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Read moreThe best time to visit Poland is any time between May and September. These months bring the year’s warmest and wettest weather, with the chance of rain increasing throughout the summer months.
Late spring (May toJune) has its cool days and warm days, with highs ranging from 59 to 66°F and much less rainfall than during the summer. So for lovers of the great outdoors, it’s the perfect time to visit. Poland’s most renowned areas of natural beauty include Zakopane in the foothills of the High Tatras, and Białowieża Forest on the Belarusian border, where wild bison and wolves roam free. During July and August, tourists and locals flock to the beach resorts of the Baltic coast to bask in temperatures between 68º and 75°F. There’s always a risk of rain, but on scorching days a bit of wet weather brings respite from the heat – especially if you’re visiting inland cities like Warsaw, Poznań, or Kraków.
High season is also the best time to soak up some Polish culture. Calendar highlights include Lajkonik Pageant and the Jewish Culture Festival—both starting in June in Krakow—as well as Warsaw’s International Street Arts Festival, held in July, and the Four Cultures Festival in Łódź in September.
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Monthly weather and travel tips for Poland
The first weeks of the new year are very quiet in Poland. The excitement of Christmas and New Year’s Eve has been and gone – but the sub-zero winter temperatures remain, keeping people indoors as the snow falls. So, you’ll certainly need to bundle up if you plan on visiting in January, which, despite the cold, still has its merits. Down in Zakopane, for example, the ski season is in full swing. Surrounded by gleaming white mountains, you’ll be able to explore the High Tatras via Nordic cross-country skiing routes leading from resorts like Szymoszkowa and Nosal.
If you’re not into to skiing, then perhaps a wildlife safari in Bialowieza Forest would be more your thing. With fresh snow on the ground, spotting wild bison, elk, and even wolves is a lot easier – but be sure to do so with a local and licensed guide. A pair of sturdy walking boots will be essential for exploring rural areas.
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Poland stays ice-cold during February, with temperatures rarely pushing past 32°F. The days are short, but crisp and dry when the sun is up. As in January, the best way to make the most of the winter is to head to the south’s picturesque ski resorts. With reliable snow cover, they offer slopes for skiers of all levels from beginner to advanced. However, the slopes reach peak capacity during the winter break, so you might want to book around these dates. The south’s snow-coated Carpathian Mountains can also be explored on foot – but you’ll need snow shoes and a good guide to lead the way.
On the Thursday before the beginning of Lent, the cold weather is confronted with a calorific festival known as “Tłusty Czwartek,” or “Fat Thursday” in English. Celebrated nationwide, its purpose is simple: eat as many fatty, sugary doughnuts and pastries as possible before fasting begins.
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Winter’s freezing temperatures finally relent in March – but not by much. You’ll still need plenty of layers to keep warm when braving daytime highs of 32–40°F, whether you’re skiing in Zakopane or exploring the likes of Warsaw or Kraków. It’s not until the end of the month that you’ll start to notice the first tentative signs of spring, with sudden showers and thawing grass. So be prepared with a waterproof jacket and resilient footwear.
Crowds will have thinned out a bit in the southern ski resorts, so now is a good time to take advantage of off-peak rates. Alternatively, check out Warsaw for “Retro Weekend” – a 3-day swing and blues festival taking place at the beginning of the month. Poznań’s Short Waves Film Festival also takes place in March, consisting of short film screenings in cinemas all over the city.
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After the long winter chill, Poland wakes up to longer days, warmer weather, and sunnier skies in April. It’s a sign of good things to come in tourist hotspots like Gdańsk, Kraków, and Wrocław, which see numbers pick up as the month wears on. Down south, April signals the end of the ski season – and the beginning of a long wet period due to increasing rainfall and melting snow. Rivers in rural regions can swell in these conditions, so pack for wet weather and keep an eye on the forecasts.
Palm Sunday and the following Easter weekend are highlights of the month anywhere in Poland. Expect religious parades, egg-painting, and elaborate cakes lining the shelves of bakery windows. Other key events in April include Restaurant Week, the Cracovia Marathon, and a day of remembrance on April 19 to honor those who died during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943.
