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JoannaWelcome to Golden Tower — so glad you're here. Gdańsk has a way of getting under your skin. I'm always reachable if you need anything at all. Enjoy!
From Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN): take bus 210 from the terminal, exit at Brama Wyżynna (35 min, 4.80 PLN). Uber/Bolt ~€12. Avoid airport taxis — unmetered and expensive.
From Gdańsk Główny station: 12-min walk east along Podwale Grodzkie, then left on Długi Targ. Or take any tram heading Old Town direction (1 stop).
From PKS bus terminal on 3 Maja St: 10-min walk south-east to Długi Targ. Google Maps works well here.
Dark green door — number 12. Intercom buzzer at top of panel (surname: Nowak). Lift is inside on the left. We're on the 3rd floor. Look for the welcome mat.
Easiest option from the airport. Book from the Arrivals hall, outside the building — never accept rides offered inside the terminal.
Runs every 20–30 min to Gdańsk Główny. Buy at the machine at the stop or use the Jakdojade app.
Direct from the airport station to Gdańsk Główny, runs every 15–30 min.
Express Intercity from Warszawa Centralna to Gdańsk Główny, frequent trains 6:00–22:00.
Two stops towards Stare Miasto, then a 5-minute walk — full turn-by-turn in Location.
Red-brick townhouse directly on the Long Market. Door code given at booking; elevator to the 3rd floor, apartment on the left.
///neptune.amber.gdansk — more precise than Google Maps for Old Town entrances.
The Old Town is a pedestrian zone — no driving inside. Nearest car park: Targ Węglowy, 5 min walk.
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23:00 (self check-in, no need to call)
Code for the main door 3#3456 (please, do not pass to other people). Key to the apartment: Green metal key box left of the front door. Code: 4412#. Scramble the numbers and lock the box after taking the key.
No private parking. Ogarna St: free after 18:00 weekdays, all day Sunday. Nearest paid: Galeria Bałtycka multi-storey, ~€5/24h (7 min drive).
Enter the building, lift straight ahead. Press '3' — ground floor = 0 here. Exit lift, turn right, last door on the left.
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Connection dropping? The router is on the TV unit in the living room. Unplug the black cable, wait 15 seconds, plug back in — takes ~90 seconds. QR code also on the fridge.
TV unit, living room
22:00 – 08:00
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+€20/night per guest over 2
Ashtray provided on the balcony for smokers.
Induction hob — flat-bottomed pots only. Touch surface 3 sec to unlock.
Tablets under the sink. Programme 3 (eco 50°).
Powder in hall cupboard. Programme 2 (40°), ~90 min.
Remote on kitchen shelf. Set 20–24°C. Turn off when leaving.
Press HOME → Netflix or Disney+. Guest profile ready. Log out before checkout.
Building door: 3#3456
Olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, Nespresso capsules, teabags — top left cupboard.
Radiator valves: turn anti-clockwise to increase heat. Thermostat in hallway controls boiler (20–22°C).
Tap water in Gdańsk is safe and good. Brita jug in the fridge too.
🔵 Blue — paper & cardboard
🟢 Green — glass (no lids)
🟡 Yellow — plastic, cans & cartons
⚫ Black — general waste
Bins in the courtyard (green gate, Piwna St). Bags under kitchen sink.
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UCK Hospital — ul. Dębinki 7 (12 min by taxi)
Apteka Centrum — Długi Targ 10, Mon–Sat 8:00–20:00
Biedronka — ul. Ogarna 5, 4 min walk. 7:00–22:00 daily. 24h Żabka 2 min away.
Euronet ATM — corner of Piwna & Długi Targ, 3 min walk.
Apteka Centrum — Długi Targ 10, 5 min walk.
You’re staying in Główne Miasto (Main Town) — the historic heart of Gdańsk, rebuilt to its original Hanseatic glory after WWII. Walkable, safe, alive day and night, properly quiet after midnight.
Jarmark Dominikański (Dominican Market), Aug 1–21, runs right past the door — lively and loud. Worth warning guests in advance.
Oldest restaurant in Gdańsk. Best żurek soup in the city. Book ahead on weekends.
Local craft beers, great burgers. Lively, popular with locals. No reservations.
Canteen-style Polish classics at Soviet prices. Queue, pay first, unforgettable.
Best flat white in the Old Town. Cosy, small, always smells amazing.
The original Gdańsk liqueur, invented here in 1598 — gold flakes in herbal spirit. A genuine local souvenir.
Poland’s national dish. Try ruskie (potato & cheese), z mięsem (meat), or z jagodami (blueberry, for dessert). From 18–25 PLN.
Sour rye soup with egg and smoked sausage, often served in a bread bowl. Available at any milk bar.
Hunter’s stew — slow-cooked sauerkraut with mixed meats. A staple of Polish home cooking.
