When it comes to choosing where to stay in Gdansk, you’ll find that many of the best places are located in the old town of the city. Dlugi Targ, also called the Long Market or the Royal Way, is the main thoroughfare through the old town. The majority of what you will see, do, and eat while in Gdansk is within walking distance of this street.

Dlugi Targ at twilight

You can save some money by staying outside of the old town, but you will spend time and money commuting back and forth. Gdansk is a lot cheaper than most European cities and this is one of the few places where you can stay in heart of the city without spending a fortune.

All of the hotels and apartments listed in this article are located in the old town of Gdansk. For their exact locations, take a look at the map at the end of the article.

Where to Stay in Gdansk

Luxury Hotels

If you are looking for a high-end, ultra luxury hotel, you’re not going to get that in Gdansk. However, there are several five star hotels to choose from, and these five star hotels cost less than a midrange hotel in a city like Paris or London.

Podewils Old Town Gdansk. Podewils is a Baroque mansion built during the 18th century. This is a small hotel that offers nine rooms decorated with antique furnishings and decor. The hotel is located on Granary Island. From here, it is a 10 to 15 minute walk to Dlugi Targ and St. Mary’s Basilica. From the hotel, you can look across the Motlawa River to the historic crane. All rooms have air conditioning. Stay here if you want a five-star experience in a small, historic hotel.

Radisson Blu Hotel. This five-star hotel has a prime location on Dlugi Targ near the Green Gate. Our mothers, Kathy and Valerie, stayed here during our trip to Gdansk. The Radisson Blu is also located in a historic building, the Gothic tenement house. Rooms are large and comfortable and come with heated bathroom floors (perfect for the winter months) and air conditioning (a nice bonus during the summer months). Stay here if you want a five star experience in the heart of Gdansk.

The Golden Gate and Dlugi Targ

Upscale Hotels

PURO Gdansk Stare Miasto. This boutique hotel features ultra-modern décor and amenities. From an iPad you can control the TV, lights, and heating in your room. Have a drink at the hotel bar on the 8th floor and enjoy the view over Gdansk. If you are traveling with kids, you can rent Xbox and Playstation consoles. They even offer complimentary bike rentals. Stay here if you are looking for a modern, trendy hotel in the old town of Gdansk.

Midrange Hotels

Craft Beer Central Hotel. Curious about the name? This is a brand new property that combines a luxury hotel with a brewery. The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. On property is the PG4 Brewery, where you can go for a tasting or for a meal. This hotel is located next to the train station, which is great if you are traveling through Poland by train, but expect a 10 to 15 minute walk to most of the sites in the old town.

Stay Inn Hotel. This 3-star hotel has a prime location in the heart of the old town. It’s located across the street from St. Mary’s Basilica. This is one of the few hotels on this list that can accommodate more than two people in one room. This hotel offers a studio that can accommodate up to six people. The only downside to staying here is sleeping through the ringing of the bells of St. Mary’s Basilica at night. The rooms have soundproofing but you still may be able to hear the bells. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to stay in a property that is not located right next to St. Mary’s Basilica.

Budget Hotels

Five Point Hostel. This hostel offers beds in dorm rooms and private double, triple, and quadruple rooms. The bathrooms are shared and this property does not offer air conditioning. However, this hostel gets rave reviews and it is a very good option if you are traveling on a budget.

Apartments

If you are traveling in groups of three or more, staying in an apartment may be your best option. It can be challenging to find a hotel in Gdansk with rooms that will accommodate four or more people.

We stayed in a two-bedroom apartment and it was wonderful. Not only did we have two bedrooms, but we also had a nice sized living room with a small kitchen and a washing machine. So, if you are traveling as a group or are planning a long stay in Gdansk, consider one of these apartment options.

Nature Old City at St. Mary’s Basilica. This is where we stayed. We had a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with a small kitchen, living room, and a washing machine. From the apartment, it was just a five-minute walk to get to the Neptune fountain on Dlugi Targ. This place worked great for us…excellent location, plenty of space for our family of four, and the wifi worked very well. Our only complaint, and it’s relatively minor, is that we could easily hear the hourly tolling of the bells at St. Mary’s Basilica. The apartment does not have air-conditioning, so on the one or two nights we tried to sleep with the windows open, the bells woke us up.

Nature Old City Apartment

Apartamenty Chleb i Wino. This property gets exceptional reviews. The rooms are modern and tastefully decorated. Even though this is listed as an apartment, the rooms resemble hotel rooms more than apartments. They have a small living area but no kitchen. I think Chleb i Wino works best for couples, since the rooms are small and the bathroom walls are made of glass (there are curtains for privacy). This place is great if you want to stay somewhere that is centrally located and gets almost perfect reviews from prior guests.

Apartament Dluga Street. Located on Dlugi Targ next to the Town Hall, it’s hard to beat this location. From your window, you can look out over the most popular street in Gdansk. If you are traveling as a family or a group, there is a two-bedroom apartment that can accommodate up to eight people. The apartments are large, bright, and clean. However, there is no air-conditioning.

Our Recommendations

How do you decide where to stay? I narrowed the list down based on travel style and budget.

If you are a budget traveler, we recommend the Five Point Hostel or the Stay Inn Hotel.

If you are traveling to and from Gdansk by train, the Craft Beer Central Hotel is worth considering since it sits next to the train station.

For families, we recommend the Nature Old City apartment, Apartament Dluga Street, or PURO Gdansk (what kid wouldn’t love a little video game time as a break from sightseeing?).

If we did it again, our family of four would stay in the Nature Old City apartment again (we loved the location, the extra space, and the washing machine) or the PURO Gdansk (I love the ultra-modern design and high-tech touches you get in the rooms). If it was just Tim and me, the Apartamenty Chleb i Wino sounds wonderful.

Are you visiting Gdansk soon? Comment below if you have any questions about where to stay or if you want to offer advice to future readers. Cheers!

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