Holiday rentals and lettings in Warsaw

In recent years Warsaw has shot up to become a top European tourist destination, and with that it has seen a proliferation of accommodation options. Most lettings here are flats, scattered all over the city but with the majority being within an easy 15-minute walk of the city centre. Praga Poludnie, on the east bank of the river, is the young person’s favourite area to stay; a trendy district with a bohemian atmosphere, art galleries and cultural centres.

With Warsaw characterised by its mix of old and new, you can find lettings both in historical buildings in and around the Old Town, and in the modern tower blocks rising above the city. Most lettings cater for couples or small groups, and offer an amazing price to quality ratio.

Warsaw is the capital of Poland and a city of nearly 2 million, easily accessible from all around Europe by a variety of low-cost airlines. The main attraction of the city is the Old Town, one of the most beautiful in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also home to a vibrant urban scene, with Ząbkowska Street being the coolest street of all, where you will find a raft of lively alternative bars and hip cafes.

Many visitors to Warsaw comment on how seamlessly the city has managed to blend the old with the new. Cross the Vistula River to see the Old Town from a distance, and the unique panorama of the city will reveal itself – modern skyscrapers rise above the quaint red roofs of the Old Town.

While not widely known as being a top destination for families, modern Warsaw has so much to offer inquisitive children and their parents. The Copernicus Science Centre is a real treat for science lovers; discover the secrets of nature, conduct your very own experiments, and interact with hundreds of exhibits. The centre is also home to a Robotic Theatre, where performing humanoids move, speak to you, and even express their feelings. In the evening, take your children to Multimedia Fountain Park by the Old Town. Once night falls, the fountains turn into a spectacular show of light, sound and water.

There are 71 museums in the city, most of which are free at least once a week. Learn all about the country’s turbulent history, acquaint yourself with Polish visual arts, classical music and film. The Warsaw Rising Museum is a locals’ favourite. It commemorates probably the most significant event in the city’s history – the 1944 Warsaw Uprising – with interactive exhibits, videos and recordings from that era, and even a recreation of the sewer tunnels used by the Polish resistance to move around the city without being caught. Museum lovers should also take in the Fryderyk Chopin Museum, which pays homage to Poland’s most famous composer, the POLIN Museum, which celebrates the history of the Jewish community in Poland, and the truly unique Neon Museum, exhibiting 60 neon signs from the Cold War era.

A number of companies offer boat rides leaving from the central river bank, which are both relaxing but instructive, as a knowledgeable guide narrates the history of the river and its buildings.

One of the very few famous landmarks in Warsaw to have survived WW2, Wilanow is a royal palace built in the 1700s, and boasts a beautiful facade and sumptuous interiors, as well as majestic gardens and a lake.

An urban riverbank which is perhaps unparalleled anywhere in Europe! The left bank is your destination for bars, restaurants and cultural events, while the right bank is a natural area, a habitat to rare birds, and home to sandy beaches recognised by National Geographic as some of the most beautiful urban beaches in the world.

Veturilko is a city-wide bike rental programme with over 340 rental stations dispersed around the city. You can even rent tandems and bikes for children. A flat and green city, this is the perfect way to explore its many nooks and crannies.

Home to 12,000 animals and 500 species including gorillas, hippos, elephants and even highly venomous snakes! The zoo also has great historical value, with a tunnel you can visit which was used by Jews to escape the Germans in WW2.