old Town and Royal Castle

Things to do in Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw Old Town

Warsaw Old Town is one of the prettiest areas of the city and a place where you’ll find many important landmarks and attractions. For example, there you’ll marvel at beautiful townhouses, take a photo with a Mermaid, or explore the former residence of the Polish monarchs. Of course, you’ll also find many restaurants, cafes, and some museums too.

But Warsaw Old Town wasn’t always like this… It was destroyed during World War II almost completely, during the Warsaw Uprising in August 1944. Then over the next few years, it was meticulously reconstructed, making it finally a place full of life, vibrant, and beautiful. In 1980, Warsaw Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In Warsaw Old Town you’ll find points of interest like Castle Square, Royal Castle, St. Anne’s Church with observation deck, Warsaw Market Square with Mermaid sculpture, Barbican, or Royal Route. The area is best explored on foot.

Warsaw Tourist Office is located in Plac Zamkowy square just a few steps from Royal Castle.

Exploring Warsaw’s Old Town is undoubtedly the most important thing to do in Warsaw that simply can’t be missed. And if you want to learn even more about Warsaw and its history, you can also do it with a guided tour, like this popular and well-rated Warsaw Old Town Highlights Walking Tour in English.

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Warsaw Old Town - Main Market Square
Warsaw Old Town - Buildings on Zamkowy Square
Warsaw Old Town - Royal Route, Nowy Świat Street

Castle Square

Castle Square (pl. Plac Zamkowy) is a large area in the heart of Warsaw Old Town. It was razed to the ground by order of Adolf Hitler in 1944 and rebuilt in later years in a uniform architectural style. There you’ll find landmarks like Royal Castle, St. Anne’s Church, and Sigismund’s Column (pl. Kolumna Zygmunta). Column commemorates King Sigismund III Vasa, who moved the seat of government from Krakow to Warsaw in 1596. The Royal Route begins at Castle Square too.

Things to do in Warsaw - Explore Castle Square

Royal Castle

Royal Castle (pl. Zamek Królewski) is a reconstructed 14th-century red-colored palace proudly standing in Castle Square. For hundreds of years, it served as the residence of Polish monarchs, both kings and presidents. Nowadays, it’s a museum housing an impressive art collection and historical artifacts. It might not look too spectacular from the outside, but its interior is quite dazzling, and exploring it might be one of the most interesting things to do in Warsaw, especially for history or art buffs.

There are various ticket options available for Royal Castle, starting from 60zł for a normal ticket and 45zł for a reduced one (December 2024). The most popular ticket option is called ‘The Royal Route’ and will take you through the most important places. The castle is closed on Mondays. On Wednesdays, the entrance is free for permanent exhibitions. For current prices, opening hours, and online tickets visit zamek-krolewski.pl website.

Royal Castle in Warsaw Old Town on Zamkowy Square

Royal Castle Gardens

The gardens are a hidden gem part of the Royal Castle not known to most tourists. They consist of two parts, upper and lower, thus you can enter them either from the Castle Square area or Wybrzeże Gdańskie street. It’s an ideal place for peaceful walks, admiring colorful and nicely-smelling flowers, as well as relaxing on a bench or soft grass. It’s also a great place to see the castle from its more beautiful side. Royal Castle Gardens are best to see during warm months when everything is blooming. Oh, and they are free to enter during opening hours!

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Royal Castle Gardens in Warsaw

Wishing Bell

Close to the Royal Castle, you can also find the Wishing Bell (pl. Dzwon na Kanonii), the main star of the local fairytale with a tragic ending (obviously). Nowadays, some believe that if you touch the bell while walking around it, your wish will come true. You can try, no harm done!

Near the Wishing Bell, you can also find the street leading to Dung Hill (pl. Gnojna Góra). It’s a lookout with nice views over the Vistula River and its other side, as well as PGE Narodowy stadium.

Wishing Bell in Warsaw Old Town
Gnojna Góra Viewpoint in Warsaw Old Town - View over stadium

St. Anne’s Church & observation deck

St. Anne’s Church (pl. Kościół św. Anny) is a church in the heart of Warsaw Old Town featuring a beautiful Neoclassical facade and rich interior. But the cherry on the cake is the spectacular panoramic view from the observation deck located at the top of the church bell tower. After climbing 150 steps, you’ll get nice views over places like Castle Square, the Vistula River, the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw’s skyscrapers, and more.

