Gdansk is Poland's Baltic gateway, a Hanseatic port city on the Motlawa river with a rebuilt Main Town of tall merchant houses, the Gdansk Crane and St. Mary's Basilica. The city of roughly 470,000 inhabitants anchors the Tricity with Sopot and Gdynia and is the birthplace of Solidarity.
Accommodation overview
Gdańsk offers accommodation from five-star waterfront hotels on the Motława and Granary Island to hostels in the Main Town and seaside guesthouses in Brzeźno and Jelitkowo. Demand peaks from June to August and during St. Dominic's Fair in late July and August, and the Main Town and Granary Island fill first. Rates quoted here are indicative 2026 ranges at 1 USD = 3.8 PLN and vary by date.
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Ibis Gdańsk Stare Miasto
Two-star Ibis at Jana Heweliusza 24 beside the railway station, a practical and economical base for rail arrivals.
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Economy hotel at Źródlana 3 in the south-western districts, away from the centre. Phone +48 570 90 80 70; website urbihotel.pl.
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Guesthouse at Łamana 5 in Brzeźno, close to the beach. website villapascalgdansk.worhot.com.
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Guesthouse at Dworska 4A in Brzeźno, near the beach. Phone +48 517 925 442; website www.villaramzes.pl.
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Hostel at Świętojańska 43/44 in the Main Town, near Długi Targ and the Motława. Phone +48 666 061 350; website www.grandhostel.pl.
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Hostel at Grodzka 7 beside the Motława and the Fish Market. Phone +48 505 877 021; website happy7hostel.pl.
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Hostel at Brygidki 14 in the northern Main Town. Phone +48 504 973 953; website www.worldhostel.pl.
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Hostel at Zaroślak 12 on the southern edge of the Main Town, a short walk to the Royal Route. website www.baltichostel.com.pl.
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Hostel at Podwale Grodzkie 2M beside the railway station. website mainstation.pl.
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Hostel at Rzeźnicka 2 in the southern Main Town. Phone +48 887 467 835.
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Hostel at Grodzka 21 beside Targ Rybny and the Motława. Phone +48 58 301 56 27.
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Hostel at Gałczyńskiego 4 in Brzeźno, near the beach and pier.
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Municipal youth hostel at Wałowa 21, near the European Solidarity Centre. Phone +48 58 301 23 13; website www.ssm.gda.pl.
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Hotel Hanza
Four-star waterfront hotel at Tokarska 6 facing the Gdańsk Crane, with riverside terrace dining. Phone +48 58 305 34 27; website www.hanza-hotel.com.pl.
Check rates on Booking.comRadisson Hotel & Suites Gdańsk
Large Granary Island hotel and apartment-suite complex at Chmielna 10-25, with a pool and spa and views back over the Old Town. Phone +48 58 600 28 88; website www.radisson.com/gdansk-hotel-pl-80-748/gdnza.
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Design-led boutique hotel of about 30 rooms at Chmielna 2 on Granary Island, opened in 2022 as the first Radisson RED in Poland.
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Chain hotel at Chmielna 1 on Granary Island, a few minutes' walk across the footbridge to the Main Town. Phone +48 58 733 40 00; website www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/gdansk/gdncc/hoteldetail.
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Hotel in converted warehouses at Jaglana 4 on southern Granary Island, with a river-facing setting a short walk from the Old Town. Phone +48 58 717 80 10; website www.granohotels.pl/numberone.
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Design hotel at Stągiewna 26 on Granary Island, a short walk to the Crane and the Motława waterfront. Phone +48 58 563 50 00; website purohotel.pl/pl/gdansk.
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Four-star hotel at Rycerska 11-12 in the northern Main Town, close to the Crane and Mariacka street. Phone +48 58 77 27 300; website www.qhotels.pl/en/q-hotel-grand-cru-gdansk.
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Four-star hotel at Grodzka 19, close to the Motława embankment and Targ Rybny.
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Four-star hotel at Łąkowa 60 in the Lower Town (Dolne Miasto), 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the Main Town. Phone +48 58 382 30 30; website www.hotelsadova.pl.
