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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 are some of the best venues in the city.

Editor's Picks & Featured Venues

Kufle i Kapsle

ul. Nowogrodzka 25

Hot on the heels of the original Warsaw real ale bar ‘Cuda na Kiju’ comes this beer drinker’s paradise. The name ‘Kufle i Kapsle’ means ‘Beer Mugs and Bottlecaps’ and the interior is a perfect blend of European traditional bar design mingling with Pol

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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. Added to the church in 1882 his heart was

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Gifts & Souvenirs

Bolesławiec Pottery

ul. Prosta 2/14

If you aren't familiar with Poland's famed folk pottery brand, don't leave the capital without introducing yourself. Hand-painted with traditional folk motifs and highly functional, this shop stocks plenty of brightly patterned ceramics and tableware

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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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Fryderyk Chopin Museum

ul. Okólnik 1

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

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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 Fusion cuisine - often featuring strawberries and goose specialties - will leave you deter

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Ambasada Apartments

ul. Foksal 1

Situated in the glamorous splendour of the famous Zamojski Palace, Ambasada Apartments offer 6 luxurious apartments each of which is designed in a totally unique and elegant style. Expensive and open bathrooms, contemporary art, modern furniture and fini

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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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Bellotto Hotel

ul. Senatorska 13/15

It's all well and good organising business events, weddings, conferences etc. in any number of top modern hotels in the city but how about opting for a venue which simply oozes elegance and charm? The Hotel Bellotto, which originally dates back to the la

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Bollywood Lounge

ul. Nowy Świat 58

A restaurant which is more popular than ever, and ideally situated smack bang in the middle of the lively Nowy Świat. The menu features authentic and aromatic meat

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Buddha Indian Restaurant

ul. Nowy Świat 23

Buddha really impressed when they opened up a couple of years back giving us very good Indian food right in the heart of the city. The newly renovated interiors are lush and extravagant, and the curries follow a similar suit with a spicy slap that put

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Cafe Bristol

ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44

If you can't afford to stay in Warsaw's sumptuous Hotel Bristol, that certainly doesn't preclude you from enjoying their wonderful ground-floor cafe overlooking a park in the ce

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Chopin Boutique Bed & Breakfast

ul. Smolna 14/7

A fantastic boutique B&B right in the city centre, in what is an ideal location to have as a starting point to each new day of city exploration. Just a stone's throw away from ul.

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Adult Entertainment

Coyote Bar & Night Club

ul. Mazowiecka 6/8

On the Street of Sin that is ul. Mazowiecka, Coyote Club is an adult entertainment establishment of the ‘girls in underwear which leaves little to the imagination will dance for you’ variety. Drinks (the beers at least) are not as out

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Dawne Smaki

ul. Nowy Świat 49

It's great to find a traditional Polish restaurant amongst the endless string of international eateries on Nowy Świat. Dawne Smaki thrives on old style Polish cooking, so get ready to sample a comprehensive range of home-grown specialities. The whole

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Do Bo Do

ul. Foskal 17

Those of you dining in Warsaw are in for a bit of a treat with Do Bo Do, and not just because of the food (fantastic in itself, we'll get to that in a moment), but this address, ul. Foksal 17, has gone down in Varsovian history as a bit of a classic. It

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Dom Polski Belwederska

ul. Belwederska 18A

This is the second location of one of Warsaw's most venerable, trusted and exclusive Polish restaurants. Achieving the seemingly impossible, they've succeeded in making their second outing even more elegant and inviting than the first. The pristine inter

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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 500 vodkas from arou

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Fat Buddha

ul. Mazowiecka 2/4

Disclaimer: No, you haven't just walked into a night club. You are, in fact, in a restaurant and lounge. A nice chilled out one at that, with ambient music in the background. Once you're settled, choose from the impressive menu with Asian food favourites

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Free Walkative! Tour

We're all suckers for bargains, right? Despite being free, the very experienced people at Free Walkative! Tour provide some of the best guided trips of Warsaw we've experienced, and yes, at no cost to you...well, they do work for tips, which you're not o

