Old Town Warsaw

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Old Town Warsaw
Warsaw Uprising Monument showing a statue or sculpture
Old Town Market Place which includes heritage elements
Old Town Market Place which includes markets and heritage elements

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland's capital city.

Delve into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed squares, streets, churches and monuments that make up Warsaw’s Old Town. Devastatingly damaged during World War II, the Old Town was faithfully recreated and looks cheerful once again with its multi-colored houses.

Start in Castle Square, home to the majestic Royal Castle (Zamek Królewski). Visit the palace that housed royals from the 16th through to the 18th century and browse the fine art collection of its Castle Museum. In the square’s center, look up at the towering column with its statue of King Zygmunt III, who made Warsaw the capital of Poland. The 72-foot (22-meter) high column and statue were erected in his honor in 1644.

Move on to the heart of Old Town in Market Square, which has been the focal point of Warsaw since the 13th century. Head to the bronze statue of the mythical Warsaw Mermaid in the center and use her vantage point to take in the renaissance-style buildings surrounding the square. From hosting markets, political speeches and even executions in years gone past, the square is now home to a diverse range of restaurants, shops and tourist attractions.

One example is the informative Museum of Warsaw located in several of the square’s historic houses. Browse the museum’s exhibits with a huge range of artifacts relating to the city. From a viewing platform on the 5th floor, take in the delightful views over Market Square and the roofs of the Old Town. Another attraction in the square is the Adam Mickiewicz Literature Museum, named after the country’s most celebrated writer.

Get in touch with the spiritual side of this devoutly Catholic city by visiting St. John’s Cathedral. The cathedral was originally established in the 14th century, but had to be rebuilt after wartime damage. Many famous people from Poland’s history are buried in its crypt and tombs. The nearby Shrine of Our Lady of Grace is a smaller but still delicately adorned religious building.

Warsaw’s Old Town is easy to reach on foot from all the central hotels in Warsaw. Trams and buses provide the best public transportation options, with stops just below Castle Square.


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Top hotels in Old Town Warsaw

Castle Inn
Castle Inn
3 out of 5
Swietojanska 2, Warsaw, Masovia
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Warsaw. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (905 reviews)
"Property is in perfect spot, you can walk everywhere, lots of restaurants and bars around, different transport options and staff was excellent. Hotal is in the center of old town so taxis are not coming directly to the hotel, you need to walk about 150 m to the property and there is no lifts as hotel ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Castle Inn
Hotel Verte, Warsaw, Autograph Collection
Hotel Verte, Warsaw, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
Podwale 3/5, Warsaw
The price is P10,722 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P10,722
P11,580 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Warsaw. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)
Excellent
"Lovely hotel and staff were very friendly. Service was excellent. The room was well appointed, clean and very comfortable, what you would expect of a 5 star hotel. Only downside was the location - ground floor next to the main road, so a bit noisy in the night with traffic driving over cobbled ..."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Hotel Verte, Warsaw, Autograph Collection
MONDRIAN Luxury Suites & Apartments Old Town Market Square
MONDRIAN Luxury Suites & Apartments Old Town Market Square
5 out of 5
Rynek Starego Miasta 1/3, Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship
The price is P12,478 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P12,478
P13,476 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Warsaw. Enjoy room service, airport drop-off service (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
"Exceeded expectations.. Large, comfortable rooms, well-equipped. Located near restaurants and central to culture, Old Town, etc. Manager on call andresponsive."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

MONDRIAN Luxury Suites & Apartments Old Town Market Square
Novotel Warszawa Centrum
Novotel Warszawa Centrum
4 out of 5
ul. Marszalkowska 94/98, Warsaw, Masovia
The price is P4,544 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P4,544
P4,908 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Warsaw. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was in a good position, overlooking the Palace of Culture. Views lovely. Breakfast was good. Easy to get from the airport."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Novotel Warszawa Centrum
Polonia Palace Hotel
Polonia Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
Jerozolimskie Av. 45, Warsaw, Masovia
The price is P6,020 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P6,020
P6,502 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Warsaw. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,429 reviews)
"Safe area, walkable location, clean rooms, a very convenient for transportation"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Polonia Palace Hotel
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
5 out of 5
Aleje Jerozolimskie 65-79, Warsaw, Masovia
The price is P6,274 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P6,274
P6,776 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Warsaw. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"excellent location, great hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Warsaw Presidential Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Warsaw

Warsaw which includes modern architecture

Muranow

Noted for its historic sites and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Muranow. Top attractions like POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and Arkadia Shopping Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dzika 04 Tram Stop or Dzika 03 Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Muranow
Warsaw showing modern architecture and a city

Śródmieście Północne

If you're spending time in Śródmieście Północne, check out sights like Grzybowski Square or Tomb of Unknown Soldier and hop on the metro to see more the city at Metro Świętokrzyska 05 Tram Stop or Świętokrzyska Station.

Śródmieście Północne
Copernicus Science Centre featuring modern architecture

Powisle

Well-liked for its museums and riverfront, Powisle is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like University of Warsaw Library and Copernicus Science Centre, and jump on the metro at Centrum Nauki Kopernik Station to get around the city.

Powisle
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Praga

Historic sites, river views, and shopping highlight some notable features of Praga. Make a stop by Galeria Wileńska or The Holy Cross Bridge while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stadion Narodowy Station or Ząbkowska 04 Tram Stop to get around town.

Praga
Poland showing a statue or sculpture and a bridge

Praga Polnoc

Historic sites, shopping, and river views highlight some notable features of Praga Polnoc. Make a stop by Warsaw Zoo or Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rondo Starzyńskiego 08 Tram Stop or Rondo Starzyńskiego 07 Tram Stop to get around town.

Praga Polnoc
Warsaw featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Srodmiescie

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Srodmiescie. Palm Tree is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Centrum 08 Tram Stop or Centrum 10 Tram Stop to see more of Warsaw.

Srodmiescie

Old Town Warsaw