Overview
Radom is an inexpensive Polish city 100 km south of Warsaw that offers historic churches, museums, and annual festivals at prices significantly below the national average. The city has 220,000 inhabitants and is the second-largest in Mazowieckie, though it sees little tourist traffic due to its industrial reputation.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Festivals · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
5G available from all Polish carriers as of August 2022. Public WiFi is widely accessible.
Language
English is rarely spoken outside major hotels. German, French, or Spanish might find limited use. The city is the second-largest academic centre in Masovia after Warsaw.
Money
Polish Złoty (PLN) is the local currency. Credit cards accepted at hotels and larger establishments but carry cash for markets and smaller restaurants.
Safety
Low tourist crime but exercise normal precautions at transport hubs and markets at night. The city has had CCTV surveillance since 1997.
Transport
Radom-Sadków Airport has limited flights; Warsaw is the main international gateway. Train from Warsaw takes about 2 hours.