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Four-star Scandic hotel at Podwale Grodzkie 9, steps from the main railway and bus stations and the Forum Gdańsk shopping area. Phone +48 58 300 60 00; website www.scandichotels.com/en/hotels/scandic-gdansk.
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Four-star hotel at Podwale Grodzkie 4, a short walk from Gdańsk Główny station and the Main Town.
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Four-star Mercure hotel on Jana Heweliusza street next to the railway station, with a ten-minute walk to the Main Town.
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Three-star Hampton by Hilton at Lektykarska 4 in the Main Town, one block from the Royal Route. Phone +48 58 670 33 33; website www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gdnhxhx-hampton-gdansk-old-town.
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Three-star hotel at Piwna 28/31 on one of the Main Town's historic streets. Phone +48 58 354 15 43; website www.stayinngdansk.com.
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Three-star hotel at Piwna 36/39 in the Main Town, a few minutes from Artus Court and the Neptune Fountain. Phone +48 58 320 96 00; website www.artushotel.com.pl.
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Hotel at Świętego Ducha 2 in the Main Town, within walking distance of St. Mary's Church and the Royal Route. Phone +48 504 275 536; website www.hotelwm.pl.
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Hotel at Sieroca 3 in the northern Main Town, near the Motława and Mariacka street. Phone +48 58 304 78 10; website www.hotelbonum.pl.
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Three-star hotel in a converted granary on Ołowianka island, about ten minutes on foot from the Main Town. website jesshotel.pl/hotel-krolewski.
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Hotel at Jelitkowska 20 in the Jelitkowo seaside district, close to the Baltic beach and the tram to the centre.
Check rates on Booking.comHampton by Hilton Gdansk Oliwa
Three-star Hampton by Hilton at Aleja Grunwaldzka 507 in Oliwa, close to Oliwa Park, the cathedral and the Oliwa tram and SKM stops. Phone +48 58 717 81 00; website www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gdnpohx-hampton-gdansk-oliwa.
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Three-star hotel at Piastowska 1 in Oliwa, near the seaside park and the Oliwa district centre. Phone +48 58 761 66 10; website hoteloliwski.pl.
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Hotel at Aleja Grunwaldzka 470 beside the Olivia Business Centre, convenient for the trams to Oliwa and Wrzeszcz. Phone +48 58 343 31 00; website hotelolivia.org.pl.
Check rates on Booking.comHampton by Hilton Gdansk Airport
Three-star hotel at Juliusza Słowackiego 220 beside the airport terminal, suited to early flights. Phone +48 58 882 10 00; website www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gdnaphx-hampton-gdansk-airport.
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Three-star hotel at Juliusza Słowackiego 165 close to the airport. Phone +48 733 733 165; website hotelfaros.pl.
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Three-star hotel at Powstańców Warszawskich 45, west of the Old Town with tram links to Wrzeszcz and the centre. Phone +48 58 718 71 87; website www.amber-hotel.pl.
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Three-star hotel at Kartuska 18, a tram ride or 20-minute walk from the Main Town. Phone +48 58 506 53 33; website www.sostayhotel.pl.
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Three-star hotel at Juliana Tuwima 12 in Wrzeszcz, reachable by SKM and tram from the Main Town. Phone +48 58 343 87 00; website hotelimpresja.pl.
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Hotel at Ludwika Beethovena 7 in a quiet residential area west of the centre. Phone +48 58 710 22 77; website www.hotelbeethoven.pl.
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Hotel at Marynarki Polskiej 71 near the AmberExpo fairground and the stadium. Phone +48 58 762 17 17; website www.hotelarenaexpo.pl.
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Hotel at Nad Stawem 5 in Wrzeszcz Dolny, close to the Hewelke restaurant and the SKM station. Phone +48 58 670 42 90; website www.focushotels.pl.
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Hotel at Jana Uphagena 28 in Wrzeszcz, a short walk from Aleja Grunwaldzka and the tram line. Phone +48 58 341 91 16.