Entrance to St. Anne’s Church is free. However, entrance to the observation deck costs 10zł for a normal ticket and 7zł for a reduced one (December 2024). For current ticket prices and opening hours visit taraswidokowy.pl website. It’s one of the best things to do in Warsaw, so be sure to add it to your list.

Royal Route

Royal Route (pl. Trakt Królewski) is a former communication route that led southward from the Old Town. It begins at the Royal Castle at Castle Square and leads directly to the Castle in Wilanow, for about 10 kilometres. But don’t worry, you don’t need to walk it all! For you, the most interesting and important part is between Castle Square and the Charles de Gaulle Roundabout, including two streets: Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat.

Along Krakowskie Przedmieście street you’ll find points of interest like the Presidential Palace – the seat of Poland’s president, Hotel Bristol – a beautiful historic five-star luxury hotel, Holy Cross Church – famous for being home to the heart of Fryderyk Chopin, and iconic bronze statue of Nicolaus Copernicus.

Nowy Świat street is a picturesque and always full-of-life street lined with many restaurants, cafes, and small shops. This street ends at the Charles de Gaulle Roundabout and features… a huge palm tree made of steel. Yeah, quite an unusual sight for Warsaw! Right next to the roundabout, there’s also a National Museum with Polish and world art from ancient to contemporary times – an amazing place for art lovers!

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Royal Route in Warsaw, Poland - Krakowskie Przedmieście street,
Warsaw Royal Route - View over Holy Cross Church
Presidential Palace along Royal Route in Warsaw

St. John’s Archcathedral

In the street connecting Castle Square with Market Square, you’ll find St. John’s Archcathedral (pl. Archikatedra Warszawska) whose history dates back to the 14th century. During the Warsaw Uprising, the church was a battlefield, and Germans even managed to bring a tank loaded with explosives inside destroying a huge part of the building. After the fall of the uprising, the rest of the cathedral was blown up with TNT charges. Later it was reconstructed in Gothic style. Entrance to St. John’s Archcathedral is free.

Old Town Market Square

Colorful and vibrant Warsaw’s Old Town Market Square (pl. Rynek Starego Miasta) is the prettiest part of the city. And it’s hard to believe that it’s no older than 70 years! Yes, like everything else in the area it was blown up by the German Army after the Warsaw Uprising and restored to its prewar appearance in the 1950s.

Today it features beautiful townhouses and in the middle, you’ll find a Mermaid statue – the symbol of Warsaw. The square is surrounded by numerous restaurants and cafes, and if lucky you’ll also come across some street performers. Exploring all the nooks and crooks of the Old Town Market Square is without a doubt one of the best things to do in Warsaw.

In one of the townhouses, you can find the Museum of Warsaw, where you can learn more about city history from the 14th century to modern times. If you’re up for some more fun, take a look at Museum World of Illusion.

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Exploring Warsaw Old Town Market Square
Mermaid statue in Warsaw Old Town Square
Things to do in Warsaw - Discover Old Town Market Square

Barbican & City Walls

Warsaw’s Barbican (pl. Barbakan) is a semicircular fortified outpost that was originally part of a series of walls and fortifications that once encircled Warsaw. It’s located between Old and New Towns and dates back to the 16th century. As you might expect, barbican and city walls were largely destroyed during WWII and reconstructed in the mid-20th century (at least partially). Nowadays, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Warsaw.

Be sure to take a nice stroll along the walls, and on the walls too. Best place to admire Barbican and walls? From the outside, from the intersection of Podwale and Nowomiejska streets. Also, just a few steps away you’ll find a bronze sculpture of Little Insurgent (pl. Mały Powstaniec) that commemorates child soldiers of World War II.

