Introduction
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 April
Estimated hotel price
€72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in April
Estimated hotel price
€72
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 CarFree and CarWiz, 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 CarFree and CarWiz, 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)

Airlines serving Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,802 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,293 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,439 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,072 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Most booked hotels in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Przystan Hotel&restaurants
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€82+
Warminski Hotel & Conference
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€68+
Hotel Wysoka Brama
1 star
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€29+

Hiring a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Expect to pay €1.39 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 €16.57 and €22.10. 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 Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.39 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 €16.57 and €22.10. 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 Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.