Warsaw travel guide
Warsaw Tourism | Warsaw Guide
You're Going to Love Warsaw
With 1.70 million inhabitants, Warsaw is the most populous city in Poland. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Warsaw has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Warsaw
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Where to Eat in Warsaw
Śródmieście is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Warsaw. These include popular favorites such as Dyletanci (47 Koszykowa), Amber Room (Ul. Aleje Ujazdowskie 13) and Youmiko Vegan Sushi Centrum (Hoża 62). If you’re looking for affordable options, Panorama Sky Bar - Warsaw Marriott Hotel (Ul. Aleje Jerozolimskie 65/79) and kontakt wino & bistro (13 Sandomierska) are great picks.
When to visit Warsaw
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Warsaw in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Warsaw, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Warsaw
Plane
Warsaw is served by 2 airports: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw Modlin (WMI). The closest to downtown Warsaw is Warsaw Chopin Airport, which is located 5 miles from the city center. Further away is Warsaw Modlin, 21 miles from the center of Warsaw.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Warsaw, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Warsaw to Vienna takes 7h 31m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Graz, expect to pay about $39 for a 10h 09m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Warsaw Warszawa Zachodnia is the busiest station in Warsaw. Another popular train station is Warsaw Warszawa Centralna, located 0.4 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Warsaw is to pick up a car rental from Krakow, which is about 157 miles from Warsaw. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Wheego, among others, in Krakow.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Warsaw Marymont, located 3 miles from downtown Warsaw. Warsaw Ochota is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Warsaw
Where to stay in Warsaw
From 5-star hotels such as the Raffles Europejski Warsaw to great affordable options like the Hotel Witkowski, Warsaw offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $129 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include a&o Warszawa Wola and Logos. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Warsaw, with prices from $16 to $345 per night. Śródmieście is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Warsaw are about 40% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Śródmieście - In Warsaw’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Bellotto, Polonia Palace Hotel and Hotel Indigo Warsaw - Nowy Swiat.
Where to stay in popular areas of Warsaw
Most booked hotels in Warsaw
Renting a car in Warsaw
Renting a car in Warsaw costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Warsaw.
Expect to pay $6.36 per gallon in Warsaw (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.31 and $101.75. The most frequently booked car type in Warsaw is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.