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First time visiting Warsaw! A 2-day, 1-night plan to enjoy the city on a budget [Carefully selected by a Polish resident]

  • ptakuyap15
  • May 3
  • 3 min read

Warsaw cityscape

Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is an attractive city where history and modern streetscapes blend together. What's more, there are many spots that you can enjoy even on a budget! In this article, we will introduce a Warsaw sightseeing plan that allows you to enjoy Warsaw to the fullest in a 2-day, 1-night trip.




I recommend using "jakdojade" for transportation in Warsaw.




1. Łazienki Park

Lazienki Park


Free admission

Duration: Approximately 1 to 2 hours


This is the largest park in Warsaw, and features a beautiful landscape where nature and the palace blend together. There is a Chopin statue, and free piano concerts are held in the summer, so if you have the chance, be sure to check it out!


The bench in front of the Chopin statue has a mechanism that plays music, so be sure to listen!


The White Pavilion, a historical building built in the late 18th century located in the park, is beautifully reflected on the water's surface.

The White Pavilion

White Pavilion


Actually, there are four peacocks in the park, so you might encounter them. They're not in a cage, they're just allowed to roam freely.


For this reason, unfortunately dogs are not allowed in Łazienki Park .




2.Pałac Kultury i Nauki

Pałac Culture and Nauki

(c)Obraz Piotr Zakrzewski z Pixabay


The Palace of Culture and Science is a symbol of Warsaw. It was built as a "gift" from Stalin and is a place where you can feel the remnants of the communist era. For that reason, many people are of the opinion that it should be demolished, and this debate is still ongoing.



There is an admission fee to enter the building, but I personally think it's more enjoyable to take a good look at the exterior of the building, so it's fine to just look around without spending too much time there.



Palace of Culture and Science

The Palace of Culture and Science, visible between the modern buildings, is also quite nice.

Palace of Culture and Science

With the morning sun




3. Warsaw Old Town (Stare Miasto) & Barbakan (Barbakan Warszawski)

Warsaw Old Town

Obraz jacqueline macou z Pixabay


Free admission

Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours


Warsaw's historic centre , destroyed during World War II but beautifully restored, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Also, don't miss the Barbican , a brick fortress at the entrance to the old town. It may seem smaller than you'd expect, but just walking through it will make you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Middle Ages!

Barbican

The lawn behind the Royal Castle in Warsaw is a great place to lie down on a nice day!

Royal Castle in Warsaw

The back lawn of the Royal Castle in Warsaw


4. Saxon Garden

Saxony Garden

Beautiful fountain


Free admission

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour


One of the oldest parks in Poland and a green oasis in Warsaw .

The park is also home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier , and you can see the changing of the guard ceremony (every hour on the hour)! It's the perfect place to spend some relaxing time between sightseeing.


There are often events held here, so you might even be able to encounter something interesting.



5. National Museum in Warsaw


National Museum in Warsaw

Free admission every Tuesday!

Duration: Approximately 1-2 hours


The National Museum in Warsaw is one of the largest art museums in Poland , boasting a wide range of collections from the 13th century to the present day. You can enjoy a variety of exhibits, including European paintings, Polish art, religious paintings, and poster art.


Battle of Grunwald

One of the most popular works is the huge historical painting "Bitwa pod Grunwaldem" by Jan Matejko. This work is a symbol of Polish history and is a spot that many tourists stop in their tracks.







Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library

Warsaw University Library

Free admission

Duration: 1 hour


A recommended spot that is not often mentioned in guidebooks is the rooftop garden of the university library. The modern design and the abundant greenery on the building and rooftop are soothing!


It is said to be one of the largest rooftop gardens in Europe.


It also offers views over Warsaw and the River Vistula.


The garden is divided into upper and lower parts, the upper part is open from April 1st to the end of October each year, and the lower part is open all year round.



Warsaw University Library

Roof Garden of the University of Warsaw Library

Anyone can freely go up to the rooftop garden.


There are benches on the rooftop so you can relax and read a book.



Roof Garden of the University of Warsaw Library

Roof Garden of the University of Warsaw Library

Roof Garden of the University of Warsaw Library




A map of recommended sightseeing spots in Warsaw


The spots introduced in this blog can be seen on the map below.


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