About Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital of Poland, home to around 1,702,139 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Warsaw
1
Old Town Market Square (UNESCO)
2
Royal Castle
3
Lazienki Park and Palace
4
Palace of Culture and Science viewpoint
5
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
6
Warsaw Uprising Museum
7
Krakowskie Przedmiescie
8
Vistula boulevards
Budget travel
Free things to do in Warsaw
Old Town Market Square (UNESCO)
Lazienki Park and Palace
Palace of Culture and Science viewpoint
Vistula boulevards
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Old Town Market Square (UNESCO)
- Visit Royal Castle
- Visit Lazienki Park and Palace
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Palace of Culture and Science viewpoint
- Visit POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
- Visit Warsaw Uprising Museum
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Krakowskie Przedmiescie
- Visit Vistula boulevards
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Bar Prasowy
Polish milk bar · Classic bar mleczny — locals' cheap lunch
- $
Hala Gwardii stalls
Street food · Food hall in a historic sports hall
- $$
Stary Dom
Polish · Traditional Polish favourite
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Hotel Bristol Warsaw
Krakowskie Przedmieście · Belle Époque landmark
- $$$$
Raffles Europejski Warsaw
Royal Route · Restored 19th-century palace hotel
- $$
PURO Warszawa Centrum
Centre · Design hotel tourist favourite
In pictures
Warsaw gallery
Keep exploring