If you want to explore the area even more, very close to Barbican you’ll also find a baroque Krasiński Palace (pl. Pałac Krasińskich) with adjacent magnificent Gardens. Entrance is free during opening hours. There’s also a Warsaw Uprising Monument (pl. Pomnik Powstania Warszawskiego) commemorating the sacrifice of anti-Nazi resistance fighters in the summer of 1944, and the stunning building of the Supreme Court.

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Magnificent Warsaw’s Barbican
Statue of Little Insurgent along Warsaw City Walls

POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews

If you want to learn about the history of Polish Jews, direct your steps to the POLIN Museum which is located fairly close to the Barbican and Krasiński Palace. It’s a modern museum with many interactive exhibits and various historical artifacts, covering over the 1000 years of Jewish history in Poland, from the Middle Ages until today.

Entrance to POLIN Museum costs 45zł for a normal ticket and 35zł for a reduced one. On Thursdays, entrance is free. (December 2024). The museum is closed on Tuesdays. For current prices, opening hours, and online tickets visit polin.pl website. Also, take in mind that the POLIN museum is quite large, and to explore it thoroughly you need about 3 hours.

Warsaw New Town

Warsaw New Town (pl. Nowe Miasto) is a small and lovely area of the city that starts right behind the Barbican Walls. There you’ll find Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum – a place where you’ll learn about the life of a Polish 2-time Nobel laureate, St. Hyacinth’s Church – known for its white interior, New Town Market square with the baroque Church Of St Casimir, gothic Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Multimedia Fountain Park – fountain complex with 367 water jets presenting music shows after dark from May to September. Restaurants, cafes, and small shops are there too.

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Warsaw New Town - Main Street with restaurants
Warsaw New Town - Sculpture of Maria Skłodowska-Curie

Tomb of Unknown Soldier & Saxon Garden

Another important thing to do in Warsaw is visit the Tomb of Unknown Soldier (pl. Grób Nieznanego Żołnierza) located on Piłsudski Square. It’s a monument to the unknown Polish soldiers killed during World War I. Since 1925 the tomb houses the unidentified body of a young soldier, and in the urns housed in the surviving pillars the earth from battlefields where Polish soldiers fought has been added too. The Tomb is constantly lit by an eternal flame and guarded by two soldiers. Be sure to be there at full hour to see the guard change.

Saxon Garden (pl. Ogród Saski) is a beautiful, green public park behind the Tomb of Unknown Soldier. You’ll find many tree-lined walking paths, Baroque statues, and a big fountain there. Currently, the garden is the last standing remains of Saxon Palace which of course was destroyed during WWII. But as for the end of 2024 works are in progress to rebuild the palace from scratch, so probably in a few years we’ll see it in its full glory!

Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, Poland
Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Warsaw guarded by soldiers
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Palace of Culture and Science

When you think of Warsaw, chances are high that the Palace of Culture and Science (pl. Pałac Kultury i Nauki) comes first to your mind. And no wonder! After all, it’s one of the most characteristic landmarks in the city, seen in most photos and postcards.

The Palace of Culture and Science was built in the 1950s and has a total height of 237 metres which makes it the second tallest building in Warsaw and Poland, after Varso Place (which will also open a viewing terrace in summer 2025!). This remarkable piece of architecture was actually an unwanted gift from the Soviet Union for the people of Poland. It was first known as Joseph Stalin’s Palace of Culture and Science, but it was changed in the wake of destalinization.

Today, the building is home to various cultural institutions like theatre, museums, cinema, or congress hall. There you’ll also find Warsaw Tourist Information.

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Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland

But for tourists the biggest highlight of the Palace of Culture and Science is the viewing terrace located on the 30th floor, reached in only 19 seconds by an elevator. There, magnificent views over Warsaw in every direction await. It’s one of the best things to do in Warsaw that simply can’t be missed.

Entrance to the viewing terrace of Palace of Culture and Science costs 25zł for a normal ticket and 20zł for a reduced one (December 2024). You can either buy a ticket online or at the ticket office. But to save time we recommend doing it online as even with online tickets, queues to the elevators might be long (we waited about 30 minutes). For current prices, opening hours and online tickets visit bilety.pkin.pl website.

Tip. The Palace of Culture and Science looks impressive not only during the day but also at night when it’s beautifully illuminated (just look at the first photo in the post!). So if you can, visit the area after dark too.