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May marks the start of Poland’s peak season, but visit sooner rather than later and you should still beat the crowds. Daytime temperatures jump into the high 50s and city flowers bloom, creating vibrant scenery to admire from the outdoor terraces of restaurants, cafés, and bars. You can also find drumming woodpeckers and other migrating birds chirping throughout Poland’s forests during May, with trips to the wetlands of Biebrza Marshes in high demand. The southern regions remain very wet heading into rainy season, so it’s best to pack your waterproof gear and an umbrella.
With the spring weather comes a string of cultural celebrations across the nation, starting with Florianski Fair in Warsaw's Praga district in May. Expect live music, arts, crafts, and lots of local food. A few days later, the small city of Częstochowa brings together religious music from different faiths, while down in Kraków the Film Festival and the nationally celebrated Juvenalia carnival run back-to-back at the end of the month.
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You can count on June for very warm but also very wet weather through much of Poland, particularly in Zakopane and Warsaw. Temperatures can rise to the mid-80s on the hottest days, so don’t head out without sunscreen and sunglasses – and you might want to pack a raincoat too, just in case. If you’re on a city break, a good tip is to visit top attractions as early as possible before the midday crowds arrive.
The highlight of the month for many locals is Corpus Christi – considered the third most important religious celebration after Christmas and Easter. The best place to watch the festivities unfold is Łowicz, where participants circle the main square and cathedral dressed in colorful folk costumes. Other notable events include Wrocław’s Good Beer Festival, Poznań’s week-long Malta International Theater Festival, and the Jewish Culture Festival held in Kraków at the end of the month.
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Overall, July brings heat and intense humidity to most of Poland, with average temperatures of 71–77°F and frequent rainfall. Warsaw and Kraków can become overcrowded with visitors, so it’s best to book accommodation well in advance. Alternatively, you could join the locals on the breezier beaches of the north coast. Located between Gdynia and Gdańsk, Sopot is Poland’s most popular summer resort. For quieter beaches, head further west to Łeba, Ustka, and Międzyzdroje near Wolin National Park.
July is also the month that the music festival season kicks off. Headlined by global superstars, Gdynia’s Open'er Festival draws thousands of pop and indie music fans in the first week of the month. Meanwhile, the capital hosts the International Street Arts Festival—its largest outdoor event—plus a series of concerts for Warsaw Summer Jazz Days. And come the end of the month, Kraków’s streets ring with the sound of folk music from the Tatra Mountains during the Crossroads Traditional Music Festival.
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Despite the unpredictable weather in August, tourist numbers peak throughout Poland at this time of year. Each day could bring either radiant sunshine or torrential rain. As in July, your best chances of the former will be along the north coast in Baltic beach resorts like Sopot, Dębki and “Hel” – a certain misnomer when lying flat on the beach’s idyllic white sands under a clear blue sky. You could also avoid the crowds by heading to lesser-known towns like Toruń, Malbork, or Olsztyn, gateway to the rolling hills and wetlands of Warmia. But be prepared for rain.
During most of August, Gdańsk will be celebrating its centuries-old Dominican Fair – a huge event involving live music, street artists, and traditional shops and stalls. Poznań also holds a huge food celebration called Good Taste Festival in mid-August. And at the end of the month, the Sopot International Song Festival is held in a beautiful open-air arena while the Polish capital pulls out all the stops for its Singer’s Warsaw Festival.
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As summer winds down and schools reopen, crowds start to thin out in the major cities and average temperatures slip into a cooler range of 57–60°F. There’s still enough sunshine in the coastal resorts, so pack light and take sunscreen if you want to squeeze in a beach getaway before autumn sets in. Meanwhile, retreating rains in the south make September a great time to go hiking in the Tatra Mountains and Bieszczady National Park.
