Łódź: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Łódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw.

Łódź · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places

Now in the cityŁódź+15°CClear · sunset 06:51 PMupdated 09:50 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map57

Exchange ratezł 3.80per 1 $PLN — the local currencyas of Sep 17, 2026

Worth a day trip

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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Poland. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Poland. If you decide to travel to Poland: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory