Top destination - Why go there in Warsaw, Poland ?

Warsaw, capital of Poland

Warsaw, capital of Poland - Warsaw's cultural palace in winter
Warsaw's cultural palace in winter

Warsaw is the capital of Poland, a 40Mio people country, in Central Europe. With a strong economy in the past years, and an interesting history, Warsaw is becoming a must see for travelers. City has been nearly totally destroyed and rebuilt during second World War, therefore it is more a destination to party in a lively new city.

  • Is tap water safe to drink in Warsaw, Poland ?
  • Yes - but locals rather use it boiled and drink bottled water
  • Average prices in Warsaw (USD - 1€ = USD$1.094446 )
  • Public transport ticket : 0.91 |
  • Taxi (5km) : 5.64 |
  • Train (200km) : 13.7 |
  • Restaurant (2 persons) : 60 |
  • 5* hotel : 190 |
  • 3* hotel : 90 |
  • Appartment rent : 630 |
  • Women haircut : 23.73 |
  • Men haircut : 15.22 |
  • Weekend city break (2 persons, 1 hotel night, without flights) : 490
Amazing Amazing 6/6 (1)  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Warsaw, Poland

 Best hotels - Where to stay in Warsaw, Poland ?

Hotel Sofitel Victoria Warsaw

Hotel Sofitel Victoria Warsaw - Hotel Sofitel Warsaw Victoria's underground pool
Hotel Sofitel Warsaw Victoria's underground pool

Hotel Sofitel Victoria Warsaw is generally a good choice - weekend price are usually affordable, location is great, next to the party street, and undeground pool is open whole year.

Amazing Amazing 6/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |70 EUR  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Królewska 11, 00-065 Warsaw, Poland

Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Centre

Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Centre - Warsaw Hilton room
Warsaw Hilton room

A bit away from city center (a few euros with taxi, or a 10 min walk), it is a good choice especially for a long stay. It features a great fitness with an amazing spa, have a casino in the same building, restaurants, and a supermarket. It is comfortable, and the level of service is exactly what you expect from a Hilton hotel.

Great Great 5/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |50 EUR  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Grzybowska 63, 00-844 Warszawa, Poland

Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel

Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel - Radisson Blu Centrum exterior view
Radisson Blu Centrum exterior view

Nice location, good price, good amenities, wifi and spa included - the only bad point is that the jacuzzi is not that nice (not many bubles), and room embed ironing board is not suitable for left handed.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |76 EUR  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Grzybowska 24, Warsaw, Poland

Novotel Warszawa airport

Novotel Warszawa airport - Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool

Offering an airport shuttle, and situated not too far from the airport, it is also not that far from the city center - about 20 min with taxi. The outdoor pool is open late, which will leave you plenty of time to enjoy it as well as the outdoor garden with open air exposition.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Cheap-Cheap Cheap  |210 PLN (48.81 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland 1 Sierpnia 1, 02-134 Warszawa

Radisson Blu Sobieski

Radisson Blu Sobieski - Business class room
Business class room

The best part of this hotel, is his location very close to the Dekada club. Otherwise, hotel doesn't provide any specific entertainment, is situated close to center, and has some lately renovated rooms.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |330 PLN (76.7 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland plac Zawiszy 1, 02-025 Warszawa
Nearby :  Dekada   

Warsaw Marriott Hotel

Stayed there for a 2 nights weekend, as it was for once less expensive than concurrents. Who would not offer drinking water or wifi to his guests ? Marriott Warsaw wouldn't. 1h of Wifi in the room (12ZL) is more expensive than 1GB / 30days 3G on my SIM card (10ZL), which is more than enough for a weekend stay... I asked in the reservation to have sleepers and bathrobe ready in the room - got none of them during my stay. Food was okay. Room was generally clean. Furniture is old. Bed is comfortable. Staff was very nice. Location is fine for shopping in zloty tarasy / connection to trainstation, but not to take a stroll, visit old town or party.

Not recommended Not recommended 1/6 (1)  |Free wifi is fine but could be better Good wifi  |Expensive-Expensive Expensive  |100 EUR  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Aleje Jerozolimskie 65/79, 00-697 Warsaw, Poland

 Finest restaurants - Where to eat in Warsaw, Poland ?

Champions bar and restaurant

A lot of screens offers to see many different sports at the same time - the main screen casts the main event. Large and good choice of beer. Good food and good price.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |100 PLN (23.24 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Aleje Jerozolimskie 65/79, Warsaw, Poland

TGI Friday's

TGI Friday's - Summer terrace
Summer terrace

For a lunch / dinner break next from the city center, a short walk away from the main malls (Zloty Tarasy 10 min away, Arkadia 30 min), it's a great calm place to enjoy a full meal and a refreshing cocktail. In summer, a terrace is open. Personal cocktail recommendation : electric lemonade

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |80 PLN (18.59 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland aleja Jana Pawła II 29, 00-001 Warszawa, Poland

Street restaurant Arkadia

Street restaurant Arkadia - Day meal
Day meal

Cheap and fast restaurant, perfect for a quick stop while shopping in Arkadia. In summer, the terrace is one of the best ones in the city to enjoy a lunch and take some sun. With day meal changing daily, it's also a good place to take as a cantine.

Hala Koszyki

Hala Koszyki - Main hall
Main hall

Currently the trendiest place in Warsaw ! This hall features plenty of bars and restaurants with all kind of cuisine, with a large central seating space.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |80 PLN (18.59 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Koszykowa 63, 00-667 Warszawa, Poland

Lemon bar poland

Lemon bar poland - Sandwiches
Sandwiches

When hungry in Warsaw after party, this is the place to grab a bite ! Also great for a drink or a meal during the day, with a nice terrace in summer, this place opened 24 hours offers great choice of food and drinks, with usually a great ambiance during busy times.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |60 PLN (13.94 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Henryka Sienkiewicza 6, 00-013 Warszawa, Poland

 What to see in Warsaw, Poland ?

Lazienki Park

Lazienki Park - Lake on Park Lazienki
Lake on Park Lazienki

A lot of wild animals, very nice nature, big enough for the amount of people there so it does not feel crowded. Enjoyable and relaxing.

Warsaw Old Town

Warsaw Old Town - Warsaw royal palace and old town
Warsaw royal palace and old town

The old town worth visiting. About 1h is enough to walk around, but you will surely want to spend some time in a nice restaurant, or shopping some locally made amber jewelry.

Palace of Culture and Science (Palac Kultury i Nauki)

Palace of Culture and Science (Palac Kultury i Nauki) - Palace and skyline
Palace and skyline

Interesting place to visit, with some cultural and scientifical attractions. Last floor offers a panoramic view on the city. Also offers some interesting bars and restaurants on ground floor.

 Excellent activities - What to do in Warsaw, Poland ?

French Bastille Day ball - bal francuski w Warszawie

French Bastille Day ball - bal francuski w Warszawie - Bastille Day French ball
Bastille Day French ball

Bal francuski warszawa is one of the best place to socialize, accessible to everybody, this ball is organized by the French embassy for Bastille Day, the French national day. Held in a castle in center of Warsaw, bastille day ball, or bal francuski warszawa in Polish, is the classiest and fanciest event of the year. With an open French wine bar, and a French buffet included, it is not only good to socialize and dance, but also to enjoy a good outdoor diner. Every year on a Saturday closer to 14th of July. The bal francuski 2018 was a huge success, as it was during the previous years. Looking forward to meet you at the next bastille day ball, the bal francuski 2019 !

