Wroclaw – Solo female traveller

Welcome to Wrocław, the coolest city on Earth. The best place on the planet. Most beautiful, amazing, interesting, with the tastiest food ever and the best nightlife, you will experience. Yes, you guessed it right, I am from there. Been born there, raised, studied and worked. Welcome to my home. However, since I wont pick you up from the airport, at least I can guide you on getting from there to your hotel.

Bus

Update April 2018. New bus available from the airport to the city center called WRO AIRPORT EXPRESS, a nice and easy option for tourists.

A shuttle bus operates on the route Airport – City Centre (Plac Dominikański) – Dworzec Wrocław (Central Bus and Railway Station). A ticket will cost PLN 10 or 2.5 Euro (to be paid directly to the driver by cash or by card). The journey will take about 30 minutes. Bus is waiting just outside the airport, blue colored, can`t be missed.

Departures from the airport:

04:10	05:00	05:50	06:40	07:30	08:20	09:10
10:00	10:50	11:40	12:30	13:20	14:10	15:00
15:50	16:40	17:30	18:20	19:10	20:00	21:05
22:55*	23:40*	01:00*

* departure time depending on the aircraft’s’ arrivals

Price: 3$ or 2.5 Euro or 10 PLN (but paid only in Polish currency PLN)

Length: 30 minutes

Nice, easy and cheap option. The bus stand is located just outside the main entrance on the right hand side and runs very frequently (mostly every 20 minutes). The number is 106, but no need to remember that, as it is the only one there anyway. Night bus 206 is also available available. See the timetables below.Here are the current MPK Wrocław ticket prices (as of January 2025) in both Polish złoty (PLN) and approximate US dollars (USD). The prices below represent the full-fare (normal) ticket; discounted fares (for students, seniors, etc.) are generally about half the price.
- Single-use ticket: 4.60 PLN ≈ $1.15
- 15-minute ticket: 3.20 PLN ≈ $0.80
- 30-minute ticket: 4.00 PLN ≈ $1.00
- 60-minute ticket: 5.20 PLN ≈ $1.30
- 90-minute ticket: 7.00 PLN ≈ $1.75
- 24-hour ticket: 15.00 PLN ≈ $3.75
- 48-hour ticket: 26.00 PLN ≈ $6.50
- 72-hour ticket: 32.00 PLN ≈ $8.00
Note: These USD values are approximate using an exchange rate of about 1 USD ≈ 4 PLN.

. You can buy a ticket at the kiosk inside the airport, from the dispenser close the stand, or just from the machine inside the bus that is, actually, inside every public transport in Wroclaw, but accepts only cards. The bus will terminate at the main railway and bus station (called Dworcowa), from where you can continue your journey, if Wrocław is not your final destination. The railway station will be just in front of you, and the main bus station, called Wroclavia (with shopping mall), is hidden behind it.

For the city center (where your hotel/hostel probably will be) you have to get off just one stop before the last one. The stand is called Renoma, and from there you will, I assume, just walk to your accommodation. It takes around 30-40 minutes to get to the city center, unless traffic is very bad.

106: PORT LOTNICZY (Airport bus stop) Day Bus

PORT LOTNICZY – DWORCOWA

Airport-Main railway/bus station

Time Slot	Weekdays (Mon–Fri)	Weekends (Sat & Sun)
05:00	:14, :29, :44, :51	:21, :36, :51
06:00	:00, :06, :12, :27, :42	:05, :20, :35, :50
07:00	:01, :20, :32, :47	:05, :20, :35, :50
08:00	:02, :20, :35, :50	:05, :20, :35, :56
09:00	:03, :18, :33, :48	:14, :29, :44, :59
10:00–12:00	Every hour at :03, :18, :33, :48	Every hour at :14, :29, :44, :59
13:00	:03, :18, :33, :53	:14, :29, :44, :59
14:00	:01, :10, :24, :39, :53	:14, :29, :44, :59
15:00–16:00	Every hour at :10, :25, :40, :55	Every hour at :14, :29, :44, :59
17:00	:15, :30, :39, :55	:14, :29, :44, :59
18:00	:09, :22, :37, :57	:14, :29, :44, :59
19:00	:12, :27, :42, :57	:14, :29, :44, :59
20:00	:07, :19, :34, :49	:19, :34, :49
21:00	:02, :19, :34, :49	:02, :19, :34, :49
22:00	:00, :07, :19, :34, :40	:00, :07, :19, :34, :40
23:00	:09, :19, :39, :43	:09, :19, :39, :43