There’s also time for a few more cultural events before summer makes way for autumn. In Łódź, the Four Cultures Festival highlights its historical diversity with performing arts from Polish, Jewish, Russian, and German cultures. Down in Wrocław, locals enjoy a series of classical and folk music concerts during Wratislavia Cantans. Elsewhere, the small town of Biskupin hosts one of Europe’s largest archaeological festivals. Expect displays of ancient artefacts accompanied by medieval music, activities, and reenactments of famous battles.
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October is a quiet month, yet among the best to visit if you want to avoid wet weather and overcrowded hubs like Kraków, Gdańsk, and Warsaw. Full of medieval churches, castles, and squares, these cities are great for exploring in autumn before the biting cold weather arrives. However, it does start to get chilly as the weeks go by—especially after dark—so you’ll need to wear plenty of layers in the evening.
Further south, the deep autumn colors of the forests are enhanced by crisp blue skies. Rainfall is rare too, making October the perfect time to explore the hilly national parks. The High Tatras are guaranteed to impress, and it’s only a 20-minute drive from Kraków to Ojców – Poland’s smallest national park and home to a historic hillside castle. Events-wise, there’s not too much going on in October, but Katowice’s Rawa Blues Festival and the Warsaw Film Festival are notable standouts.
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Temperatures dip below 40°F in November, and depending on where you visit, there may be quite a lot of rain too. So packing warm and waterproof clothing is essential. The only areas where rainfall isn’t so common are in the far south – at least not until the end of the month, when it begins to snow. Further north, the small town of Kazimierz Dolny is another great spot to take in the autumnal colors, particularly from high walls of its 13th-century castle.
November 1 is All Saints Day and a national holiday. What follows on November 2 is known as All Souls' Day, bringing international musicians to Kraków’s clubs, bars, and churches for Poland’s oldest jazz festival. The other national highlight of the month falls on November 11 – Poland’s Independence Day, or St. Martin’s Day, as it’s known in Poznań. Here, the locals go one step further, turning out for colorful parades and feasting on sweet St. Martin’s croissants.
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The merriment leading up to Christmas is the perfect distraction from the gloomy skies and freezing cold temperatures that December brings to Poland. Holiday markets light up town squares all over the country, but Warsaw’s Barbican Christmas Market is among the best. Set against a glowing red-brick rotunda, the market is packed with stalls selling traditional crafts, pastries, and mulled wine to keep you warm as you wander through.
In Kraków, December kicks off with Christmas Cribs – a competition to see who can build the most amazing Christmas crèche. There will be snow on the ground just about everywhere, so be sure to pack your warmest winter clothes and a pair of waterproof boots. Take your skis too if you’re headed further south – the winter sports resorts near Zakopane will be back open for business, with slopes for all levels and rustic mountain lodges available to rent. There’ll be parties and fireworks galore on New Year’s Eve, plus a special concert at the Kraków Philharmonic.
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Poland has a typical European continental climate with four distinct seasons that remain consistent throughout the country. May is generally warm and dry, attracting travelers to major destinations such as Kraków, Wrocław, and Warsaw. With minimal rainfall and thinner crowds, you can usually wander the streets of these historic cities without having to worry about getting wet or having to wait on line for the main attractions.
Summers are comparatively hot and wet, so it’s best spent in coastal towns and cities like Gdańsk and Gdynia, where the sea breeze provides welcome relief from the humidity. You could also cool off with a cruise through the Masurian Lake District in the north for spellbinding scenery and the chance to swim in freshwater lakes. The main cities can get very hot and crowded during the summer months, so they’re best avoided.
