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.
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.
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 Old Town & History of Poland with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Warsaw: Palace of Culture and Science Tour with Terrace
Warsaw: Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting
Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus
Top hotels in Srodmiescie
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
Unfortunately the room was not what I asked for so I cut my losses and moved to another hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
PURO Warszawa Centrum
Very central and modern , great staff.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
ibis Warszawa Stare Miasto Old Town
A very comfortable hotel close to the city center and the POLIN Jewish museum. Clean, quiet, big rooms, only wlan is extremely weak, so I suggest you download some movies/series ahead of your trip.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Polonia Palace Hotel
Such a lovely hotel. We came out of the train station and it was right in front of us. Staff were lovely and the restaurant was superb. We had a deluxe room which had everything you would expect. Very comfortable bed which we were able to lie on and look out at the wonderful city lit up at night. ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
InterContinental Warsaw by IHG
Scrambled eggs from a box like in a 2-star motel, sweet pastries like yesterday. Now the best is only an hour at the pool a day. Another paid 50pln. I would not go back
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Regent Warsaw Hotel
As represented
Reviewed on 3 Apr 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 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 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 Warsaw Trade Tower or Food Hall Browary, 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.