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Views over Mirów district from Palace of Culture and Science
Views over Warsaw from Palace of Culture and Science viewing terrace
Great views over Warsaw from Palace of Culture and Science

Złote Tarasy Shopping Mall

When near the Palace of Culture and Science you might also want to take a look at Złote Tarasy Shopping Mall. It’s a modern, glass building with various shops, restaurants, a gym and a cinema inside. If you’re not up for shopping – just spend some time wandering around it. Złote Tarasy might also be a great place to spend some time while waiting for a train as Warsaw Central Railway Station is just next door.

Złote Tarasy Shopping Mall in Warsaw, Poland

Mirów district

Mirów is Warsaw’s main business district. It’s an area where you can admire a fascinating mix of modern skyscrapers with Stalinist housing buildings. There you’ll also find the famous Browary Warszawskie food court. If you’re into architecture photography or just want to take a closer look at monstrous glass buildings then exploring Mirów is a must. Oh, and it’s just a few steps from the Warsaw Uprising Museum!

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Modern skyscraper i Mirów business district in Warsaw
Modern skyscrapers i Mirów district in Warsaw

Warsaw Uprising Museum

Visiting the Warsaw Uprising Museum (pl. Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego) is one of the most important things to do in Warsaw. It tells the story of the uprising which started in August 1944 to drive Germans out of the town. Fighting was brutal but despite lesser manpower and guns resistance fighters were able to hold for almost 2 months.

Results? Germans won, and most of the fighters were executed or deported to extermination camps (around 35k). In reprisal ordered by Hitler mass murders of civilians were carried out (150-200k) and the city was almost completely destroyed by bombing. Also, around 500k civilians (lucky ones) were expelled from the city.

Inside the Warsaw Uprising Museum, you’ll find many exhibits, artifacts, videos, and photographs detailing this tragic Warsaw’s battle for independence. Don’t skip the short 3D film called “City of Ruins” showing an aerial video showing the devastation in Warsaw after the Nazi bombing.

Warsaw Uprising Museum in Warsaw, Poland

In our opinion, the amount of content within the museum was a little bit too overwhelming and hard to consume properly. But still, it’s a moving experience, often told in an interesting and thought-provoking way, which might lead to long conversations about the necessity of the entire event. Expect to spend at least 3 hours in the Warsaw Uprising Museum.

Entrance to the Warsaw Uprising Museum costs 35zł for a normal ticket and 30zł for a reduced one (December 2024). The museum is closed on Tuesdays, and on Mondays entrance is free. You can either buy a ticket online or at the ticket office. Unfortunately, even with online tickets, you’ll have to wait in a queue before entering. For current prices, opening hours and online tickets visit 1944.pl website.

Exhibition in Warsaw Uprising Museum in Warsaw, Poland

Royal Łazienki Park

Royal Łazienki Park (pl. Łazienki Królewskie) is an amazing place in Warsaw if you need to spend some relaxing time in nature. It’s a large green oasis amid the bustling city featuring not only many walking paths but also some stunning buildings.

In Łazienki Park you’ll find points of interest like the beautiful 18th century Palace on the Isle (pl. Pałac na Wyspie), ruins of Amphitheater, Ujazdów Castle housing contemporary art museum, Botanical Garden, Belweder Palace, New Orangery, Chinese Garden, or Chopin Monument. But that’s not all – just wander around and for sure you’ll discover even more amazing places.

During the warm months, more or less from mid-May to the end of September, Chopin concerts are held in the Royal Łazienki Park. Entrance is free. For the newest information visit the ‘news tab’ on lazienki-krolewskie.pl website.

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Royal Łazienki Park in Warsaw
Things to do in Warsaw - Visit Royal Łazienki Park with Palace on the Isle

Museum of Life under Communism

Museum of Life under Communism (pl. Muzeum Życia w PRL) will take you back in time to the communist era in Poland which lasted from 1944 to 1989. There you’ll discover why Poland fell under communism in the first place, and thanks to many relics, artifacts, and life stories you’ll discover how everyday life looked back then. Compared to other popular museums in Warsaw, this one isn’t so grim and depressing.

