Tourist trap. Ordered wine 13 zlotys on the menu and was charged 27. I pointed this out and they…read moresaid I was a tourist so they gave me a Polish wine instead. Too many spiders in the window near our table.

Given rows of restaurants and (tons of ice cream parlors) are located within a UNESCO area of the…read moreOld City, these places have little competition among restaurants. Food was good to savor, but nothing too incredible to be hyped about The sautéed mushroom was so-so, salty. The duck was over-cooked, a tad dry. But nevertheless, the surrounding visuals of this incredible place make up for the overall experience. Next stop: Ice cream!

It's a small museum, you need to turn off of the Main Street to get to the entrance, when you enter…read moreyou'll be directed to the small building in the back of the courtyard to purchase your ticket. They've got everything for sale that you might be interested in, and the museum itself is interesting, insightful, and very touching. 10/10. Everyday. You get an inspired picture of what the resistance was about, a wonderful walk through of events, ideas, and viewing memorabilia from the event. Pictures, movies, and interviews are on display for you to see and absorb, and each display gives you a personalized view of the person, people, or event that happened. You learn a lot and experience just as much! A wonderful use of my time, and I'm insanely glad that I had the opportunity to see this. This is one of my top 2 in museums I've been to world wide.

The Warsaw Uprising Museum was a phenomenal and deeply moving experience that really stays with…read moreyou. The exhibits are organized chronologically, which makes the history easy to follow while still packing a strong emotional punch. The museum is very interactive, with immersive walkthroughs and artifacts that are haunting in the most respectful and impactful way. I found myself moving slowly through the space, stopping often just to take everything in. It is not a light visit, but it is an incredibly meaningful one and absolutely worth dedicating an afternoon to when you are in Warsaw.

Warsaw's best attraction in my opinion - mainly because it's FREE to check out! I love the…read morearchitecture I checked out here and how everything felt as if we were in the old days of Warsaw. The area is also very safe and kept well clean. This area is a bit of a tourist trap - but why wouldn't it be? Everywhere you walk you WILL definitely stop to take photos. It is so easy to get lost in the beauty of this area - you'll see what I mean if you come here. There is no better time to visit this place - any time of the day will do just fine. My preference though is to come here at night time - the place is beautifully lit then. This old town may not be as old as some other old towns in Europe, but it is still well preserved as if it was like the other old towns.

Warsaw was almost fully destroyed with World War II, and the old town of the city was no exception…read more However the old town was built to remodel the past. They did an amazing job in restoring it. UNESCO in 1980 notes the Old Town of Warsaw as a wonderful example of near total reconstruction of history of Warsaw from 13th to 20th century. The palace surrounding this area is also remodeled to the prewar times. The Old Town environment is tourist friendly and walkable in day and night time. There are many shops, restaurants, cafes, churches, palace etc around it. We did our Warsaw walking tour from this area too. The walking tour meeting point was Sigismund's Column. Side Note- The money exchange is very good in this area. It's better to get currency from the Old Town compared to the airport or other areas.~

The original Old Town of Warsaw, and along with most of the city was destroyed in World War 2. But…read morethe Poles built it all back as closely as possible to the original design. They did such an incredible job rebuilding that I wouldn't have known if I didn't read about it advance. Like any European "Old Town", stroll the the streets, peek inside some shops, maybe enjoy some drinks and food at the tourist trap restaurants. While its definitely touristy, you'll find some unique boutique stores and lots of photo opportunities.

Plac Zamkowy is the famous castle square in the historic old town of Warsaw. It's always busy with…read moretourists and locals. One of the Christmas markets was in this square as well in December. It's all walkable area into the castle, shops, restaurants etc. For the holiday season they decorate a huge tree with many other holiday decorations. While being in Warsaw for a week, we roamed the Plac Zamkowy multiple times. It's gorgeous at night with all the lights. And radiantly beautiful with all the historic townhomes and buildings in the day time. The best views are seen of the castle square from above the St.Anne's tower. It's a tower in the square that you get ticket to view the town below. Side Note- If you plan on taking a walking tour, most of the walking tours start near the column area right in the middle of castle square.

