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Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Warsaw

High-level Meeting of Directors-General and Presidents of NSIs in the European Statistical System on the use of privately held data under the revised Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European Statistics

Warsaw, Poland 10-11 April 2025

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Meeting venue

Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection ***** Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44 00-325 Warsaw Poland Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw

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Hotel Bristol is a historic five-star luxury hotel built in the Neo-Renaissance style and opened in 1901 in Warsaw, Poland. It is located in the city centre on Krakowskie Przedmieście next to the Presidential Palace and just a short stroll from the Old Town, Royal Castle, National Theater, and Opera House.

The hotel is one of the most notable historic monuments of the Royal Route (Polish: Trakt Królewski) and remains among the few landmarks of Warsaw which emerged relatively unscathed from the city's near total destruction during World War II. It is considered as one of Warsaw's oldest and one of the country's most luxurious hotels.

Accommodation

10-11 April will be a busy time in Warsaw, as several major events are happening simultaneously. We highly recommend securing your accommodation as soon as possible, especially in hotels near the Old Town.

For your convenience, Statistics Poland made an attempt to block some reservations in the below hotels:

You are naturally welcome to make your booking individually in places of your choice.

Social programme

On 10 April after the end of the meeting, a guided tour of Warsaw is planned, including a visit to one of the city’s museums. The tour will conclude with dinner in the old Town, followed by an intimate Chopin concert.

Accreditation system

Please be informed that each attendee will need to register using a specially designed form. This is due to the fact that our meeting has been included on the list of central events for the Polish Presidency, and it will be required to use the central accreditation system.

The registration system will open five weeks before the meeting and will close two weeks prior to the event. Only registered participants will be allowed to attend the meeting.

A link to the registration form will be sent in a separate email as soon as the system is launched.

Useful information

General information about Poland | StayPoland

Time zone: UTC +2 / Central European Summer Time (CEST)

Current weather: Warsaw, Masovia, Poland Weather Forecast | AccuWeather

Language: Polish native, English widely spoken.

Currency: Polish Zloty (PLN) and the symbol zł. There are 6 different Polish bank notes: 10zł, 20 zł, 50 zł, 100 zł, 200 zł and 500 zł. Zloty coins are 1 zł, 2 zł and 5 zł. One zloty = 100 grosz. Grosz coins are 1gr, 2gr, 5gr, 10gr, 20gr and 50gr.

Currency exchanges are called ‘Kantor’ in Poland and there are plenty of them in city centre, larger hotels, train stations and shopping malls. Kantors tend to offer marginally better rates than banks.

Exchange rate as of 27 February 2025: 1 EUR = 4,13 PLN; 1 USD = 4,00 PLN.

Credit card payments are widely available in Warsaw. Contactless payments (NFC card or mobile) are very popular and available in majority of places.

ATMs – there are many ATMs in Warsaw, including numerous at the Warsaw Chopin airport.

Electricity: For Poland there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Poland operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

International Telephone Dialing: + 48 or 00 48

Important phone numbers: 112 direct safety number; 997 - Police, 998 – Fire Brigade, 999 – Medical Emergency

Transport

City transport will be free for registered participants on 9-12 April. An electronic QR code will be generated during your registration. If you plan to extend your stay in Warsaw please find below more information on public transport in Warsaw.

Public transportation

Warsaw municipal transport is very convenient, safe and well organised. It consists of trams, city buses, suburban buses and the underground (metro): Please find detailed guide: Public transport step by step; Public Transport Authority.

Transport tickets are required on all lines (3-day ticket - 72h). In Warsaw two main tickets types are:

  • 75 minutes ticket which costs 4,40 PLN (approx. 1 EUR). After validating the ticket you can switch bus lines and also metro, as many times as you like, within its duration.
  • 20 minutes ticket which costs 3,20 PLN (approx. 0,75 EUR). After validating the ticket you can switch bus lines and also metro, as many times as you like, within its duration.

Please note that traditional cardboard tickets need to be validated immediately after entering public vehicles. More information: Where to buy a ticket?; Timetables.

Bus stops in the closest proximity of Bristol hotel: Hotel Bristol 01 - buses: 116,128,175, 178,180, N44 Hotel Bristol 02 - buses: 116,178,180, N44 METRO: NOWY ŚWIAT UNIWERSYTET (650 m, 9 minutes walk)

Transport from the airport

The Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport is about 8 km from the city centre. The best transport to the city centre is taxi (cost - approx. €10 - 15) or Uber (should be cheaper but it depends on weather conditions, time of day etc.)

We advise you to use licensed taxi services offered at the Airport. For more information please visit: Use licensed taxi services offered at Chopin Airport.

You can reach the city centre by bus No175 running to the centre (DW.CENTRALNY 01 bus stop) and further to the Old Town (Stare Miasto).

