Warsaw Travel Forum

Can anyone recommend a private guide to show us the off-the-beaten path stuff in Warsaw for an afternoon? I will be in a party of three from May 19 to 21. Any Warsaw residents wish to volunteer?

Best, Will

We are looking to incorporate Poland into a 2 month trip to Europe. I have to say I am getting a bit spooked by all the warnings in regard to safety in Warsaw. Would it be better to skip Warsaw and spend the time in Krakow and the Tatra Mtns? Would we be missing out by not going to Warsaw? Also are there any other towns we could include - looking for a week in total in Poland. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

A friend was remembering that yesterday was the anniversary of the Jewish uprising in Warsaw in 1943. We wondered if there were any special events or memorials taking place in Poland. If anyone has info or pics... could you please send to me? I have seen the tips and pics of the memorials posted under Ghetto tips.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks alot for your input regards my query. I actually looked up www.litrail.lt and gathered info on train trips between these two cities. I also called the phone number provided and spoke directly to someone to confirm the info on that site regards the train schedules. I'll be posting a review about this experience when I get back which might be helpful to others in the future....

Cheers,

Howie....

all info regarding ant transport for the above trip during May will be greatly appreciated.thanks everyone have a great weekend john

I'm wondering which the best flea market in Warsaw is.

Hi There! Need some help on my trip to Warsaw next week.
Where is the best place to change money, at the airport or in the City Centre? Are the rates the same no matter which place you go or is there a difference? I shall be staying at Premiere Class which I think is quite centrally located. Will it be within walking distance to cafes and shops? Is it convenient to take a bus to the EXPO Centre from my hotel? I am not planning on bringing too much cash but I read that credit card is still not readily accepted in cafes & restaurants. What about shops & malls can I use my credit cards there?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Hello i am traveling round Europe this summer on my bike.Anyone know of any biker friendly campsites or hotels in Warsaw.Or any other parts of Poland.
Thanks John

Is the fleamarket known as the russian market still there? If not are there any other simular markets still in operation?

Hello Everyone,

Can someone please let me in on some information about travelling from Warsaw to Vilnius by bus/train. It would be greatly appreciated if I can get details on bus times, ticket costs, making a booking, and the most convenient route, etc. I will be in Warsaw in early May and, after a few days stay, would like to visit Lithuania and return to Warsaw.

Any experiences on, or advise about the bus trip will be most welcome.

Thanking you.....

howie....

Hi! Has anybody heard of Tamka Hostel in Warsaw,which is located very near the Main Railway Station.I have visited their own web-site and would like to know all about it.We are booked at the Tamka Hostel for 2 nights.
Cheers.
Jayarep.

Hello. I'm off to Warsaw tomorrow with my flat mate and we are really looking forward to it! I have read the other comments made and taken note off all the places to visit. Could you please tell us the best way to get from the Etluda Terminal from the airport to the Czarny Kot where we are staying? Our flight will not be in until 10.30pm/11pm at night. Also as we will be celebrating St Patrick's day while in Warsaw - could anyone give any advice please on where best to celebrate? Many thanks for all your help in advance!

Has anybody got any reliable statistics for population of Warsaw as it developed in 16th and 17th century? I would be very grateful for any help (I have looked in Norman Davies, Encyklopedia Staropolska etc. but there is no help).
Dzieki,
Stefan

I have a long 7 hour layover on a flight from Odessa to Athens in Warsaw. I have never been there and would like to know how far/difficult it is to get from the airport to the city center. I would like to go see something and eat dinner. My layover is from 1520 to 2240. It will be me and my friend (2 girls) traveling. Please give recommendations if this can be done or if it would be better to just sit at the airport, and if it can be done, what should we see, since we have a short amount of time.

Thanks, Jenn

Hey TravelBuddies :)

Do you happen to know a good restaurant close to the Hyatt Regency Hotel? Polish or anything else really and no matter what budget?

And if I'm there just for one night - which restaurant (out of whole Warsaw) would you say is a "must try"?

Thanx everyone :)
Josie

Heyo - wanting to get to Vienna from Warsaw via train/bus/your-suggestion, and I need some tips on how to get good tickets for a reasonable price. Any suggestions, or helpful links, or warnings on what NOT to do are greatly appreciated!

Anyone knows if the russian market is finally closed ??
Is it moved somwhere else?

Regards.

Hi,
I would like to get a pre-paid simcard while in Warsaw. What are the best options? Are there any limits in the duration of sim-cards availability or the avilability of the credit? Should I bring a passport to the shop when getting one?

cheers

Hi there

Me and my wife are going for a short trip to Warsaw in early mars.....

Is there anyone that knows any good restaurants with live music (jazz/soul/pop/rock....etc.) and nice atmosphere, resoneble prices and not too touristy.
we will be in town for friday and saturday, do we need to book table in advance??

thanx!

