Where to stay in Warsaw

Thanks to the city’s small size, finding accommodation in Warsaw is quite easy, as wherever you decide to stay you will be within easy reach of the centre.
The public transport network is also very efficient, allowing you to easily reach every major tourist attraction.

However, each area has its own peculiarities, so here is a guide to the best areas to sleep in Warsaw, including some recommended accommodation.

Old Town

Warsaw’s Old Town spreads out around Castle Square, in a network of narrow streets and cobbled squares. This is where Warsaw was born and developed, gradually growing around the Royal Castle.

The Old Town is often the favourite district for those visiting Warsaw for the first time and interested in having the main attractions within easy reach of each other. In fact, it is here that the main sights such as the Royal Castle, the Opera House and various museums are concentrated.

The Old Town is therefore the perfect area for those who want to immerse themselves in a historical and cultural atmosphere, while at the same time offering a certain liveliness. Indeed, being a very touristy area, the Old Town district is always very lively, thanks to the presence of bars, restaurants and shops.

New Town

The New Town area constitutes, together with the Old Town, the historical centre of Warsaw. It develops outside the former walls of the Old Town.
It is the district where past and present meet, thanks to the simultaneous presence of churches and historical buildings mixed with modern buildings, luxury hotels and shopping avenues.

The area’s main attraction, in addition to numerous museums and art galleries, is the Palace of Culture and Science, which offers several restaurants and an observatory from which to admire the entire city.

The New Town district is also very lively at night, when you will be spoilt for choice among the many clubs and discos scattered along Foksal and Wierzbowa avenues.

Praga District

Praga is the former factory district that has undergone a profound change in recent years, becoming the trendiest area of the city.

Here you will find countless craft workshops, art galleries and nightclubs. The prefabs of the old factories and warehouses have been transformed into art workshops, lofts for rent to tourists or even headquarters for modern start-ups.

But in addition to its former industrial character, the Praga district also preserves some of Warsaw’s most beautiful historical buildings as well as 17th-century cathedrals. It is mostly frequented by young people and nightlife enthusiasts, always guaranteeing a lively and fun atmosphere, thanks also to the many open-air events that take place here in summer.

As a side note, Praga district is certainly cheaper than the centre.

Lazienki District

The Lazienki district, or the area around the park of the same name, is an elegant and residential area that offers some notable attractions, such as the Chopin gardens, the beautiful Palace on the Water and the White House. Ujazdowski is the district’s main street lined with shops, cafés and historic buildings.

Lazienki is certainly the best choice for families and all those who prefer more tranquillity, surrounded by greenery and far from the hustle and bustle of the centre, while retaining a certain ease of getting around thanks to the extensive transport network.