Practical information

Main Campus

The conference will take place at the Main Campus of the University of Warsaw, located in the historic centre of Warsaw.

Situated on Krakowskie Przedmieście, one of Warsaw’s most historic streets, the campus lies within walking distance of the Old Town and major cultural institutions. The surrounding area offers numerous cafés, restaurants, and green spaces.

Venues

The Old Library Building (“Stary BUW”) 📍

Located in the centre of the main campus of the University of Warsaw, the Old Library Building will serve as the main venue of the conference.

The Main Auditorium of the building will host the Opening Session and the Business Meeting. Conference panels will take place in the lecture halls located on the first and second floors, while the poster session will be held in the main hall of the building.

The Columned Hall of the Faculty of History 📍

The Columned Hall is located vis-à-vis the Old Library Building, on the opposite side of the main courtyard of the university campus. The conference reception will take place in this historic hall.

Accessibility

The University of Warsaw Main Campus includes accessible entrances and facilities in most conference buildings. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch with the organizers in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

The map

For the locations and navigation coordinates of the conference venues, please consult the map.

Public Transport

Warsaw has a well-developed public transport system, including buses, trams, and metro lines.

The University of Warsaw Main Campus is easily accessible:

Metro: Nowy Świat–Uniwersytet (Line M2)
Bus stop: Uniwersytet (106, 111, 116, 128, 175, 178, 180, 503, E-2)

Tickets are valid across buses, trams, and metro. Short-term tickets (20-minute, 75-minute, 24-hour) can be purchased from ticket machines (card payment available), kiosks, or mobile apps.

We recommend using official journey planners for real-time connections.

More information available on the Warsaw Public Transport website: https://www.wtp.waw.pl/en

City Bike Rentals: https://veturilo.waw.pl

Veturilo bikes are a great way to explore the city, especially along the Vistula river’s promenade or through the many parks and bike paths. Just download the app, top up (minimum 10 złotys) and go. The first 20 minutes is free, and up to 60 minutes is 1 złoty. Just remember to finish your ride at a Veturilo bike station in the area. For the adventurous, there are even tandem (two-person) bikes at certain bike stations around the city.

Travel to Warsaw

Warsaw is well-connected internationally by air and rail. The city can be easily reached from major European hubs by direct flights and international train services.

Poland is part of the Schengen Area. Participants travelling from outside the Schengen Zone should verify visa requirements well in advance. If you require an official invitation letter for visa purposes, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the conference organizers.

By Air

Warsaw is served primarily by Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), located approximately 20–25 minutes from the city centre. The airport is connected to downtown Warsaw by train, bus, and taxi.

An additional airport, Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), serves selected international routes and is located approximately 40 km north of Warsaw.

By Train

The main railway hub is Warszawa Centralna (Warsaw Central Station), with direct connections to major Polish and European cities. From the station, the University campus can be reached by metro, tram, bus, or taxi within approximately 15–20 minutes.

Accommodation

Warsaw offers a wide range of accommodation options, including hotels, hostels, and short-term rentals at various price levels.

Participants are encouraged to book accommodation early, as July is a busy travel period. The city centre and the areas of Śródmieście and Powiśle provide convenient access to the University of Warsaw Main Campus.

Some of the hotels listed below (marked with “Conference discount available”) offer special rates for conference participants. For further details and discount codes, please contact the organizing committee at medren2026@uw.edu.pl.

Recommended Hotels

Motel One***
Tamka 38, 00-355 Warszawa 📍

Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel*****
ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44, 00-325 Warszawa📍

Sofitel Warsaw Victoria*****
ul Królewska 11, 00-065 Warszawa📍

Barcelo****
ul. Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 43A, 00-347 Warszawa (bus 106 – 5 min)📍
Conference discount available

Novotel Warszawa Centrum****
ul. Marszałkowska 94/98, 00-510 Warszawa (bus 128, 175 – 7 min)📍

Polonia Palace Hotel****
Al. Jerozolimskie 45, 00-692 Warszawa (bus 128, 175 – 7 min)📍
Conference discount available

Hotel Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre ****
ul. Towarowa 2, 00-811 Warszawa (bus 128, 175 – 13 min)📍
Conference discount available

Ibis Warszawa Stare Miasto***
ul. Muranowska 2, 00-209 Warszawa (bus 116, 178, 503 – 6 min)📍

