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In the early 1900s, the residents of Gdynia had no idea that their peaceful little fishing village was about to become a great industrial port. After the Treaty of Versailles established the Free City of Gdańsk, incorporating Sopot and Gdańsk, Gdynia found itself on the other side of the border in the newly reformed Polish state. Now sitting at the top of the Polish corridor, the stretch of land awarded to Poland to allow it access to the sea, Gdynia was soon slated for major port status. Construction of modern port facilities began on May 21, 1921, and the city hasn’t looked back since. After German occupation in WWII, when it was known as Gotenhafen, Gdynia was reunited with Sopot and Gdańsk. Today it is a thriving port city with the highest reputed per capita income in Poland. Ignored by most travellers, as it lacks the historical buildings of its neighbours, Gdynia can boast the best restaurants in the Tri-city, an exciting nightlife, a thriving and bustling city centre some beautiful beaches and walks and a small but decent selection of hotels.  

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  • Nadmorski

    Nadmorski
    Gdynia - Hotels - Upmarket
    Perched between the sea and the forest the hillside Nadmorski has a curious alumni: Fatboy Slim, Lauryn Hill and Snoop Dogg have all lodged here, as have a catalogue of other stars performing at the
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  • Antares

    Antares
    Gdynia - Hotels - Mid-range
    A tidy, spotless hotel featuring furniture that looks like it was unpacked yesterday, and TVs hoisted in the corners of each room. Accommodation comes decorated with easy, neutral colour schemes and
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  • Gdynia

    Gdynia
    Gdynia - Hotels - Upmarket
    An enormous hotel seemingly towering over the nearby Baltic Sea. Although some might say the rooms need extra life, all are clean, comfortable and functional. Ideal for business travellers living out
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  • Da Vinci

    Da Vinci
    Gdynia - Restaurants & Cafes - Italian
    One look at the imposing cream dining room and bow-tied waiters and you would be forgiven for thinking you’ll have to sell your children to finance a meal here. Wrong. Reasonable prices wi
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  • Willa Lubicz

    Willa Lubicz
    Gdynia - Restaurants & Cafes - Upmarket
    Upscale European food in an elegant dining room decorated in the 1930s style of the Willa Lubicz hotel. Moving with the seasons, in the summer you can sit under the stars while dining on wild boar, w
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  • Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    Gdynia - Sightseeing - Churches
    Built between 1957 and 1966, this at first glance rather ugly-looking church on closer inspection reveals a story and a beauty that encapsulates so much of the modern Polish religious psyche. A
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  • Barracuda
    is a very nice place where you can find peace and good food. I tried a polish soup with fish and salmon with potatos. Don't hesitate to try the best apple pie I ever ate - with icecream. So, in conclusion, this restaurant deseserve to be vi[...]
  • El Greco
    Good food, nice atmosphere - but I'll take Santorini any day over El Greco. Food is superior there (in my opinion) and its decor is heartening, especially on bleak winter days.[...]
  • Sphinx
    But hey - considering their only competition is the sleazy "kebap" joints sullying almost every corner, Sphinx does a decent job. At least they know what the hell a kebab really is, and will oblige if you request extra spice. These other join[...]
  • Hollywood Diner
    Give them a break! Lately they added to their admittedly odd little menu a hamburger that is positively first-class, twice as much beef as bread with zingy pickles and grilled onions. Very pleasant service. However, given the mannequin at th[...]
  • Dobry Adres
    This place use to be a good choice, but it has been going down hill fast. The nice free herring is gone, the service was once prompt is now very slow. I also found the place dirty. The place seems on a quick road downhill. They need to quickly get [...]
  • 15/01/2009 Śląska Grupa Bluesowa - Concert
    Hallo, I had the chance to listen AgnieszkaLapka in a private concert in Venice, a fewweeks ago; it was one of the most fantasticexperiences of the last years. Opinions?[...]
  • Hotel Blick
    The Hotel Blick is a well managed smart business hotel close to the town centre of Gdynia and in easy walking distance from a stack of restaurants and bars.The whole hotel is spotless and the team of attractive young ladies that staff the reception [...]
  • Bakłażan
    I dined several times at Baklazan, enjoyed it immensely, and am dismayed to note that it has recently closed.[...]
  • Ucho
    Great Indie night on a saturday will remind you of when UK nightclubs were half decent. Full of local 6th formers doing weird geeky dancing. DJ just needs to play something different by Nirvana rather than Smells Like Teen Spirit every week. Dark at[...]
  • Mefisto
    Absolutely chavtastic grotty hovel playing eurotecno tripe. The kind of place you'd expect to find in the Czech Republic rather than Poland. Stick to Barbados nextdoor.[...]
  • Klubokawiarnia
    Best place in Gdynia![...]
  • El Greco
    Very good quality!!![...]
  • Kapitan Cook
    Tried a few lunchtime snacks here and well satisfied.Your brief on the discription says it all but was pleasantly suprised (the zebra skin bit was not half as bad as I thought it would be).Certainly worth a visit.Excellent service.[...]
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