Rakowiec Travel Guide
Warsaw
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.
National Stadium
Take a tour of this symbolic building, home to the Polish national football team and an important center for sports and culture in Warsaw.
Nowy Swiat Street
This busy street has long been one of the most popular areas in the city for dining, shopping and socializing.
Warsaw Uprising Museum
Learn about the defining days of war in Warsaw at this enormous museum, which traces the Home Army’s doomed attempt to liberate the city from its German occupiers.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Warsaw Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Warsaw: POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket
Warsaw: Palace of Culture and Science Tour with Terrace
Warsaw Old Town & History of Poland with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Warsaw: Live Chopin Piano Concert
Warsaw: Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting
Top hotels in Rakowiec
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
Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport
Location is perfect if you only need to be close to the airport. Everything was great!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
PURO Warszawa Centrum
Overall the hotel is well maintained and very clean. The staff are helpful and accommodating. The location is excellent and the breakfast was very good. I did notice some stains on the rug in the room and that bothered me a little. Personally, I think the carpet under the bed which is there for purely ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Polonia Palace Hotel
Great location and hotel. Customer service was really weak though
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Regent Warsaw Hotel
As represented
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
InterContinental Warsaw by IHG
We had a wonderful time. We were upgraded to a beautiful room with an amazing view! The staff was very helpful. From the porters, to reception to the restaurant staff. The hotel is well situated which added to the enjoyment of the city. Thank you and we hope we will be back some day.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rakowiec
Ochota
Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ochota. Top attractions like Blue City and Szczesliwice Ski Slope are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hale Banacha 02 Tram Stop or Hale Banacha 01 Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Wlochy
Visitors to Wlochy love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Instytut Lotnictwa 04 Tram Stop.
Centrum
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Palace of Culture and Science to Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw – discover Centrum, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Śródmieście Południowe
If you're spending time in Śródmieście Południowe, check out sights like Hala Koszyki or Gestapo Headquarters Museum 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.
Okęcie
Visitors to Okęcie love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Aleja Krakowska 01 Tram Stop.