206: PORT LOTNICZY (Airport bus stop) Night Bus

PORT LOTNICZY – DWORZEC AUTOBUSOWY

Airport-Main railway/bus station

Time Slot	Weekdays (Mon–Fri)	Weekends (Sat & Sun)
00:00–01:00	00:07, 00:37	00:07, 00:37
02:00–03:00	02:07	02:07
03:00–04:00	03:37 Z (no direct city center)	03:37 Z (no direct city center)
04:00–05:00	04:37 Z (no direct city center)	04:37 Z (no direct city center)
05:00–06:00	05:03 Z (last departure; transfer required)	05:03 Z (last departure; transfer required)

PLEASE NOTE that the night bus 206 with Z letter does not go straight to the city center, you have to change, so during the night I really would suggest taxi or Wro Airport Express buss!!

Length: 30-40 minutes

Taxi

Nice, quick and comfortable way. Please always agree on the price before getting in! You shouldn’t pay more than 50-60 złoty to the city center area. That`s around 15$. Taxis are just outside the main entrance, and driver should speak good/enough English.

Price: 15$

length: 15-20 minutes

Other

I am sorry, but there are no more options, unless you want me to come and pick you on my bike. The tram does not go there, and we do not have an underground. Walking is not an option too, since the airport is on the edge of the city.

Please contact me if you need any tips. I will be more than happy to help and thank you for visiting my city 🙂

We all, as backpackers, know way to well what daily budget means to us, and how essential is to stuck to it! We have to fallow the plan on accommodation prices, food, transport and other pleasures. I can not say that you will find the cheapest hostels and, especially, hotels in Wrocław, city in Poland, but when it comes to meals…luckily we do offer few very good and very affordable restaurants. You can have a breakfast there from 2-3$ with a coffee, a soup for 2.5$ and a lunch/dinner starting at as little as 4$. And do not think it compares the quality of the food, because it really doesn’t. Food is home-made, traditional and simply delicious!! These restaurants are also very popular among students, that usually have a limited budged themselves. The only minus, I am afraid, is that the staff do not speak almost any English and that might be hard for travellers, but there is always someone around to help. Once you will master the task of getting an order, you just wont be disappointed. Here, I will write about top ten best and cheapest restaurants and some milk bars, as we call them, you can find in the city center in Wroclaw.

Miś Milk Bar (Bar Mleczny Miś)

Definitely my number one and all time favourite. I always dine there when possible and when in the city center area, and not because is very cheap there. Students favourite too and well popular in general in Wroclaw, offering anything from breakfast, lunch and dinner at lowest possible price with and old school vibe present all around. And, most importantly, all is well made and taste very good. Location is just perfect, right next to the University of Wroclaw and very close to the main square and town hall. Please trust me and pop in for a lunch! The only minus is that some dishes, like pierogi, go fast and after 14.00 it`s difficult to order them. Opening hours also may be a problem for travellers who like to eat late, otherwise nothing is stopping you!

Address: ul. Kuźnicza 48, Wrocław
Opening hours: Mon–Fr: 8.00–18.00, Sat: 8.00–17.00

Examples of dishes and prices (English/Polish)

Soups

Broth: 6.50 PLN / 1.60 USD
Tomato soup: 7.20 PLN / 1.80 USD
Cabbage soup: 8.40 PLN / 2.10 USD
Pea soup: 10.20 PLN / 2.55 USD
Sour rye soup with sausage and egg: 10.20 PLN / 2.55 USD
Tripe: 10.20 PLN / 2.55 USD

Meat Dishes

Minced steak: 9.80 PLN / 2.45 USD
Meatballs in cream sauce: 12.70 PLN / 3.20 USD
Chicken breast in bread crumbs: 12.70 PLN / 3.20 USD
Pork goulash: 12.80 PLN / 3.25 USD
Cutlet de volaille: 13.40 PLN / 3.40 USD
Chicken nuggets: 13.40 PLN / 3.40 USD
Pork neck in sauce: 13.40 PLN / 3.40 USD
Pork pocket with mushrooms: 14.00 PLN / 3.55 USD
Pork chop XL: 18.20 PLN / 4.60 USD
Beef tartare with additions: 21.10 PLN / 5.35 USD
Hungarian meat cake: 26.20 PLN / 6.65 USD
Miruna fish (per 100g): 10.20 PLN / 2.55 USD