Amazing Amazing 6/6 (1)  |100 PLN (23.24 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Foksal 2, 00-366 Warszawa, Poland

Free walking tours in Warsaw

In Warsaw there are a large number of guided tours through the different neighborhoods and areas of the town. In fact, there are tours that focus on making routes through the most emblematic places that allow you to travel the city in 2-3 hours. You can also find more specific routes to visit the Palace of Culture and Science, Plac Zamkowy (in Stare Miasto), the Royal Castle, the little mermaid in Rynek Starego Miasta, the Barbakan, the Nowe Miasto, the Jewish ghetto, the Łazienki Park , the Wilanów Palace, the Saint John Cathedral or the Prague district. The advantage of the local guides is that they can tell you things not so well known in the city as well as recommend more exclusive places.

Amazing Amazing 6/6 (1)  |Cheap-Cheap Cheap  |

Zebrze lake and beach

Zebrze lake and beach - Zegrze beach
Zegrze beach

Only about 40km out of Warsaw, Zebrze is a nice small town where you can easily escape for a sunny day. With some nice free sand beaches and plenty of space, it is perfect to refresh yourself after long work days or on a very hot period.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Zegrze, Poland

Warsaw Royal Castle tour

Warsaw Royal Castle tour - Royal castle
Royal castle

The Royal Castle is open for visits, and it is of course an amazing tour ! Some events are also sometimes organized in the premises, including ambassadors or business cocktails, and they are definitely worthy.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |50 EUR  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland plac Zamkowy 4, 00-277 Warszawa, Poland

La Playa music bar Warszawa

La Playa music bar Warszawa - Beach volleyball court
Beach volleyball court

Having a drink on the sand, joining free dance classes, playing beach volleyball, enjoying the sun in Warsaw ? Yes it is possible, and it happens in La Playa music bar, on the right bank of the Vistula river. This open air bar is only opened in summer, and feature many deck chairs, a large bar, fast food, and a some shops.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |70 PLN (16.27 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland Wybrzeże Helskie 1/5, 03-459 Warszawa, Poland

Balaton lake : pedalboat, park nad balatonem, balaton cafe, kids park

Balaton lake : pedalboat, park nad balatonem, balaton cafe, kids park - Bottle of prosecco on a pedalboat
Bottle of prosecco on a pedalboat

In Goclaw, one of the south-eastern district of Warsaw, the lake Balaton is a great leisure area. Featuring a park for a walk, a kids area with amusement amenities and inflatable slides, a cafe offering ice cream, cakes, refreshments, and drinks, and of course a lake. A one hour ride on a pedalboat on the lake costs about 20PLN, and boats for either 2 or 4 people are available.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |Cheap-Cheap Cheap  |20 PLN (4.65 EUR - 1€ = 4.302732 PLN )  |See on map of Warsaw, Poland balaton, warsaw, poland

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 Best clubs - Where to party in Warsaw, Poland ?

Dekada

Dekada - Dekada club
Dekada club

One of the nicest club in town - Dekada is especially good if you enjoy dancing, on pop / disco tubes. The dancefloor is really large enough to dance properly, and the crowd goes from 20 to 40. Features a free buffet breakfast for the most courageous dancers that are still up at 5am.

Nearby :  Radisson Blu Sobieski   

Enklawa Art Music Club

Enklawa Art Music Club - Enklawa bar
Enklawa bar

Right in the center of the town, in the party street, Mazowiecka, you'll find one of the best clubs in town. Generally with live musicians or bands, party goes on every evening from Tuesday to Saturday.

 Where to shop in Warsaw, Poland ?

Arkadia shopping mall

Arkadia shopping mall - Arkadia main entrance
Arkadia main entrance

Arkadia, the largest shopping mall in Central Europe with 287 000 square meters of space, 230 shops, 25 restaurants, a movie theatre, and many occasional events, is the perfect place for shopping in Warsaw. At the outskirts of the central district, it is easily reachable with metro, tramway, by car, or even walking. You'll find everything you need there - and can refresh yourself around the outdoor fountains in summer.