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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. Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in November
Estimated hotel price
€75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in November
Estimated hotel price
€75
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 Warsaw, which is about 176 km from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Wheego, among others, in Warsaw.

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 Warsaw, which is about 176 km from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Wheego, among others, in Warsaw.

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 (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,934 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 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 And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€102+
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Warminski Hotel & Conference
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€68+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Olsztyn Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€80+
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Hotel Wysoka Brama
1 star
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€27+
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Hiring a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Expect to pay €1.45 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 €17.34 and €23.12. The most frequently booked car type in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is Compact (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.45 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 €17.34 and €23.12. The most frequently booked car type in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is Compact (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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