Dumplings, Pasta, Pancakes

Pancakes with cheese: 12.40 PLN / 3.15 USD
Russian dumplings: 13.10 PLN / 3.35 USD
Dumplings with spinach: 15.30 PLN / 3.90 USD
Dumplings with cabbage and mushrooms: 14.60 PLN / 3.70 USD
Dumplings with meat: 15.80 PLN / 4.05 USD
Spaghetti Bolognese: 23.40 PLN / 5.95 USD
Pasta with chicken: 23.40 PLN / 5.95 USD
Pasta with salmon: 26.20 PLN / 6.65 USD

Breakfasts

Scrambled eggs with butter: 3.36 PLN / 0.85 USD
Yellow cheese: 2.66 PLN / 0.67 USD
Bread roll: 1.63 PLN / 0.41 USD
Butter: 1.07 PLN / 0.27 USD
Jam: 0.80 PLN / 0.20 USD
Cottage cheese with cream and chives: 5.18 PLN / 1.31 USD
Boiled egg: 1.18 PLN / 0.30 USD
Compote: 0.89 PLN / 0.23 USD

The total cost of a breakfast set ranges from approximately 9.52 PLN to 9.95 PLN, which is about 2.41 USD to 2.52 USD. Let me know if you’d like me to update prices for another restaurant or dish!

Tu dla moich polskich braci moj ulubiony fragmet z Misia:

“Jedziecie do stolicy kraju kapitalistycznego, ktory to kraj ma byc moze tam i swoje plusy. Rozchodzi sie o to jednak zeby te plusy……nie przyslonily wam minusow”.

SWOJSKA CHATA BAR

Just opened recently, so does recently became one of my favourite. Highly recommended for tourists, students and “grandma`s kitchen” lovers”. You can find here pierogi, mash potatoes with meat, loads of salads, krokets and recently pizza. Its very close to the city center (main square). You just must to pop in!!!

Opening Hours

Main Location (Kazimierza Wielkiego 17):
- Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Railway Station Location (ul. Piłsudskiego 105):
- Monday to Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Examples of dishes and prices (English/Polish)

Breakfast Prices (PLN/USD)

Scrambled eggs with butter: 4.20 PLN / 1.05 USD
Bread roll with cheese: 3.50 PLN / 0.88 USD
Cottage cheese with chives: 5.80 PLN / 1.45 USD
Boiled egg: 1.50 PLN / 0.38 USD
Jam: 1.20 PLN / 0.30 USD
Compote: 1.00 PLN / 0.25 USD

Lunch/Dinner Prices (PLN/USD)

Traditional Polish dumplings (6 pieces): 9.50 PLN / 2.38 USD
Full main dinner (mashed potatoes, chicken breast, salad): 18.80 PLN / 4.70 USD
Soup of the day: 6.50 PLN / 1.63 USD
Meat dumplings: 11.50 PLN / 2.88 USD
Croquettes with cheese and mushrooms (2 pieces): 9.40 PLN / 2.35 USD
Salads (beetroot, cabbage, carrot): 3.50 PLN / 0.88 USD
Sweet pancakes: 4.50 PLN / 1.13 USD

Mewa Milk Bar (Bar Mleczny Mewa)

Another milk bar very similar to Miś Milk Bar. Also in the city center area, just a bit further north. Prices and menu are very similar to Miś, so you can have a tasty, homemade, delicious meal at a very affordable price again. The big plus is that this place seems less busy than Miś, but also popular. Pierogi are served from 13.00 and are the most popular dish, so you need to pop in earlier to have a chance to get them.

Address: ul. Drobnera 4, Wrocław
Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Examples of dishes and prices (English/Polish)

Breakfast Prices (PLN/USD)

Scrambled eggs with butter: 3.43 PLN / 0.85 USD
Cottage cheese with chives: 3.68 PLN / 0.91 USD
Bread roll: 1.43 PLN / 0.35 USD
Butter: 0.61 PLN / 0.15 USD
Jam: 0.80 PLN / 0.20 USD
Cocoa with milk: 2.35 PLN / 0.58 USD

Lunch/Dinner Prices (PLN/USD)

Traditional Polish dumplings (6 pieces): 9.50 PLN / 2.38 USD
Soup of the day: 6.50 PLN / 1.63 USD
Pierogi with cabbage and mushrooms: 10.00 PLN / 2.50 USD
Pierogi with meat: 10.80 PLN / 2.70 USD
Hungarian meat cake: 18.00 PLN / 4.50 USD
Compote: 4.00 PLN / 1.00 USD