Baltic herring prepared several ways — marinated, in cream, or smoked. Gdańsk has the best in Poland.
Toasted open baguette with mushrooms and melted cheese — Polish street food at its finest, under 15 PLN.
Brama Wyżynna tram/bus — 5 min walk. Lines 6, 8, 10, 12. Every 7–10 min.
No metro in Gdańsk. SKM commuter rail (Główny station, 15 min walk) → Sopot (20 min), Gdynia (40 min).
JAKDOJADE — free, works offline. Enter start & end for live departures.
1 trip: 4.80 PLN | 24h: 16 PLN | 72h: 32 PLN. Buy at yellow machines or from driver (cash). Stamp the ticket on board — inspectors do check.
Uber and Bolt both work. ~€4–8 within Old Town. iTaxi is the local option.
Poland-wide licensed app, fixed metered fares. Avoid unmarked taxis waiting outside the train station — they often overcharge tourists.
Go before 9am or after 7pm for crowd-free streets. The Crane at sunset is stunning.
Extraordinary museum on the Solidarity movement. Allow 2–3 hours. Closed Mondays.
Amber capital of the world. Best jewellery browsing — haggle politely.
One of the world's largest brick churches. Climb the tower (409 steps) for panoramic views.
Evening walk with a cold beer from one of the floating bars. Perfect after dinner.
Best beach town in Poland. Pier, cafés on Monte Cassino. Go weekdays if possible.
World's largest castle by area (UNESCO). Buy tickets online, allow a full day.
The heart of Gdańsk, rebuilt to its original Hanseatic design. Best at golden hour, around 20:00 in summer.
One of Poland’s most photographed scenes. Free to view 24/7; Town Hall houses the Historical Museum (~15 PLN).
The largest medieval port crane in Europe. Stunning from outside at any hour; entry ~15 PLN.
The largest brick church in the world. Climb the 405-step tower for panoramic views.
One of Europe’s great museums — the birthplace of the Solidarity movement. Allow 2–3 hours.
Most popular Baltic resort — the longest wooden pier in Europe, sandy beach, buzzing promenade.
Modernist interwar port city, less touristy than Sopot. Aquarium, museum ships, Orłowo cliff walk.
The largest castle in the world by land area — UNESCO World Heritage. Allow 4–5 hours.
A 35km sand spit into the Baltic — beaches on both sides, pine forests, seal sanctuary.
Baltic Sea: June 15–17°C (cold but doable), July–August 18–22°C (pleasant — warmest weeks mid-July to mid-August). The sea is shallow, so it warms up faster than the Atlantic.
Gdańsk’s best urban beach — long sandy stretch, clean water, beach bars, Blue Flag certified.
Shorter, more local feel, wooden pier, good fish bar at the end.
The most famous Baltic beach, with the 511m pier. More crowded, beach clubs, sun lounger hire.
Sandy beaches on both sides — the bay side is calmer, good for children. Bring food.
Gdańsk sits right next to Szwajcaria Kaszubska (Kashubian Switzerland) — a hilly, forested lake district 40–60 min away by car, home to the region's highest points and over 500 lakes. Not alpine mountains, but the best hiking and trekking near the city by far. A car (or organised tour) is the easiest way in — public transport to trailheads is limited.
The highest peak in the Kashubian Lake District (and one of the highest points in northern Poland). A wooden observation tower at the summit gives sweeping views over the surrounding lakes and forest — worth the short climb up.
Poland's quirkiest stop: an upside-down house you can actually walk through, the world's longest wooden plank (ponad 24m), and a WWII 'Siberian hut' replica. Great half-day trip, especially with kids.
The region's main town — a Baroque collegiate church with a distinctive coffin-shaped roof (one of the most photographed churches in Poland) and the Kashubian Museum. Good base for exploring the lakes.
A gentle marked trail linking two of the prettiest lakes in the district, mostly flat, well signed. Popular with cyclists too — bring good shoes, it's forest track not pavement.
A web of marked hiking routes (look for painted colour blazes on trees) covering the whole region. Download offline maps before you go — signal is patchy in the forest. Best April–October; bring water, there are few shops once off the main road.
Large formal park with a playground, duck pond and open green space — beautiful even for pushchairs.
Small but excellent — Baltic marine life, seal pool, interactive displays. ~1.5 hours, entry ~25 PLN.
Sandy, shallow, calm in the bay areas — safe paddling, ice cream and waffles everywhere.
Short river trip departing near the Green Gate — children love it. Runs May–September.
The fossil insects trapped in amber fascinate children, with interactive displays.
Centrally located, excellent facility. Day pass includes pool and sauna, treatments from 180 PLN.
Open to non-hotel guests — pool, sauna, steam room. Day access ~80 PLN, massages from 150 PLN/h.
Municipal facilities, cheapest option — around 15 PLN for 1.5h lane swimming.