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Amber & Jewellery

Frey Wille

Pl. Piłsudskiego 1

Fine jewellery and fashion accessories inspired by masters like Klimt and Mucha. Frey Wille boutique hails from Austria, and what sets it apart from most places is that the items on offer are handmade; The philosophy of the boutique is to create works of

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Gifts & Souvenirs

Gifts and Silver by Neptunea

ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 47/51

A weird little find selling decorative sea shells, minerals, fossils, silver jewellery, oriental furniture and exotic crafts. An absolute treasure, and a must visit if you’re looking for a something a little unique.

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Grand Kredens

Al. Jerozolimskie 111

Few places in Warsaw match this for a fine, dare we say splendid dining experience. The revamped decor is delightfully eclectic and the menu - with a terrific variety of fish (amongst much else) to savour - is well up to the challenge of its rivals wh

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Hala Koszyki

ul. Koszykowa 63

From the outset Hala Koszyki has managed to raise the love and hate hackles of the city's 'out on the town' set. How many world cuisine eateries of various sizes can you squeeze into one space and, more importantly, how does one even begin to choose what

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Hard Rock Cafe

ul. Złota 59 (Złote Tarasy)

Is there anything more American than sinking your teeth into an 8oz. 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 a business around th

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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 bar mixe

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Hard Rock Cafe

ul. Złota 59 (Złote Tarasy)

If you’re looking for a big, fast and cheap American-style breakfast, none rocks harder than this global legend. Their special breakfast menu features omelettes, eggs, quesadillas, juices, coffee etc. They also offer a "huge, fresh sandwich" for only

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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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Adult Entertainment

Hustler Gentlemen's Club

ul. Nowy Świat 3

Located in the heart of the classy part of Warsaw's centre, Nowy Świat, and currently the one and only Hustler in Europe! This exclusive club is filled with beautiful women, a wide selection of alcohols and even a VIP room for private reservations. Open

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Cream of the Crop

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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Mercure Warszawa Centrum

ul. Złota 48/54

The Mercure Warszawa Centrum is in a prime location hemmed in by the Palace of Culture and Złote Taras

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Miniature Park

ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 66

Fans of architecture and miniature models rejoice! This amazing initiative and museum is recreating 1:25 scale models of some of the pearls of pre-war Warsaw architecture, and remarkably, after moving from its old location on ul. Senatorska, the museum i

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Namaste India

ul. Nowogrodzka 15

Better known as one of Poland’s best takeaways, Namaste also doubles as a bit of a grocery store with a small but decent line of products imported from Asia – including herbal shampoos, heat-and-eat curries, soft drinks and spices. Lots of spices.

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Namaste India

ul. Nowogrodzka 15

What began as a modest Indian-owned grocery store soon expanded into a full-on ethnic restaurant and proved so popular that a second location was needed to meet the demand for delicious Indian cuisine. For office workers around town, this - the newly

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National Museum

Al. Jerozolimskie 3

Located inside a huge and decidedly bizarre inter-war building, Warsaw’s National Museum has thankfully just reopened after a long renovation that has seen many changes including the renovation of the museum’s main courtyard, a major rearrangement of

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Nicolaus Copernicus Monument

ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście

The founder of modern astronomy. A sheltered academic, he made his observations a century before the invention of the telescope and without help or guidance. His book De Revolutionibus (1543) posited that the earth rotated on its axis once a

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Olé Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Plac Trzech Krzyży 18

Warsaw’s hankering for a fine steak shows no sign of abating with the highly respected Olé doubling in size by adding a new and more elegant dining room to the restaurant. The interior is calming and spacious with white and stone colours that blend we

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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 of a landmar

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Piazza Ristorante

ul. Puławska 2

We've been humbled by the proliferation of top quality eateries opening in shopping centres recently. You can be forgiven for thinking that a restaurant in such a place doesn't warrant consideration, but we can confidently say this is a misconception. Ge

