Gdansk Travel Guide, Hotels & Things to Do

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Hotels in Gdansk

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Apartamenty Karawela - Nadmorski Dwór

Nadmorski Dwór 34 | Gdansk, 80-396, PL

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Comfort Apartaments Old Town

Łagiewniki 52 | Gdansk, 80-855, PL

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Apartament blisko morza

Ul. Olsztynska 1a | Gdansk, 80-395, PL

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Fisherman's Surfhouse

4 Północna 5 | Gdansk, 80-512, PL

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Apartment Maeva - Neptun Park

26 Wypoczynkowa | Gdansk, 80-341, PL

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Tomorrow Land : Nadmorze Premium

9 Ignacego Krasickiego | Gdansk, 80-515, PL

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Mosi Apartment Botanica - Hav Aparts

1 Bursztynowa | Gdansk, 80-342, PL

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Astrid Apartment Old Town - Hav Aparts

6 Stara Stocznia | Gdansk, 80-862, PL

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At a glance

Climate

Temperate

Languages

Polish and English

Local currency

PLN (PLN)

Local time

03:48 (GMT+2)

Ideal trip length

3–5 days

Cost level

2 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Main Town (Główne Miasto)

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

Optional, 10% for good service

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 75 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Pierogi Żurek Gołąbki Bigos

When to visit Gdansk

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: July, August Busiest: Jul-Aug

Jan

30

Cold, snowy
Feb

35

Cold, often snowy
Mar

45

Chilly, thawing
Apr

60

Cool, blossoming
May

75

Mild, pleasant
Jun

85

Warm, sunny
Jul

90

Warmest, peak
Aug

90

Warm, sunny
Sept

70

Mild, colorful
Oct

55

Cool, crisp
Nov

40

Cold, grey
Dec

30

Cold, festive

30

Jan Cold, snowy

35

Feb Cold, often snowy

45

Mar Chilly, thawing

60

Apr Cool, blossoming

75

May Mild, pleasant

85

Jun Warm, sunny

90

Jul Warmest, peak

90

Aug Warm, sunny

70

Sept Mild, colorful

55

Oct Cool, crisp

40

Nov Cold, grey

30

Dec Cold, festive

Things to do in Gdansk

8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Climb St. Mary's Church Tower

Main Town 1.5 hrs

Ascend for panoramic views of the city.

Indoors

Reflect at Westerplatte

Westerplatte 2.5 hrs

Visit the site where WWII began.

Outdoors

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Visit European Solidarity Centre

Stocznia 3 hrs

Learn about the Solidarity movement's impact on history.

Indoors

Take a Motława River Cruise

Main Town 1 hr

Enjoy scenic views of the city from the water.

Outdoors Good for children

Explore Oliwa Cathedral & Park

Oliwa 2 hrs

Visit the historic cathedral and enjoy the beautiful park.

Indoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Taste Goldwasser Liqueur

Main Town 0.5 hrs

Sample Gdansk's unique herbal liqueur with gold flakes.

Indoors

Any time of day

2 places

Explore Long Market & Neptune's Fountain

Main Town 2 hrs

Admire the iconic townhouses and the famous fountain.

Outdoors Good for children

Discover the Amber Museum

Main Town 2 hrs

Explore the history and beauty of Baltic amber.

Indoors Good for children

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Culture and history

3 Days in Gdansk — Culture & History

Uncover centuries of struggle, resilience, and unique heritage in Poland's Baltic gem.

This immersive 3-day itinerary guides you through Gdansk's rich tapestry of history, from its medieval trading power and royal connections to its pivotal role in 20th-century European events. Explore grand architecture, poignant museums, and the spirit of a city that shaped modern history, perfect for history buffs and culture enthusiasts alike.

3 Days 14 Stops

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