Walking into the Helios cinema on the highest floor of the Blue City mall will make you feel like you're on Times Square in New York, but you'll also be able to spot a few historical references to cinemas in Warsaw in the interior décor. That's where the screening rooms names come from: Relax, Femina, Palladium, Skarpa.

Helios prides itself in its state-of-the-art equipment that allows for the highest quality of sound and image. From the 8 rooms with 900 seats, 3 of them are called Dream rooms - these are smaller rooms with even more comfortable conditions for watching movies, which is backed by the viewers' opinion. A Dream room means the comfiest chair-beds - which you could fall asleep in if it wasn't for the cinematic thrills, a Dolby ATMOS sound system, and 4K resolution pictures. Obviously, such luxuries are a bit on the more expensive side, but they're worth it. Before the screening, you can relax in the Helios Café and stack up on snacks at the cinema bar. You might have to be patient because sometimes before certain movies the ads and trailers are pretty long.

It's good to plan your outing ahead - if you buy your ticket a few days in advance, you'll pay less. Keep in mind that on Super Tuesdays there's discounts. Thanks to the project "Available Culture" you can get really cheap tickets to see selected Polish films. Helios also has other special projects, such as "The Connoisseur's Cinema"- a selection of award-winning movies, women's cinema, cinematic mornings for kids and of course, nightly marathons for the most tenacious cinephiles. Once a month on a chosen Saturday there's a sensory friendly screening. Thanks to that initiative, neurodivergent people can experience the magic of cinema in conditions adapted to their needs.

There's as much as 6 cinemas that belong to the multiplex of Cinema City in Warsaw, all of them in popular shopping malls. On average, each cinema has 13 rooms and 2700 seats. Apart from standard viewings you can count on unforgettable experiences thanks to the newest technological solutions.

In the Sadyba Best Mall, Cinema City offers a room with 3D IMAX. Warsaw, for now, only has one IMAX theatre on its cinema map. It's definitely a VIP option - a theatre arrangement, an above-average size of the screen, a crystal clear picture and a majestic quality of sound. It can get pretty loud in certain moments, so it's not a recommendable option for sensitive people. In this room, you'll really feel like you have found yourself in the heart of the action. Meanwhile, in the Cinema City Arkadia, there's a 4DX room. You'll literally feel the special effects on your skin. Moving seats, scents and fake wind help make the cinematic fiction a reality. In Galeria Mokotów Cinema city, in the ScreenX room, the picture is extended on additional side screens in the most crucial moments of action. You are then surrounded by the images, as if literally pulled into the movie. For sensory friendly screenings, you can count on Cinema City Białołęka and Sadyba. And if you like being scared, look for horror movie marathons.

On Wednesdays, you'll find cheap tickets in every Cinema City. For the true cinephiles, there's also a card - Cinema City Unlimited. This monthly subscription allows you to watch movies as often as every day and have a 10 percent discount in the cinema's bars and cafés.

There are 6 locations of the multiplex Multikino in the capital. They differ not only by their amount of rooms (from 6 to 12), but also by their available amenities. Multikino Złote Tarasy is one of the most stylish cinemas in Warsaw and the whole country. It has as many as three floors. This is where the Warsaw Film Festival take place yearly. The premiere room, which has 788 seats, is consecrated for film premieres and other official events. It is equipped with one of the biggest movie screens in the world with a 300m diagonal. Multikino Złote Tarasy hosts a lot of film stars and celebrities. You might stumble upon your idol here.

Multikino Młociny is highly rated online. All the standard seats are electrically operated so you can relax and watch a movie in a reclining position. In selected rooms of the multiplex locations there are 4K projectors that guarantee the highest picture quality and the Dolby Atmos three-dimensional modern sound system that will take you to the heart of the film's action. Obviously, 3D screenings are also possible.

In Multikino, you can watch the most important sport events, concerts, ballets, operas and theatre shows on the big screen. There are also nightly marathons, cinematic mornings for kids, women's cinema and off Thursdays, which are dedicated to festival and or noncommercial movies. Long ads before a move are now a common thing that you have to accept, and so should be the fact that you can't be late to the screening - you might risk not being let into the room. In most Warsaw Multikino cinemas, you can enjoy your time in the cafes, all called Cavablanca. In some locations you can even find alcoholic drinks.

If you're not a fan of shopping malls and would rather go to a place that has soul, choose Wisła cinema. It's one of the oldest cinemas in Warsaw - it was opened in 1959. Currently, it belongs to the NoveKino network (6 cinemas in Poland, 2 cinemas in Warsaw).

