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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) has to offer.

When to visit Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in April
Estimated hotel price
€62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in April
Estimated hotel price
€62
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 28 miles from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie).

Train

Located 0.9 miles 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 26 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is to pick up a car hire from Warsaw, which is about 109 miles from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Wheego, among others, in Warsaw.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Uniwersytet-Prawocheńskiego, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles 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 28 miles from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie).

Train

Located 0.9 miles 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 26 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is to pick up a car hire from Warsaw, which is about 109 miles from Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Wheego, among others, in Warsaw.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Uniwersytet-Prawocheńskiego, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie). Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) Olsztyn is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

GDNGdansk Rebiechowo
WMIWarsaw Modlin
SZYSzymany Olsztyn-Mazury

Airlines serving Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,747 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,701 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,199 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,669 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,438 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€89+
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Warminski Hotel & Conference
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€72+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Olsztyn Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€72+
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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 €1.35 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 €16.13 and €21.50. The most frequently booked car type in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.35 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 €16.13 and €21.50. The most frequently booked car type in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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