Experience Poznań: Explore, Eat and Celebrate!

Experience Poland's cultural capital without breaking the bank in Poznań.

21 June 2023

Explore the historic city of Poznań on a budget, with free entry to attractions such as the Imperial Castle and the Poznań Archaeological Museum. Experience Polish cuisine at affordable prices, with traditional dishes like pierogi, borscht and kielbasa available at local restaurants and street food stalls. Save on accommodation costs by staying in a hostel or budget hotel in the city centre.

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Day 1

Exploring the Old Town

  • Start your day with a filling breakfast at Cafeteria Retro, a quirky retro-themed cafe serving delicious sandwiches and coffee
  • Take a walking tour of the Old Town, admiring the colorful Renaissance buildings and grand churches
  • Visit the Poznań Cathedral, with its impressive twin-towers and beautiful interior
  • Enjoy lunch at Pierogarnia Stary Młyn, a popular local restaurant specializing in traditional Polish pierogi
  • After lunch, head to the Imperial Castle, now a museum showcasing Poznań's history and culture
  • End your day with a drink at Brovaria, a microbrewery and restaurant serving delicious beers and pub food
  • Hotel recommendation: Hostel La Guitarra, a cozy and friendly hostel located in the heart of the Old Town at an affordable price.
Day 2

Parks and Museums

  • Start your day with a walk in the lush gardens of Park Cytadela, a former military fortress turned park with a beautiful view over the city
  • Visit the Poznań Zoo, home to over 2,000 animals from all over the world
  • For lunch, try the homemade Polish cuisine at Bistro Kwadrat
  • Spend your afternoon at the National Museum, showcasing the best of Polish art and history, or the interactive Museum of the Origins of the Republic of Poland
  • End your day with a sunset walk along the Warta River, admiring the impressive suspension bridge and the colorful city skyline
  • Hotel recommendation: Ibis Poznań Stare Miasto, a comfortable and modern hotel located just outside the Old Town at a reasonable price.

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How to get there

Plane

The best way to get to Poznań by plane is to fly into Poznań-Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport which is located about 7 kilometers west of the city center.

Car

If you are driving, the A2 motorway connects Poznań with Warsaw and Berlin. The city center can be reached via several major roads such as ul. Głogowska, ul. Wawrzyniaka, ul. Grunwaldzka, and ul. Dąbrowskiego.

Train

You can take a train from Warsaw or Berlin to Poznań which takes around four hours. The main station, Poznań Główny, is located in the city center.

Boat

Poznań is not accessible by boat as it is located inland with no direct connection to the sea.

Bus

Buses from major cities in Poland and Europe arrive at the Poznań Central Bus Station which is located near the city center.

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Poznań

Welcome to a city so cool, even the Ń in its name has a hat. Poznań, where centuries of history meet modern-day fun with a side of delicious pierogi.

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