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Centrum is in Warsaw and is comprised of the most central district Srodmiescie, as well as Wola, Ochota, and Zoliborz. For most travellers, they'll be content spending their time solely in Srodmiescie, but the ambiguity of the districts' borders would easily allow travelers to crisscross the districts without noticing they were entering a new district.

Get in edit

By train edit

The main train station for Centrum, let alone Warsaw, is dw. Centralny. Normal train lines will also stop at dw. Zachodni.

By subway edit

For the time being, the only way to get into the Centrum district by subway is, well, by taking the subway and getting off at Politechnika, Swietokrzyska, and Ratusz Aresenal. 'Swietokrzyska will take you the closest to Nowy Swiat, the Palace of Culture and Science, as well as the dw. Centralny. The main issue with traveling from here, however, is that ul. Swietokrzyska is closed for the construction of the second subway line, so it may be a little more difficult to travel by foot.

Finally, only trains traveling from the north will stop at Swietokrzyska, and Ratusz Aresenal while only trains traveling from the south will stop at Politechnika. From Politechnika, there a number of buses that continue onto dw. Centralny and towards Swietokrzyska. For the time being, the subway stop known as Centrum, the most central of the subway stops, is closed due to ongoing construction.


By bus edit

May bus lines crisscross Centrum. The most important stops for travelers would be dw. Centralny, Dworzec PKS Warszawa Zachodnia, and metro Politechnika.

Dworzec PKS Warszawa Zachodnia, Al. Jerozolimskie (near Rondo Zesłańców Syberyjskich). Most buses arrive here from other cities and countries. International buses like Eurolines, Ecolines, Simple Express have their main stop here. The easiest way to get to the center is a short train ride from the railway platforms. If you prefer to use the city buses, walk to the other side of Al. Jerozolimskie and take one of those central-bound buses: 517, E-5  (peak hours only), 127 , or 130. During the night, the N35 and N85 buses run to Dw. Centralny every 30 minutes beginning at 23:52.

The metro Politechnika stop passes along many South-North and East-West routes that do not necessarily stop by dw. Centralny and connects commuters with many other destinations within the city.

Located at dw. Centralny is a city bus hub.

See edit

  • The Royal Castle (Zamek Krolewski), pl. Zamkowy 4 (In the Old Town), ☏ +48 (0/22) 355 51 70, . Tu. - Sa.: 10AM - 4PM. Su.: 11AM - 4PM. Adult: 12 zl; Students: 6 zl. Sunday: Free, except when there are special exhibitions. 
  • The Citadel (Muzeum X Pawilony Cytadeli), ul. Skazańców 25. Built during the Russian occupation in the 19th century to keep control over Warsaw. Many participants of the January Uprising, including its leader Romuald Traugutt, were executed there. 
  • Umschlagplatz, ul. Stawki. The Umschlagplatz was the location Nazi officials herded Jews into cattle cars to be murdered at the Treblinka extermination camp. Estimates place the total number of persons transported from the Umschlagplatz at 300,000 or more. 
  • Warsaw Waterworks (Filtry Lindleya). Completed in 1886, the Warsaw waterworks ul. Koszykowa, Krzywickiego, Filtrowa, and Raszyńska is a beautiful architectural and engineering feat. It is protected as a historical feature. 

Parks edit

 
Łazienki Park on a warm spring day
  • Saski Garden (Ogród Saski). Ogród Saski is a lovely park in central Warsaw. It's small in comparison to Łazienki, but nonetheless relaxing with its forested landscape. Prior to WWII, it housed the Saski Palace, which like the rest of Warsaw was destroyed in the insane Nazi vengeance for the Warsaw Uprising. Plans to rebuild the palace have failed to materialize due to funding. Nowadays, one of the draws aside from the escape of the city is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is on the park grounds. 
  • Łazienki Park (Park Łazienkowski), ul. Agrykoli 1, ☏ +48 (0/22) 621 8212, fax: +48 (0/22) 629 6945. Łazienki Park was built and designed for a Polish politician, but became King Stanisław Poniatowski's, the last king of Poland, residence for much of later half of the 18th century. During Poniatowski's reign, much of the buildings on the park grounds were built. The most interesting buildings are the Łazienki Palace, Roman theater, and the so called Little White House, where the King sought the worldly comfort of mistresses. The park is a wonderful escape from hustle and bustle of the city streets that surround the park and can be the setting for a picnic or a wedding. Strangely, it's a great place to find peacocks and occasionally, a rat. 
  • 1 Ujazdów Park (Park Ujazdowski), Al. Ujazdowskie (Lies south of ul. Piękna, east of Al. Ujazdowskie, and north of Al. Armii Ludowej). Ujazdów Park, another beautiful park, lies just north of Łazienki, but is far less known and visited by tourists. One of the big draws to the park is the Ujazdów Castle, which dates it orgins back to the 13th century. Over the centuries, the castles has housed princes, politicians, queens, kings, soldiers, and it's current resident - The Center for Contemporary Art. Free admission to park grounds. 

