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Poland eSIM
7 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
7 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Play, Orange.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Poland: 9 plans, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 9 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Play, Orange.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle includes Poland cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Poland travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Play, Orange on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Poland plans start at £4.10 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Poland travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
Pierogi
Dumplings filled with various ingredients like meat, cheese and potato (Ruskie), or seasonal fruits.
Traditional milk bars (bar mleczny) or local Polish restaurants nationwide.
Bigos
A hearty hunter's stew made with chopped meat, sausage, sauerkraut, and fresh cabbage.
Rustic taverns and traditional Polish eateries.
Żurek
A sour rye soup often served with boiled egg and sausage, sometimes presented inside a hollowed-out loaf of bread.
Popular in regional restaurants, especially around Easter.
Placki Ziemniaczane
Crispy potato pancakes often served with sour cream, apple sauce, or a rich mushroom/meat goulash.
Casual diners and traditional restaurants.
Kotlet Schabowy
A breaded and fried pork cutlet, similar to a schnitzel, typically served with potatoes and cucumber salad.
Virtually every traditional restaurant across Poland.
Gołąbki
Cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of minced meat and rice, simmered in a savory tomato sauce.
Milk bars and home-style cooking establishments.
Oscypek
A smoked cheese made from salted sheep milk, uniquely shaped and typically grilled, served with cranberry jam.
Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains region; street stalls in southern Poland.
Zapiekanka
An open-faced sandwich made of half a baguette, topped with mushrooms, cheese, and ketchup, toasted until crisp.
Street food stalls, most famously in Kraków's Kazimierz district.
Makowiec
A sweet, yeast dough roll packed with a dense, rich poppy seed filling.
Bakeries (cukiernia) and cafes throughout the country.
Pączki
Polish doughnuts, typically filled with rose jam or fruit preserves, and glazed or dusted with powdered sugar.
Bakeries and specialized pączki shops.
Wawel Royal CastleKraków
A spectacular Gothic and Renaissance castle that served as the residence of Polish kings for centuries.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and MuseumOświęcim
A sobering and essential historical site preserving the former Nazi German concentration and extermination camp.
4-5 hours · book ahead
Wieliczka Salt MineWieliczka
An underground marvel featuring intricate statues, chapels, and a subterranean lake, all carved entirely from salt.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Warsaw Old TownWarsaw
A UNESCO World Heritage site meticulously reconstructed after WWII, featuring vibrant facades and the Royal Castle.
2-3 hours
Malbork CastleMalbork
The largest brick castle in the world, a stunning medieval fortress built by the Teutonic Knights.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Białowieża ForestBiałowieża
One of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across the European Plain, home to the European bison.
Full day · book ahead
Gdańsk Old Town and Long MarketGdańsk
A charming maritime city center with distinctive Dutch-style architecture, amber shops, and a rich Hanseatic history.
Half day
Wrocław Market Square and DwarfsWrocław
A breathtaking medieval square surrounded by hundreds of small bronze dwarf statues scattered throughout the city.
3-4 hours
Tatra National Park and Morskie OkoZakopane
Stunning alpine scenery and pristine lakes, including the famous 'Eye of the Sea' (Morskie Oko) in the Tatra Mountains.
Full day
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish JewsWarsaw
An award-winning interactive museum detailing the 1,000-year history of Jews in Poland.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Trains
PKP Intercity operates fast Express InterCity Premium (EIP) trains between major cities, as well as slower regional lines.
10-40 EUR for intercity routes
Buses
FlixBus and regional bus operators offer extensive networks covering towns not serviced by trains.
5-20 EUR per trip
Public Transit (Trams & Buses)
Major cities have excellent, integrated tram and bus networks. Tickets are bought at kiosks, machines, or via apps like Jakdojade.
0.80-1.20 EUR per single ticket
Domestic Flights
LOT Polish Airlines connects Warsaw with regional airports like Kraków, Gdańsk, and Wrocław.
30-80 EUR one way
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt, FreeNow
Widely available in major cities. Bolt and Uber are typically cheaper than traditional street cabs.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most businesses, attractions, and shops are closed. |
| Epiphany | January 6 | National holiday; many shops and offices closed, religious processions in streets. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Public holiday; start of the 'Majówka' long weekend. Very busy domestic travel. |
| Constitution Day | May 3 | Public holiday; parades and closures. Domestic travel hubs can be extremely crowded. |
| Armed Forces Day / Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Major public holiday; military parades in Warsaw and religious pilgrimages to Częstochowa. |
| All Saints' Day | November 1 | Cemeteries are illuminated with millions of candles. Traffic around cemeteries is very heavy; shops are closed. |
| Independence Day | November 11 | Patriotic marches in major cities, especially Warsaw, which can cause significant transit detours. Shops closed. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Everything is closed; public transport operates on a very limited holiday schedule. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.