One of the most beautiful, comfortable and rapidly developing cities in Eastern Europe, Warsaw fits perfectly into the tourist world, flaunting medieval spiers and outlines of uniquely beautiful buildings. But in addition to cultural merits, the city has hundreds of other qualities; it is not only interesting, but also comfortable and just cozy. And such a Warsaw is made by hundreds of beautiful places - cafes, bars, parks, libraries, squares and shops, museums and pastry shops, boulevards and squares. With such an environment, it is simply impossible not to find a place where you can stay in Warsaw as conveniently as possible.
A city with a long history and an exciting past cannot but attract. And Warsaw skillfully uses its own charm - every year the capital of Poland is visited by millions of tourists, and not always idle vacationers, but also quite wealthy businessmen, scientists and politicians. Hence - a huge number of hotels of the highest levels and advanced equipment. Construction of hotels in the city is almost the main type of business, so the number of hotels is increasing every year.
Warsaw hotels
All establishments harmoniously fit into the European star classification and meet the highest standards. Such networks as Marriott, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Hayat, Ibis, Metropol, Meridien, etc. are represented.
Prices for hotels in Warsaw are clearly not aimed at budget travelers and start from 150-200 euros, although for economical accommodation you can always find an option in a small hotel or a private hotel.
Even more prospects are opening up hostels, which are growing almost faster than hotels. Polish hostels are not much different from European ones - the same dorms or double rooms with shared kitchens, living rooms and laundries, modest but dignified atmosphere and hospitable staff, always ready to brighten up your stay with impeccable service or just a kind smile. Rates for hostels start from 10-20 euros per day per person.
There are many premium business hotels in Warsaw. The prices are sometimes sky-high, but the service is excellent. Such establishments are hardly suitable for ordinary tourists - why do you need a conference hall, a meeting room or a banquet room on vacation? Although, if the need arises, all this is easy to find in any of the business hotels.
Average tourists prefer to stay in inexpensive three-star hotels. By the way, in Warsaw there are even "two-star" with excellent numbers and first-class service, for extra money you can order a lot of services and not deny yourself anything. And if you come for an active sightseeing vacation, and it cannot be otherwise in Warsaw, then expensive hotels are simply unnecessary - an extra waste of money in the absence of time for hotel get-togethers. In the capital of Poland there are more interesting activities than sitting in rooms.
Prices in hotels do not depend on the season. There is simply no season in Warsaw - people come here all year round, because medieval buildings and streets are beautiful at any time of the year. However, local hotels sometimes offer discounts, for example from February to April. Individual establishments may offer their own loyalty programs or promotions.
An effective way to save money is to stay in an apartment in Warsaw. A small apartment in the center will cost 400-500 euros per week.
Even more savings are to book apartments on booking sites. If you do this on Polish sites, the benefit will be even greater, since the prices there are noticeably lower than on international services such as Booking.
Popular neighborhoods in Warsaw
For a rich and vibrant holiday, it is better to choose hotels closer to the historic center, or at least a few blocks from it. The sleeping areas of Warsaw are of little interest, besides, construction has been carried out here either in recent years or in the middle of the last century and is replete with dull boxes and gray panels. There is little pleasant for the eye, and from a historical point of view, there is nothing of value.
Historical quarters were built and populated back in the Middle Ages, but do not delude yourself - most of the former splendor was carefully wiped off the face of the earth during the war. What can be seen now has been painstakingly restored from sketches and photographs - a remake, but very skillful and skillful.
Top holiday areas:
- Stare Miasto (Old Town).
- Nové measto.
- Sredmiescie.
- Wagging.
- Belyany.
- Prague.
Stare Miasto
The old city is like a big cake, where instead of filling there are ancient buildings and structures, and entertaining stories about each place are pouring out, as if from a cornucopia. For architecture lovers, there is no question of where to stay in Warsaw, the first thing they do is go here.
Local streets are densely packed with buildings imitating the style of the 15-16th centuries. Colorful houses with graceful balconies and sloping roofs create a feeling of fabulousness and unreality of what you see. Cobbled streets take you to the past, and the aroma of freshly baked buns from old coffee houses makes you forget about everything. The situation with parking lots in the area is tense, and it is inconvenient to walk around the cobblestones for days on end - payback for the historical scenery.
But it is worth seeing the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the Market Square, the Church of St. Anne, the Barbican, the Fortress Walls, the Royal Palace - all the difficulties fade away.
Almost the entire Old Town is a pedestrian zone, so you will have to walk here. But there will be no problems with restaurants, pubs, eateries and shops - they are here at every turn.