Religious buildings edit

  • 1 Nożyk Synagogue (Synagoga Nożyków), ul. Twarda 6, ☏ +48 (0/22) 652 28 05, fax: +48 (0/22) 652 28 05, . Open for visitors Su. - Th. from 9AM until 3PM. Warsaw's only Orthodox Jewish synagogue that is still in operation. 6 zł. 
  • St Stanislaus Kostka Church, ul. Hozjusza 1. Renowned because of the sermons of Jerzy Popiełuszko, the priest who was later assassinated by the communist regime. 
  • Church of Virgin Mary, the Queen of Poland, ul. Gdańska 8a. Originally built in the 1600s for Queen Marysieńka, it was converted into a hunting residence by King August II the Strong only to be then turned into a chapel in 1816 and again into a church in the 20th century. 
  • St. John's Archcathedral (Bazylika Archikatedralna w Warszawie p.w. Męczeństwa św. Jana Chrzciciela), Świętojańska 8, ☏ +48 22 831 02 89. Originally built in 1390, St. John's is a must-see for everyone to the Old Town. While the church is one of three cathedrals in Warsaw, it is the city's only archcathedral. 

Museums edit

 
Museum of the History of Polish Jews
  • National Museum (Muzeum Narodowe), Al. Jerozolimskie 3, ☏ +48 (0/22) 621 10 31. The museum has a wonderful collection of paintings, sculptures, and depictions of the passion of the Christ. Several of Poland's most iconic paintings call this museum home. Be certain to catch Jan Matejko's Stańczyk painting, which depicts a famous jester to the Polish royalty in despair after Lithuania lost the city of Smolensk to Russia in 1514. 
  • 2 Frederic Chopin Museum (Muzeum Fryderyka Chopina), ul. Okólnik 1 (Located in Ostrogski Castle), ☏ +48 (0/22) 826 59 35. Tu.-Su.: 12:00 - 20:00, Closed Mondays and holidays. Displays in English and Polish. The museum's design favors interactivity at the expense of information. 22/12 PLN, free on Tuesdays. 
  • Etnographic Museum (Państwowe Muzeum Ethnograficzne), ul. Kredytowa 1, ☏ +48 (0/22) 827 76 41, fax: +48 (0/22) 827 66 69, . Open from Tu. - Th.: 10AM - 6PM. Fr.: 10AM - 4PM. Sa.: 10AM - 5PM. Su.: Noon - 5PM. Exhibitions that tell the stories of various societies and cultures. Normal tickets cost 10 zł or 5 zł with a discount. 
  • Fotoplastikon, Al. Jerozolimske 51 (near Dworzec Centralny). M-F 12PM-5PM, Sa 11AM-2PM.. Established 1905, it is an IMAX one hundred years ago; a collection of unique 3D stereoscopic images from the 19th and 20th centuries. 
  • Polish Military Museum (Muzeum Wojska Polskiego), Al. Jerozolimskie 3 (just before the bridge, next to the National Museum), ☏ +48 (0/22) 629 52 71, fax: +48 (0/22) 629 52 73. 
  • Technology Museum (Muzeum Techniki), pl. Defilad 1 (In the Palace of Culture and Science), ☏ +48 (0/22) 656 67 47. 
  • Polish Emigration Museum (Muzeum Wychodźstwa Polskiego), ul. Agrykoli 1, ☏ +48 (0/22) 621 62 41. 
  • Chopin Family Living Room (Salonik Chopinów), ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 5, ☏ +48 (0/22) 320 02 75. Open from 16 April - 15 October Tu.-Su.: 9AM - 5:30PM. Open from 16 October - 15 April Tu.-Su.: 9AM - 4PM. Closed Mondays, Easter Saturday, the first day of the Easter holidays, 1 November, 24 - 26 December, and New Year's Day. 
  • The Warsaw Rising Museum (Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego), ul. Grzybowska 79 (The entrance is on Przyokopowa, which is about two streets west of the Hilton Hotel. Trams: 20, 22, 24, 32, and 45. Buses 106, 155, and 100 will stop near the museum on request), ☏ +48 (22) 539 79 05, fax: +48 (22) 539 79 24, . Hours: M., W., and F.: 8AM - 6PM. Th.: 8AM - 8PM. Sat. and Sun.: 10AM - 6PM. Enormously fascinating, The Warsaw Risng Museum is a moving experience that anyone to Warsaw must visit. This museum will almost certainly not bore anyone, especially with the museum's superb use of multimedia. The museum has bilingual displays in Polish and English. The museum does a good job of explaining the perceived history of the insurgents and the Uprising in the years following the Second World War. If you go on Sunday, they have chapel services at 12:30PM. Regular: zł 4; Reduced rate: zł 2; Group ticket: zł 1. Free admission on Sundays. 
  • Muzeum Gazownictwa, ul. Kasprzaka 25. A museum dedicated to the history of gasworks and provision of municipal gas, aptly located in Warsaw's old gasworks. 
  • Muzeum Kolejnictwa, ul. Towarowa 1 (If you're driving, follow Al. Jerozolimskie west to ul Towarowa, then turn right). The railway museum in the former Warszawa Główna (Warsaw Main) train station, a boon for railway buffs. 

