Hotels near Old Town Christmas Market

The Warsaw Christmas market begins on Castle Square, beneath the Royal Castle and Sigismund's Column, and wooden huts line ul. Podwale and the old defensive walls all the way to the Barbican, a 16th-century fortified gateway. The whole Old Town, rebuilt after its destruction in the Second World War and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is decorated with thousands of lights.

The 2026 dates had not been announced at the time of writing. In 2025, the Old Town market ran from 21 November 2025 to 6 January 2026, and entry was free.

Stalls sell Christmas decorations, handicrafts, toys and Polish food, from oscypek smoked cheese and kiełbasa sausages to pierogi, along with grzaniec (mulled wine) and mead.

Pro Tip: Start at Castle Square at dusk, when the Royal Castle and the giant Christmas tree are lit up, then follow the stalls along the city walls to the Barbican.