Warsaw - Poland's largest city which has been the capital for four centuries - with a rich history, interesting historical monuments and a fascinating present, is located in the heart of Poland, close to the geometrically calculated centre of Europe.

Warsaw today is a busy metropolis, the seat of the highest national authorities, the most important administrative, scientific and cultural centre of the country as well as one of the main industrial and business centres. Foreign and international agencies are located here, as well as the seats of national political, professional, economic, social, artistic and religious organisations.

Warsaw has a huge arrray of accommodation to suit all markets and preferences. There are 20 thousand beds waiting for tourists in about 100 buildings. 90% of these are hotels, 7% - campings and 3% are hostels.

Since the mid 80's international hotel chains have been interested in investing in Warsaw and such chains as Holiday Inn, Intercontinental, Marriott, Mercure, Sheraton, Ibis were built. The city is still considered a good place for new investments. The highest category hotels are well prepared to serve tourists who come to the capital city for business purposes.

Poland has a temperate climate characterised by cold winters and warm summers. Winters become increasingly severe inland from the Baltic coast, with January temperatures in Warsaw averaging 23°F (-5°C). In summer it is hotter inland; with July temperatures in Warsaw averaging 66°F (19°C). Rain can be expected throughout the year, particularly in the southern mountains.