Warsaw City Breaks

A guide to Warsaw

Easily accessible nowadays due to frequent cheap flights from several UK airports, Warsaw is becoming an increasingly popular choice amongst travellers of all ages. From groups of young revellers attracted by the myriad of bars, clubs and sporting activities, to the more traditional interests of art and history appreciation, the city should have something suit everyone. Warsaw can offer either great value accommodation in modern purpose-built comfort or affordable luxury in grand and elegant hotels, boasting sumptuous surroundings, fine dining and first class facilities.

Evocative sightseeing and fabulous modern art

Visitors are both fascinated and moved by the numerous sites depicting Warsaw's turbulent past during wartime and communist occupation, and the city is often referred to as a Living Museum, thanks to the eerily evocative sites, monuments and memorials that can be found throughout the city. It is also an important centre of contemporary art and culture, with numerous galleries housing ground-breaking exhibitions of local and internationally acclaimed artists, as well as museums offering interactive and educational insights into interests as diverse as archaeology, science, folklore, performing arts and natural history.

Recreation and entertainment

Warsaw is as much about fun and relaxation as serious sightseeing and culture, and the city is home to lush and spacious parkland and gardens that are ideal for horse riding, cycling and walking and many have a range of child-friendly activities. Adults will relish a night out at the many trendy vodka bars, Mediterranean-style cafes and bustling clubs, and there is an equally diverse range of eating out options with many Polish, German and Russian dishes, alongside international cuisine of the highest standard. The shopping is recommended, too, with some fabulous bargains to be had in noisy street markets, cavernous department stores and designer outlets.