Do edit

Performing Arts edit

  • The Warsaw Philharmonic (Filharmonia Narodowa), ul. Jasna 5, ☏ +48 (0/22) 551 71 11. 

Theaters edit

  • Teatr Roma, ul. Nowogrodzka 49, ☏ +48 22 628 03 60. Teatr Roma is home to the Polish editions of Broadway's most famous productions, like Cats (Koty) or Singing in the Rain (Deszczowa Piosenka). 
  • Studio Buffo, ☏ +48 22 625 47 09. ul. Konopnickiej 6, (unrelated to the one above) 
  • The National Jewish Theatre (Teatr Żydowski), plac Grzybowski 12/16, ☏ +48 (0/22) 620 62 81. Jewish theatre located adjacent to the Nożyk Synagogue. Teatr Żydowski is the only theatre in the world that regularly performs plays in Yiddish. 

Cinemas edit

  • Kinoteka, pl. Defilad 1 (Palace of Culture and Science with the entrance facing Al. Jerozolimskie), ☏ +48 (0/22) 551 70 70, . Comfortable cinema in the heart of the city. Kinoteka is nice for its less expensive tickets and the fact that it participates in a number film festivals. 
  • Multikino, ul. Złota 59 (On the top floor of the Złote Tarasy mall), ☏ +48 (0/22) 201 16 11, . It can get obnoxiously crowded in the evenings or on the weekends. That aside, it's one of the most advanced cinemas around. 
  • Kino Luna, ul. Marszałkowska 28, ☏ +48 22 628 98 64, . This cinema's marquee displays a wide variety of films from Polish films to Hollywood productions to other more independent and "foreign," that is to Poland, films. On Thursdays, the films are shown with English subtitles. 

Buy edit

  • 1 Złote Tarasy (Adjacent to the Warszawa Centralna train station). This large shopping mall sprawls over four levels and is covered by a unique glass roof. It is located right next to the Dworzec Centralny and is accessible from its underground level. It may be convenient for some last-minute shopping if you are departing Warsaw by train. 
  • Arkadia, al. Jana Pawła II 82 (Metro Dw. Gdański). Hours: M-Sa 10AM-10PM; Su 10AM-9PM. Arkadia has an interesting collection of shops, plus a much better selection of restaurants in its food court than Złote Tarasy. Arkadia also has several restaurants located on its outside, at its main entrance. 
  • Wars Sawa Junior, ul. Marszałkowska 104/122 (Metro Centrum). The three former 1970s department stores form the so-called "Eastern Wall" (Ściana Wschodnia) of Marszałkowska Street between Aleje Jerozolimskie and Jasna Street, facing the Palace of Culture and Science. They buildings have now been broken up into separate retail spaces, housing popular local and international chain stores. "Opening hours vary per store - every store has an independent entrance 
  • Klif, ul. Okopowa 58/72. Open M - Sa.: 9AM - 9PM. Su.: 10AM - 8PM. A small shopping mall with upscale pretences close to Powązki cemetery, but not easily accessible unless you're driving or have received precise directions 
  • 2 Centrum Handlowe Wola Park, ul. Górczewska 124 (Buses 109, 154, 171, 190, 310, 501, 507, and 523 run by Wola Park. Trams 8, 10, 26, and 46 run in the direction, but you'll need to get off at ul. Powstańców Śląskich), ☏ +48 (0/22) 533 4000. Shopping mall. 
  • CH Fort Wola, Ul. Połczyńska 4, ☏ +48 (0/22) 535 04 80. M-Sa.: 9AM - 9PM. Su.: 9AM - 8PM. Car-centred shopping mall in a more remote part of Wola. 
  • CH Blue City, Aleje Jerozolimskie 179, ☏ +48 (22) 824 45 55. M-Sa. 10AM-10PM, Su. 10AM-8PM. CH Blue City is a large mall with many of the same stores found at other malls in Warsaw. It's upside is that despite its expansive floor plan, crowds are small and manageable. 
  • CH Reduta, Aleje Jerozolimskie 148, ☏ +48 22 823 94 00. CH Reduta, located directly across from CH Blue City, is smaller than its neighbor, but has some stores that aren't at CH Blue City. 