Metropol***
Marszałkowska 99A, 00-693 Warszawa (bus 128, 175 – 7 min)📍|
Conference discount available

Hotel Campanile PRIME Warszawa Centrum***
ul. Towarowa 2, 00-811 Warszawa (bus 128, 175 – 13 min)📍
Conference discount available

Hotel Première Classe Warsaw*
ul. Towarowa 2, 00-811 Warszawa (bus 128, 175 – 13 min)📍
Conference discount available

Restaurants

As the University of Warsaw is located in the historic centre of Warsaw, participants will find a wide variety of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and other dining options within a 15-minute walk of the conference venue.

Restaurants: Most restaurants in the city centre have menus in English. It is not expected to tip for drinks or table service, but if you do, around 5-10% would always be welcome. There are great guides on Warsaw’s food scene.
For vegan food, see: https://www.happycow.net/

Milk Bars (Bar Mleczny): Milk bars are a historic Polish staple, offering traditional (and delicious) Polish classics to students and locals in informal, cafeteria-style settings. You can choose from set menus or order à la carte. These can be busy places at lunch time, especially near the university and may close early. Many Milk Bars are cash only. A few to try: Bar Mleczny Mleczarnia Świętokrzyska📍, Familijny 📍, Milk Bar Warsaw 📍

The list below presents only a small selection among the many excellent places available in the surrounding area.

InFormal Kitchen
plac Stanisława Małachowskiego 2 📍

Restauracja Ale Sztuka
Krakowskie Przedmieście 5, 00-068 Warszawa 📍

Ceprownia
Krakowskie Przedmieście 7, 00-068 Warszawa 📍

Nonna Pizzeria
ul. Oboźna 11, 00-328 Warszawa 📍

Restauracja Sour
Oboźna 9/105, 00-332 Warszawa 📍

MALA.POT 麻辣烫 & Hotpot
Oboźna 9, 00-332 Warszawa 📍

Bottegas
Oboźna 9/104, 00-332 Warszawa 📍

GOŚCINIEC Polskie Pierogi
Krakowskie Przedmieście 29, 00-071 Warszawa 📍

Specjały Regionalne
ul. Nowy Świat 44, 00-363 Warszawa 📍

Santa Catrina
ul. Radna 14, 00-341 Warszawa 📍

Boscaiola Ristorante
Wiślana 8, 00-317 Warszawa 📍

YOI Ramen | Warszawa Powiśle
Dobra 40, 00-344 Warszawa 📍

Zapiecek
Nowy Świat 64, 00-357 Warszawa 📍

Pijalnia Czekolady E. Wedel
ul. Szpitalna 8, 00-031 Warszawa 📍

Stores, Shops, Pharmacies

Local essentials: There are several shops in the area if you are looking to buy simple items. Żabka and Carrefour Market have basic items, such as drinks, snacks, wine/beer, etc. but can be a bit more expensive for their convenient location. Also, Społem on Krakowski Przedmieście. Please note: in Poland a 50 grosze deposit is added to plastic bottles. All prices in shops are with tax already added.
Grocery stores: Lidl, Biedronka, Carrefour are larger stores where you can find a range of products, including foods that cater for a range of dietary requirements. Near the University, Biedronka can be found (-1 level) at the intersection of Krakowskie Przedmieście (Nowy Świat) and Świętokrzyska. Lidl is also nearby on Tamka street, very close to the Museum and National Institute of Frederick Chopin. Please note, all shops will be closed on Sundays, but many smaller convenience stores will be open in the central area, as well as restaurants.
Toiletries and other personal items: Rossmann or Hebe are go-to shops in Poland for any personal items you may need. Rossmann is on the corner of Krakowskie Przedmieście (Nowy Świat) and Świętokrzyska near McDonald’s.
Pharmacy, Chemist (Apteka): There are many pharmacies in the city centre, just look for the green cross signs, including Gemini, Ziko, Dr. Max. Near to the University you can find Ziko Apteka on Świętokrzyska. Please note that many items are only available in pharmacies (such as some non-prescription or over-the-counter medicines, or items for children). Most pharmacies will be closed on Sunday, but there is always one pharmacy open in the area (called dyżury) on Sundays and overnight. This information will be displayed outside if a shop is closed.