Warsaw's cultural palace in winter

Warsaw is the capital of Poland, a 40Mio people country, in Central Europe. With a strong economy in the past years, and an interesting history, Warsaw is becoming a must see for travelers. City has been nearly totally destroyed and rebuilt during second World War, therefore it is more a destination to party in a lively new city.

Hotel Sofitel Warsaw Victoria's underground pool

Hotel Sofitel Victoria Warsaw is generally a good choice - weekend price are usually affordable, location is great, next to the party street, and undeground pool is open whole year.

Warsaw Hilton room

A bit away from city center (a few euros with taxi, or a 10 min walk), it is a good choice especially for a long stay. It features a great fitness with an amazing spa, have a casino in the same building, restaurants, and a supermarket. It is comfortable, and the level of service is exactly what you expect from a Hilton hotel.

Radisson Blu Centrum exterior view

Nice location, good price, good amenities, wifi and spa included - the only bad point is that the jacuzzi is not that nice (not many bubles), and room embed ironing board is not suitable for left handed.

Outdoor pool

Offering an airport shuttle, and situated not too far from the airport, it is also not that far from the city center - about 20 min with taxi. The outdoor pool is open late, which will leave you plenty of time to enjoy it as well as the outdoor garden with open air exposition.

Business class room

The best part of this hotel, is his location very close to the Dekada club. Otherwise, hotel doesn't provide any specific entertainment, is situated close to center, and has some lately renovated rooms.

Stayed there for a 2 nights weekend, as it was for once less expensive than concurrents. Who would not offer drinking water or wifi to his guests ? Marriott Warsaw wouldn't. 1h of Wifi in the room (12ZL) is more expensive than 1GB / 30days 3G on my SIM card (10ZL), which is more than enough for a weekend stay... I asked in the reservation to have sleepers and bathrobe ready in the room - got none of them during my stay. Food was okay. Room was generally clean. Furniture is old. Bed is comfortable. Staff was very nice. Location is fine for shopping in zloty tarasy / connection to trainstation, but not to take a stroll, visit old town or party.

A lot of screens offers to see many different sports at the same time - the main screen casts the main event. Large and good choice of beer. Good food and good price.

Summer terrace

For a lunch / dinner break next from the city center, a short walk away from the main malls (Zloty Tarasy 10 min away, Arkadia 30 min), it's a great calm place to enjoy a full meal and a refreshing cocktail. In summer, a terrace is open. Personal cocktail recommendation : electric lemonade

Day meal

Cheap and fast restaurant, perfect for a quick stop while shopping in Arkadia. In summer, the terrace is one of the best ones in the city to enjoy a lunch and take some sun. With day meal changing daily, it's also a good place to take as a cantine.

Main hall

Currently the trendiest place in Warsaw ! This hall features plenty of bars and restaurants with all kind of cuisine, with a large central seating space.

Sandwiches

When hungry in Warsaw after party, this is the place to grab a bite ! Also great for a drink or a meal during the day, with a nice terrace in summer, this place opened 24 hours offers great choice of food and drinks, with usually a great ambiance during busy times.

Lake on Park Lazienki

A lot of wild animals, very nice nature, big enough for the amount of people there so it does not feel crowded. Enjoyable and relaxing.

Warsaw royal palace and old town

The old town worth visiting. About 1h is enough to walk around, but you will surely want to spend some time in a nice restaurant, or shopping some locally made amber jewelry.

Palace and skyline

Interesting place to visit, with some cultural and scientifical attractions. Last floor offers a panoramic view on the city. Also offers some interesting bars and restaurants on ground floor.

Bastille Day French ball

Bal francuski warszawa is one of the best place to socialize, accessible to everybody, this ball is organized by the French embassy for Bastille Day, the French national day. Held in a castle in center of Warsaw, bastille day ball, or bal francuski warszawa in Polish, is the classiest and fanciest event of the year. With an open French wine bar, and a French buffet included, it is not only good to socialize and dance, but also to enjoy a good outdoor diner. Every year on a Saturday closer to 14th of July. The bal francuski 2018 was a huge success, as it was during the previous years. Looking forward to meet you at the next bastille day ball, the bal francuski 2019 !

If you want to know in depth the Austrian capital, it is very advisable to do it together with an official local guide on one of the free tours in Vienna. You can discover not only the essential places, but also its history and all the curiosities that make each corner an exciting adventure. The routes that register the historical center pass through places such as the Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg Imperial Palace or the Vienna Cathedral. Without forgetting other points of interest that are also worth visiting such as the Belvedere Palace, the State Opera, the Museum of Art History, the Prater, the Albertina Museum, the Schönbrunn Zoo, the Museumsquartier, the Austrian Parliament, Ringstrasse Avenue, the Church of San Carlos Borromeo or the Museum of Imperial Carriages.

In Warsaw there are a large number of guided tours through the different neighborhoods and areas of the town. In fact, there are tours that focus on making routes through the most emblematic places that allow you to travel the city in 2-3 hours. You can also find more specific routes to visit the Palace of Culture and Science, Plac Zamkowy (in Stare Miasto), the Royal Castle, the little mermaid in Rynek Starego Miasta, the Barbakan, the Nowe Miasto, the Jewish ghetto, the Łazienki Park , the Wilanów Palace, the Saint John Cathedral or the Prague district. The advantage of the local guides is that they can tell you things not so well known in the city as well as recommend more exclusive places.

Zegrze beach

Only about 40km out of Warsaw, Zebrze is a nice small town where you can easily escape for a sunny day. With some nice free sand beaches and plenty of space, it is perfect to refresh yourself after long work days or on a very hot period.

Royal castle

The Royal Castle is open for visits, and it is of course an amazing tour ! Some events are also sometimes organized in the premises, including ambassadors or business cocktails, and they are definitely worthy.

Beach volleyball court

Having a drink on the sand, joining free dance classes, playing beach volleyball, enjoying the sun in Warsaw ? Yes it is possible, and it happens in La Playa music bar, on the right bank of the Vistula river. This open air bar is only opened in summer, and feature many deck chairs, a large bar, fast food, and a some shops.

Bottle of prosecco on a pedalboat

In Goclaw, one of the south-eastern district of Warsaw, the lake Balaton is a great leisure area. Featuring a park for a walk, a kids area with amusement amenities and inflatable slides, a cafe offering ice cream, cakes, refreshments, and drinks, and of course a lake. A one hour ride on a pedalboat on the lake costs about 20PLN, and boats for either 2 or 4 people are available.

Dekada club

One of the nicest club in town - Dekada is especially good if you enjoy dancing, on pop / disco tubes. The dancefloor is really large enough to dance properly, and the crowd goes from 20 to 40. Features a free buffet breakfast for the most courageous dancers that are still up at 5am.

Enklawa bar

Right in the center of the town, in the party street, Mazowiecka, you'll find one of the best clubs in town. Generally with live musicians or bands, party goes on every evening from Tuesday to Saturday.

Arkadia main entrance

Arkadia, the largest shopping mall in Central Europe with 287 000 square meters of space, 230 shops, 25 restaurants, a movie theatre, and many occasional events, is the perfect place for shopping in Warsaw. At the outskirts of the central district, it is easily reachable with metro, tramway, by car, or even walking. You'll find everything you need there - and can refresh yourself around the outdoor fountains in summer.