Off-the-beaten-path shops edit

Neat little shops can be found all over Warsaw, especially for those who are looking for a shopping extravaganza in Warsaw other than snobby upscale shopping malls, where the experience becomes lost.

In Śródmieście, and the Centrum subway area, in fact, there are several streets that see fewer tourists, but have interesting boutiques of all sorts. These same streets boast some of the best and most intimate restaurants and cafés. Plac Trzech Krzyży is an excellent starting point. The streets that branch out from the square are host to numerous of such shops and restaurants. Ul. Bracka, ul. Nowogrodzka, ul. Żurawia, ul. Krucza, ul. Mokotowska, and ul. Hoża would all be great streets to start wandering up and down. As you progress down ul. Hoża, drawing closer to ul. Marszałkowska, the shops will likely become of less interest, but the closer you remain to Pl. Trzech Krzyży the more boutique shops you'll find.

Eat edit

Budget edit

  • Wook, al. Jerozolimskie 65/79 (Housed in the same building as the Marriott. The entrance is below street level and should be approached from ul. Chalubinskiego), ☏ +48 (0/22) 630 7474, . Wook is a good and cheap place to grab Chinese. Soups and sides cost 4 zł, while all main courses cost only 6 zł. Wook also throws off the stereotypical European restaurant experience. OK, so while the service isn't amazing, it's effective, but the trademark difference between Wook and nearly any other restaurant on the continent is that the food will be on your table before you've even completed ordering. About 27 zł for a three course meal. 
  • Zapiecek, Świętojańska 13, ☏ +48 22 635 61 09. 11-23. A network of budget eateries scattered around the city. They serve light food, such as soups, pierogi, and pancakes. Not many meat dishes on the list, but in Poland you can have a good dinner without it. Limited choice of alcohol may be a bigger problem, though. They tend to have seasonal selection – only mulled wine and hot beer in winter, for example. Other than that, the place is great, and in addition to the food you will certainly enjoy pretty waitresses. 15-25 zł. 
  • Złota Kurka, ul. Marszałkowska 55/73, ☏ +48 (0/22) 622 46 78. Mo. - Fr.: 7AM - 7PM. Sa. - Su.: 9AM - 5PM. Small milk bar located near Plac Konstytucji. This particular milk bar serves up decent, but not good food, although it can be a tad difficult to find a place to sit and the kitchen can take a while. 10 zł. 


Mid-range edit

  • Casa Mia, ul. Poznańska 37 (Located just a few steps from Al. Jerozolimskie and the Hotel Polonia Palace), ☏ +48 (0/22) 621 61 01. A small, cozy pizzeria, Casa Mia is a great little restaurant to seek refuge and satisfy your hunger. Somewhat appallingly, Casa Mia doesn't serve alcoholic beverages, though they have non-alcoholic beer. 
  • Chłopskie Jadło, Plac Konstytucji 1, ☏ +48 (0/22) 339-17-17. A chain of restaurants from Kraków, literally: "peasant's food". Good place to taste traditional Polish fare and enjoy wooden rustic environment. Soups are served in bread, while complementary smalec (lard) is free, so that you have no choice but trying it here. 25-40 zł. 
  • Krokiecik, ul. Zgoda 1. fast food, but pre-prepared on premises. Very good soups, steaks, pancakes with fruits and whipped cream. Try bogracz, a hungarian hot soup or żurek, a traditional Polish soup. 12-20 zł. 
  • Piwna Kompania (Podwale), ul. Podwale 25. M-Sa 11am-1am, Su 12pm-1am. Located on the border between the Old and New Town, this pub serves king-size portions of traditional Polish fare. Meals are accompanied by a free dish of pickled cucumbers and sauercraut, while the bill comes with a shot of Polish cherry liquor. Beer is more average and solely pilsner, but it is drinkable and quite cheap. Free Wi-Fi connection. A bit noisy, but this is how a good pub should be. 20-30 zł. 
  • Sunanta, ul. Krucza 16/22, ☏ +48 (0/22) 434 22 16, . Thai restaurant with well designed decor and good food, albeit a bit pricey. The lunch menu, however, has some good deals. 
  • Jeff's, ul. Żwirki i Wigury 32, ☏ +48 (0/22) 82516 50, fax: +48 (0/22) 875 39 10. American style restaurant with the stereotypical road sign novelties posted on the wall. The food is decent, especially for a cuisine that many Polish restaurants fail miserably at cooking. Huge breakfasts are served daily till 10 p.m. (1 p.m. at the weekends) for just 9 PLN. 
  • 1 The Inn under the Red Hog (Oberża Pod Czerwonym Wieprzem), Zelazna 68, Warsaw (Corner of Zelazna and Chlodna streets), ☏ (+48 22) 850 3144. 12:00-24:00. This restaurant seems as though it might cater to out of towners, given it's ex-Soviet kitschy atmosphere (complete with PRI-inspired menu), but one can usually find it populated with locals having a get-together on weekend evenings. In those days, the site of the restaurant was an Inn which housed many notorious communist dignitaries and other notables. The menu itself is printed in the style of a newspaper (cheaper items under the heading "PROLETARIAT" and higher-priced items "FOR DIGNITARIES AND BOURGEOISIE"). 

