Gdansk travel guide
Gdansk Tourism | Gdansk Guide
You're Going to Love Gdansk
With a population of 461,865, Gdansk is the largest city in Pomorskie, Poland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gdansk has to offer.
Where to Eat in Gdansk
If you’re looking for affordable options, Treinta y Tres (Aleja Grunwaldzka 472 C) and Eliksir (Ul. Mariana Hemara 1) are great picks.
When to visit Gdansk
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gdansk in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Gdansk, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Gdansk
Plane
When flying to Gdansk, you’ll arrive at Gdansk Rebiechowo (GDN), which is located 12 km from the city centre.
Train
PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Gdansk, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Gdansk to Wroclaw takes 5h 05m and costs around AED 92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Krakow, expect to pay about AED 118 for a 6h 39m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Gdansk Glówny is the busiest station in Gdansk. Another popular train station is Gdańsk Oliwa, located 8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gdansk is to pick up a car hire from Warsaw, which is about 283 km from Gdansk. You’ll find branches of Kaizen Rent A Car Inc and Flex To Go, among others, in Warsaw.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gdansk, including FlixBus, Sindbad and Regiojet. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Gdansk takes 443 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Wroclaw, the ticket costs about AED 176 for a journey of 668 km. Gdansk’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Gdansk
Where to stay in Gdansk
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Gdansk Boutique to great affordable options like the Hotel Faros, Gdansk offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 245 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 307 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Gdansk Stare Miasto and Trip & Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gdansk, with prices from AED 48 to AED 4,591 per night. Śródmieście is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gdansk are about 34% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Śródmieście - In Gdansk’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Dom Muzyka, Radisson Blu Hotel, Gdansk and Celestin Residence.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gdansk
Most booked hotels in Gdansk
Hiring a car in Gdansk
Expect to pay AED 6.14 per litre in Gdansk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 73.60 and AED 98.13. The most frequently booked car type in Gdansk is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.