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Warsaw's Fryderyk Chopin Airport is only 10 kilometers from the city. Regular buses and trains run from there, so it won't be difficult to get to the tourist center. You can take buses № 148 (to Ursunov and Praha districts), № 175 (to the central train station) and № 188 (to the metro station near the station). And at night there is bus № 32, which also goes to the station.
Every 15 minutes, a train departs from the airport and stops at the Central Railway Station. If you are in a hurry, you can take a taxi, but the fare will be around 70 zlotys.
In 2012, another airport opened near Warsaw — Modlin Airport. It serves flights operated by two of Europe’s major low-cost carriers: Ryanair and Wizz Air. So if you are flying to Poland from elsewhere in Europe, chances are you will land here. The distance to the city is about 40 kilometres. The fastest way to get from Modlin to Warsaw is by bus, which runs from the airport to the Palace of Culture. Ticket prices and timetables can be found on this website.
It is better to buy tickets for transportation in Warsaw at newsstands or vending machines, a list and location of which can be found here. You can also pay at the driver's desk, but the ticket will cost more.
There are many types of transportation tickets in Warsaw — from a 20-minute valid ticket to a monthly pass. You can read about all of them and their prices here.
The Warsaw Tourist Card is a bit different from those offered by most European capitals. It is valid only for visiting the main sights, but does not entitle you to public transportation.
However, with the Warsaw Sightseeing Pass you get a detailed guidebook and the opportunity to ride the Hop on Hop off sightseeing bus. You can buy the card at one of the tourist offices or online. The cost for 1 day is 149 PLN, 2 days — 199 PLN, 3 days — 239 PLN. Tourists under 26 and over 65 receive a discount.
To explore the city, you can take a bus sightseeing tour, or better yet, go on a tour of Warsaw with a local resident guide. Especially since it is possible to attend such a walking tour for free.
On this site you can view a list of the nearest such events, and each of the proposed excursions is unique. There is a standard tour of the Old Town, a route dedicated to Warsaw's communist past, food and alcotours, as well as the "Unconventional Warsaw" tour with visits to new-fangled places.
The city was heavily destroyed during World War II, and many people assume that because of this there is nothing to see in the city. Indeed, the Old Town in Warsaw is a reconstructed post-war building, but the Praga district, which was not hit during the bombing, still retains the spirit of antiquity.
Among the must-see places are the Royal Palace (entrance — 23 PLN), Lazienkowski Palace and the beautiful park near it (entrance to the palace — 22 PLN), the Chopin Museum (entrance — 25 PLN) and the observation deck in the Palace of Culture. You can explore the Old Town by taking a ride in an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage, which is a more romantic ride than a boring sightseeing tour with a guidebook.
Keep in mind that many museums in Warsaw are not open on Mondays, so it is better to check their schedule on the official websites of the attractions in advance.
Experienced travelers advise to avoid banks and money exchangers in Warsaw. The rate and commission in these institutions are extremely unfavorable. We recommend looking for the so-called "Kantor" (the sign in Polish will say Kantor) — this is where the most honest rate without overpayments. The easiest way is to type "kantor Warszawa" directly into the search engine and the map will show you the nearest kantors.
You can book a hotel in Warsaw with a discount of up to -65% on the website.
Many mass-market brands are represented in Warsaw. Therefore, in your free time from sightseeing we advise you to look in one of the shopping centers. The most popular of them are Arkadia, Blue City, Złote Tarasy.
Souvenirs are easiest to find in small stores in the Old Town — amber products, linen tablecloths and dolls in national costumes.
As it happens, apart from the above mentioned, the most popular souvenirs brought back from Warsaw are vodka "Zubrowka" and honey (miód pitny) — a honey-based drink that has been aged in cellars for years. You can buy a bottle as a souvenir in an ordinary store, but the most delicious are homemade drinks, which can be tasted in many restaurants in the city.
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