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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) has to offer.

When to visit Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
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). The shortest flight to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Flex To Go 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). The shortest flight to Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Flex To Go 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 (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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)
£82+
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Warminski Hotel & Conference
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Olsztyn Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hotel Wysoka Brama
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£17+
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Manor Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie)

Hiring a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) costs £24 per day, on average, or £122 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie).

Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.75 and £18.33. The most frequently booked car type in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is Premium (BMW X5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) costs £24 per day, on average, or £122 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie).

Expect to pay £1.15 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 £13.75 and £18.33. The most frequently booked car type in Olsztyn (Warminsko-Mazurskie) is Premium (BMW X5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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