We loved this museum and found it very interesting. We didn’t have a chance to experience the PRL period personally (thankfully) but seeing some items or how apartments/shops looked in the 1990s certainly brought back some memories of our youth. If you look for a unique thing to do in Warsaw, that’s it!

Entrance to the Museum of Life under Communism costs 28zł for a normal ticket and 18zł for a reduced one (December 2024). You can either buy a ticket online or at the ticket office. For current prices, opening hours, and online tickets visit mzprl.pl website.

While there, also take a good look at Plac Konstytucji Square which was built in 1952 as a socialist realist urban development with multifamily residential buildings. For a nice meal, head to the famous Hala Koszyki food court.

Reconstruction of PRL Apartment in Museum of Life under Communism in Warsaw
Exploring fascinating Museum of Life under Communism in Warsaw
Fiat126 in Museum of Life under Communism in Warsaw

Vistula Boulevards

Another great place in Warsaw for a pleasant walk is along Vistula Boulevards (pl. Bulwary nad Wisłą), a picturesque stretch along Vistula River. Long promenade, bridges, recreational areas, bars on boats, cafes, summer urban beaches, and nice views over the other shore await you there!

You can also cross Świętokrzyski or Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge and you’ll find yourself on the other side of the river in Praga District, an alternative and a little bit neglected part of Warsaw. One will love it, others will hate it. Places that might interest you there: Neon Museum with dozens of vintage neon signs and Polish Vodka Museum with exhibits showcasing the history of vodka production, plus tastings.

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Walking along Vistula Boulevards
Vistula Boulevards in Warsaw

Warsaw University Library Roof Garden

Warsaw University Library Roof Garden is one of the city’s well-kept secrets located not far from Vistula Boulevards and the Presidential Palace. It’s a small green oasis located literally atop the college library! There you’ll find diverse plants, beautiful flower beds, glasshouses, herb gardens, fish ponds, sculptures, and lawns perfect for picnics. Also, some nice views over the city and Vistula River await you there. Entrance is free during opening hours.

Entrance to Warsaw University Library
Warsaw University Library Roof Garden

Copernicus Science Centre

A visit to Copernicus Science Centre (pl. Centrum Nauki Kopernik) is the most cool and educational thing to do in Warsaw. Interactive exhibits, planetarium, robotic and high voltage theatre, experimental zones, laboratories… So much fun for big and small ones. Also have in mind that it’s very easy to spend hours there, we’d say that 4-5 hours is a minimum!

Entrance cost to the Copernicus Science Centre depends on the type of ticket you want to buy (exhibitions only or exhibitions+planetarium) as well as the day of the week. Remember to buy online tickets in advance. Due to the place’s popularity, it’s almost impossible to get ones in the ticket office.

Near the Centre, you’ll find Elektrownia Powiśle shopping mall located in the former power plant station. Besides shops, there’s a great food court, perfect to visit after exploring the Copernicus Science Centre.

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Food in Warsaw

Warsaw is a real heaven for food lovers. No matter what you like, you’ll find it in Warsaw! From typical Polish dishes to a wide choice of international cuisine. We’ve already tried several restaurants and none of them have disappointed us. We can safely say that they are as good as our favorites from Wroclaw! But we recommend checking out some options and reviews earlier – to avoid falling into some tourist trap with bad food.

What places do we recommend? For breakfast/lunch our number one is Bułkę przez Bibułkę, for typical Polish dishes for dinner head to GOŚCINIEC Polskie Pierogi, and if in need of coffee/tea/healthy juice and something sweet to eat choose Vita Cafe. All mentioned places can be found in several locations all across Warsaw.

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Food in Warsaw - Breakfast in Bułkę przez Bibułkę
Food in Warsaw - Pierogi and bigos in Gościniec restaurant
Food in Warsaw - Pączki in Vita Cafe

Take advantage of a guided tour

If you don’t want to put too much effort into planning your time in Warsaw you can always take advantage of the guided tours and let someone else take care of all the details.