I purchased non-smoking reservations and tickets to travel via train between Warsaw & Krakow. When I received the reservation, the word "SMOKER" appears on the reservation. When I called www.raileurope.com, they said that my reservations were indeed non-smoking.
1) Who can give me any information about the smoking vs. non-smoking situation on trains between Warsaw & Krakow? Is there a separate non-smoking section? Are there separate cars/coaches?
2) Has anyone purchased tickets from www.raileurope.com and had the word "SMOKER" appear on the reservation? What did it mean?
P.S. Just in case I have not been clear, I am a non-smoker and would be immensely more comfortable in a non-smoking section / car / coach.

I have narrowed it down to:
Mercure Fryderyk Chopin
Hotel Czarny Kot
Hotel Praski
MDM

I am wanting to know if there are any "Avoid at all costs" warnings for any of the above hotels; and I am wanting to know if anyone can say if I'll get my money's worth at the above places. I am looking for something in between super-cheap and the Bristol/Meridien.

I've read mixed reviews on Czarny Kot. I don't mind so much if a place is somewhat eccentric. I'd like a place that is comfortable, has helpful staff, and is mostly centrally located.

Thanks again!
MB

It's me again this time with a question about what me and the 11 yr old can do in the evenings.

And before you suggest I read the Warsaw pages- did that and got GREAT tips from everyone's pages.

When my daughter and I were in Rome and London our biggest problem seemed to be what to do in the evenings. We had absolutely no problem finding plenty of things to do during daylight hours but after the sun went down we invariably found ourselves sitting in our hotel room surfing TV channels and reading. Boring. We can do that at home for free and with a full fridge!
Most travel books and VT travel pages only list night clubs as later night entertainment and since I sincerely doubt the little will be let into a dance club (although she'd be all for it, let me tell you) I was wondering if you have any other suggestions as to how we can amuse ourselves outside our hotel room in the evening. As usual - any ideas and suggestions are welcome. Thanks for all your help so far. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions later!!
Dzienkuje and do zobaczenia,
MB

Hey are there anybody to help me..I will be in warsaw february 18-21 for four days..in this short period where can I go? Please advise me..Thanks..

Hi,

Just looking for some help on pricing, looking to go from Bratislava to Warsaw on an overnight train this summer, leaving at 22.51 and it arrives at 07.05

I am wandering what the price will be for a couchette on this train?

Regards

Ben

My 11 yr old and I will be arriving at the WAW airport on 12 March. Given that it will be one adult and one cild with 2 (small) pieces of luggage- what is the most efficient/affordable way to get into the city proper. I don't have a hotel selected yet so I don't know if I'll have the option of a hotel shuttle bus for the trip.

I am SO excited about this trip. Feel free to offer any hotel/restaurant/sightseeing suggestions. It's our first trip to Polnd- we'll be in Warsaw for 8 days.

Thanks!

I am planning on getting a bus from Warsaw to Riga, Latvia.
I will be arriving in Warsaw on a train from Colognoe, Germany.

how easy is it to find/get to the bus station from the train station, for a foreigner?

My bus leaves from WARSAW Dw. PKS W-wa Zach., stan. 13.


Also, is this a recommended journey? Anyone had any experience from this?
Thanks

Several years ago I bought a doll in Poland. I'm trying to find a web site for the maker. Or... the shop where I bought it...which was just off the Old Town square. Does anyone know of these dolls?

We are 2 guys from UK and are considering travelling to Warsaw on 21st-24th March but I have just noticed this is Easter weekend. While it would be wonderful to see the city during this time, we would also want to experience the nightlife as well. During my last visit to Warsaw a couple of years ago, there was also a Papal visit. Although it was a fantastic and unforgettable experience, many bars and clubs were closed or on limited hours and there was an alcohol ban citywide. Is this something we should also expect around this time??
Thanks in advance for any info or advice

I've been to Warsaw a few times, done the city tour, visited the ghetto, Old Town, and the Uprising museum and was hoping some of you may have recommendations on other things to see. Preferably historical sights.

Of course a trip to Warsaw would not be complete without shopping. I've been to Arkadia and the mall near the Marriot and would like to try something else. Ladies, do you have any recommendations?

To top off my trip, I would like to see an orchestra, concert, and/or theater production while in town. Is there any performances? If so, where should I look? I will be in Warsaw from Dec 29th to Jan. 3rd and would appreciate any advice.

Thanks in advance,

Kelly

Hello all VT-Warsawians,
In January I will be in Warsaw for three days, attending to a tradefare in a airport hotel. Now, I know there will be only little time, but I definately want to catch a glimbs of the old city center of this historical town. Can anyone recommend me the best way to go there. Are there busservices, tramways or is a taxi the best option? What is the price of a taxi ride to the centre? Could it be better to take a taxi to a nearby metro-station to travel on by subway?
In advance my gratitude to everyone that hands me some suggestions!
Greetings from Arnhem, NL,
Paul