Splurge edit

  • Restauracja Halka, ul. Pańska 85 (Located on a small street adjacent to ul. Prosta, which is perpendicular to al. Jana Pawla II. Currently, ul. Prosta is closed due to the construction of a subway line), ☏ +48 22 652-81-02, . M-Su. 11AM-last guest. Halka is one of the best kept secrets of Warsaw. It is exceptionally well design with an inviting interior, its managers and waiting staff attentive to the needs of its clients, and the food is delectable. When you go to Halka, order the duck—it's to die for! 60 zł per person. 

Drink edit

Nowy Świat

Located about a ten minutes' walk from the Palace of Culture and Science is the street Nowy Świat. The street is lined with cafés, restaurants, and shops. If you're intent on visiting the Old Town, you can walk down Nowy Świat and follow it as it turns into Krakowskie Przedmieście – which will take you directly into the Old Town. It's an excellent walk, especially if you'd like to stop for an espresso or some food on your way to or from the Old Town. Chances are you'll find the prices better at the cafés and restaurants on Nowy Świat rather than in the Old Town.

Cafés edit

  • Cafe A. Blikle, ul. Nowy Świat, ☏ +48 (0/22) 826 66 19, fax: +48 (0/22) 826 05 69, . A café and confectioner, stepping inside elicits memories of a turn-of-the-nineteenth-century café, which is more than charming in Warsaw, where a well-made coffee has been replaced by iced mochas and in-and-out coffee shops. This particular building is divided into two parts: the café/restaurant and the confection shop. Walking into the confection shop may stun your senses with the wonderful smells of delicious sugary treats. 
  • E. Wedel (Pijalnia Czekolady Wedel), Szpitalna 8, ☏ +48 (22) 827 29 16. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; 11 a.m.-20 p.m. on Sunday. The best hot chocolate in Warsaw, with prices starting at 10-11 PLN. The interior is old style and reminds you of pre-war Warsaw. Wedel's shop with stylish sweets is adjacent to the cafe. 
  • Pożegnanie z Afryką, 4/6 Freta. Winter: 7-21, summer: 7-22. This inconspicuous place with a tiny sign above the door is a true paradise for coffee-lovers. Here, you don't choose the type of coffee. You first select the type of beans, and then decide whether you want it espresso, cappucino, or perhaps as Turkish-style coffee cooked on hot sand and flavored with cinnamon, ginger, or other spices of your choice. They also have a good selection of cakes and pastries, not to mention coffee beans and coffee-making tools sold in the adjacent store. Prices are a bit high by Polish standards, but the coffee is well worth it. Also at 62 Krakowskie Przedmieście. 
  • Starbucks, ul. Nowy Świat 62. Within minutes of opening Starbucks became an instant hit in Warsaw with quite a queue forming inside. The service is actually relatively speedy, which may come as a shock for those who have ever experienced a line in Poland and what's more is that there actually seems to be something called customer service here. 

Bars edit

  • Cafe Kulturalna, Plac Defilad 1 (Located in PKiN, in the entrance to the theater, which is to the left of the main entrance of PKiN), ☏ +48 (0/22) 656 62 81. A really cool bar in the Palace of Culture and Science. A DJ spins the beats which is occasionally enhanced by a drummer and keyboard player. They also host live music on occasion. Kulturalna attracts the college aged intelligentsia type, but can bring in the elderly, but hip too who all end up grooving on the dance floor or chill out on chairs all night. Occasionally charges a door fee. 
  • Jazz Bistro, ul. Piękna 20 (Located on the same street as the U.S. Embassy and on the same side of the street), ☏ +49 (0)22/ 627 41 51, fax: +49 (0)22/ 627 41 501. M-Fr.: 8AM - Midnight, Sat. & Sun.: 10AM - Midnight. Good restaurant in the city center, near the US Embassy and comes equipped with free Wi-Fi access. The restaurants hosts live musicians several times a week. The only downside to the restaurant is a side door, which leads into an office building. Bright lights from the office building shine into the restaurant, which somewhat diminishes the atmosphere of the restaurant and its music. 
  • Tam Tam, ul. Foksal 18 (Just off of Nowy Świat), ☏ +48 (0/22) 828 26 22, . A fairly large bar/restaurant. Good place to hang out with friends over a beer. 
  • Przekąski Zakąski, Krakowskie Przedmieście 13. 24/7. All drinks 4 zł.. 
  • Warszawa Powiśle, ul. Kruczkowskiego 3B, ☏ +48 (0/22) 474 40 84, . The cool factor of Powiśle lies in the fact that its essentially an outdoor bar. There are no tables inside and most people either grab up the limited number of chairs that sit on the sidewalk or they straggle around underneath the nearby bridge, on the staircase leading upto the train station above (from which the bar takes its name), or off on a side street. Powiśle attracts huge crowds nearly every night. 
  • praCoVnia art club (music club pCV), ul. Popiełuszki 16 (close to Metro Marymont station), ☏ +48 22 833 44 50. open: 16.00-00.00; fri-sat: 16.00-3.00. Bar, art gallery, live music. Beers, wines, very tasty coffe, yerba mate, WiFi internet, air condition. 
  • Coco de Oro (coco de oro), ul. Potocka 14 (On the corner of Mickiewicz and Potocka. Can be tricky to find - go down the stairs to the left of the small shopping centre), ☏ +48 22 833 52 13. Bar/restaurant serving decent sri lankan food with a good selection of beers. Chilled out ambience, great decor and friendly staff. They also sometimes put on events and concerts. 
  • Mielżyński, ul. Burakowska 46. 
  • Blikle, Pl. Wilsona. 

