Hotel Indigo Warsaw - Nowy Swiat, part of IHG, occupies a residence built in 1903 on Smolna Street, a quiet side street just off Nowy Świat, the city's liveliest boulevard of cafes and shops. The building's historic entrance has been restored to its original design, and inside the hotel blends contemporary design with the old architecture, so rooms feel fresh and comfortable rather than themed. Room types run from Standard and Premium rooms to Junior Suites and Suites. The restaurant, FLO, serves modern Polish cooking from breakfast through dinner, which is handy on a cold evening, and there is a fitness centre with a sauna. The National Museum is directly across the street, the Muzeum Narodowe metro station is a few minutes away, and the Palace of Culture and Science, the Old Town and Royal Łazienki are all within walking distance or a short ride.
Location and getting around: Smolna sits between Nowy Świat and the Vistula escarpment, which makes it one of the most convenient addresses in the city. Walk north along Nowy Świat and Krakowskie Przedmieście to reach the Old Town in about twenty minutes, passing the University and the Holy Cross Church. Walk south down Aleje Ujazdowskie and you are at Łazienki. The metro, trams and buses on Aleje Jerozolimskie are a few minutes away, and the Copernicus Science Centre and the Vistula boulevards are just down the hill.
The rooms: Standard rooms are well designed but compact; Premium rooms add space, and the Junior Suites suit longer stays or couples who want room to spread out. Rooms on the street side of Smolna are generally quiet, as it is a side street rather than a main road.
Who it suits and good to know: couples, culture lovers and IHG members who want design and a central location at a fair price. Parking is available on site for a daily charge, and pets are welcome for a nightly fee. Breakfast at FLO is worth adding. It lacks the grandeur of the historic five-stars, but it is a consistent, comfortable base in the heart of the city.
Why stay here
- ✓FLO restaurant with modern Polish cooking
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Historic 1903 building
- ✓On-site parking (fee)
- ✓Pet friendly (fee)
- ✓Junior Suites and Suites
- ✓Metro station a few minutes away
Good questions
Where is Hotel Indigo Warsaw - Nowy Swiat?+
It is at Smolna 40, just off Nowy Świat and opposite the National Museum, about twenty minutes' walk from the Old Town.
Does Hotel Indigo Warsaw have a restaurant?+
Yes, FLO serves modern Polish cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a fitness centre and sauna.
Is there parking at Hotel Indigo Warsaw?+
Yes, on-site parking is available for a daily charge. Pets are also accepted for a nightly fee.
