Warsaw Old Town, also known as Staroka, is the oldest part of Warsaw. It is also one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Poland and is very popular with visitors to the city.
The center of the area is Old Town Market Place, rich in restaurants, cafes and shops. The streets surrounding the old town are characterized by an abundance of medieval architecture such as city walls, Barbican Cathedral and St. John’s Cathedral, and are easily accessible from all parts of the capital by regular transportation.
Things to do there
• On your visit to the Old Town, you can head directly to enjoy the sights of the Sigismund Tower, which was built in the mid-seventeenth century, and which holds above the monument embodying the Polish king Sigismund III as he holds an ax in the embodiment of his celebrations to transform the capital from Krakow to Warsaw.
• You should not leave the old town unless you have visited the Grand Theater, which has hosted over the ages a large number of historical plays and concerts of the most famous artists of history in addition to artistic performances and ballet shows, this place has been a symbol of Polish culture for many years.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Cartoon and Animation Museum located in the Old Town. This museum contains an impressive collection of Polish and foreign cartoons, as well as art exhibitions held inside it throughout the year.
• At the end of your tour, do not forget to have a pure Polish dinner at the famous U Fukira restaurant owned by one of the most famous chefs in the country.
• Do not forget to take a good number of memorial photos in various parts of this wonderful vibrant place, these pictures will save you visit forever there.
Hotels near Warsaw Old Town
Luxury Mondrian Market Square Hotel Apartments is one of the Warsaw Warsaw hotels in the center of Warsaw’s Old Town
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Most of the Arab visitors gave these hotel apartments an exceptional general evaluation, with very positive comments about the quality of the place and the luxury of the services inside, and negative comments about the lack of an elevator in the apartments
Ego Hotel Apartments is a Warsaw hotel located in the heart of Warsaw’s Old Town
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Arab visitors gave the hotel apartments an excellent evaluation, with positive comments on the level of service, hygiene and good cooperation of their employees, with the quality of the site, but there are negative comments about the level of beds in the rooms
Location of the old town in Warsaw