Srodmiescie Travel Guide
Warsaw
Visit Srodmiescie
Popular places to visit
Old Town Market Place
The heart of Warsaw’s Old Town, this lively square is lined with picturesque buildings from the 1600s and 1700s.
Old Town Square
Learn about the local history of Warsaw when you spend time at Old Town Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Palace of Culture and Science
Admire the views from the terrace of the country’s tallest building, a controversial landmark that inspires mixed feelings from Polish citizens.
University of Warsaw
Stroll through the avenues and palaces of this historic academic institution, which has fostered two centuries of learning in Poland.
Nowy Swiat Street
This busy street has long been one of the most popular areas in the city for dining, shopping and socializing.
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Delve into Jewish and Polish history and gain an insight into Jewish culture in this award-winning interactive museum at the heart of Warsaw’s old Jewish quarter.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Warsaw Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Warsaw: Chopin Concert in the Old Town
Warsaw Old Town & History of Poland with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Warsaw: Palace of Culture and Science Tour with Terrace
Warsaw: Museum World of Illusion Entry Ticket
Warsaw: Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting
Top hotels in Srodmiescie
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
"Electrical switches broken and dangerous over the bed."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Novotel Warszawa Centrum
"Very good breakfast"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Polonia Palace Hotel
"It was a lovely hotel."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw City Centre
"This was without a doubt the best breakfast buffet that I have ever had. And the rooms were immaculate modern and most importantly very very quiet."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto
"The hotel is fairly new and the rooms are handsomely decorated. The beds were quite comfortable and linens and pillows were 5*. We had breakfast with our room and thats were the hotel fell short. It was an a la carte menu. Except for the fried eggs, the eggs were undercooked. They had a bread table ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Regent Warsaw Hotel
"It's a great spot IF you're there for a business trip for a conference at the hotel. It's not within walking distance of the central district and most tourist attractions. It's right next to the Russian Embassy so if you're okay with having armed guards next to you then that's up to you. There's ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Srodmiescie
Centrum
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Palace of Culture and Science to Hala Koszyki – discover Centrum, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Śródmieście Północne
While you're in Śródmieście Północne, take in top sights like Grzybowski Square or Tomb of Unknown Soldier, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Metro Świętokrzyska 05 Tram Stop or Świętokrzyska Station.
Śródmieście Południowe
If you're spending time in Śródmieście Południowe, check out sights like Savior Square or Hala Koszyki and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Plac Konstytucji 06 Tram Stop or Plac Konstytucji 05 Tram Stop.
Mirów
While you're in Mirów, take in top sights like Food Hall Browary or Warsaw Trade Tower, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norblin 04 Tram Stop or Norblin 03 Tram Stop.
Powisle
Well liked for its museums and riverfront, Powisle is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like University of Warsaw Library and Copernicus Science Centre, and jump on the metro at Centrum Nauki Kopernik Station to get around the city.
Old Town Warsaw
Old Town Warsaw is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Castle Square and Sigismund's Column while you're in town.