HOMEMADE Dumplings bar (PIEROGARNIA KUCHNIA DOMOWA)

Address: ul. Legnicka 23, Wrocław

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Breakfast Prices (PLN/USD)

Scrambled eggs with butter: 4.50 PLN / 1.13 USD
Cottage cheese with chives: 5.80 PLN / 1.45 USD
Bread roll: 2.00 PLN / 0.50 USD
Butter: 1.20 PLN / 0.30 USD
Jam: 1.50 PLN / 0.38 USD
Compote: 1.00 PLN / 0.25 USD

Lunch/Dinner Prices (PLN/USD)

Russian dumplings: 12.50 PLN / 3.13 USD
Meat dumplings: 14.50 PLN / 3.63 USD
Dumplings with spinach: 15.50 PLN / 3.88 USD
Hungarian meat cake with goulash: 26.00 PLN / 6.50 USD
Goulash with potatoes and salad: 18.90 PLN / 4.73 USD
Sweet pancakes: 10.00 PLN / 2.50 USD

Witek Bar (Bar Witek)

This bar offers a great traditional range of our old school PRL toasts – a typical Polish fast food during the communism time. It has been opened in 1979 and still serve one of the best and very cheesy toasts with mushrooms. Portions are very big and very filling.

Address: ul. Wita Stwosza 40/1a, Wrocław

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Breakfast Prices (PLN/USD)

Traditional toast with cheese and mushrooms: 9.50 PLN / 2.38 USD
Village-style toast with mushrooms, cheese, sausage, and onion: 11.20 PLN / 2.80 USD
Greek toast with olives: 11.40 PLN / 2.85 USD
Open-faced toasted cheese sandwich with mushrooms: 8.50 PLN / 2.13 USD

Lunch/Dinner Prices (PLN/USD)

Zapiekanka (Polish-style baguette pizza): 12.00 PLN / 3.00 USD
Mega Zapiekanka with double toppings: 15.00 PLN / 3.75 USD
Pepperoni toast: 10.50 PLN / 2.63 USD
Ham and cheese toastie: 9.80 PLN / 2.45 USD

Another amazing milk bar near the city center. This one is open a bit longer. You can find loads of tourists here, as its very close to the main train and bus station. Food is homemade and very traditional, however a bit more expensive than other milk bars like Miś or Mewa.

Address: ul. Kołłątaja 27/28, Wrocław

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Examples of dishes and prices (English/Polish)

Breakfast Prices (PLN/USD)

Scrambled eggs with butter: 4.00 PLN / 1.00 USD
Cottage cheese with chives: 5.50 PLN / 1.38 USD
Bread roll: 2.00 PLN / 0.50 USD
Butter: 1.20 PLN / 0.30 USD
Jam: 1.50 PLN / 0.38 USD
Compote: 1.00 PLN / 0.25 USD

Lunch/Dinner Prices (PLN/USD)

Russian dumplings: 15.00 PLN / 3.75 USD
Meat dumplings: 17.00 PLN / 4.25 USD
Dumplings with spinach: 16.50 PLN / 4.13 USD
Pancakes with cheese or apples: 13.00 PLN / 3.25 USD
Full lunch (meat, potatoes, salad): 20.00 PLN / 5.00 USD

Lepione Restaurant (Restauracja Lepione)

There is no way I will not think about Lepione (old Bazylia restaurant) without remembering my time at university. This buffet style restaurant is located inside one of the law department buildings, where I studied. I can’t say the food is top mach, but I love the fact that its cheap, you can fill your plate with everything you like, and you pay the same price of 0.90$ (1.20 zł) per 100g. I used to eat there after my lectures, exams, alone, with friends or family. The other thing about this place is location and surrounded stunning architecture you can enjoy while eating.

Address: ul. Kuźnicza 42, Wrocław
Opening hours: everyday: 12.00–23.00

Examples of dishes and prices (English/Polish)

This is a buffet style restaurant where you add to the plate anything you like and pay for 100g. You will find there anything from traditional dumplings, salads, fish, chicken, goulash to Chinese chicken with bamboo. Price is 5 zł, that’s 1.33$, for 100g.

Promotions

Discounts after 5:00 PM, with prices dropping by 15%, 25%, or even 50% depending on the time.

Karmazyn Bar (Bar Karmazyn)

This amazing bar is located in one of the biggest indoor markets in Wroclaw, called Hala Targowa, so after a very tasty traditional, homemade meal you can have a look around.

Address: ul. Piaskowa 17, Wrocław