Clubs edit

  • Platinum Club, ul. Fredry 6, ☏ +48 22 596 46 66, . Th.-Sa. from 9PM. Platinum Club is one of the high-brow clubs in the vicinity of the National Theatre and attracts a mostly young and rich crowd, as well as the mid-life crisis types seeking to mingle with the bold and the beautiful. Drink prices are not for those with a light wallet. If you're looking to get in, the key thing is to be polite to the bouncers (literally, saying please and thank you can get you in the door). 
  • Mono Bar, Żurawia 32/34, . Previously located on the well-known clubbing street, Mono Bar was a great hang out for anyone looking for live music in Warsaw. In March 2013, the club moved operations to a location that had been previously home to a number of clubs. 
  • Harlem, ul. Kolejowa 8/10, ☏ +48 (0/502) 635 399. A club that mostly plays Hip-hop and rap music. 
  • Club 70, ul. Waliców 9 (About a block from the Hotel Hyatt, on a side street off of ul. Grzybowska), ☏ +48 (0/22) 654 71 41. Club 70 is a really well done club – the music is a decent mix of 70's and 80's music, bouncers aren't as hardcore as bouncers at other clubs, and the dedication of the management to fun clubbing makes Club 70 one of the best clubs in Warsaw. If you call Monday - Friday between 10AM - 6PM, you can make reservations. Entrance ranges from free to roughly zł 20 or so. Drinks are a bit on the expensive side with 0.5 liter of beer costing zł 10. 

Concert venues edit

  • 1 Tygmont, ul. Mazowiecka 6/8 (Located on a side stree off of ul. Świętokrzyska), ☏ +48 (0/22) 828 34 09, . Open Sa. - Th. from 6PM - 4AM; Friday 6PM - 5AM. Tygmont is Warsaw's best known jazz club and for good reason – the musicians it hosts are good, however, there are a few caveats. On occasion, Tygmont has a weird atmosphere and can be disappointing. There are nights when one floor will be dedicated to hip hop, which seems completely out of place, while the other is dedicated to musicians playing obscenely loud music. If the club brought the decibels down, it would be near perfect. 

