Warsaw was rebuilt after the Second World War, and the reconstructed old town is a UNESCO site. Beyond it lie excellent museums, riverside bars, green parks and a fast-changing food scene, usually at friendly prices.
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Stare Miasto
A UNESCO-listed reconstruction of the medieval centre, rebuilt after the war, with pastel townhouses and a market square.
Streets open all day
Plac Zamkowy
A reconstructed castle with grand royal apartments, art collections and wonderful views.
Closed some days; free entry some days
Wola
An immersive museum about the 1944 uprising against the Nazi occupation, with film, sound and artefacts.
Closed Tuesdays
Śródmieście
A huge royal park with an elegant lakeside palace, peacocks and free Chopin concerts on summer Sundays.
Park open daily; palace hours vary
Praga-Północ
A creative district across the river that escaped war damage, with murals, vodka bars and hip cafés.
Open all day
Wilanów
A baroque palace and French-style gardens, the “Polish Versailles”, built for King Jan III Sobieski.
Daily; closed some days
Podzamcze
An evening show of water, light and music, popular with families on summer nights.
Fri and Sat evenings in summer
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Śródmieście, Warsaw
Rated 8.5/10, about 12% below typical 4★ prices in Warsaw, in a central location.
Old Town, Warsaw
Rated 8.9/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Warsaw, in a central location.
Powiśle, Warsaw
Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Warsaw, in a central location.
A classic milk bar serving traditional Polish dishes at very low prices.
Known for: Pierogi, zurek, kotlet
Under about £9 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
A casual restaurant specialising in pyzy (potato dumplings) and traditional soups.
Known for: Pyzy, tripe soup
Under about £9 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
A restored food hall with many food counters and bars under a historic roof.
Known for: Street food from around the world
About £9–18 per person
Good for Families · Groups
A dumpling restaurant serving pierogi with many fillings, a short walk from the Old Town square.
Known for: Pierogi
Under about £9 per person
Good for Families · Groups
Warsaw · Highlights
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