Where is the best place to stay in Warsaw?
By Carles Barcelo. Updated October 27, 2023
The Polish capital of Warsaw, is a city that disappoints no one because of the to the vast number of outstanding and striking historical monuments, with many of them remembering the World Wars. There is also an abundance of museums that reveal the finest art of the country, as well as informative exhibitions including one about the famous Warsaw Uprising. Warsaw is an absolute pleasure to walk around, as there are many narrow streets, filled with history and large squares with beautiful architecture, which provide brilliant photo opportunities- as well as a well-earned rest!
The best area to stay in Warsaw is the city centre as the majority of tourist attractions are located there. like the Palace of Culture and Science. Most things to see and do in the city centre are within walking distance of each other, which makes sightseeing easy. The central area also has a great collection of charming cafes and good restaurants and is the focus of nightlife in city, with a huge number of clubs, bars and pubs. The city centre also has the best selection of hotels from hostels at budget prices to the most luxurious hotels in the city.
If you are planning a pleasant city break that will include both sightseeing and shopping, Warsaw will certainly meet your expectations. The centre of this city has all you need during your getaway, from modern shopping malls to historic landmarks, plus restaurants you will never forget. It’s a tourists' paradise: affordable food, beautiful architecture, five-star hotels and green city parks. These all add up to make it the perfect destination. It could be said that there's no need to leave the city centre as everything you want to see and do is located there.
The Old Town is very central and has a good number of things to see and do like visit the Royal Castle and the square near it, which is huge and has many cafes, shops and restaurants around it. Also, there is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, containing the remains of a Polish soldier who died in battle, as well as soil taken from 38 battlefields.
Wola is quickly becoming the commercial centre of the city and is home to the Warsaw Rising Museum, which tells the story of insurgency and uprising in the years that followed World War II. You will see many artifacts including weapons, love letters and more and these give you an insight into life under German occupation. The area has many cemeteries that mourn the military dead and civilians of various religions.
If what you are looking for is somewhere with reasonably priced food and pretty streets, Praga Polnoc may be a good place for you to stay. Accommodation in this part of the city is reasonably priced and there is easy access into the centre (a seven minute tram ride).
If you are not on a tight budget and prefer to stay in a more peaceful setting, Mokotów will be perfect for your needs. This district offers a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and green areas. For memorable food experiences check such streets as Kazimierzowska or Puławska.
This district has a calm, everyday life. You are likely to find cheaper accommodation in this area too. Don’t hesitate to book it as this district has good transport links with the rest of the city and is really safe. It is famous for its markets where you can get all kinds of fresh fruit, vegetables and much more.
Probably the cheapest district for accommodation, it is nice and easy to reach the city centre by subway. Located just on the other side of the Vistula river, this part of Praga welcomes tourists with Dworzec Wileński, an old train station, and a shopping mall. This area is full of old movie theaters and small pubs.
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