A small cinema with an authentic vibe, no crazy crowds or super-long ads. Apart from the current repertoire, you can also find more ambitious films here. Kino Wisła belongs to the Polish Association of Studio Cinemas and as such follows its scheme with the goal of promoting high cinematic culture. Kino Wisła organises premiere viewings, film reviews, cyclical screenings with critics, viewings for parents with young children and a series of viewings called "Women's World". The elderly can count on attractive ticket prices for films that are shown during a special series called "High Noon". It's not a surprise that the Wisła cinema has been awarded by the neighbourhood of Żoliborz's competition for the most elderly friendly places in 2019.

The design of the three viewing rooms feels a bit fusty, but the old-school vibe of Wisła cinema is actually their best feature. Couples can book sofas that fit two people. They sell the cinema snacks we all know well. Prices are reasonable and on Mondays there are discounts. The location of the cinema is a big plus - the metro station is very close. You can turn your cinema outing into a whole afternoon pleasantly spent and straighten out your legs on a walk after the movie in a nearby park. And if you get hungry, check out the ice cream shop or go to Trattoria Prima Pasta for some Italian cuisine, accompanied by a glass of wine or craft beer. All those places are in the same building.

Another suggestion for movie maniacs from before the era of multiplexes. Similarly to Wisła cinema, Atlantic is part of the NoveKino network (since 2021). It's the oldest up and running cinema in Warsaw. It's been open incessantly since 1930! Among the audience sat distinguished guests such as, among others, the Polish president Ignacy Mościcki or Marshall Józef Piłsudzki. This awareness brings a specific ambience to the place. The interior is elegant and well-kept. Four viewing rooms can seat 794 guests. This place is good for both a date and a sentimental solo outing.

In the Atlantic cinema, you will find currently releasing commercial hits, but you will also find independent films. As part of the series "A Short History of Polish Cinema" - real gems of our native cinematography are displayed. And to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros, you can watch the legendary films of the historic production company. Kino Atlantic also offers premiere screenings and other interesting cultural events. Atlantic, similarly to Multikino Złote Tarasy helps host the Warsaw Film Festival. Viewers praise the comfortable seats, however, the stairs might be a pain for people with disabilities. Unfortunately, the building is not suited for an elevator. If, however, you consider yourself to be a fit older person, come and enjoy cheap cinema tickets on Wednesdays as part of the series entitled "Time for the Elderly". And cheap Mondays are for everyone.

No matter whether you're a local or tourist, you should visit this immortal space on Chmielna at least once. And there's no need to mention the obviously amazing location of Atlantic cinema. The city centre obviously brings a lot of options to choose from if you get hungry after the movie, with its countless great restaurants.

To say that Kinoteka is just an 8-room multiplex, or just a cinema theatre located in the Palace of Culture and Science, is like not saying anything at all. This place oozes with culture. You'll obviously find blockbusters, but you can also admire the best independent cinema, the biggest festival hits and ambitious middle cinema. Chapeau bas for occasional free entrance screenings! Films that are so bad that they're good? Yes, you'll find that during the series "The Best of the Worst", dedicated to B class cinema, among which, obviously the classic old American sci-fis and action movies from the 80s. Absurd dialogues, illogical plots, UFOs hanging on ropes and rubber monsters. The screening rooms are always full for those. Kinoteka functions as a studio cinema, its repertoire is from the National Film Archive.

You can even learn how to meditate during one of the recurring evening meetings at Kinoteka. And if you have some time after the movie and are feeling like sitting down with a good book, go to the cinema's reading area. The art exhibitions often displayed in the main hall are just a cherry on the cake. In the summer, there's outdoor cinema.

The monumental socialist realist style of Kinoteka, cohesive with the entire building, is really impressive. The elegance of the marble with a hint of gold and red will make you feel like you're at the Oscars gala. The café and cocktail bar are at your disposal - you can enjoy your movie viewing with a nice cocktail. You can always opt for the cinema classics, such as the immortal set of a popcorn box and a coke. Remember that at Kinoteka Mondays and Wednesdays are cheaper for everyone, while Mondays and Thursdays offer discounts for older people.

The Muranów cinema shares its name with the historical neighbourhood in which it's located, which was built after the IIWW on the territory of the destroyed Warsaw ghetto. Those walls have history built into them. The interior of the cinema has changed through the years. At the beginning of the millennium, it went through a cheap renovation - that bad decision made it look like a plasterboard caricature. Fortunately, a more recent brilliant reconstruction of the interior helped bring back the cinema's theatrical greatness. The Muranów film theatre has four rooms named after Polish and International film stars: Pola, Zbyszek, Ingrid, and Gerard.

The beautiful space goes hand in hand with the quality film content that provokes a deeper reflection and discussion. That doesn't mean a deficit of current hits but rather a bigger selection for the film connoiseurs. Just like in previously mentioned cinemas, you'll find yet another array of new editions of film festivals and reviews, pre-release viewings, re-transmissions of concerts and theatre shows, films from the Association of Studio Cinemas as well as the known and loved family mornings.