Taxi

MPT Taxi (+48) 22 191 91; 737 737 737 or 19 191.

ELE Taxi (+48) 22 811 11 11

Free now App

Uber App and Bolt App are also widely used.

For updated and easy to understand information we recommend to use Moovit App.

Tourist information on Warsaw

Go To Warsaw

Warsaw - The official website of the city

Gastronomy

Polish Cuisine – Traditional Menu in Poland – Polish Food (staypoland.com)

Go To Warsaw - What to eat in Warsaw

THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Warsaw (Updated February 2025)

Warsaw MICHELIN Restaurants - The MICHELIN Guide

Recommended restaurants:

Fine dining:

  • Epoka Ossolińskich 3 St. In the Epoka restaurant, there are recreated forgotten recipes, taking guests to the non-obvious and surprising Old Polish cuisine from years ago. Few people know how wonderful dishes reigned on Polish tables in past eras, and the mission is to educate and cultivate old Polish traditions.
  • Elixir by Dom Wódki Wierzbowa 9-11 St. ELIXIR by Dom Wódki is an elegant place in the center of Warsaw that celebrates Polish cuisine in a modern version. They specialize in creating dishes from local ingredients, combining tradition with modern culinary techniques. ELIXIR is a unique place where every meal is refined to the smallest detail. The tartare served here is a true culinary masterpiece.
  • U Wieniawy Pl. Piłsudskiego 9, Old Town area U Wieniawy is Poland’s only restaurant that has been inspired by the hospitality and ambience of pre-war Warsaw and its unique restaurants and clubs. The officers’ cuisine à la polonaise refers to a culinary history that has daringly enriched the local tradition with the taste of the great world. The restaurant is situated in the historical centre of the city.
  • Delicja Polska Krakowskie Przedmieście 64 St. Delicja Polska is an atmospheric restaurant in Warsaw, which is a compilation of delicious Polish cuisine, romantic atmosphere and service at the highest level. The restaurant is constantly looking for new flavors from different regions of the country and offers you a carefully prepared menu, tailored to the needs of guests with different tastes.
  • Stara Kamienica Widok 8 St. Stara Kamienica is a stylish, warm and casual place in the heart of Warsaw where Polish cuisine is combined with modern trends in European cuisine.
Casual dining:
  • Gospoda Pod Zygmuntem Świętojańska 15 St. Gospoda pod Zygmuntem uses only proven recipes, thanks to which the dishes taste like at home. Recipes passed down from generation to generation provide a unique taste that will appeal to even the most demanding.
  • InFormal Kitchen Plac Małachowskiego 2 InFormal Kitchen is a cuisine inspired by proven recipes, selected ingredients from various regions of Polish and Europe, as well as culinary experiences and memories of distant travels. InFormal is: Authenticity, simplicity and taste.
  • Świętoszek Tartuffe Jezuicka 6/8 St. The cuisine of Tartuffe is a delicious dialogue with Polish culinary tradition. The menu of Świętoszek changes depending on the season, so that guests can fully feel the natural gifts of the beginning of the seasons.
  • Kamanda Lwowska Foksal 10 St. In the restaurant, you can feel the atmosphere of Lviv, old photographs, portraits, paintings hang on the walls, starched tablecloths on the table, windows are decorated with hand-embroidered curtains. The menu includes Galician specialties from 120 years ago.
  • Gościniec Polskie Pierogi locations: Podwale 19 St., Piwna 14 St., Krakowskie Przedmieście 29 St., Nowy Świat 43 St. The restaurant serves traditional Polish cuisine that delights even the most demanding guests with their taste and aroma. Delicious dumplings are very popular, boiled as well as fried served in pans with a lot of stuffing.
  • Falla Oboźna 9 St. Falla is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant that invites you to oriental flavors, served in a colorful version, modern experiments and fusions.

Drinks:

  • Ave Pegaz Plac Piłsudskiego 9 Ave Pegaz is a unique bar in the center of Warsaw, where old Warsaw is still alive with the sounds of music, the smell of traditional snacks and the spirit of artistic bohemia in the air. There is a great menu full of flavors that stimulate the taste buds. The choice is huge, both for lovers of classic cocktails and for those who like to experiment with new, non-obvious combinations.
  • Kompania Piwna Podwale Podwale 25 St. At 25 Podwale Street, right next to the defensive walls, the culinary heart of Warsaw's Old Town beats. It is here that you will find the legendary pork knuckle, taste frothy beer and experience hospitality incomparable to any other.
  • PiwPaw Beer Heaven Foksal 16 St. PiwPaw Beer Heaven is a bar with craft and regional beers. This is the largest multitap in Warsaw with 79 taps.