Must-see shopping in Warsaw

  • Tebe

    Warsaw

    To say that Tebe sells traditional Polish gingerbread does it a disservice. The edible and decorative pieces created here by Teresa Bilska are mini works…

  • Koło Bazaar

    Warsaw

    This sprawling antiques and bric-a-brac market is well worth the trip to the western suburb of Koło. Vendors sell everything from chandeliers, furniture…

  • Pan tu nie stał

    Warsaw

    Worth a visit as much for its quirky interior design as its products, this fashion brand started in Łódź in 2009. The inspiration for some of its prints…

  • Chrum.com

    Warsaw

    Leonardo's Lady with a Piglet? Just one of the cheeky, quirky and colourful print T-shirts and other fashion accessories stocked by this porcine-loving…

  • Look Inside

    Warsaw

    In an area well endowed with antique and vintage stores, Look Inside stands out for its cool selection and attractive displays. It also has contemporary…

  • Dom Sztuki Lodowej

    Warsaw

    One of the best and certainly the most colourful collections of Polish folk-art souvenirs in the Old Town. Across two floors you'll find good examples of…

  • Cafe Melon

    Warsaw

    Worth searching out if you're in the market for a piece of vintage Polish glass, crystal, china and stoneware. The cafe (which serves excellent coffee)…

  • Desa Unicum

    Warsaw

    In the northwest corner of Park Ujazdowski, surrounded by government offices and embassies, this long-established gallery and auction house opened its new…

  • Vitkac

    Warsaw

    Browse four floors of international luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen and Giorgio Armani at this uber-swanky mall – even if the…

  • Cepelia

    Warsaw

    Established in 1949, Cepelia is dedicated to promoting Polish arts and crafts, stocking its shops with woodwork, pottery, sculpture, fabrics, embroidery,…

  • Acephala

    Warsaw

    With collections inspired by women's-rights campaigners and the likes of French avant-garde photographer and writer Claude Cahun, Monika Kędziora's…

  • DecoDialogue

    Warsaw

    Specialising in homewares by Polish craftspeople, DecoDialogue has enthusiastic staff who are delighted to chat about their carefully selected range of…

  • Mysia 3

    Warsaw

    International brands such as Cos and Muji form part of this compact boutique mall that has a swirling line of neon decorating its facade. Rummage around…

  • Porcelanowa

    Warsaw

    At this gallery you can admire and buy ceramics by some of Poland's leading contemporary potters and artists. Items include gorgeous hand-painted vases by…

  • Desa Unicum

    Warsaw

    This branch of the art dealership sells mainly reprints of works by famous Polish artists and illustrators, such as Rafał Olbiński and Edward Dwurnik…

  • Lapidarium

    Warsaw

    Every square inch of this Aladdin's Cave of a shop is packed with antiques and curios, including jewellery, folk and religious art, military medals,…

  • Cloudmine

    Warsaw

    Cloudmine promotes women's fashion, accessories and design goods by Polish designers and artists. It has its own brand of clothing, which you can check…

  • Galeria Art

    Warsaw

    Owned by the Association of Polish Artists and Designers, this excellent gallery sells a broad range of original contemporary Polish art by its members,…

  • Galeria Plakatu Polskiego

    Warsaw

    The best place in Warsaw to source an original or reprint of classic Polish-designed posters. The selection is impressive and it also stocks a decent…

  • Hala Mirowska

    Warsaw

    Despite much of its main hall having been converted into a modern supermarket, Hala Mirowska is worth visiting for its architecture alone. The ornate red…

  • Raster Gallery

    Warsaw

    A pioneer in promoting the Central European contemporary art scene, Raster represents stellar local artists such as Rafał Bujnowski and international…

  • Empik

    Warsaw

    Empik stocks a decent selection of English-language books and magazines, as well as stationery and CDs.

  • Bursztynek

    Warsaw

    Shops selling jewellery, trinkets and object d'art made from Baltic amber are common around the Old Town. This one on Central Sq offers a wide range of…

  • Red Is Bad

    Warsaw

    The very cool video game art of Jakub Rozalski (https://jrozalski.com) is used for the images printed on some of the T-shirts and clothing produced by…

  • Wyrobów Oświetleniowych

    Warsaw

    Need an exquisite chandelier or a metal light fitting? Pick up a Gothic or fin-de-siécle number at this family-run business that has been going since 1941…

  • Robert Kupisz

    Warsaw

    With a clever logo made up of both Latin and Cyrillic script, Robert Kupisz's unisex streetwear is deliberately designed to be oversized and super casual…

  • BWA Warszawa

    Warsaw

    Taking its name from the old Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych (Bureau of Artistic Exhibitions), a state body during communist times, BWA showcases the work of a…

  • Polish Poster Gallery

    Warsaw

    Living up to its name, the Polish Poster Gallery stocks a broad collection of locally produced posters, both originals and cheaper new prints. A…

  • Ania Kucsyńska

    Warsaw

    Darling of Warsaw's fashion scene, Ania Kucsyńska crafts womens' clothes that are both elegant and sporty. Her collections are inspired by strong female…

  • Forteca Kręgliccy Market

    Warsaw

    Highly popular with locals is this weekly farmers market held in the red-brick Fort Legionów, which was built by the Russians in the 1850s (and now owned…

  • Galeria Stalowa

    Warsaw

    This large, bright gallery space specialises in the works of established Polish artists such as Edward Dwurnik, as well as up-and-coming talents like…

  • TFH Concept

    Warsaw

    If you're looking for contemporary streetwear courtesy of young Polish designers, you've come to the right place. Clothes and accessories feature upstairs…

  • Little Ox Store

    Warsaw

    The glitter-encrusted shoes by Glamoursy in matching pairs for mums and daughters are among the kind of fab items you'll find at this adorable store…

  • Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła

    Warsaw

    The Ministry of Good Soap has gathered local fans by producing small-batch, all-vegan soaps, scrubs, oils and balms, attractively packaged and scented…

  • Marta Ruta Hats

    Warsaw

    English-speaking Marta can custom-make you a lovely new hat for between 500zł to 600zł in a couple of days. Materials include felt, straw, fake fur and…

  • Złote Tarasy

    Warsaw

    The popular 'Golden Terraces' mall hosts major local and international chains, including Zara, H&M, Sephora and the Empik book and CD store. It also has…

  • Yope

    Warsaw

    Yope's naturally produced bath, moisturising and cleaning products come in bottles with cutely designed labels and have scents derived from vanilla, fig…

  • Grafiteria.pl

    Warsaw

    Browse original prints and posters from the 16th to the 21st centuries at this small gallery. Particularly attractive are the limited-edition streetscape…

  • Metal Marcin Zaremski

    Warsaw

    Geometric designs are a hallmark of the gold-plated silver jewellry by designer Marcin Zaremski. You'll also find creations here by other designers…

  • Podkowy Szczęścia na Freta

    Warsaw

    Ewelina Prusak handpaints the iron horseshoes cast by her husband in Waldemar in pretty primary-coloured florals and other patterns. They make for unique …

More destinations you need to see