The new Universus Hostel has two great things going for it: its location in an ancient brick building next to the Golden Gate is ideal, and it’s also home to the Universus School of Languages – which means English is fluently spoken. The eight bedrooms (ranging from one bed up to six beds) are nothing short of charming. The high ceilings offer large windows that let in plenty of light, and each of the rooms is brightly painted and outfitted with colorful sheets and photographs from world travels. The stark hallway can feel a little institutional – hey, it’s a school - - but the large lounge has board games, free Wi-Fi and DVDs for rainy days, and the still-in-progress kitchen has breakfast waiting each morning. A true find in Gdansk’s already impressive hostel scene.