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Krakow | High | 35°F | 37°F | 47°F | 58°F | 66°F | 71°F | 78°F | 77°F | 66°F | 57°F | 48°F | 39°F |
Low | 26°F | 24°F | 31°F | 39°F | 48°F | 54°F | 58°F | 56°F | 49°F | 41°F | 37°F | 29°F | |
Rainfall | 17 days | 15 days | 14 days | 13 days | 13 days | 14 days | 15 days | 13 days | 13 days | 14 days | 16 days | 18 days | |
Gdańsk | High | 34°F | 36°F | 44°F | 53°F | 62°F | 67°F | 73°F | 73°F | 64°F | 55°F | 45°F | 39°F |
Low | 27°F | 27°F | 32°F | 38°F | 46°F | 52°F | 58°F | 57°F | 50°F | 43°F | 38°F | 31°F | |
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Wrocław | High | 38°F | 39°F | 49°F | 59°F | 67°F | 72°F | 79°F | 79°F | 68°F | 59°F | 49°F | 43°F |
Low | 30°F | 28°F | 33°F | 41°F | 48°F | 54°F | 59°F | 58°F | 51°F | 43°F | 38°F | 32°F | |
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Zakopane | High | 31°F | 31°F | 39°F | 49°F | 56°F | 63°F | 68°F | 67°F | 58°F | 51°F | 44°F | 34°F |
Low | 20°F | 17°F | 25°F | 33°F | 41°F | 47°F | 51°F | 50°F | 43°F | 36°F | 32°F | 23°F | |
Rainfall | 17 days | 15 days | 14 days | 13 days | 13 days | 14 days | 15 days | 13 days | 13 days | 14 days | 16 days | 18 days | |
Poznań | High | 35°F | 38°F | 47°F | 58°F | 67°F | 70°F | 78°F | 77°F | 67°F | 57°F | 47°F | 40°F |
Low | 28°F | 27°F | 32°F | 40°F | 48°F | 54°F | 59°F | 58°F | 50°F | 42°F | 38°F | 32°F | |
Rainfall | 17 days | 15 days | 14 days | 13 days | 13 days | 14 days | 15 days | 13 days | 13 days | 14 days | 16 days | 18 days |
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The best places to visit in Poland
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Warsaw
Popular in August
Old Town, City Walks, Sightseeing
Krakow
Popular in August
Old Town, Sightseeing, History
Gdańsk
Popular in August
Old Town, City Walks, Architecture
Wrocław
Popular in August
Old Town, City Walks, Sightseeing
Zakopane
Popular in August
Mountains, Scenery, Mountain Walks
Poznań
Popular in August
Old Town, City Walks, Sightseeing
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Very beautiful town with historical building and churches. Lovely mountain views, fantastic walks in the national parks. Personally, next time I would avoid going over Christmas, it was very busy. Fantastic local food!
Torun is one of the most beautifull City of Poland and I’ll recomended this Old Town to everyone
A gem on the Baltic sea easily reached by the DB or Polish railroad! A wonderful change in style and ambiance from dirty asocial Berlin...l
Been before. Love the Old Town though it was rebuilt after the war. Love to walk round, get exercise and discover things even the local markets .Modern day city in the middle with glass buildings and modern shops. Cheap transport system if you look into getting tickets to look around. Building in the centre iconic and always love to take pictures of it. Lovely restaurants too
We were here in January so it was cold - however all the Holiday decorations were still up. There wasn’t any crowd and getting around was easy by walking or Uber. The local restaurants had so much to offer and the local winter activities like ice skating were a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to returning in the spring.
Loved it. Had everything for 3 day trio, history, culture,music, xmas market, food
Wonderful city architecture! The salt mine was amazing!
It is a beautiful city. Only one thing I didn't like is no shopping mall is open on Sunday. For a traveler on business trip only on Saturday and Sunday we can go around the city, if Sunday is closed how are we supposed to shop?
It was my second time on Krakow. I stayed only for the weekend, but I wish I had more time.
Everything is top, amazing breakfast as well. Historical place with a lot of atmosphere
I liked everything about this BNB was very welcoming and the gentlemen that takes care of the property was very nice!
Wonderful, small town that gives you a great feel for Poland. Amazing restaurants and great church and architecture views.
The location of the apartment was pretty good and also the apartment was totally clean, nothing bad smell. Just they can put in the kitchen a small microwave to heat up the food if the person don't want to use stovetop. Also the pillows on the bed were not comfortable.
Make sure to see the beach and enjoy the delicious food choices in the square.
