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This is most likely where you're standing or sitting right now. This is the largest district in Warsaw stretching from the Old Town to the north and Aleja Armia Ludowej south and more or less Aleja Jana Pawła II to the west and ul. Topiel and Rozbrat to the east. This is most likely where you will spend most of your time as most of the city's bars, restaurants, museums, parking lots, hotels and shops are located somewhere here. Below you can select a chapter to quickly narrow our entire database of venues to just those located in the city centre.

For a more in-depth tour of the top places of interest in Warsaw 'City Centre,' read our dedicated feature.

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Streets & Squares

Plac Grzybowski

This delightful square connects the city’s past to its present and unites the worlds of commerce, religion, entertainment and art. The main attraction of the square is the large 19th century Renaissance All Saints' Church that stands at one end of the

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Good Lood

ul. Mokotowska 45

Kraków appears to be bursting at the seems with its local brand of ice-cream 'Good Lood' (lód is Polish for ice, huzzah) now found in no less than 19 locations. To even things out, the company is quickly spreading their wings across the capital, already

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Public Transport

Public Transport

Warsaw has an extensive bus and tram system criss-crossing the city as well as a good metro system running from north to south and a second line that opened in March 2015 running east to west. Over 1,

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Blu Mural - Soldiers

ul. Sienna 45

Created in 2010 by Italian artist Blu, this piece shows soldiers doing their thing...while being controlled like puppets on strings. It covers 1200m2 and took the artist 3 days to paint.

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Warsaw Photoplasticon

Al. Jerozolimskie 51

Hidden away in a darkened pre-war tenement a visit here really is a trip back in time. So what the devil is a photoplasticon? Invented in Germany in the second half of the 19th century they’re basically a 3D peep show (no, not the saucy kind) set insi

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AleGloria

Pl. Trzech Krzyży 3

Magnificent, enjoyably over-the-top restaurant in the finest part of Warsaw where the strawberry-themed decor appears amazingly at home and where the modern Polish cuisine - often featuring strawberries and goose specialities - will leave you determined

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Beef n’ Pepper

ul. Nowogrodzka 47A

Hidden away in a small alleyway alongside the famous Roma Theatre, the exterior may well look like you're about to enter a 1970’s shopping mall diner outside Lubbock TX, but inside it’s a smart, urban steakhouse and bar. All the beefy bits come from top-

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BI BA BO Restaurant & Cafe

ul. Nowy Świat 66

Located right on Nowy Świat, this oddly-named restaurant refers back to Warsaw's interwar aura of glamour, grace, wealth, fame and hedonism, when this street was the epicentre of entertainment in the capital - home to dozens of cabarets, theatres and cin

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Clash Restaurant & Bar at NYX Hotel Warsaw

ul. Chmielna 71

Making a hotel more than just a place for its sleepover guests, NYX has created an inviting first-floor space where urban art and culture collide, and anyone can dr

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Elixir by Dom Wódki

ul. Wierzbowa 9/11

When we first heard of Elixir we instinctively thought, surely someone has already thought of this? Unbelievably, nobody had - so, top marks to the masterminds behind this classy establishment. At their Vodka Atelier you can try over 600 vodkas from arou

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Places of Interest

Fabryka Norblina

ul. Żelazna 51/53

The latest of several highly successful urban renewal projects in Warsaw, and maybe the most diverse and exciting. This former industrial site covering an area of 2ha near Rondo Daszyńskiego was once one of the largest enterprises in the

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Fryderyk Chopin Museum

ul. Okólnik 1

Touted as one of the most high tech in Europe, this museum officially opened in the spring of 2010 to mark the 200th anniversary of one of Poland’s most famous sons. Taking up four floors the museum features an interactive style and shares the life of

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Hard Rock Cafe

ul. Złota 59 (Złote Tarasy)

Sure you don’t need to see Freddie Mercury’s red leather pants to enjoy a night out, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. The Hard Rock Cafe’s large downstairs bar area is jumping at night even when live rock shows aren’t on the agenda. The endless

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Hard Rock Cafe

ul. Złota 59 (Złote Tarasy)

Is there anything more American than sinking your teeth into an 8-ounce burger stacked with cheddar and bacon while staring at the jacket worn by Jimi Hendrix on the cover of Are You Experienced? The Hard Rock Cafe has based their global busi

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Holy Cross Church

ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 3

No Chopinologist can leave Warsaw without first visiting the final resting place of his heart

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Cream of the Crop

Hotel Bristol Warsaw

ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44

Dating back to 1900 and designed in the Art Nouveau style, the Bristol was totally restored to its pre-communist era glory way back in 1993. The grand re-opening ceremony was attended by none other than Mrs. Thatcher and it was considered the classies