A few practical tips: the entrance is practically a few steps frontally from the Ratusz Arsenał underground station, the length of the commercials is bearable and the seats are not numbered, which means you should think of getting there early. If you tend to be bothered by munching sounds and can restrain from eating during the movie, then Muranów cinema is made for you. There's no popcorn or nachos in sight. You do, however, have the option of enjoying a cup of good coffee, or something stronger if you'd like, paired with a delicious piece of cake, at the cinema café. Kino Muranów offers cheap Mondays and discounts for older people and students.

Kino Iluzjon, from the National Cinema Archives, has an incredibly rich and tumultuous history. You could almost call it a travelling cinema, because during its 60 years of existence it has changed its locations quite a lot. It has survived its years of wandering thanks to the public to finally get the presigious status of an archival cinema and finally settle in the historic building of the old cinema Stolica. The modernised, two-room facility is now fulfilling its role as a multimedia Museum of Cinematic Art and is an absolutely magical place.

There's literally no way to list all the film festivals, reviews, multimedia exhibitions, special events and well-known filmmakers that were guests at Iluzjon. The showtimes of this studio cinema mainly concern iconic film classics. Here, you can admire re-premieres of digitised and restored pre-war films and masterpieces of cinematography. Kino Iluzjon took for example "Potop" by Jerzy Hoffman under its wings to create a new version, "Potop Redivivus". There's also no shortage of modern ambitious suggestions. Reviews of candidates for the Polish Film Awards "Orły" are also organised here. The series "Kino od Kuchni" that tells the secrets of each step taken during the process of producing a film might appeal to you, or perhaps you'd like to see a silent film accompanied with live music. And for the little ones, there's the 'Teddy Bear Mornings'. Affordable pricing.

At Kino Iluzjon, you can commune with art without any commercials, rustling packages or popcorn. Which doesn't mean you have to starve yourself - quite the opposite! In the restaurant Stolica café, located inside the building, you'll find an interesting menu inspired by cinema, with vegan options and a wide range of drinks, among which, craft beers and cocktails.

Yet another studio cinema in Warsaw, Kultura shares its building in the heart of Warsaw with the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The esteemed neighbours oblige high standards. Kino Kultura, currently owned by the Polish Filmmakers Association, has an incredible history. In the smaller of the two rooms, which once was its own separate facility, films were censored and technically inspected, which means scenes were physically cut from the tape. Ironically, the viewing room is now called Rejs, after the iconic Polish comedy, which brilliantly tackles and mocks the absurdity of the Polish People's Republic times.

Today's Kino Kultura is a modern arthouse that mainly presents ambitious Polish and European films, but also Asian and American movies and reviews of the best Polish directors' works. You can admire productions that were awarded Oscars, European Film Awards, as well as Golden Lions and Eagles. The cinema hosts events for the Polish Filmmakers Association, film premieres, press conferences and anniversaries. Stars such as Martin Scorsese or Paul Mazursky crop up here, but at the same time Kultura is a friendly cinema for students and art amateurs. In other words, culture with a big C (or K!). The magic of cinema is not disrupted by long commercials, rustles or any other unwanted sounds.

In Kultura's restaurant, smartly named Cinema Paradiso, you have a chance to get acquainted with not only delicious Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, but also renowned guests from the film world. A glass of wine or refined cocktail will boost the impressions of the film or the later discussion. Kino Kultura tempts all cinephiles with its very affordable ticket prices and on Mondays - gosh, who would have thought? - it's the cheapest cinema in Warsaw.

Luna sounds like a very elegant name for a film theatre - it immediately paints the image of a lone wolf howling to the moon on a starry night in our minds. However, it's origin is actually a bit less poetic. Kino Luna was named after a Soviet space programme "Luna", whose goal was to explore the moon. The Soviet ambience has lingered until today. From the opening viewing of the British film 'Love and hate', throughout half a century, Luna has had over 100 thousand film screenings. Cosmic cinema - cosmic numbers! Those numbers also concern the amount of hosted parties, events, shows, concerts, exhibition openings, educational workshops, meetings with artists and theme marathons.

As a member of the network of studio cinemas, as well as the Art.Cinema C.I.C.A.E. and Europa Cinemas, Luna cinema focuses on promoting and supporting noncommercial culture. The viewers showed their appreciation for the inspiring and educational activity of the Luna film theatre by awarding it multiple times with prestigious prizes, such as f.ex. the title of the Cinema of The Year, The Most Positive Cinema in Warsaw and the Elderly Friendly Space prize.