Loved the city! Great vibes, good bars and restaurants, and the thermal spa and saunas were unreal! Great public transport too for a low cost.
What a beautiful city. Stunning to stroll around and admire architecture of old town. A trip to the Zoo and aquarium is a must. We also booked the e-car 2 hour tour of historical spots, which was great.
Warsaw was a very safe and nice city. It's similar to other capital cities in Europe, but was a good place for two nights.
I only saw a small area of Poznan but it was lively, full of friendly people, good prices for delicious food and safe. We enjoyed the water park with the grandchildren. The city is beautiful.
Didn't know what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the old town is and wonderful people.
Łódź is a beautiful, pleasant, and clean city, with friendly people, many great restaurants, a gluten-free bakery, and very affordable prices.
I enjoyed my experience here but didnt spend much time out doors as there was a storm the day I arrived
Very convenient. Friendly staff. Airport pickup is a great service.
What a beautiful city. Stunning, warm welcome from locals and clean with lots to see and do. Highly recommend the zoo and Plac Grunwaldzki - but visit at night when the buildings are illuminated and stunning.
Well preserved historical city. Churches are amazing. Easy to walk around. However, very touristy (with good reason, given its UNESCO designation).
The town is so, so, but the Książ Castle is breath taking.
Warsaw is beautiful city because of the people living there. Polish people are very open and friendly. Prices ar lower then medium in Europe. A lot of nice places, museums to visit. Very nice Zoo.
This is a great walkaround city with plenty to fill 3 or 4 days. It has an excellent vibe, with plenty of restaurants. It has an amazing amount of green space.
This is a fantastic city for walking and dining. It is beautiful and the people clearly enjoy and love their city. It is old Europe at its most picturesque, but also modern in many ways. Enjoy it!
Zakopane is a great location for everyone, hard hikirs, familiies with kids, seniors. Everyone can find something what to do. The only think what is not so good is that everywhere you have to pay for a parking if you have a car. Prices for entrances to the parks is midle range. We have choosen just to walk up to the montains without trail and that was possible as well and great. Food is good, everyone can find something and prices are good.
Gdansk is an amazing place to visit. We were only able to visit Old Town however this is the best part of the city. The sites were beautiful and the city was clean and safe. The history of this area is fascinating and worth exploring. I highly recommend a visit. Plan to spend 2-3 days exploring.
Malbork Castle is very impressive but they sell tickets and noone knows anything. More information is needed. Def would go back and recommend to others.
We enjoyed it. Nice to walk in the old city. To see the sea and the river view. One of the best shopping malls my wife has ever seen (Forum Gdansk)! Lot of historical sites special about WWII. Good transportation system. It is affordable too.
We loved the size of the room; beds were comfortable. Staff is great, very helpful. Great location (5 minutes from the airport) for one night especially if flying the next day. A free shuttle to and from the airport is a great asset. I fully recommend this place. The only downsize for us was the no refrigerator in the room.
This is an amazing and vibrant city. The food is wonderful and varied. It is easy to get around on foot and by tram. The Ethnography Museum should not be missed!!! It is one of the best designed museums with wonderful exhibitions. You can see it in an hour or two. We also went on day tours to the Salt Mines and to Auschwitz-Birkenau. These were significant experiences that are easy to reach from Krakow.
A beautiful small city, the home of our late Pope. Friendly people, clean town, polite and happy citizens. A pleasure to be around Polish people.
Nice city with beautiful atmosphere. It was fun to explore the old town. Also consider visiting Sopot beach if time allows.
Great main market area and Royal castle at Wisla river bank.
Beautiful, but a little bit dirty city (may be due to partying students)
Karakow is a big city need more time to discover many things about history and many place to visit, I think it required 4 to 5 nights with a proper plan to get the most benefits of the visit.
Many historic sites to take in. Worth visiting as many as possible. It’s overall a big city lacking the charm of Krakow for example.
Great overall place in beautiful Mazury Region. All you need, without crowds. Our favorite eatery? Port-O-Wino There is a modern, full service Marina, fresh Japanese and Italian food with some Thai dishes. Great wine selection, happy and prof. staff and amazing sunset views. Wine selection will make everyone very happy. Enjoy!
