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Sopot In Your Pocket

Sopot’s reputation as Poland’s premier seaside resort is justly deserved. Human settlement here dates back some 2,500 years.
A small fishing village owned by the Cistercians in Oliwa existed here from the 13th century and in the 17th and 18th centuries, the baths and spas of this increasingly-fashionable health resort lured a select, affluent and aristocratic set as much for the vibrant social life for the soothing waters.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Sopot, then part of the Prussian partition of Poland, became a playground for Europe’s ruling classes. Kaiser Wilhelm II had a summer home here, (now the Maryla hotel) and a separate villa for his guests (formerly the Magnolia hotel). Sopot became part of the Free City of Gdańsk under the Treaty of Versailles and the Grand Hotel (now the Sofitel Grand Sopot Hotel) formed part of a huge casino and spa complex as Sopot enjoyed a golden age between the wars.

Avoiding much of the destruction experienced by its neighbour Gdansk at the end of WWII, the city retained much of its pre-war charm and continued to be a place to see and be seen. Famous primarily for hosting the Sopot festival during the years of communism, a music festival broadcast to all corners of the Soviet empire, Sopot continued to be the summer resort of choice for those who could afford to come here.

Today, Sopot is once again a hip and happening place, with its trendy bars, restaurants and shops scattered around the main drag, ul. Bohaterów Monte Cassino. Reflecting its summertime popularity you’ll find a strong choice of hotels as well as a nightlife that is considered one of the best in the country. An ambitious plan to return Sopot to its halcyon days is currently underway with construction of a health and spa resort including the spanking new 5-star Sheraton Sopot Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa with spa and the best conference facilities in the region. In addition there is also a mulit-million euro development of the famous pier to incorporate a yachting marina. A trip to the region would not be complete without a visit to Sopot.

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  • Language Pub
    I.love.this.place.Ted (and miss it)[...]
  • Sherlock Pub
    Went in a couple of weeks ago at peak time; about 11.30pm saturday. There was one bar-fly slumped on a bar stool and the 2 beers on tap were both off. We were told it was closing at midnight.A shadow of its former self. Surely due to bite the d[...]
  • Karczma Irena
    We are lucky enough to have a flat in Sopot just over the road from Irena, and the karczma is the place we always return to. Great staff, good beer, good food, wonderful atmosphere - best place in trojmiasto![...]
  • Language Pub
    Ohh Language... Oh, Marta.... One of the most beautiful girls, I've ever seen...[...]
  • Language Pub
    Very good bar and staff only complaint is that it is not open until 16.00 on a Saturday as a lot of of SKY sport football starts at 13.30 it would be better opening at 13.00 on Saturdays.[...]
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