Sopot In Your Pocket
Spring arrives in SopotSopot’s reputation as Poland’s premier seaside resort is justly deserved.
A multi-million euro investment to return Sopot to its halcyon days was officially opened in July 2009. Central to this development is the fourth incarnation of Sopot's Resort House. Read more about its history and future
here including info the spanking new
5-star Sheraton Sopot Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa who can boast the best conference facilities in the region.
A trip to the region would not be complete without a visit to Sopot, a place where human settlement dates back 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.
Latest Sopot Comments:
3 Siostry
The best bar I visited in Poland. Unique interior, original music, good food&drinks as well as nice stuff ...Kansai Zone
I do not recommend.Lack of professionalism of the owners.Would not go back....Cocomo
Warning! This club operates a credit/debit card scam. My friend had a large sum of money taken from his debit account that he did not authorise....Dream Club
Hands down best club in Sopot. Quality music, good staff and the biggest congregation of stunning women ...Dom Sushi
It is a very nice place to watch sushi being made and the eat it. A great place for a relaxing time!...Stacja Sopot
when looking for some polish pierogies - it's the best place! they have few different kinds ...Kart Center
You have to revisit sopotTo have a race....Karczma Polska Zagroda
Very good food. Had the ribs and they were very tasty. Often so busy there are no spare tables. The service can be hit and miss partly due to the common problem that many servers in Poland believe that they are doing you a favour letting you eat in their restaurant....Trattoria Antica
Awesome! The pastas were spot on--perfect texture and great sauces. I will be back to this place often....Bar Przystań
I ordered 200g of the marinated "Herring a la Salmon" and it was saltier than a drink from the sea....Stacja Sopot
Delicious and great looking salads (taste the teryaki salmon and come back for more!). Lovely service....Złoty Ul
The Service is extremely poor at the Zloty Ul even as for Eastern European standards. My wife was offended by a DJ so bad, that even when offered free dinner by the Manager, we left the restaurant....Tesoro
Regularly eat here when in Sopot but last night's meal was so disappointing. The owner is friendly but the waitresses are appalling and rude - I would love to teach them some customer service....Club & Lounge UNIQUE
Local gangsters and hookers. The music and the bartenders are decent, if the faces around you don’t bother you too much you should definitely go there one day....Meridian
Me and my Boyfriend got food poisened from here on saturday night......I strongly recommend staying away! ...