The apartment at Bonifraterska 16/11 sits at one of the best-connected points in the city centre — and yet it’s quiet. You can walk to the Old Town in about 12 minutes. The New Town and the Royal Castle are on the way. This guide shows how to plan two days in Warsaw so you see the most important places without wasting time on transport.
Day 1: Old Town and Castle Square
Start with coffee around Plac Teatralny or along Krakowskie Przedmieście — the main axis of the Royal Route and one of the most lively pedestrian corridors in the centre. The walk takes about 15 minutes from Bonifraterska.
Your first stop should be Castle Square and the Sigismund III Column — one of the most recognisable views in Warsaw. The Royal Castle (ticketed entry, from around 30 PLN) is worth visiting if you’re interested in the history of Polish monarchy and the city’s reconstruction after World War II. Book your ticket online in advance, especially at weekends.
Next, head to the Old Town Market Square. The tenement houses were rebuilt after 1945 — completely destroyed by the Germans — and are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an example of post-war reconstruction. The Warsaw Mermaid stands in the centre of the square. There are many cafés and restaurants here; prices are higher than in the rest of the centre, but the atmosphere in the morning or evening makes every zloty worthwhile.
In the afternoon, walk north to the Barbican and city walls — the only surviving section of the old fortifications. Beyond the Barbican begins the New Town, with the New Town Market Square and the Church of the Sacramentines.
Day 2: The Castle, Royal Route and back through Krasiński Garden
Start your second day at the Royal Castle if you missed it on day one. The Kubicki Arcades and royal apartments are impressive, especially after seeing archival photos from 1945 when the castle lay in ruins.
Walking south along Krakowskie Przedmieście, you pass St Anne’s Church with its viewing terrace — free entry, with views over Castle Square and the Vistula. Further on, the Presidential Palace, the Church of the Visitationist Sisters and Warsaw University mark the main cultural axis of the city centre.
For the return, choose the route through Krasiński Garden — one of Warsaw’s oldest public parks, on Miodowa Street, just 8 minutes’ walk from the apartment. It’s peaceful even on a Saturday afternoon. The fountain, paths and benches make it a good place to rest after two days of sightseeing.
Practical information
- Distance from apartment to Old Town Market Square: approx. 1.1 km, 12–15 minutes on foot.
- Transport: Trams 4, 13, 23 or 26 stop at Plac Bankowy, 5 minutes from the apartment.
- Royal Castle: open Tue–Sun, tickets from approx. 30 PLN/person. Free entry on Sundays to permanent exhibitions.
- Warsaw Rising Museum: 15 minutes’ walk, ul. Grzybowska 79. One of the best history museums in Europe — allow 2–3 hours.
- Apartment key: self check-in, 4th floor, entrance from the courtyard side.
Where to stay for a Warsaw weekend
The apartment at Bonifraterska 16/11 is 49 m², two rooms and space for up to four people — a couple or a family with children. The balcony faces a quiet courtyard. 300 Mbps internet, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and self check-in mean you can arrive late in the evening and start your weekend without waiting for anyone.