Free things to do in Warsaw

Warsaw rewards travellers on a budget. Here are the best things you can do for free in the centre — ideal for a layover or a slow afternoon.

Walk the Royal Route

From Nowy Świat through Krakowskie Przedmieście to the Old Town — Warsaw's grandest stretch, lined with palaces, churches and cafés. Free, and stunning.

Old Town & Castle Square

Wander the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Market Square and the Barbican, and find the Mermaid statue — Warsaw's symbol.

Parks & the river

• Łazienki Park — royal gardens and free Chopin concerts in summer.
• Vistula boulevards — riverside walks, beaches and skyline views.
• University Library roof garden — one of Europe's finest, free to enter.

Do it bag-free

All of this is more fun without a suitcase. Leave your luggage at Nowy Świat 22 and explore light — pick it up any time until 3 a.m.