About Gdańsk
Gdańsk is one of Poland's major cities, home to around 487,371 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Gdańsk
1
Neptune Fountain
2
Highland Gate
3
Prison Tower and Torture Chamber
4
Golden Gate
5
Jelitkowo beach
6
Brzeźno beach
Budget travel
Free things to do in Gdańsk
Neptune Fountain
Highland Gate
Golden Gate
Jelitkowo beach
Brzeźno beach
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Neptune Fountain
- Visit Highland Gate
- Visit Prison Tower and Torture Chamber
- Eat at Pyra Bar
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Golden Gate
- Visit Jelitkowo beach
- Visit Brzeźno beach
- Eat at No To Cyk
Where to eat
Local favourites
Pyra Bar
The food not only has a nice name, but also tastes great. A large selection, solid portions. A quiet place, a garden on the corner of the st
No To Cyk
Highly recommended for people who want to feel the atmosphere of 1990s and underground. Food is simple but amazing. Very cool retro vibe.
Pasta House
Cozy place, delicious Italian pasta, original packaging for dishes, friendly service and very short waiting time for food
Dominikański
Best place with "home" cuisine. Delicious food, large portions. The tomato soup is poetry.
Bar Turystyczny
Very good home cooked food. Tasty and wonderful meals with a sense of humor.
Alanya Kebap
Turkish specials on Polish soil. Great kebab in a bun. Good meat (beef), good salads, lots of sauce, delicious cucumbers.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Willa Litarion
This small modern hotel is in the centre, 150 m from the Długi Targ market. Comfortable, carefully arranged rooms with bathrooms have TV, te
Hotel Parnas
A quiet, small and elegant hotel located in the heart of the city. Rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated.
Villa Palladium
Hotel made from stones from all over the world with comfortable rooms and the bathrooms.
Qubus Hotel Gdańsk
Opened in 2009 Qubus Hotel Gdańsk offers richly equipped rooms with a breakfast, free internet access and view of the Motława River and the
Dom Harcerza
Simple but very clean and tidy rooms.
Shopping
- Galeria Sztuki Kaszubskiej
- Market Hall
Nightlife
- Kaffe Perro Negro
- Brovarnia Gdańska
- Bar Shpinx
- Loft
- Sassy
- Pijalnia Wodki I Piwa
In pictures
Gdańsk gallery
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