Srodmiescie Travel Guide
Warsaw
Visit Srodmiescie
Popular places to visit
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.
Old Town Market Place
The heart of Warsaw’s Old Town, this lively square is lined with picturesque buildings from the 1600s and 1700s.
Nowy Swiat Street
This busy street has long been one of the most popular areas in the city for dining, shopping and socializing.
University of Warsaw
Stroll through the avenues and palaces of this historic academic institution, which has fostered two centuries of learning in Poland.
Presidential Palace
Learn about the local history of Warsaw with a stop at Presidential Palace. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Warsaw Old Town & History of Poland with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Warsaw: Museum World of Illusion Entry Ticket
Warsaw: Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting
Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus
Warsaw: Chopin Concert in the Old Town
Walking Audio Tour of Wilanów Palace Grounds
Top hotels in Srodmiescie
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
InterContinental Warsaw by IHG
Great rooms and view, great personnel: clean fast, help with everything. They really give you the feeling you are in Intercontinental, not in some usual hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Novotel Warszawa Centrum
Great stay
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Regent Warsaw Hotel
Very good value for a really spacious junior suite - the bathroom was huge! Opposite (going one way) was a convenient bus to Old Town and a tram to Central going the other way. 15 mins to either. Get the Jakdojade app for day passes as they are not sold on the bus ticket machine onboard. We had executive ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Sofitel Warsaw Victoria
I’ve been staying in this hotel for years. Love the location and breakfast. The service is usually very good, but during my recent stay I got a room without working heating. I spoke to the reception twice about the issue on two different days and despite being told the technical department would ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Bristol, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw
Fantastic location, even the standard rooms are well appointed with good views - we had one of the park adjacent. Not the usual soulless Marriott effort in terms of decor and very polite staff. A bargain for the price and standard.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Srodmiescie
Centrum
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hala Koszyki to Nowy Swiat Street – discover Centrum, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Śródmieście Północne
While you're in Śródmieście Północne, take in top sights like Tomb of Unknown Soldier or Copernicus Monument, 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 Hala Koszyki or The National Museum in Warsaw 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 Warsaw Trade Tower or Norblin Museum, 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 The Royal Castle in Warsaw while you're in town.
