The conference will take place in
Novotel Warsaw Centrum****
- Hotel address: Marszałkowska 94/98, 00-510 Warsaw, Poland
- GPS: N 52° 13' 45.72'' E 21° 0' 47.42''
- Tel: (+48)225960000, Fax: (+48)225960647, e-mail: H3383@accor.com
- NOVOTEL WEB PAGE
Directions
The hotel is 500 m from Warsaw central railway station (Warszawa Centralna) and 9 km from the Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). We recommend to take TAXI (awaiting in front of the airport terminal), which costs around 10€.
Warsaw
Warsaw, nurturing over 400 years of pride as a capital, is Poland’s largest city and an economic, political, and cultural centre. The symbol of the city is the Mermaid, featured on the city seal. Warsaw is an unusual city which attracts visitors with its history and special atmosphere. It is the place where Western and Eastern European cultures merge. Even though the city faced terrible damage during the II World War, the historic palaces, churches and buildings had been restored in great detail, which then led to inclusion of Warsaw Old Town in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
The capital of Mazovia and whole Poland has risen from ashes many times. In 1596 it became the residence town of Polish kings and was elevated to the role of the capital of the kingdom. World War I brought freedom to the city and Poland, while World War II brought great destruction. Warsaw was rebuilt thanks to the enormous determination of the whole nation. Warsaw is a perfect embodiment of changes that have taken place in Poland in the past 20 years. It is a city of many faces: a contrasting blend of past and present with the architectural landscape composed of historical and socrealist buildings neighbouring post-modern skyscrapers, cosy cafes and vibrant clubs, of historical Żoliborz and artistic Praga district, but most of all it is a thriving European capital. The city’s diversity and richness means that there is something for everyone.
Public transport in Warsaw
Buses and trams are the basic means of public transport; they run according to the timetable displayed at the stops, approximately from 5:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.: from 10:45p.m. to 4:45 a.m. night busses are in service. Almost all night lines have their main stops at Emilii Plater street (close to Central Railway Station) to facilitate changing lines for the passengers. In Warsaw there is also underground (“metro”). It has two line which runs through the districts main districts. The trains run daily between 5:00 a.m. and 0:00, and during the weekends till 3:00 a.m.
Single ticket 4.40 PLN. Ticket is valid for 75 min. after validation in first entered unit of public transportation.
Day ticket 15.00 PLN. Ticket is valid for 24 hr. after validation in first entered unit of public transportation.
The tickets can be bought at kiosks (newsagent’s shops), ticket machines or from the driver (not recommended).
Official webpages
What to see in Warsaw? This is official portal of Warsaw Tourist (and conference participants) Information: http://www.warsawtour.pl/en
Staying longer in Poland? Find the necessary travel information on Poland’s official travel website:http://www.poland.travel/en/
Currency rate
- 1 EUR ≈ 4,2 PLN
- 1 USD ≈ 3,5 PLN