Sleep edit

Budget edit

  • Emma Hostel, ul. Wilcza 25, ☏ +48 22 6297695, . Hostel named after Emma Goldman (anarcho-feminist activist) is run by a cooperative according to ecofriendly, sustainable rules. Five dorms and several doubles on two storeys in a historic tenement house, communal bathrooms, kitchen, free fair-trade tea, coffee and breakfast. Pets welcome. Discounts apply to NGO workers, activists, students and persons aged 55+ (do not apply to persons using on-line booking portals). Around 50 zł per dorm bed. 
  • Hostel Helvetia, ul. Kopernika 36/40. Helvetia is a cool hostel, a stone's throw away from the University of Warsaw's main campus, Nowy Swiat, and a ten minute walk to the Old Town. The staff are pleasant and helpful and the hostel occasionally hosts vodka and beer parties for its guests. 
  • Karolkowa Youth Hostel, Karolkowa 53a (Bus lines 171, 190, 422; Tram lines 20, 23, 24, 26, 27 - station DT Wola), ☏ (+48 22) 632 88 29. Check-in: 5 pm, check-out: 10 am. An educational institution, mainly used by Polish pupils, students, teachers and education workers. Foreign students and teachers are also welcomed. If a room is available, they can accommodate people who are not connected with education. 18-105 zl. 
  • Nathan's Villa Hostel, ul. Piękna 24/26 (Located on the same street as the main entrance to the U.S. Embassy). This hostel offers a cable tv room, and free laundry service, however, since they do not have a dryer it may take a day or two for clothes to dry. The manager will sometimes take guests to clubs. This hostel is open all day and is located only a few blocks from the city center. 
  • Oki Doki Hostel, pl. Dąbrowskiego 3, ☏ +48 (0/22) 82 65 112. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. From the outside this big grey, ugly building doesn't look promising, but once inside you are greeted by a friendly, chatty member of staff on the 24hr reception. Directly opposite is the bar/café/breakfast room which serves some very cheap drinks. Each room has been individually decorated by a different artist and they are given names such as 'House of the Maiden'. Also equipped with kitchen, free Internet access, car/bicycle rental and a little shop. 5 bed dorm: 50 zł; double room: 90 zł. 
  • Rapsodia, ul. Fort Wola 22 (entrance from ul. Wolska 186), ☏ +48 22 634 41 65, . A campsite, but hostel rooms are available too. Prices: tent (2 persons) - 30 żł, camping car (electricity connection included) 60 zł. 
  • Karolkowa Youth Hostel, ul. Karolkowa 53a (Buses 125 or 522 until DT Wola or trams 13, 20, 23, 24. 26, and 27 until DT Wola), ☏ +48 22 632 88 29, fax: +48 22 632 97 46, . n Hostelling International recognized hostel. Like other HI hostels in Poland there is a curfew, which lasts from midnight - 6AM, so don't plan on going out. Prices for a dorm bed begin at 25.20 zł for students with HI membership. 
  • Prices: 20 zł for a tent, 60 zł for a camping car.
  • MAJAWA Camping 123, ul. Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 15/17, . A more or less barebones camping site. It offers bungalows for rent that are rather bland and small. 70-240 zł. 
  • Gromada Camping ul. Żwirki i Wigury 32, tel. +48 22 825 43 91

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  • Mercure Warszawa Grand, ul. Krucza 28, ☏ +48 22 583 21 00, fax: +48 22 583 21 21, . The Grand Hotel became a part of the Mercure chain after its recent refurbishment. The swimming pool has been removed, but it remains at a relatively peaceful location among government offices, but at the same time close to most areas of touristic interest. starting at 215 zł. 
  • Mercure Warszawa Centrum, ul. Złota 48/54 (Steps away from Warszawa Centralna train station), ☏ +48 (0/22) 697 3999, fax: +48 (0/22) 697 3899, . This Mercure was operated as a Holiday Inn until recently and will be known to many as such. It is very close to the Dworzec Centralny, separated from it only by the Złote Tarasy shopping centre, which provides for an almost entirely covered walkway between the two. The former Mercure Fryderyk Chopin up north in Jana Pawła II Avenue has been closed down and its building demolished. From 195 zł. 
  • Hotel Metropol, ul. Marszałkowska 99a (Adjacent to the Polonia Palace Hotel and opposite the Novotel and the Palace of Culture and Science), ☏ +48 (0/22) 32 53 100, fax: +48 (0/22) 628 66 22, . Don't expect much of a view, unless you consider an intersection and the Novotel a view. Single: €99; Double: €119. Suites are also available. 
  • Première Classe, ul. Towarowa 2, ☏ +48 22 624 08 00, fax: +48 22 620 26 29, . The budget Premiere Classe is in the same building as its Groupe du Louvre sister-branded hotels, Campanile and Golden Tulip (see below). Website and booking in several languages, but not in English. rack rate - 129 zł. 
  • Golden Tulip, ul. Towarowa 2, ☏ +48 22 582 75 00, fax: +48 22 582 75 01, . The former Kyriad Prestige, sharing its building with the Campanile and Premiere Classe, was rebranded to Golden Tulip as per Groupe du Louvre strategy. With three stars, it offers a fitness centre and conference rooms. rack rate - 190 zł. 
  • 1 Ibis Warszawa Centrum, Al. Solidarnosci 165, ☏ +48 22 520 30 00, fax: +48 22 520 30 30. The oldest Ibis in Warsaw is in a slightly inattractive location, but reasonably close to the city centre and many attractions and easily accessible by public transit and by car. starting at PLN 122. 