Hotels: Le Meridien Bristol, Sofitel Warsaw Victoria, Ibis Warszawa Stare Miasto, Hotel Gromada "Dom Chlopa", The Westin Warsaw, Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel, Intercontinental Warszawa, Mercure Warszawa Centrum, Novotel Warszawa Centrum, Metropol, Polonia Palace, Warsaw Marriott, Best Western Hotel Felix, Radisson Blu Sobieski.
Nove Miasto
There is a walk through the Old Town a little further than the Barbican, you can seem to be in the New Town and this is the very case when the content does not correspond to the name by 100%. The area was built up simultaneously with the old Warsaw, that is, in the Middle Ages. In those days, it was a separate city, annexed to the capital only in the 18th century.
In the New Town, you can see the Church of the Holy Spirit, the House-Museum of Marie Curie, the Church of St. Casimir and another Market Square. The atmosphere is the same as in the Old Town - historical mansions, palaces, temples and churches, museums and galleries, so you won't be bored. There is no shortage of hotels and entertainment establishments, there is where to stay in Warsaw both with chic and with a limited budget.
Hotels: New World St. Hostel, GreenWood Hostel Centrum, Mamaison Hotel Le Regina Warsaw, InterContinental, Hotel Bellotto, Hotel Bristol, Hotel Maria, Sofitel Warsaw Victoria, Hit Hotel, Hetman, Łazienkowski, Harenda, Mazowiecki, SixtySix, Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel, Hotel Gromada, The Westin Warsaw, Logos, Hotel Chmielna, Leonardo Royal, Hotel Indigo Warsaw Nowy Świat, Mercure, Hilton.
Srodmiescie
Another historic area dominated by architecture from the beginning of the last century. The area boasts a variety of decent restaurants and other establishments to brighten up a languid tourist evening.
Some of the main historical values of the quarter are the Church of St. Martin, the Potocki Palace, the Copernicus monument. In terms of excursions, this is one of the most promising areas. At the same time, it is quite compact and perfectly equipped for life. And in case of a rich educational holiday, the Old Town is not far away.
Hotels: Hotel Metropol, Belwederski, Chmielna Warsaw, Hotel MDM City Center, Ibis Warszawa, Hotel Harenda, Hotel Rialto, Hotel Indigo, Sheraton Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw Marriott Hotel.
Wagging
In the south of Warsaw there is a pretty dzelnica, that is, a district that has been known since the 13th century. In addition to picturesque streets and quiet, peaceful surroundings, Wilanów boasts many outstanding sites. Wilanow Palace, Warsaw Mosque, Poster Museum, mausoleum, many churches, mansions and simply beautiful buildings.
Like all quarters with a rich history, Wilanów enjoys increased attention from tourists. It is fun at any time of the day with hundreds of pubs and bars. In the area, you can inexpensively stay in Warsaw in apartments; dozens of hotels offer their services. Prices are several times cheaper than in the center. If you are bored with local beauty, you can quickly get to the historic districts.
Hotels: MarcoPolo House, Comfort Guest House, Rezydencja Parkowa, Prestige House, P&O Apartments Wilanów.
Belyany
The best area for nature lovers. Bielany literally overwhelms green areas. There are many parks, reserves, squares and landscape complexes here. The most famous is the Beliansky reserved forest. The settlement itself has been known since time immemorial, from which the monastery of Kamaldulov and the remains of the forts of Belyany and Vavzhishev have survived.
A great place to stay in Warsaw with children - parks, ponds, fresh air and vast open spaces for walking - everything guests need is kindly provided by nature itself.
Hotels: Hotel Holiday Park, Galeria Rose, Wawabed Bed & Breakfast, Inny Wymiar, Dobre Miejsce, Arcus Premium Hostel, Sleeping Point Warsaw.
Prague
Warsaw has everything, even its own Prague, and at once in double quantity - southern and northern. The area, in the past a separate city, has been known since the 15th century, and therefore many ancient wonders and interesting places could not but be preserved here. Basically, this is cult architecture - churches, temples, sanctuaries. Church of Mary Magdalene, Basilica of St. Florian, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, etc.
The district is in no way inferior to the Old Town, it is well equipped, there are all the infrastructure elements, including shops, cafes, clubs, transport interchanges and promenade boulevards.
Hotels: Best Western Hotel Felix, Arthotel Stalowa52, Hit Hotel, Ibis Warszawa Ostrobramska, Hotel Wiatraczna, Studio Praga, Dedek Park, Vava Hostel.
