Budget hostel on Granary Island with basic but clean accommodation. Perfect location for exploring Old Town and Main Station, with waterfront views.
3 City Hostel is located on Chmielna Street in the Śródmieście district of Gdansk, roughly 700 metres northwest of Granary Island and a 10-minute walk from the Długie Pobrzeże waterfront promenade and the Long Market (Długi Targ). The hostel's name references the Tri-City metropolitan area formed by Gdansk, Gdynia, and Sopot along the Baltic coast — all three cities are accessible on the SKM commuter rail from Gdansk Główny station, which is approximately a 15-minute walk from the hostel.
The hostel provides budget accommodation in mixed dormitories of varying sizes, along with a small number of private rooms. Dorm beds include mattresses, bedding, and access to secure personal lockers; individual reading lights and power sockets are available at each bunk. Shared bathrooms are cleaned daily. A communal kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, cooking hobs, microwave, and cooking utensils, making effective self-catering practical. A common room with seating and free Wi-Fi provides space to rest between sightseeing. Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out on departure day.
The hostel suits travellers seeking an affordable, practical base for exploring Gdansk and the broader Tri-City coast. The surrounding neighbourhood has a pharmacy, supermarket, and a range of inexpensive Polish restaurants and cafés within a few minutes on foot. The walk from Chmielna Street to the Long Market passes through Gdansk's brick Gothic cityscape in around 12 minutes, providing access to St. Mary's Church — one of the largest brick Gothic churches in the world — the Neptune Fountain, and the Artus Court without any need for public transport.
Amenities
- communal kitchen
- common room
- free wifi
- luggage storage
Location
Chmielna 24, 80-748 Gdansk
54.3561, 18.6580 View on map
Highlights
- Central Śródmieście location, 10 minutes on foot from Gdansk's historic Long Market and Motława waterfront
- Tri-City access by SKM commuter rail: Sopot in 20 minutes, Gdynia in 40 from Gdansk Główny
- Fully-equipped communal kitchen for self-catering, keeping daily costs low
- Mixed dorms and private rooms for different budget and privacy preferences
- Luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out
Tips for visiting
- The SKM commuter train to Sopot beach runs frequently and takes about 20 minutes — a day pass is cost-effective for Tri-City travel.
- St. Mary's Church tower is open for climbing and offers panoramic views over the brick Gothic skyline; go early in high season to avoid the entrance queue.
- Chmielna Street has several milk bars (bar mleczny) — traditional canteen-style Polish eateries — ideal for inexpensive cooked lunches.
- Bring a padlock for the locker in your dorm; the hostel does not typically provide them as standard.