Join us in Warsaw

Today, Warsaw is a booming metropolis, one of the fastest developing capitals of the European Union, and the ninth most populous urban area in the Union. Its unique architectural style blends new and old, continually evolving.

Conference venue

University of Warsaw Library

The conference will take place in University of Warsaw Library – outreach center located on the bank of the Vistula river in Warsaw.

 

Address:

Biblioteka Uniwersytecka

Dobra 56/66

00-312 Warszawa, Poland

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Join us in Warsaw

How to get there?

BY PLANE

Warsaw is served by two international airports:

  1. Warsaw Chopin Airport – located around 8 kilometres from the city centre. It is served by five bus lines, two of which reach the city centre directly – 175 and night bus N32. A railway connection (Warsaw Airport Train)  with Chopin Airport is also available. If you decide to take a taxi, it is advised to use the licensed taxi services offered at Chopin Airport: Ele Taxi, Sawa Taxi or Super Taxi.
  2. Warsaw Modlin Airport – a smaller airport servicing only budget airlines is situated in Modlin, 35 km from Warsaw, where the easiest way to get to the centre is to take a bus – Modlin Bus (modlinbus.pl ), which operates 24 hours a day. The trip takes around 50 minutes.

BY TRAIN

There are three train stations in Warsaw that provides domestic and international connections.

Warszawa Centralna Train Station (the closest one to the conference venue)

  • Address: Al. Jerozolimskie 54 (city centre)
  • Getting to metro station:
    • bus: 127, 128, 158, 175, 517, 521
    • tram: 7, 9, 22, 24, 25, 77
  • Information:
    • InfoDworzec: (+48) 22 474 40 86,
    • warszawa.centralna@pkp.pl

 

We are not authorized to assist with the visa process beyond providing an invitation letter and the contents of all letters are the same. The organizing committee would like to clearly state that the letter is only to help the participant to obtain a visa or to raise travel funds and has no further financial obligations from the conference towards the participant. If you require a visa, we advise you to obtain and submit an official Letter of Invitation from the conference organizer to help facilitate the visa process. Please note that Letters of Invitation are only issued to registered and paid/approved delegates

Visa information

Citizens from some countries may require a Visa to come to Poland. The detailed information concerning visa requirements are available at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland website: https://www.gov.pl/web/diplomacy

If you require an official Letter of Invitation please contact us by sending email to aoi2024@candela.org.pl

It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of his/her visa requirements. Attendees who require an entry visa must allow sufficient time for the application procedure. Attendees should contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate timing of their visa applications.

The letter of invitation does not financially obligate the conference organizers in any way, nor does it guarantee an entry visa to Poland. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference are the sole responsibility of the delegate.

The conference organizers  will not directly contact embassies and consulates on behalf of delegates.

RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY

Hotels

Below there is a list of recommended hotels located within a walking distance to the conference venue. Bookings can be made directly at the hotels through given links or via email. There is a peak season between May – September, so early hotel booking is highly recommended. The conference organizers are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or benefiting in any way from the hotels mentioned below. We just asked them for special prices for the conference attendees, and this is what we were offered.

Please remember that using listed hotels is in no way mandatory, and you are very welcome to search lodging opportunities on your own on others booking platforms: https://www.booking.com or https://trivago.pl

5* HOTELS 

 Warszawa (in Prudential Building),  address: Plac Powstańców Warszawy 9, Warszawa 1

  • Check in: 15:00 / Check  out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 1,3 km
  • Website: Warszawa Hotel
  • Reservation LINK

Radisson Collection, address: Grzybowska 24, Warszawa

  • Check in: 15:00 / Check out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 2 km
  • Website: Radisson Collection
  • Reservation LINK

Sofitel Warszawa Victoria, address: Królewska 11, Warszawa

  • Check in: 15:00 /Check  out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 1 km
  • Website: Sofitel Warszawa Vitoria
  • Special offer: 10% off using the dedicated code “Candela”. The number of available rooms is limited.
  • To make a reservation, send an appropriate email (mentioning the code above) to the following address: h3378-re@sofitel.com. The reservations can be canceled free of charge up to 48 hours before check-in.

 

4* HOTELS 

Barcelo Warsaw Powisle, address: Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 43a, Warszawa

  • Check in: 15:00 / Check out: 11:00
  • Distance to conference venue: 400 m / 5 min walking
  • Website: Barcelo
  • Special offer: 10% off using the dedicated code “CANDELA”. The number of available room is limited.
  • To make a reservation, send an appropriate email (mentioning the code above) to the following address: warsawpowisle.res@barcelo.com

 Teatro, address: Nowy Świat 66, Warszawa

  • Check in: 14:00 / Check out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 2 km
  • Website: Teatro

PURO Warszawa Centrum, address: Widok 9, Warszawa

  • Check in: 15:00 / Check out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 1,5 km
  • Website: PURO

Indigo Warsaw, address: Smolna 40, Warszawa

  • Check in: 15:00 / Check out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 1,5 km
  • Website: Indigo Warsaw

 

3* HOTELS 

 Gromada, address: Plac Powstańców Warszawy 2, Warszawa

  • Check in: 14:00 / Check out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 1,6 km
  • Website: Gromada

Motel One Warszawa-Chopin,  address: Tamka 38, Warszawa

  • Check in: 14:00 / Check out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 1,2 km
  • Website: Motel One
  • Special prices are available when using the dedicated code “Candela” (The offer expires on 15 July 2024)
    — Single room: 425 PLN / night (incl. breakfast);
    — Single room with city view: 525 PLN / night (incl. breakfast).
  • To make a reservation, send an appropriate email (mentioning the code above) to the following address: res1.warchop@motel-one.com
  • Additional information: Reservations not guaranteed by credit card will have a non-guaranteed status. A non-guaranteed reservation will be held until the day of arrival, 6:00 pm local time. After this time, if the guest does not show up at the hotel, the reservation will be automatically canceled. Cancellation of an individual reservation is free of charge until the day of arrival at 18:00 local time. Cancellations after this time or no-shows will be charged 90% of the accommodation rate. The full amount of the stay needs to be paid at check-in, either by card or cash.

 

2* & 1* HOTELS 

Logos Warszawa, address: Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 31/33, Warszawa

  • Check in: 14:00 / Check out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 1 km
  • Website: Logos Warszawa
  • Special offer: 10% off using the dedicated code “CANDELA10”, The number of available room is limited (room types: single, double, single with an extra bed)
  • To make a reservation, send an appropriate email (mentioning the code above) to the following address: rezerwacja@hotellogos.pl

Apple Inn, address: Chmielna 21/1, Warszawa

  • Check in: 14:00 / Check out: 12:00
  • Distance to conference venue: c.a. 1 km
  • Website: Apple Inn