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Cream of the Crop

Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel

ul. Grzybowska 24

An excellent hotel with top-drawer facilities and rooms decorated in Italian, Scandinavian and maritime styles. All come with free wi-fi, safes and pay-TV, and there are also 8 state-of-the-art conference rooms, 3 saunas, a swimming pool and jacuzzi,

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Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel

Pl. Zawiszy 1

The façade has a garish rainbow-colored paint job, but fortunately this addition to the Radisson Blu chain has a much more subtle interior featuring a marble lobby, big renovated rooms and an in-house ha

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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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Room 13 Club & Lounge

ul. Mazowiecka 13

Warsaw has had the benefit of a club explosion (clubsplosion?) in the last decade or so, and after visiting venue upon venue, Room 13 is one that stands out. Located in the heart of the legendary Mazowiecka street, the interior is a striking mix betwe

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Cream of the Crop

Sheraton Warsaw Hotel

ul. Prusa 2

It’s all a bit Dynasty in the Warsaw Sheraton, with lots of marble and gold plate extras, as well as a selection of some of Warsaw’s best eateries on the ground floor. Rooms are of generous size, though to really feel like king consider upgrading to t

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Silk & Spicy

ul. Żurawia 16/20

No expense has been spared on the lush, perfectly designed interior and it’s nice to see a little ray of sunshine along the less salubrious end of ul. Żurawia. Sushi and Thai battle it out on the menu, and since we would rather go for Sushi in a small

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Cream of the Crop

Sofitel Warsaw Victoria

ul. Królewska 11

With its brilliant location overlooking Piłsudski Square, and a Frisbee throw away from the heart of the Old Town, the Victoria has been a legendary landmark in the city since the m

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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! Despite its easy to get to location, you will be delighted to know that they do a free pick-up service - you read that right, they w

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Thai Thai

Pl. Teatralny 3

Run by the Godfather of Warsaw’s Thai cuisine, Surachart Urajaroen, this restaurant is 100% the real deal. No messing around with fusion concepts or little Polish additions. The five strong Thai kitchen team stick firmly to tradition and the results a

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The ROOTS Cocktail Bar & more

ul. Wierzbowa 11

While the cocktail revolution continues to shake and stir up Warsaw’s drinking habits, some places manage to stand out from the crowd. In our opinion The Roots has secured a special place in the hearts of serious cocktail devotees. First up, the bar is a

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The View Warsaw

ul. Twarda 18

Warsaw’s first hyper-posh rooftop nightspot is finally here, and it’s everything you imagine it to be and more. Once you clear the streetside queue (get there promptly at 22:00 or suffer the consequences), squeeze past the burly bouncers and stroll th

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Trattoria Da Antonio

ul. Żurawia 18

Sicilian born chef Antonio Centurrino has been a fixture in Warsaw’s Italian culinary scene for as long as we can remember and his fans will be delighted with his latest venture on ul. Żurawia. There are four spacious and elegant room

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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 (Pl. Zamkow

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Vodka Museum

ul. Wierzbowa 9/11

Whisky is to Scotland as wine is to France, and going by the same logic, vodka is to Poland. Now, I fully understand that most experiences you may have had with Polish vodka have likely been undertaken in a party setting with the intention [of your hos

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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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Wieniawa Bistro Bar

ul. Zgoda 4

As Warsaw continues to become a revitalised, vibrant European city, it may be hard to fathom, but there was a time, in inter-war Poland, when a country so long under the control of foreign powers, regained its independence and confidence, and in the 1920

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Woda Ognista

ul. Wilcza 8

Before we mention the place, we'll mention the area - ul. Wilcza, one of many nice streets here that can be described as being 'off the beaten track', hiding some wonderful pre-war architecture, which do not seem immediately apparent if walking on Warsaw

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Zapiecek

ul. Nowy Świat 64

Packed through all hours this pierogi kitchen assumes the ‘Grandmother's country cottage’ look, with pots and pans hanging from every shelf, and lots of hard timber touches. Much talked about, their deliciously light dough pockets come with all the fi

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