Lifeguard-supervised swimming zones in July–August, free, no booking needed.
Summer golden hour: 20:30–21:30. The light on the Hanseatic façades and Neptune Fountain at this time is extraordinary.
Frame Neptune in the foreground with the baroque Town Hall tower behind.
The classic Gdańsk postcard shot — symmetry of the coloured Hanseatic façades.
Shoot from the Granary Island side before boats disturb the still morning water.
Gothic stepped portals with lanterns lit — no cars, magical and atmospheric.
The best panoramic view in Gdańsk.
The most atmospheric street for amber jewellery — dozens of jewellers under Gothic portals. Bargaining is acceptable.
Smaller selection but guaranteed authentic, with certificates.
The main indoor market — fresh produce, local cheeses, flowers. Open Mon–Sat 07:00–18:00, very local.
Riverside fresh Baltic fish — smoked salmon and herring make great edible souvenirs.
Gothic cellar bar — stone walls, candles, excellent Polish craft beer and nalewka.
The brewery bar — best beer in the city, riverside terrace in summer.
Jazz and blues most weekends — small, intimate, excellent acoustics.
The party capital of the Polish coast, busiest June–August, if guests want to dance late.
Not a public holiday, but nationally important — every bakery sells pączki (doughnuts).
Traditional Old Town markets, painted eggs (pisanki) everywhere. Easter Monday is a public holiday.
Floating flower wreaths on the Motława, bonfires, live music at the waterfront.
Poland’s largest outdoor market and fair — runs right past the apartment, worth planning around.
The biggest music festival in Poland, a short trip away.
Old Town squares fill with wooden stalls, mulled wine, and festive lights.
09:00 breakfast at a local bakery · 10:00 walk the Royal Road (Golden Gate to Town Hall to Neptune Fountain to Green Gate) · 13:00 lunch, pierogi + żurek · 14:30 Motława riverfront walk · 18:00 dinner with a view · 20:00 evening stroll — Neptune Fountain lit up at night is spectacular.
Day 1: follow the 1-day plan above. Day 2 morning: European Solidarity Centre (30 PLN, allow 2–3h). Afternoon: day trip to Sopot — pier, beach, sunset.
Days 1–2 as above. Day 3: full-day trip to Malbork Castle (the largest castle in the world by land area) — go on a weekday to avoid summer crowds.
Poland uses PLN (Polish złoty). 1 EUR ≈ 4.25 PLN, 1 GBP ≈ 5.00 PLN, 1 USD ≈ 3.95 PLN (rates fluctuate).
150–200 PLN — milk bars, tram transport, free sights, self-catered breakfast.
300–500 PLN — restaurant meals, occasional museum entries, Bolt when convenient.
600–900 PLN — good restaurants nightly, a spa visit, zero-compromise on experiences.
Good morning / Good day
Thank you
Please / Here you are / You’re welcome
Excuse me / Sorry
The bill, please
Enjoy your meal! (said like "bon appétit")
Where is...?
How much does it cost?
The dominant ride-hailing app locally — cheaper than Uber, more drivers. Set up payment before arriving.
Official tram/bus app — buy tickets, check live departures. A 24h ticket (14 PLN) is great value.
The best food delivery app in Poland, huge selection, typical delivery 30–45 min.
Works excellently in Poland — switch to satellite view for Old Town courtyards and entrances.
Route planner for buses, trams and trains across the Tri-City area.
Camera translation works well on menus and signage.
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00. Late check-out available on request — see Check-In and Check-Out for details.
See the Wi-Fi tab — tap the password to copy it instantly.
Bolt/Uber (40–65 PLN, 25 min) is easiest. Full options with prices in Arrival.
Most shops are legally closed on Sundays in Poland. 24h convenience stores stay open — stock up Saturday evening.
Blue = paper, yellow = plastic & metal, green = glass, grey/black = mixed. Bins are in House Guide.
Remote is on the coffee table. Snowflake = cooling, sun = heating, auto is recommended — set to 22°C.
Most shops closed Sundays. Stock up Saturday. Żabka (24h) stays open. Restaurants fine.
Card accepted almost everywhere. PLN only — don't exchange at airport. ATMs are best.
Water at restaurants is usually paid — ask "woda z kranu" for tap (free, safe). Tip 10–15%, leave cash on table.
A "dzień dobry" (jen-DOH-brih) when entering a shop goes a long way. Service may seem direct — not rudeness, just efficiency.
The Old Town looks touristy — walk 10 min south to Śródmieście for where locals actually eat. Much cheaper.
3.46 PLN per person per night (for each commenced day of stay).
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Until 13:00 on request — message Anna the evening before.
Lock the door. Leve the key in the box where you found them, scramble the numbers.
Close all windows. Turn off lights and AC. Run the dishwasher if used. Don't strip the beds. Safe travels!
Same-day luggage storage, free of charge. Message Anna in advance.
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