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Venue

The conference will be hosted by the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Warsaw, at Krakowskie Przedmieście 3.

Money and shopping

Currency: Poland’s currency is the Polish złoty (PLN). As of August, 1 złoty is roughly 0.23 euros or 0.27 US dollars.

Payments: Card and contactless payments (including Apple Pay and Google Pay) are accepted in most places. As a result, you can easily rely on your card or phone for most of your time in Warsaw. Note that most ticket machines in public transport accept only contactless payments.

Sunday trade ban: Most retail shops and malls are closed on Sundays. However, restaurants, cafés, pharmacies, and small convenience stores (like Żabka) remain open.

Getting to the venue

From Chopin Airport

  • Head to the Lotnisko Chopina-Przyloty 02 bus stop in front of the arrivals hall.
  • Take bus line 175.
  • Get off at the Uniwersytet stop (the journey takes around 40 minutes).

From Modlin Airport

You can buy a special airport ticket (‘Bilet lotniskowy’) for the whole route on the Koleje Mazowieckie website.

  • Head to the Lotnisko Modlin bus stop of Koleje Mazowieckie in front of the arrivals hall.
  • Take bus line ZL.
  • Get off at the Modlin stop (one stop away).
  • At the nearby train station, take train line RL.
  • Get off at the Warszawa Centralna station (the journey takes around 40 minutes).
  • Exit the station and cross the street to the Dworzec Centralny 01 bus stop.
  • Take bus line 128 or 175.
  • Get off at the Uniwersytet stop (the journey takes around 15 minutes).

Getting around Warsaw

On foot

The temperature in Warsaw in mid-September is usually between 10°C and 25°C (50-75°F), so it is often worth taking a walk, especially since the conference venue is in the historic centre of Warsaw.

By bike

One of the most convenient ways to get around Warsaw is by bike. If you left your trusty two-wheeler at home, consider using the city system. To rent a bike, download the Veturilo or Nextbike app. If you have a problem unlocking or returning your bike, call the city helpline at 19 115 (you may have to wait a few minutes for a connection).

By public transport

You can get around Warsaw by bus, tram, SKM train, or metro.

We recommend using the Jakdojade app (or their website) to plan your route and buy digital tickets (only available in the app). To validate your e-ticket, use the app to scan the QR code sticker located inside a vehicle or on a metro gate.

Paper tickets can be bought from kiosks and ticket machines at selected stops, as well as on buses, on some trams, and in metro stations. Kiosks and ticket machines at bus stops accept coins and cards. Most ticket machines inside vehicles are contactless-only. Short-term tickets bought inside vehicles are already validated. Other tickets must be validated immediately upon entering the vehicle or at the metro gate.

You may find the following websites useful:
Tourist information for getting around Warsaw
Step-by-step guide to public transport in Warsaw

By taxi

Ride-hailing apps (like Bolt, Freenow, and Uber) are popular and reliable in Warsaw. If you prefer to hail a regular city taxi – which should have official markings – it is good to ask the driver for the estimated fare before starting your ride.

Food and drink

There are numerous restaurants and cafés close to the venue, offering a variety of options – from pizza and vegan cuisine to traditional Polish dishes, coffee, and light lunches. Some great nearby options include Nonna (pizza), Falla (vegan/vegetarian), Oma (traditional Polish food), SAM (various lunch options), STOR (coffee), Cor (coffee), Aromat (coffee, breakfast, and baked goods), and Galeria Wypieków Lubaszka (baked goods and a quick bite). Many additional dining options are available in the surrounding area.

What to do in Warsaw

There are many historic buildings, museums, and cultural institutions within walking distance of the conference venue. These include the Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and the Royal Łazienki, a park-and-palace complex. It is also worth visiting the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and taking a walk along the wild east bank and the boulevards on the west bank of the Vistula River.

For more inspiration, see the official Warsaw tourist website.

Useful numbers

Country code: +48

Emergency: 112

City Contact Center: 19 115