When is National Library open?
Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–8:30 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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LibraryOsiedle Batorego
National Library
- 4.5571 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8:30 pm
Poland's national research library offers reading rooms; collection access requires a free reader card and a minimum age of 13.
Quick answers
National Library in short
When is the best time to visit National Library?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is National Library indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does National Library cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book National Library?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at National Library?
About 1.5 hours.
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Where is National Library?
al. Niepodległości 213, 02-086 Warszawa.
Is National Library wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 8:30 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8:30 pm- mondayToday
- 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
- tuesday
- 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
- wednesday
- 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
- thursday
- 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
- friday
- 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
- saturday
- 8:30 AM–8:30 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Library
- 2 Warsaw Geological Museum · 12 min
- 3 Niigata Onigiri · 16 min
- 4 Cofeina · 16 min
- 5 Polny Bar Mleczny · 16 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 571 reviews
Known for
- Research collections
- Reading rooms
- Press reading room
- Maps and music
What people say
- People like:
- Quiet reading spaces, a peaceful atmosphere and polite staff.
Around Osiedle Batorego
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Warsaw Geological MuseumMuseum · 12 min walk
Niigata OnigiriJapanese · 16 min walk
Good nowCofeinaCafé · 16 min walk
Polny Bar MlecznyPolish · 16 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.