During your stay in Warsaw, you can for example take part in this interesting Warsaw Old Town Highlights Walking Tour in English, or if you’re a foodie in this Cooking Class Of Making Polish Dumplings. If you love cars, you might want to Explore the city in Retro Fiat!

For a wide selection and more well-reviewed tour options be sure to visit GetYourGuide or Viator website.

How to get to Warsaw, Poland?

Warsaw is located about 290km from Krakow, 310km from Poznan, 340km from Gdansk, and 350km from Wroclaw. The most convenient way to get to Warsaw is by car, train, or bus.

Airports near Warsaw

There are 3 airports in Warsaw: Chopin Airport (only 10km from the city center), Modlin Airport ( 40km from the city center), and Warsaw-Radom Airport (actually located in a different town, 110km from Warsaw). From every one of them, you can get to Warsaw center by bus, train, or a mix of these two. You can also take a taxi or rent a car.

To learn more about all possible transport options visit lotnisko-chopina.pl for Chopin Airport, modlinairport.pl for Modlin Airport, and lotniskowarszawa-radom.pl for Warsaw-Radom Airport. You can also use rome2rio.com website.

Where to park in Warsaw?

If you choose to travel by car you need to know that it isn’t very easy to find a parking place for a car (especially a free one). Your best option is probably to find accommodation with parking space and then walk or travel by bus/tram/metro in the city center.

You can also leave a car in one of the underground parking lots, like Parking Warsaw Spire or Interparking Piękna, or try to find a place along the streets and pay by parking meter or via app.

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To Warsaw by train

You can easily get to Warsaw by train, as Poland is quite well connected by trains. For example, a trip from Krakow will take about 2h15min (€20-50), 2.5h from Gdansk (€12-19), and 4h20min from Wrocław (€13-21). To learn more about connections that might interest you visit rozklad-pkp.pl website.

To Warsaw by bus

You can also easily get to Warsaw by bus, especially from other big Polish cities. For example, the trip from Gdansk will take around 5h (€28-40), 4h from Krakow (€24-35), and 4h from Wroclaw (€28-45). To learn more about bus connections that might interest you visit rome2rio.com or Flixbus website.

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Things to do in Warsaw, Poland – Summing up

We hope our Warsaw travel guide helped you choose great places to visit in the city and that now you’re ready for an exciting journey through history, culture, architecture, and nature. No matter if you want to explore all the corners of the old town, learn about the city’s turbulent history, visit unique museums, or do a rendez-vous in restaurants and cafes tasting local food… Warsaw is a place with countless things to do that will satisfy every traveler’s taste. No matter how long you will be staying… Enjoy your time!

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Our opinion about Warsaw

Among Polish people, Warsaw is probably the most hated big city and you won’t hear many flattering opinions about it (apart from the people living there). Really, almost no one will go there of his own free will, like to Kraków, Gdańsk, or Wrocław. Warsaw is more of a travel destination for foreigners than locals.

As for us, over the years we visited Warsaw a few times, first during school trips and later only on some business trips. Most recently we’ve been there to prepare materials for this post and video!

To be honest we also don’t really like Warsaw and never did. It’s not that bad, but in our opinion, it’s definitely the worst and ugliest out of all the biggest Polish cities. Sure, there are many things to do and fun places to visit for two or three days but that’s it. From us, you’ll always hear that you should choose other Polish cities first.

What do we dislike most? Concrete jungle and pompous and unpleasant people. Many homeless and drunk people in the center are quite overwhelming too. Pollution/smog is also a huge drawback but thankfully it’s noticeable almost exclusively during the autumn/winter months.

What do we like about Warsaw? The first thing that comes to mind is an amazing food scene. We also appreciate the large green spaces it offers, and its beautiful old town. Warsaw is also a great place to learn an important history lesson.

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Hotel Bellotto in Warsaw, Poland

Hotel Bellotto

Hotel Bellotto is a refined 5-star accommodation set in a beautifully restored 16th-century palace in the heart of Warsaw's Old Town. It combines historic charm with modern luxury, offering elegantly decorated rooms, a gourmet restaurant, and a serene courtyard. Located within walking distance of major landmarks like the Royal Castle, it’s a perfect choice for travelers seeking a sophisticated and central stay.


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