Hotels near Lazienki Park and Palace on the Isle

Lazienki Park covers 76 hectares in central Warsaw, making it the city's largest park and one of the grandest urban green spaces in Europe. The centrepiece is the Palace on the Isle (Palac na Wyspie), a neoclassical summer residence of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski built in the late 18th century. The palace sits on a small island in an artificial lake, surrounded by peacocks, red squirrels, and formal gardens. Inside you will find the Baroque ballroom, the Solomon Room, and a gallery of Dutch and Flemish paintings.

Entry to the park itself is free. The Palace on the Isle charges 25 PLN (about 6 EUR). On Sundays from May to September, free Chopin piano concerts are held at the Chopin Monument at noon and 16:00 - they draw hundreds of listeners who spread blankets on the grass. The park also contains the Old Orangery, the Myslewicki Palace, and the White House, each worth a quick look.

Pro Tip: Arrive by 11:00 on a Sunday for the Chopin concert to claim a good spot near the monument. Bring a picnic and stay for both the noon and 16:00 performances - the park is lovely enough to fill the hours in between.