An interesting thing to notice is the cinema's architectural structure - Luna cinema is built into a normal apartment block, which is why the two viewing rooms, with 600 guests capacity, are on lower levels than the entrance. When it comes to the location, it's obvious that the famous Zbawicela Square never sleeps, and you can easily run into various celebrities here. The benefit card Karta Lunatyka is a bow towards the clients, as well as the Thursday discounts. On site, there is a café/bar with cinema snacks, wine etc. Bring your second half to this cozy iconic place and watch a good movie while snuggling on double seats.

A red neon sign, huge murals with iconic film scenes - among many, a huge eye from the Soviet film from the 1929, 'Man with a Movie Camera' - all those elements reveal Elektronik's uniqueness before you even enter it. The cinema, after years of being shut, had its renaissance in 2015 and rose like a phoenix from its ashes thanks to the institution "Laterna Magica", founded by Maciej Ślesicki and Bogusław Linda, and it is also responsible for bringingin the Warsaw Film School and Film High School to life.

Studio cinema Elektronik is a place for real connoisseurs of the art of cinema that don't mind a bit of PRL nostalgia. You'll find both modern ambitious and classic films here. You participate in meetings with renowned artists, debates, small concerts, markets and exhibitions as well as film festivals. The Warsaw Film School students also showcase their works here. Among the famous guests of the Elektronik cinema is for instance Agnieszka Holland, whose "A Lonely Woman" was the film that opened a new chapter for the history of the film theatre.

The facility was awarded with the prestigious prize of the cinema of the month among the Europa Cinemas facilities. Aside from the big 410 seats-room, there's also a cozy smaller one. Unnumbered seats that probably remember the premiere of the first Stars Wars and their typical, old arrangement with a hole between the rows might not be the most comfortable, but are guaranteed to take you back in time with the authentic old-school ambience that they bring. A young individual raised on commercial films might learn quite a bit of history by being brought to Elektronik cinema. To enjoy a film without popcorn or commercials. And before or after the movie, to check out the cozy café.

A suggestion that's extremely alternative in comparison to multiplex theatres. Picture this - you get off a train and enter directly to a cinema. That's Falenica, located in the green vicinity of Warsaw, which is the only ever trainstation-turned-into-cinema in Poland. The owner Ewa Jaskólska's unconventional initiative and passion made this pre-WWII train station on the Warszawa-Otwock way turn into a unique place in 2010. This is a place where you'll watch a movie while sitting in one of the two rooms, seated in front of a café table while feasting on delicious cakes from local confectionaries, as well as snacks accompanied by a glass of wine, a pint of craft beer or an aromatic coffee.

The screenings are selected meticulously here - there's classics, but there's also current novelties and films from the listings of studio cinemas and Europa Cinemas. Kinokawiarnia Stacja Falenica is not only a place for film screenings. Practical workshops on animation and filmmaking for kids and teens are hosted here, as well as author's meetings, debates and, in the garden of the station, local artists' gigs. There's also a bookshop for the big and small, with a selection of really good books. A really intensive cultural life is going on here, of mostly the local community. Noncomercial initiatives of the guests are brought to life here thanks to the owners' open minds. It's no wonder that the cinema has already been prized the Best Cinema in Warsaw among other awards.

The road to Falenica from the city centre takes a while, but it's definitely shorter than commercials in bigger cinemas. Come and feel the cozy, unique ambience of Kinokawiarnia Stacja Falenica.

The Norblin Factory, which, after complete revitalisation concluded in 2021, has gained a completely new face, attracts crowds of locals and tourists alike. Culture, entertainment, gastronomy, and many more attractions, including cinema. Warsaw offers large multiplexes and old-school cinemas with soul, and KinoGram in the Norblin Factory is a unique proposition. Its boutique character, utmost attention to detail, and premium standards contribute to the rapid expansion of the circle of regular visitors to this charming cinema.

KinoGram guests unanimously praise the velour seats and sofas as exceptionally comfortable. They can be reclined, allowing for a more horizontal position. There's plenty of legroom, and the armrests are equipped with convenient little tables where you can arrange treats purchased before the screening. For an exquisite drink, a glass of wine, or delicious truffle popcorn, you can visit the impressive 14-meter cinema bar. KinoGram consists of several intimate halls with seating ranging from 48 to 112. In one of them, a surprise awaits true cinema enthusiasts - an Oscar statuette won by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek in 2005 for the music for the film "Finding Neverland." KinoGram's repertoire includes both top titles and classic films. The venue hosts intimate private events such as bachelorette parties, corporate events, as well as spectacular happenings with celebrities.

If you're in the mood for an exclusive movie experience, be sure to visit this cinema. Warsaw loves luxury, so creating such a format in the vibrant Norblin Factory was a perfect move. Of course, ticket prices compared to other cinemas in Warsaw are relatively high, but it's worth investing in and savoring the art of cinema and the wonderful aesthetics of KinoGram.