Podkarpackie Voivodeship · Poland
Where to stay in Rzeszów
Rzeszów is a city in Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 196,000 people.
- Best months
- May, June, August and September
- Nearest airport
- RZE8 km · Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport
- Currency
- PLNzłoty
- Time zone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Language
- Belarusian, Kashubian, Polish
About
About Rzeszów
Rzeszów is the largest city in southeastern Poland. It is located on both sides of the Wisłok River in the heartland of the Sandomierz Basin.
The oldest written records of Rzeszów date back to 1354, when the place was granted city rights. The Lubomirski family, the owners of the town, were patrons of culture, arts and science. Under their reign Rzeszów developed quickly and its role and position in the region noticeably increased. Since then, the town has been a meeting point of many European nations from the Byzantine East and Mediterranean West and people from the southern and northern parts of Europe. It is a great example of how a young, vibrant and dynamically developing city is adapted to its historical heritage.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Rzeszów
See
- Lubomirski Castle
- Lubomirski Summer Palace
- Market Square
- Town Hall
- Sts. Stanislaw and Adalbert Parish Church
- Old Convent of Piarist Friars
- Old Town Synagogue
- New Town Synagogue
- Bernardine Complex Convent
- Public library
- Old Cemetery
- Jewish cemetery
Do
- Maska Theatre
- Cultural House of the Voivodeship
- Artur Malawski Philharmony Hall
- Lisia Góra nature reserve
- Żwirownia city beach
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Where to stay
Hotels in Rzeszów
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Apart Hotel 12 | 2018 | 1.4 km |
| B&B Hotel Rzeszów Centrum | 1935 | 0.6 km |
| Hotel Prezydencki | 1.6 km | |
| zajazd ob. dom, Rynek 16 | 22.8 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Rzeszów
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Rzeszów are May, June, August and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; July is the wettest, with about 92 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Rzeszów: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (RZE), about 7.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lublin Airport (LUZ, 143 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
By train: Since 2023 a direct line exists from airport on "Jasionka Lotnisko" station to city centre "Rzeszów Główny" served by Polregio, and trains arrive roughly every hour with breaks at night and between 09:00-11:00. Train is modern and disabled friendly. Tickets cost 4 zł and you can buy them on website or in train. By bus: There is a bus stop "Jasionka - Port Lotniczy" just before airport. Line 51 departs roughly every half hour during day and takes about half hour to reach city centre.
Getting around
The Old Town in the city centre is small and easily manageable on foot. There are regular bus services from the centre to New Town and suburbs. One-way ticket ('bilet normalny') costs 3 zł (May 2017). Night buses (23:00 - 05:00) cost twice as much. It is valid only for one certain route and for one bus on this route (you can not change buses on the same route). One-hour ticket ('bilet 1-godzinny') costs 4 zł and is valid for all buses. You may also buy a day pass ('bilet dobowy') for 12 zł. Big luggage must be paid extra (1.65 zł).
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RZE · Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport
LUZ · Lublin Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Rzeszów
Stay safe
Rzeszów is a rather safe place for travellers. You should be aware of pickpocketing like in any other city. Use your mind and do not start an argument with young, bald men dressed in sweatshirts. Try to not present your liking to football or speedway clubs, since there is an eternal struggle between hooligans sympathising with competing teams. Do not buy 'occasional bargains' from guys wandering around parking places (they sell shoddy stuff, like binoculars). Of course, this is a general remark for whole Poland and nothing makes Rzeszów more dangerous than any other city in the country.
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Questions
Rzeszów: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Rzeszów?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Rzeszów are May, June, August and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C; July is the wettest, with about 92 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Rzeszów?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (RZE), about 7.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lublin Airport (LUZ, 143 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Rzeszów?
złoty (PLN).
Nearby
Destinations near Rzeszów
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.