Discover our locals' 164 hidden gems in Warsaw

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Park Rzeźby in Bródno

Part of MSN's exhibition

"Sculpture Park in Bródno" was built in 2009 and the idea is based on many types of art, i.e. social, participatory, but also minimalist.

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Magda

Przedmojska

Jul 7, 2025

Flora Caffe

A green house

"Flora Caffe" in Łazienki Park in Warsaw is a great cafe to head to if it's raining or windy in the park. It's perfect for a beer or a coffee in the garden

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Stefano

Nardone

Jul 5, 2025

Czerwony Rower

Eat cheap & help the needy

"Czerwony Rower" in Warsaw is restaurant that provides good food while helping those in need. Many of my Pragian friends love it and it's my new favourite!

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Ola

Synowiec

Jul 5, 2025

Hydrozagadka

Great music venue

"Hydrozagadka" is the best place to listen to live alternative music in Warsaw nowadays, and the hottest place in Praga in summertime! I would know...

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Bars
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Ola

Synowiec

Jul 5, 2025

Muzeum Domków dla Lalek

Back to your childhood

"Muzeum Domków dla Lalek" is one of two dollhouse museums in Europe. The Warsaw one opened recently and has over 100 exhibits! I just love the entrance...

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Art & culture

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Ola

Synowiec

Jul 5, 2025

Pastrami

The breakfast you deserve

"Pastrami" in Warsaw is my new discovery, in the neighborhood of Powisle. Amazing eggs, original breakfast - and everything surprisingly affordable!

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Stefano

Nardone

Jul 3, 2025

Matylda Zielińska Bizu

Tiny treasures

"Matylda Zielińska Bizu" in Warsaw is a handcrafter jewelry maker. One thing's for sure: you will find great gifts for yourself and loved ones here...

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Shopping

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Magda

Przedmojska

Jun 27, 2025

Bar Wieczorny

Polish storm!

"Bar Wieczorny" Warsaw is a meeting place/bar for many neighbors for their "last one" before bed. Check out the "surprise me" drink, and so they will...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Magda

Przedmojska

Jun 26, 2025

Big Book Cafe

Literary world

Big Book Cafe, run by the people behind one of the youngest and most innovative literary festivals under the name Big Book Festival, was opened in the Summer of 2017.

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Magda

Przedmojska

Jun 26, 2025

Wydawnictwo Tajfuny

Asia in Warsaw

"Wydawnictwo Tajfuny" in Warsaw is a small publishing house that aims to bring Japanese & Asian culture to the Polish market. You can stay all day here!

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Shopping

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Magda

Przedmojska

Jun 24, 2025

Proces Kawki

Coffee roastery with a garden

"Proces Kawki" in Warsaw is one of my favorite coffee places in Praga, both for its offering and relaxed atmosphere, esp. the large garden and sunbeds!

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Piotrek

Czubaszek

Jun 24, 2025

Plan B

The heart of Hipster's square

"Plan B" is probably the most popular bar in Warsaw and for good reason! This place, located at 'Hipster's Square' is always a plan B if all else failed.

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Bars

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Ola

Synowiec

Jun 24, 2025

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