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InterContinental

ul. Emili Plater 49

A beautiful three-legged structure, the Warsaw InterContinental is nothing short of an architectural marvel. Accommodation fits the setting, with spacious rooms using pleasant colour combinations and including every facility one would expect. Setting

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Klonn

ul. Jazdów 1B

This lovely restaurant - enviably located metres from Ujazdowski Castle and

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Museum of Life under Communism

ul. Piękna 28/34 (corner of Plac Konstytucji and ul. Piękna)

If Warsaw's communist history isn't vivid enough for you on a walk around the capital, immerse yourself in PRL vibes at this private museum. Showing what ever

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Myata Lounge

ul. Żurawia 6

The first Myata Lounge in Poland, this franchise might be known to those who have wandered over the border east, and as such, the clientele skews sexy Slav. Known for good food, great drinks, shisha smoke and general debauchery in a sleek, modern interio

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NYX Hotel Warsaw

ul. Chmielna 71

Opened in March 2021, this neo-modern, eco-friendly 4-star hotel offers 331 rooms (including some very pimp apartments) over 18 floors - all of which have views of Warsaw’s city centre, with the skyscraper skyline panoramas getting more epic the higher y

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Places of Interest

Palace of Culture & Science

Pl. Defilad 1

For all the aggressive westernisation that has overcome Warsaw, the four decades of communism have yet to be completely erased from the face of Warsaw. You couldn’t miss this hulking giant

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PAM PAM Restaurant

ul. Emilii Plater 9/11

Hands down one of the best places we've been to in recent memory. Found on the stylish ul. Emilii Plater (modern, vibrant, with a touch of pre-war class), PAM PAM had us intrigued as we walked in - a mix of classic elegance with post-ind

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Gifts & Souvenirs

Pomaluj.art - Galeria Bolesławiec & Studio Ceramiki

Al. Jerozolimskie 49

There are many great Polish gift ideas, but none as visually exciting as Bolesławiec pottery. With a mix of cups, plates, bowls and other kitchenware with various colours and designs, you can't go wrong to buy friends, family, or even yo

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Residence St. Andrew's Palace

ul. Chmielna 30

Fantastic apartments in a wonderful, fully renovated building in the most central location possible: ul. Chmielna. Not a penny was spared in the decoration and kitting out of these places, and the nice little touches that are found all over - from the

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Rest. Baczewskich

Aleja Jana Chrystiana Szucha 17/19

The famous brand of Polish vodka is weighted in history, once synonymous with class across Poland, in fact, the world. Old Polish Lwów is n

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Seafood Station Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Aleje Jerozolimskie 93

Just metres from the train station, this large, classy restaurant offers exquisite seafood, fresh fish, meat and caviar, combined with locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients for one of the best meals in town. Enjoy traditional Oysters Rockefeller, lobster

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Skyfall Warsaw

rondo Daszyńskiego 1

Elevated almost 200 meters above the ground, Skyfall, the 46th floor of the ultra-modern Warsaw UNIT skyscraper is the highest observation deck in Poland. It offers an impressive panorama of Warsaw from the west - the only one that covers the whole downt

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Adult Entertainment

Sogo Club

Al. Jerozolimskie 6

The largest of all the strip clubs in Warsaw at a size of 1200m2, centrally located and in existence since 2008. Sogo is ridiculously easy to get to from any part of Warsaw. Simply head to the beginning of

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Tehran Restaurant

ul. Gałczyńskiego 9

Go outside your comfort zone, experience new tastes and celebrate Warsaw's multiculturalism in Tehran - the capital's only authentic Persian restaurant. This popular diner has won the adoration of locals with their beautifully presented, large portions o

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Tokyo Sushi

ul. Nowy Świat 50

Located right on Nowy Świat (with a lovely seasonal terrace, plus additional locales in the

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The Royal Route

Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art

ul. Jazdów 2

A castle of some description has been found on this site since the time of the Masovian Dukes (1300s), but the Ujazdowski Castle we see today was completed in a Baroque style in 1730 for Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski

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Streets & Squares

ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście

Krakowskie Przedmieście is easily one of Poland’s most prestigious and well-known streets, stretching from the Royal Castle

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Warsaw National Museum

Al. Jerozolimskie 3

Located inside a huge and decidedly bizarre inter-war building, this museum is a must for anyone visiting the city. Dating from 1862 and operating under its current name since 1916, there’s a vast array of art, artefacts and antiquities over 6 permane

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Warszawa Centralna Train Station

Al. Jerozolimskie 54

Warsaw Central Station (Warszawa Centralna) is exactly what it says on the tin: central. And thanks to a fantastic renovation, we're happy to say it's now easier to navigate as well. Once you alight from your train, take one of the tw

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