Warsaw has come a long way since its near complete destruction in the Second World War. This vibrant, busy city has slowly been emerging as a new cultural diamond of the East and forms the centre of modern Poland. And while shiny skyscrapers, new restaurants and funky clubs shoot like mushrooms from the soil, Warsaw’s many historic buildings serve as a reminder of this city’s glorious history.

Warsaw has come a long way from the grey, Soviet concrete jungle of the post-war era. Its historic...

With its cobbled streets and colourful houses, the Old Town marks the focal point of Warsaw. At the...

Formerly home to Poland’s Kings, the Royal Castle, or Zamek Królewski, is an impressive landmark,...

One of the most beautiful green spots of Warsaw. Take a stroll around its dazzling lakes or visit...

An estimated 100,000 people died inside the walls of this prison during the Second World War, when...

The Muzeum Fryderyka Chopina provides visitors with a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life...

An extensive collection of clippings, photographs and other exhibits covering every aspect of the...

Boasts an excellent collection of paintings, both old and modern, as well as an impressive art...

Describing itself as a "place for the creation and documentation of art in all its forms", this...

Polish cuisine is more than just beetroot soup and red cabbage, and you will realise this once you...

Based inside a beautifully restored pre-war villa, this restaurant offers traditional Polish...

An upmarket venue located inside the building of the Great Theatre, serving Parisian-style beef...

A traditional Japanese restaurant with a mouthwatering choice of tempura and sushi, set in a...

Specialising in fusion cuisine, this venue is a popular choice and will no doubt challenge your...

This stylish venue, equipped with a large glass roof, serves a variety of fine meat dishes, pasta,...

One of the best known restaurants in town, this charming venue offers high quality Polish and...

This café, run by the traditional chocolate firm Wedel, boasts more than 20 different types of hot...

A charming venue, established in 1869, which is famous for its delicious cakes and ice cream that...

An elegant and expensive Viennese-style venue serving light meals and nice pastries.

This simple, bright café bookshop is popular with students and hosts poetry readings and literary...

Here you will find an excellent choice of teas with the most exotic flavours.

Warsaw night life has improved dramatically in recent years and can well compare to that of its...

This upmarket place boasts a range of excellent cocktails and live music and is popular with the...

A cocktail bar with a funky decor, offering a range of drinks and snacks.

A small, friendly jazz café with regular live music.

Local artists and photographers exhibit their work on the walls of this hip bar, which is popular...

Designed as an exotic beach bar, this place is perfect to relax from a tough day of sightseeing...

This futuristic venue has become one of Warsaw’s top night clubs, with a groovy atmosphere and a...

Very stylish lounge bar with soft sofas, raspberry walls and plain wooden Venetian blinds. This...

The Ul. Marszalkowska is lined with shops, cafés, theatres and restaurants and it’s the commercial...

Among the most prestigious hotel in Warsaw, combining 19th century ambience with 21st century...

A stunning luxury hotel in the city centre, each of whose 44 rooms has been designed and furnished...

Located around 1 km from the Old Town and close to the Warsaw Zoo, Hetman offers 68 spacious rooms,...

Each of Oki Doki’s rooms is designed in a different style by a different artist, turning this...

A simple budget hotel with a restaurant, beer garden and Internet access. It forms part of START...

Situated on the fashionable King’s Walk, this small hotel is only a short stroll away from the Old...

The Frederic Chopin International Airport is located ten kilometres outside Warsaw city centre....

The local public transport system, operated by Zarzad Transportu Miejskiego (ZTM), consists of...

It is best to book a taxi by telephone rather than hailing one in the street. Call Nowa Taxi: +48...

Central Post Office (open 24h) Post Office No.4 Ul. Targowa 73Post Office No. 10 Plac Konstytucji 3

Srodmiescie (open 24h) at the central railway station, Dworzec CentralnyFurther branches at Ul. Widok 19

Medical information (24h): 94 39 Private health service medical information line: +48 22 843 47...

Country code: +48 Area code: 22

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