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Hotel Bristol is a landmark in its own right
  • 2 Hotel Bristol, Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44, ☏ +48 (0/22) 551 1000, fax: +48 (0/22) 625 25 77. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: Noon. The Bristol is a Warsaw landmark in its own right, imbued in history. Heads of state, royalty and various celebrities of different eras stayed here during its many decades in operation. It is also directly on the Royal Route, a short walk from Old Town and not far from many other historic attractions. Recently renovated again, it joined Starwood' Luxury Collection of prestige hotels. Rates start at PLN 420. 
  • Hyatt Regency Warsaw, Belwederska 23, ☏ +48 22 558 1234, fax: +48 22 558 1235, . Outside of the city centre and on the border of the Mokotów district, it requires a bus or taxi ride to get to most attractions. The Hyatt nevertheless remains a firm favourite with frequent travellers due to a combination of lush comfort, large bathrooms and a location at the doorstep of the Łazienki Park. €55+. 
  • InterContinental, ul. Emilii Platter 49 (Around the corner from Holiday Inn, near the Warszawa Centralna station, and just steps from the Palace of Culture and Science), ☏ +48 (0/22) 328 8888, fax: +48 (0/22) 328 8889, . The 5-star InterContinental is one of Warsaw's tallest, best designed, and most luxurious hotels. The hotel optimizes it's commanding height by using wide windows to provide breathtaking panorama views of Warsaw. Be sure to stop by the fitness center for the best view. All rooms have at least 32 square meters of space, spacious bathrooms that come equipped with a bath and a separate shower, and minibars. High speed internet connection is available for a fee for those staying in the standard rooms. Each of the three restaurants have welcoming atmospheres and the E. Wendl cafe on the ground floor would be a great place to kick back to a coffee and some chocolates. €120-180 during the week, as low as €60 if booked in advance; Apartments from €2500/month. 
  • 3 Hotel Le Regina Warsaw, Kościelna 12, ☏ +48 (0/22) 531 60 00, fax: +48 (0/22) 531 60 01, . Very comfortable hotel, that wants to go out of its way to make its guests comfortable. The hotel is located in the Old Town, but can be a little confusing to find, so be sure to take a cab or have the front desk to arrange for you to be picked up. €120-1,200. 
  • 4 Warsaw Marriott Hotel, Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79 (next to the main train station), ☏ +48 (0/22) 630 6306, fax: +48 (0/22) 830 0041. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: Noon. If you want a room with a view, you can't go wrong here, because the building is one of the tallest in Warsaw. Depending on the location of you're room, you may have a view of the Palace of Culture and Science. The Panorama cocktail bar at the top floor provides great views of the city to the patrons, accompanied by steep drink prices. €69-350. 
  • Polonia Palace Hotel, ul. Jerzozolimskie 45 (The hotel is located on the same side of ul. Jerzozolimskie as the Marriott, but is at the opposite end of the Palace of Culture and Science). Luxury hotel in the center of Warsaw. Police warn to watch out for prostitutes that congregate in the area and occasionally approach guests in order to take advantage of the wealthier travelers. €149+. 
  • Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel, Grzybowska 24 00-132 Warsaw, ☏ +48 22 321 88 88. The hotel is situated in the heart of the business district and tourist quarter of the city. It is close to the Palace of Culture and Science and Warsaw Central Station. 
  • 5 Hotel Rialto, ul. Wilcza 73, ☏ +48 (0/22) 584 8700, fax: +48 (0/22) 584 8701, . In a less touristy area of the town and might be hard to find on your own. Nonetheless, the hotel exudes luxury. €98+. 
  • Sofitel Victoria Warsaw, ul. Krolewska 11, ☏ +48 (0/22) 657 8011, fax: +48 (0/22) 657 8057, . Located a short distance from Nowy Świat, the Sofitel Victoria Warsaw Hotel is the prime real estate for visitors who would like to tour the Old Town on a whim. Rooms facing Plac Piłsudskiego have a really nice view. 
  • Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Centre, Grzybowska 63, ☏ +48 22 356 55 55, fax: +48 22 356 55 56. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: Noon. Although located in Wola, the hotel is actually very close to the downtown area of Warsaw. A ten to fifteen minute walk will take you to the Centralna train station. 
  • Radisson Blu Hotel Sobieski, Plac Artura Zawiszy 1 PL 02-025, ☏ +48 22 5791000. Reviled for its pretentious and garish architecture and style, the Sobieski is a short tram ride from the Central train station and at the end of the road to the airport. The very favorable location with regard to transit is offset by an uninteresting, dull and noisy area it is in. 

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Internet edit

Most internet cafes, which nearly in the early and mid-2000s were abundant, have gone the way of the dinosaurs. If you need access to a computer and internet, there are still a few internet cafes. The first of which can be found in the Centrum metro station, a few hundred meters east of the train station, next to the Palace of Culture and Science. Alternatively, you can head over to the Zlote Tarasy mall, next to dw. Centralny and find the information desk on the ground floor. There, they rent out their computers and internet access for several minutes.

With that said, many restaurants and cafes now provide free WiFi access to their clients, although some restaurants and cafes have password-protected WiFi connections. In that case, simply ask the waiter, and he/she will provide you with the password. If you're looking to leech WiFi access without patronizing a business, have no fear! Places like Starbucks, which are becoming increasingly popular, or the Saint Honore cafe chain offer password-free WiFi access.

Finally, the City of Warsaw has been developing free WiFi hotspots around town. For example, some of these hotspots can be found on ul Krakowskie Przedmiescie or at dw. Centralny. You will simply need to accept the terms of use to begin using surfing the web or checking your email.


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