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Hotel at Aleja Grunwaldzka 114 in central Wrzeszcz, on the main tram corridor.
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Serviced apartments at Ogarna 73/75 in the Main Town, a short walk from Długi Targ. Phone +48 506 324 802; website bielskiapartments.pl.
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Serviced apartments at Jana Kilińskiego 7 in a converted brewery in Wrzeszcz, next to the Hewelke restaurant. website browarhevelius.pl.
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Apartment hotel at Straganiarska 19 in the Main Town, near St. Mary's Church and Mariacka street. website celestinresidence.pl.
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Small guesthouse at Spichrzowa 16 on Granary Island. Phone +48 58 301 70 74; website bialalilia.pl.
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Small guesthouse at Spichrzowa 20 on Granary Island. Phone +48 58 320 20 70; website www.picapaca.com.
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Small hotel at Spichrzowa 27 on Granary Island. Phone +48 58 320 12 75; website hotelparnas.pl.
Check rates on Booking.comRiviera Brzeźno
Apartments at Brzeźnieńska 16 in Brzeźno, a few minutes from the beach and the Brzeźno pier.
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Hilton Gdańsk
Five-star riverside hotel at Targ Rybny 1 with an indoor pool, sauna and spa treatments, a short walk from Długi Targ. Phone +48 58 778 71 00; website hiltongdansk.pl.
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Five-star hotel at Szafarnia 9 on the Motława embankment, a few minutes on foot from the Crane and Długi Targ via the nearby footbridges. Phone +48 58 300 17 17; website www.hotelgdansk.com.pl.
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Small five-star hotel in an 18th-century baroque palace at Szafarnia 2, with about ten rooms and views over the Motława and the Old Town skyline. Phone +48 58 300 95 60; website www.podewils.pl.
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Large Radisson Blu hotel at Długi Targ 19 in the heart of the Main Town, with a sauna and fitness area, directly on the Royal Route.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Center
The heart of Gdansk with easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and transportation.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays
Old Town
Traditional architecture and local character. Walking distance to historical sites and authentic dining.
Best for: Culture enthusiasts, photographers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Hilton Gdańsk
Five-star riverside hotel at Targ Rybny 1 with an indoor pool, sauna and spa treatments, a short walk from Długi Targ. Phone +48 58 778 71 00; website hiltongdansk.pl.
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Five-star hotel at Szafarnia 9 on the Motława embankment, a few minutes on foot from the Crane and Długi Targ via the nearby footbridges. Phone +48 58 300 17 17; website www.hotelgdansk.com.pl.
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Small five-star hotel in an 18th-century baroque palace at Szafarnia 2, with about ten rooms and views over the Motława and the Old Town skyline. Phone +48 58 300 95 60; website www.podewils.pl.
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Large Radisson Blu hotel at Długi Targ 19 in the heart of the Main Town, with a sauna and fitness area, directly on the Royal Route.
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Four-star waterfront hotel at Tokarska 6 facing the Gdańsk Crane, with riverside terrace dining. Phone +48 58 305 34 27; website www.hanza-hotel.com.pl.
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Large Granary Island hotel and apartment-suite complex at Chmielna 10-25, with a pool and spa and views back over the Old Town. Phone +48 58 600 28 88; website www.radisson.com/gdansk-hotel-pl-80-748/gdnza.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for June–August and St. Dominic's Fair (late July to August); weekends in the Christmas market season also fill early. Rates are usually lowest from November to March outside the Christmas market. Compare Booking.com, Hostelworld (hostels) and the hotel's own website, which often offers free cancellation. Stay in the Main Town or on Granary Island to walk to most sights; Gdańsk Główny railway station (Podwale Grodzkie) is a 10-minute walk from Długi Targ, and the airport is reached by the PKM train to the same station or by bus
For beach stays choose Brzeźno or Jelitkowo, linked to the centre by tram. Many historic buildings have upper floors without a lift, so request a lift-served room in advance if needed. Breakfast is often not included in budget rates
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.