The Royal Castle is worthy of a spot on your Warsaw itinerary if you are fascinated by history. I…read morewas eager to visit but will admit that the staff weren't friendly or helpful and very few spoke English making it difficult to find my way. The signage for the tour route was also poor and mostly non existent. Due to the language barrier, multi language signage really needs to be implemented so that all guests can self navigate. I purchased the ticket which was timed entry noting a 2pm beginning. I was supposed to receive an audio guide as it is included in the price. No one was able to tell me where to retrieve this. I saw a lady handing them out but she aggressively grabbed it from my hands and scolded that I wasn't with her group. She could not direct me. Beyond this incident, no one gave me a locker token to store my things which led to another misunderstanding between myself and the staff. They yelled at me for having a closed container water bottle and I was forced to toss it as no one could help explain the locker system. I also had so much trouble finding the starting point of the tour and was scolded for going the wrong way. Once I was finally on the tour, I did find it pleasant despite the lack of audio guide. Beyond the inside of the rebuilt castle are the lovely gardens. Entry to the gardens is free and there are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy. It was an inexpensive and rather short time needed to see everything so I am glad I stopped but really did find it in poor taste for the staff to treat tourists this way. Understandably, not everyone speaks English but in a major tourist attraction, I expect better signage. Would have rated higher if not for the rudeness and poor guidance.

Pure coincidence, but I came on a Wednesday which is a free day, nice!…read moreThe original castle, and most of Warsaw was completely destroyed in World War 2, but it was built back as closely as possible to the original design. The castle still looks old, but it definitely seems newer than other castles you may have visited in the past. You'll walk on a guided path through several opulent and beautifully decorated rooms filled with incredible art. The castle exterior is rather bland, but don't a judge a book by its cover? Maybe its more of 4 Star if you had to pay the 50PLN/$12.50 regular ticket fee, but that low cost shouldn't deter you from visiting this lovely castle. Plus you've already spent $1000s to get to Poland right?

What a fun way to see the sunset in Warsaw! For a really spectacular visit, make sure you time your…read moreentry about 20 minutes before the sunset to catch the colors and view. You can buy a ticket before on their website, or there is an electronic vending machine (accepts credit cards) in the lobby. I believe that there is also a physical ticket sales booth inside. A regular ticket is 30 Polish ZT. They advise that on the day you'd like to visit the viewing platform that it's best to check if it is open beforehand on their official website: www.pkin.pl Tickets purchased on-line are valid for 12 months after purchase, until used. To make inquiries, the phone number is 22 656 73 82. The hours of the Viewing Terrace ticket office are daily (Monday to Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The elevator is fast and takes you to the 30th floor where there is a sightseeing terrace which surrounds the top. It takes the elevator only 19 seconds to reach the top. The 30th floor includes a mid century style Gothic Hall, a photo gallery and a coffee bar.

Built in the 1950s, this massive soviet communist era monstrosity was Stalin's gift to the people…read moreof Warsaw, whom really didn't have a say. The local Poles also called it "Stalin's P***S"...I don't see it, do you? :) Despite the dark history, seeing this building certainly makes an impression on you, especially architectural nerds like myself. The interior reflects the era. I didn't have a chance, but building has a couple of large theaters to see shows and concerts. 25PLN/$6 will let you ride up to the "tip", I mean top of the building at 30 floors up. You'll get some sweeping panoramic views for some pretty good photos and Instagram posts...though the Warsaw skyline is rather flat and dull compared to other views. Still worth the cheap $6, and it won't take much time out of your day. I think I paid $45 to go up Seattle's Space Needle a few months ago.

We visited this cemetery yesterday, and it reminded me of the well-known Parisian cemeteries such…read moreas Pere Lachaise. It's rather large and it has a profusion of beautiful statuary. We were there for a few hours and that wasn't even enough time to finish seeing all of it.

Really like to go there to watch old graves. Enchanting place.read more