Warsaw's Best - mini travel guide

gdj67Threads: 20 Posts: 187 Joined: Nov 18, 07	Dec 1, 07, 15:31 / #
Since we've all been picking at the worst things in Poland, I thought it only far to highlight some of the good things, but to simplify things I'll we stick to Warszawa in this post, as it's the city I know best ;) The best hotel: Without Question - The Rialto. The best hostel: Not really a hostel, but Hotel Atos in Sadyba is just as cheap and great value. Tram stop right outside the entrance, so your in the centre in 15 mins. The best restaurant: Belvedere - simply jaw dropping interior, and the food is always first class. Expensive by Warsaw standards, but worth every penny for a special romantic occasion The best bistro/cafe: Too many to choose from......... The best Polish restaurant: Tradycja Restauracja Polska The best kid-friendly place: Blue Cactus - Mexicain restaurant that goes out of its way to entertain your little monsters. The food's not bad either. The best Sunday breakfast/brunch: The little cafe in The Cenre for Contemporary Art in Łazienki Park. The best unique Warsaw bar: not found it yet! The best place to drink outdoors: Don't know the name, but there's a bar/restaurant in the middle of Pole Mokotowskie that has a great bbq. The best style bar: Downstairs at Papaya on ul. Foksal The best attraction: Łazienki - and the peacocks. The best sports facilities: Not had time for that yet, but the gym/spa on the roof of Rialto is quite good, more for relaxing than exercising! The best small independent gallery: Not found any of significance, ....help appreciated. The best museum: Terribly designed layout, but for sheer poignancy - The Warsaw Uprising Museum. The best night club: Foksal 19 - bloody expensive drinks though! Feel free to add to the list. Cheers, Gary

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07	Dec 1, 07, 15:42 / #
Quoting: gdj67 Łazienki best park in the world. :) Quoting: gdj67 The best unique Warsaw bar: The best small independent gallery: nothing in stare miasto? nothing on stary rynek or towards the west gate? there used to be a nice little gallery in barbakan and another near the bell. sorry i don't recall the st. names.

gdj67Threads: 20 Posts: 187 Joined: Nov 18, 07	Dec 1, 07, 15:50 / #
Quoting: plk123 nothing in stare miasto? - I wouldn't know, I tend to stay away from the old town - too many tourists and rip off joints, though you are probably right that that would be the place to seek out galleries. Might give it a try next time. thx. Gary