On onset, Warsaw may seem like a mundane place with nothing much to do. However, upon closer inspection, you’ll find that there are actually alot of things to do and attractions in Warsaw Poland! Here are our top 5 things to do!
Things to do in Warsaw
1. Old City in Warsaw
This view taken from the room of Intercontinental Hotel Warsaw shows the aerial view of the entire old city of Warsaw. You may not believe it, but most of the original old city was destroyed during and post World War 2. Hence, most of what we see today is actually a “rebuilt old city” altogether. Meticulous huh?
360 View of Old Town Square Warsaw
What to eat in Warsaw Poland
2. E. Wedel Cafe – The Oldest Chocolatier in Poland since 1851
Wedel was known to be the “Willy Wonka” of Poland during his time. Be sure to drop by this original site of the oldest chocolatier in Poland and enjoy a cup of rich melted chocolate at the E. Wedel Cafe!
3. Pierogi – Polish Dumplings
If you’re thinking about what’s there to eat in Poland, pierogi comes to mind! It would be so completely wrong not to have tried the Pierogi (Polish Dumplings) if you were to visit Warsaw. Make sure you try it! Seriously!
4. Best Traditional Polish Restaurant – Folk Gospoda!
Need we say more? For the best traditional Polish food at great prices, visit Folk Gospoda!
Where to stay in Warsaw Poland
5. Best Hotel in Warsaw – Intercontinental Warsaw Hotel
The Intercontinental Hotel Warsaw is definitely the best hotel in Warsaw. Not only does it boast of the best view of the entire city of Warsaw (close up of the Palace of Culture and Science), you can also enjoy the view in the hot tub from the sky pool of the hotel! The breakfast at this hotel is also touted as the best buffet breakfast in the entire Warsaw. Complete with live harp music!
InterContinental Warszawa (Warsaw) is arguably one of the best 5 stars Hotel in Warsaw Poland! Kate and I had the opportunity to enjoy a night at this marvelous hotel and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
As always, we requested for a high floor at the Intercontinental Warsaw and we were met with this view when we first entered the room…
Spacious room with a view at Intercontinental Warsaw Hotel
Besides the amazing view, the room itself was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped…
But as avid readers of 2bearbear.com, you would have known by now that Kate and I dont easily get “wowed” unless it’s like Ritz Carlton Singapore or amazing views like this…
Panoramic Views of Warsaw from the 43/44 storey Wellness Centre of Intercontinental Warszawa
YES! One of the main selling points of the InterContinental Warsaw Hotel is the magnificent views of Warsaw from the Wellness Centre. You will be able to see the Palace of Culture and Science and of course the National Stadium Warsaw, Poland!
Did you know that the Palace of Culture and Science was a gift from Soviet Union to the people of Poland and even today, some still detest it because of its mark of Soviet domination. It also has a nick name – the Wedding Cake because of its design.
On a lighter note, the National Stadium was built in time for the Euro 2012! The opening match was played at this venue!
The highlight of the wellness centre is of course the gym and the pool!
You’ll be able to enjoy views of the Palace of Culture & Science as well the entire city of Warsaw right from the comforts of the swimming pool, hot tub or right at the gym!
The wellness centre is also open in the evenings and early mornings. At night, you can enjoy night views of the city…
There is a neat little elevation at the edge of the pool where you can stand on and have a better view. The other cool thing about visiting the wellness centre in the morning is that there is an excellent view of the sunrise each morning! We were chatting with the instructor at the gym and he showed us the photos he took that particular morning which was absolutely amazing! At the Riverview Wellness Centre, you can also enjoya sauna, steam bath and even massages! Do check it out!
Best Buffet Breakfast in Warsaw – Downtown Restaurant InterContinental Warsaw
Many have touted Downtown Restaurant at Intercontinental Hotel Warsaw to have the best buffet breakfast in Warsaw. We were impressed but whether it’s the best…well…take a look and you can decide
We were impressed by the ambience and class of Downtown Restaurant. It was spacious, sun-lit and elegantly decorated. The live music on the harp definitely added to the class. There’s even a view of the main street at the windows seats. There was also a good spread…
Truth be told, the spread was good but it was still classic European buffet breakfast, nothing really stood out from the spread.
Well, we cannot confirm plus chop, say that the Downtown Restaurant has the best buffet breakfast in all of Warsaw. However, the class, ambience and elegance of the restaurant does set it apart from its competitors. Tell us if you know better buffet breakfasts in Warsaw below in the comments section!
Map of InterContinental Warsaw Hotel Poland
Another great thing about the Intercontinental Warsaw Hotel is that it is a short walking distance from the Warsaw Central Railway Station. In addition, the Zlote Tarasy (Golden Terraces), a huge shopping mall is just a 5 minutes walk away!
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