Wawer Travel Guide
Warsaw
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.
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.
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.
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 Old Town & History of Poland with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Warsaw: Palace of Culture and Science Tour with Terrace
Warsaw: Museum World of Illusion Entry Ticket
Warsaw: Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting
Top hotels in Wawer
B&B HOTEL Warsaw East
Great staff, excellent restaurant on the premises, nice room and good amenities such as slippers, bathrobe. Overall, a pleasant surprise.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Warsaw
Pyszne sniadanie
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
Clean spacious room with good mattress and pillows , best breakfast so far
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport
Great hotel. The room was very clean. Easiest walk to the airport I ever experienced. We would definitely stay here again if we’re in Warsaw
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
InterContinental Warsaw by IHG
Spotless room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel, an Marriott International
Very courteous staff, English fluency no problem. The bar has great food, open until 1AM.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wawer
Wilanów
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Wilanów. You might want to make time for a stop at Wilanów Palace or Natolin.
Praga Poludnie
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Praga Poludnie. Top attractions like National Stadium and Neon Muzeum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Wiatraczna 07 Tram Stop or Grenadierów 03 Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Saska Kepa
When in Saska Kepa and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Torwar Hall or National Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Berezyńska 02 Tram Stop or Rondo Waszyngtona 06 Tram Stop.
Mokotow
Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Mokotow. Top attractions like Sadyba Best Mall and Museum of Polish Military Technology are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Malczewskiego 06 Tram Stop or Malczewskiego 05 Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Praga
Historical sites, river views and shopping highlight some notable features of Praga. Make a stop by The Holy Cross Bridge or Galeria Wileńska while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Stadion Narodowy Station or Ząbkowska 04 Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
