Gdansk is a city with an incredible history not least in the 20th century when two major changes in civilisation were sparked by events here. The opening salvos of WWII were followed 41 years later by the signing of the August Accords in the Gdańsk shipyards: a key moment in history which many regard as the spark that inspired the fall of communism.
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Gdańsk In Your Pocket is the most comprehensive guide you will find covering the city, and includes everything from hotel and restaurant listings to bars, clubs and museums.
If there’s better pizza in the tri-city we’ve yet to eat it. The high street location marks this out as a bit of a tourist trap, but while their popularity can’t be questioned
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Practically on the doorstep of the Oliwa Cathedral the Abbot’s Palace takes Gdańsk’s fine dining scene that extra step further. Set in a series of chambers decorated with chandel
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You simply can’t get any closer to the river. A converted granary is the stage for this hotel and warm colours, a location in the heart of all the action and swanky fixtures and fittings m
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Practically outside the Green Gate the terrace at Cafe Probierna is property gold, offering supreme views of the foot traffic that marches past. But how to get inside? Walk past the narrow room selli
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Depending on the night you’ll find yourself either descending the stairs to be met by a tall hostess, or by the sight of a touring rugby team clamouring over anything in underwear. You will fin
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Both modern and classically elegant, Sonata has an upscale European menu with some Asian touches. Adding to the mystique is a table on permanent stand-by for Nobel-winning novelist Gunter G
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Latest Gdansk Comments
Kamienica Gotyk I loved it. The staff were the happiest most helpful people we met all trip.The hotel was beautiful and very clean. The location was outstanding. An all round EXCELLENT experience.Highly recommended!!!![...]
Przy Targu Rybnym Stayed there in Ocotber 2008. The location of the hostel is a big advantage, but I wouldn't recommend to stay there. Had a private room for 160 PLN per night which I think is too much for what you really get:- no lockers for your luggage,[...]
Amber Museum The best museum I have ever visited! The amber pieces were incredible! Especially the Fedner Starocatrer was worth seeing!! About the torture museum: Susana is right. I think it's gruesome too.[...]
Café Absinthe Yeah, not that great to be honest. Took a while to get served and didn't seem to have mich atmosphere. We went on a Friday night. Although I found Gdansk on a Friday to be pretty quiet. We went out in Sopot on Saturday though which was really go[...]
Café Absinthe Yeah, not that great to be honest. Took a while to get served and didn't seem to have much atmosphere. We went on a Friday night. Although I found Gdansk on a Friday to be pretty quiet. We went out in Sopot on Saturday though which was really go[...]
Latest Gdansk Comments
I loved it. The staff were the happiest most helpful people we met all trip.The hotel was beautiful and very clean. The location was outstanding. An all round EXCELLENT experience.Highly recommended!!!![...]
Stayed there in Ocotber 2008. The location of the hostel is a big advantage, but I wouldn't recommend to stay there. Had a private room for 160 PLN per night which I think is too much for what you really get:- no lockers for your luggage,[...]
The best museum I have ever visited! The amber pieces were incredible! Especially the Fedner Starocatrer was worth seeing!! About the torture museum: Susana is right. I think it's gruesome too.[...]
Yeah, not that great to be honest. Took a while to get served and didn't seem to have mich atmosphere. We went on a Friday night. Although I found Gdansk on a Friday to be pretty quiet. We went out in Sopot on Saturday though which was really go[...]
Yeah, not that great to be honest. Took a while to get served and didn't seem to have much atmosphere. We went on a Friday night. Although I found Gdansk on a Friday to be pretty quiet. We went out in Sopot on Saturday though which was really go[...]