Easy to get around. Close to all the villages where my father was born.
The city is beautiful, well preserved, cleaned and have several historic structures. It is worth to visit. We were able to visit the Sea and cities on the north of the country which were amazing too. They have great public transportation as well.
What I liked about Krakow were the green spaces, the historic buildings, and the clean and peaceful environment. What I didn’t like was the attitude of some people — I noticed discrimination, unkindness towards foreigners, and a sense of being ignored. I originally thought Polish people would be very friendly.
What a delightful city. The Royal Way is such a great people watching spot and filled with cafes. Amber shopping!! Highly recommend the Amber Museum, Solidarity Museum and WWII Museum. Also, take the train to nearby beach town of Sopot.
Wroclaw is a beautiful city. We enjoyed it very much.
Beautiful, historical city with good infrastructure to live in
Very nice location, you can enjoy both busy streets, as well to go for hiking in quite places, visit Morsko Oko, get on top of Tatra Mountains. Anniversary of places visit within the area, so I think everyone can find something for them. Small minus, not everyone and everywhere speaks English, but still not a huge deal as you can alwa6s find a way to communicate.
My grownup children, born in USA are always very enthusiastic about learning more about Poland. They also cherish a lot- modern music concerts, exhibits, performances. Actually they change their plans about visiting other countries in Europe and stayed in Warsaw- making daily trips to Żelazowa Wola( Chopin), Nieborów, Niepokalanów ( Maximilian Kolbe and small II WW musem).
Interesting place. Small, but plenty of fun things (Wax museum) to do! Go to the wax museum.
I love Krakow soo much and Poland ofcourse. Rich in history and culture. A lot of old buildings and historical sites has been preserved which is amazing. Also the public transport is very efficient. Though i cant understand the language Polish people are very accomodating and helpful. My time was short but definitely coming back. 😊
Surprisingly nice. Stary Browar is cool. The Old Town is beautiful and well-maintained. Maybe I got lucky, but every restaurant was great.
excellent city , clean , quiet, lots of restaurants and coffee shops , very easy to move through city no matter of type of transportation.
Krajow resounds with distinctive architecture and a rich history. This is a city for people who want to delve into details. About a week is sufficient for most travelers. While "old town" is the focus the adjacent neighborhoods are just as exciting, if not offering better food at cheaper prices. Krakow does not work well with a "bucket list" itinerary. You really need to spend some time here to fully enjoy it.
A great city to visit. The Old Town is original, never destroyed, which is quite unique in this part of the world. Good food, friendly people, lots to see. Highly recommended!
Krakow is a well preserved city with amazing architectures, many eateries and coffee shops. It’s a great place to feel the Polish history, culture and enjoy its beauty.
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Beautiful and clean city, but quite expensive compared to Budapest.
Jedno z najpiękniejszych miast w Polsce, zwłaszcza stare miasto.
I love Gdansk. It is awesome city, I would suggest to everyone to visit
An absolutely beautiful city which is way underrated.
Almost Everything was great except the bad free Wi-Fi connection.
Wonderful city and love to come back again. Visited twice Jelitkowo park/beach and took lunch at favorite restaurant Bar Przysan just on the sea shore. We used Uber, Trum line 2/6 to visit opera, Galeria baltycka. Walking tour city center, Forum for shopping and specially food at the riverside restaurant.
Nice city, easy to move around. Good public transport. Nice food.
Krakow is a hidden gem that many travelers are unaware of. The city is romantic and has plenty of wonderful restaurants, concerts, museums and things to see especially in the old quarter near Rynek Glowny. Almost every restaurant we ate at was excellent. English is spoken as a second language by nearly everyone in the area. You can walk to many good spots from the main square. Trams are cheap and are the best form of transportation to go further.
The hotel is close to the train station. A short cab ride from the airport. The hotel is quiet and close to restaurants and shopping center. Basic hotel, comfortable, simple and very clean.
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