Warsaw or “Warszawa” in Polish is the capital and the largest city of Poland. Situated on the Vistula River (Wisla in Polish), historic references of the city date back to as early as the 14th and 15th century when Warsaw replaced Krakow to be the capital of the commonwealth and also the crown of the Kingdom of Poland. After a spate of foreign rule by leaders like Napoleon Bonaparte and countries like Russia, Warsaw finally gained its independence in 1918. With the entry of German Nazis in 1939 during WWII, followed by the deportation and massacre of Jews in concentration camps and the total demolishment of the entire city, Warsaw city was built again to recover its lost glory. The city thus acquired the title of ‘phoenix city’ after surviving so many wars and still standing strong as a cultural, economic and prominent tourist hub in Europe. Today, Warsaw is a city with a thriving music and club scene, brimming with several street fests, music festivals, engaging art exhibitions, museums, picturesque parks and beaches, and more. You can find many places to visit in Warsaw.

Shopping Warsaw

Arkadia: Poland’s biggest shopping mall, Arkadia is a treasure land full of fashionable clothes, electronic gadgets, furniture, as well as entertainment options. It is also one of the city’s most popular hangout spots for locals and tourists alike. Arkadia boasts of having as many as 300 stores, 30 cafés, a 15 screen cinema multiplex and a fitness club.

ZÅ‚ote Tarasy:Situated right near the central train station, the ZÅ‚ote Tarasy is a huge commercial complex that houses over 200 shopping stores and 30 restaurants. All the famous designer labels like Hugo Boss, Gucci, EMPiK, Van Graf, and Marks & Spencer are nested here. There is also an 8 screened cinema that caters to entertainment seekers.

Galeria Mokotów: One of the largest and most exclusive shopping malls in Warsaw, the Galeria Mokotów is yet another popular shopping hub of the city. The mall also has a 14 screened Cinema City, a playground for kids, 30 cafés and over 200 showrooms.

Kazimierz Sunday Flea Market: This age old flea market is a hit with locals and tourists alike. It is a popular hub for buying valuable antiques, vintage accessories, used, second hand clothes and shoes. Kazimierz market is also a charming place to simply stroll around or have a walk through its array of stalls.

KoÅ‚o Bazar: Held from dawn till dusk each weekend, KoÅ‚o Bazar is the focal point for a large number of buyers and sellers from across the country. Precious vintage items like Indian palace doors, vinyl records, posters from the world war times, Prussian helmets and so on, are sold here.

Bazar Różyckiego: Once considered as the premier bazaar of Warsaw, the Bazar Różyckiego dates back to the end of 19th century. Untouched by the communist influences, the bazaar is home to old-styled, charming wooden stalls, vegetable stalls, groceries and fish stalls, and almost everything that you may need.

Hotel details

This plain, roadside hotel is opposite a tram stop and is a 2-minute walk from Warszawa Ochota train station. It's also 2 km from the Palace of Culture and Science and 4 km from Copernicus Science Centre.

Bright, modern rooms offer free Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, flat-screen TVs and desks. Upgraded rooms add espresso machines, premium TV channels and complimentary minibars, and suites add separate living rooms with sofabeds.

Amenities include a cozy lobby bar, a straightforward restaurant with a courtyard, and conference facilities. There's also a sauna and a fitness center as well.

• Price is based on two people sharing a room.
• Lowest price deals available for two-night stays with flights from London in January 2019.
• Valid for travel on selected dates from January 2019 to April 2019.
• No cancellations or changes once booked.
• Subject to availability.