Travel Tips
We aim to make your travel experience as streamlined and hassle-free as possible. Please check this page regularly for additional information and updates as we near the date of the conference.
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| Getting to the hotel | Visas & passports | Currency | Weather | Clothing |
Getting to the hotel
Located in the heart of the city of Warsaw, Sofitel Warsaw Victoria is 9 km from the Chopin International Airport, 2 km from the Warszawa Centralna railway station and 600 m from the Swietokrzyska metro station.
Taxi: It is strongly encouraged to use licensed taxi services offered at Chopin Airport. Taxi tariffs should be clearly displayed in the car window. The airport recommends: ELE Taxi (+48 22 811 11 11), Uber (via app) or Bolt (via app). The taxi fare from the airport to the hotel is approximately 50 PLN.
Train: Chopin Airport is directly connected by rail to Warszawa Centralna, 2km away from the conference hotel.
Visas, passports and other documents
Please check Poland’s official tourism website to see whether you require a Visa or other supporting documents for your visit: https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia-en/entry-and-residence-conditions-for-foreign-nationals-in-poland
Currency
The currency in Poland is the złoty (zł / PLN).
Weather
In April, expect average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. It can be quite cold at this time of year, and occasionally snows, so we recommend bringing layers to wrap up in, especially if venturing out
Clothing
For WEO conferences, we suggest business-casual dress, and for the social programme we recommend smart-casual, unless otherwise stated.
Safety and useful contacts
Warsaw is a relatively safe city, with relatively low levels of crime. However, as with any city, be sure to watch your bags on public transit and in public spaces, and stick to well-lit streets when walking alone at night.
Emergency services: The emergency telephone number is 112. It is free to call. The emergency services can track the location of the call, and there is a tele-translation service in multiple languages.
Electricity
In Warsaw, the standard electricity supply is 230V with a frequency of 50Hz, using type E power plugs and sockets.
Tipping
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. However, it’s customary to leave 10-15% in restaurants for good service. Tipping is at your discretion in coffee shops and casual cafes.