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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) travel guide

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With a population of 171.803, Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is the largest city in Warminsko-Mazurskie, Poland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in January
Estimated hotel price
€59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in January
Estimated hotel price
€59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Plane

Although Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Szymany Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY), which is located 44 km from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie).

Train

Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is the busiest station in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Another popular train station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn Glowny, located 42 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is to pick up a car hire from Gdansk, which is about 136 km from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). You’ll find branches of Kaizen Rent A Car Inc and Express Rent a Car, among others, in Gdansk.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Uniwersytet-Prawocheńskiego, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn is also a commonly used station, and is 3.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Szymany Olsztyn-Mazury (SZY), which is located 44 km from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie).

Train

Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is the busiest station in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Another popular train station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn Glowny, located 42 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is to pick up a car hire from Gdansk, which is about 136 km from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). You’ll find branches of Kaizen Rent A Car Inc and Express Rent a Car, among others, in Gdansk.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Uniwersytet-Prawocheńskiego, located 2.5 km from the city centre of Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn is also a commonly used station, and is 3.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

GDNGdansk Rebiechowo
WMIWarsaw Modlin
SZYSzymany Olsztyn-Mazury

Airlines serving Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Most booked hotels in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

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Przystan Hotel&restaurants
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€119+
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Warminski Hotel & Conference
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€79+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Olsztyn Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€86+
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Hotel Wysoka Brama
1 star
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€20+
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Manor Hotel
4 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
€53+
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Hiring a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Expect to pay €1.33 per litre in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.90 and €21.20. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie), while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.33 per litre in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.90 and €21.20. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie), while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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