Guidebook Updates for Poland

When we learn of critical changes to the information in our guidebooks on Poland, we post them here. (Of course, it's still smart to reconfirm critical transportation and sightseeing details locally.) Armed with a Rick Steves guidebook and these late-breaking updates, you're set for a great trip!

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Gdańsk

For books printed before December 2023, the following may apply:

  • A handy new train zips passengers from the airport to the main train station in about 30 minutes (1–2/hour).
  • Local guide Jacek Podhorski has a new email address: [email protected].
  • The Amber Museum has moved to the Great Mill, a short walk from the Main Town at Wielkie Młyny 16.
  • Hotels Królewski and Willa Litarion have closed.

Kraków

Pomerania

For books printed before December 2023, the following may apply:

  • In some printings of Rick Steves Eastern Europe and Rick Steves Snapshot: Kraków, Warsaw & Gdansk, the map of Toruń has swapped labels for the Gingerbread Museum (which is actually on Ulica Rabiańska) and Copernicus House (which is, fittingly, on Ulica Mikołaja Kopernika).
  • Toruń's tourist information office has moved to Ulica Szeroka 43.
  • The Gothic Café at Malbork Castle has closed.

Warsaw

For books printed before December 2023, the following may apply:

  • The new Polish History Museum has opened.
  • The Warsaw House of Music has closed.
  • Jazz Club Akwarium has closed.
  • Restaurant Odette has moved and we no longer recommend it.
  • Restaurants Wilcza 50 and Atelier Amaro have closed.
  • Hotels Zgoda by DeSilva and Autor Rooms have closed.