Rakowiec Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Old Town Square
Learn about the local history of Warsaw when you spend time at Old Town Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
National Stadium
Take a tour of this symbolic building, home to the Polish national football team and an important center for sports and culture in Warsaw.
Old Town Market Place
The heart of Warsaw’s Old Town, this lively square is lined with picturesque buildings from the 1600s and 1700s.
Palace of Culture and Science
Admire the views from the terrace of the country’s tallest building, a controversial landmark that inspires mixed feelings from Polish citizens.
Nowy Swiat Street
This busy street has long been one of the most popular areas in the city for dining, shopping and socializing.
University of Warsaw
Stroll through the avenues and palaces of this historic academic institution, which has fostered two centuries of learning in Poland.
Activities
City Sightseeing Warsaw Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Warsaw: Palace of Culture and Science Tour with Terrace
Warsaw: Polish Vodka Museum Tour with Tasting
Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus
Private Tour: Warsaw City Sightseeing by Retro Fiat
Our pick of the best Rakowiec Hotel Deals
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport
Location is good, hotel is nice, staff is great, food in restaurant is tasty, clean room and comfy bed. I recommend Courtyard by Marriott!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Regent Warsaw Hotel
Yes breakfast had so.many options and the spa with pool sauna ect was great to unwind
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Novotel Warszawa Centrum
PURO Warszawa Centrum
Liked everything
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
InterContinental Warsaw by IHG
Great stay at the Intercontinental Hotel. Great location. Clean, spacious room, comfortable bed, great breakfast options, friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rakowiec
Ochota
Noted for its shopping and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Ochota. Top attractions like Blue City and National Library of Poland are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hale Banacha 02 Tram Stop or Hale Banacha 01 Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Wlochy
Visitors to Wlochy love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Instytut Lotnictwa 04 Tram Stop.
Centrum
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Palace of Culture and Science to Hala Koszyki – discover Centrum, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Śródmieście Południowe
If you're spending time in Śródmieście Południowe, check out sights like Hala Koszyki or The National Museum in Warsaw and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Plac Konstytucji 06 Tram Stop or Plac Konstytucji 05 Tram Stop.
Mirów
While you're in Mirów, take in top sights like Warsaw Trade Tower or Norblin Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norblin 04 Tram Stop or Norblin 03 Tram Stop.
Okęcie
Visitors to Okęcie love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Aleja Krakowska 01 Tram Stop.
