Rakowiec Travel Guide
Warsaw
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.
Warsaw Uprising Museum
Learn about the defining days of war in Warsaw at this enormous museum, which traces the Home Army’s doomed attempt to liberate the city from its German occupiers.
Top hotels in Rakowiec
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
"Hotel is very clean and staff is helpful, great gym. Rooms need a little update, outdated and worn furniture, but clean."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Novotel Warszawa Centrum
"Amazing stay"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Renaissance Warsaw Airport Hotel, an Marriott International
"Great hotel, super location. We always stay before flying out. We really enjoyed the food at the restaurant and service."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Warsaw Airport
"Very helpful staff. Everyone was polite and happy. Be I will stay here again. You walk from the airport in 1 minute"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Airport Hotel Okecie
"Great location, 5min drive to the airport. Delicious food specially breakfast!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Polonia Palace Hotel
"Very nice interiors, clean modern spacious rooms with above average twin beds which are very comfortable to sleep on."
Reviewed on 26 May 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 Szczesliwice Ski Slope 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 Savior Square or Hala Koszyki 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 Food Hall Browary or Warsaw Trade Tower, 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.
