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How to get there
Where to stay
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Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) travel guide

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With a population of 171,803, Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is the largest city in Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) has to offer.

When to visit Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in March
Estimated hotel price
$28
1 night at 3-star hotel
Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in March
Estimated hotel price
$28
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Plane

Although Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Szymany Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY), which is located 28 miles from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie).

Train

Located 0.9 miles from the city center, Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is the busiest station in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Another popular train station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn Glowny, located 26 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is to pick up a car rental from Warsaw, which is about 109 miles from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Warsaw.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Uniwersytet-Prawocheńskiego, located 1.6 miles from downtown Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Szymany Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY), which is located 28 miles from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie).

Train

Located 0.9 miles from the city center, Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is the busiest station in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Another popular train station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn Glowny, located 26 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is to pick up a car rental from Warsaw, which is about 109 miles from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Warsaw.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Uniwersytet-Prawocheńskiego, located 1.6 miles from downtown Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

GDNGdansk Rebiechowo
WMIWarsaw Modlin
SZYSzymany Olsztyn-Mazury

Airlines serving Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,400 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Most booked hotels in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

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Przystan Hotel&restaurants
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 3063 reviews)
$117+
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Warminski Hotel & Conference
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2705 reviews)
$88+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Olsztyn Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1779 reviews)
$86+
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Hotel Wysoka Brama
1 star
Good (7.8, 1420 reviews)
$23+
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Manor Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.9, 1308 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Renting a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is Premium (BMW X5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Seat Arona or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88. The most frequently booked car type in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is Premium (BMW X5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Seat Arona or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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