Comments on: 3 Places to Find Romance in Gdańsk

By: Jonny Blair

Jonny Blair — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:51:09 +0000

I also backpacked Gdańsk and loved it. One of the finest cities in Europe. My key tip is to backpack Zaspa, the city’s coolest neighbourhood! Safe travels from an Ulsterman in Poland!

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:24:07 +0000

In reply to Roman.

Hey Roman – thanks so much for sharing, that’s awesome of you! I hadn’t heard of Pikawa but will definitely check it out if I’m lucky enough to be back in Gdansk in the future :) And yes, we stayed (Couchsurfed) with a family in Sopot for 5 days and had an awesome time! Sopot is very lovely too. We also visited Malbork en-route to Krakow and thought the history was very interesting (and the beer there was very good too!) Thanks so much for sharing all the info :)

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:22:10 +0000

In reply to Anna. Hey Anna - thanks for commenting :) I can see why you like Krakow, but I really fell in love with Gdansk. Krakow is of course much bigger and more buzzing generally!

By: Roman

Roman — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:27:05 +0000

What an amazing story on my beloved City. (I had to share it on my FB page)
I’m Gdansk born Pole living now in NYC. These 3 places are great, but this is just the tip of locations and activities you can experience in my birth city and around. Retro Cafe is great. Also for little less touristy and even more charming coffee and breakfast experience I recommend PIKAWA on Piwna ulica (Beer street). I also love their name which is very clever word game and double meanings. Letter Pi and KAWA (polish word for COFFEE), but also PIKAWA which is Polish funny way of talking about heart suggesting that your heart (pikawa) will get its boost at this location. My every visit back I always have to stop by for a great coffee, shake or breakfast at PIKAWA. Even on the budget, but with more time allowed for stay in Gdansk I recommend a visit to SOPOT by SKM train and walk from the SOPOT Glowny (main) station towards the beach and molo (pier). With even more time you can’t miss the day trip on the train to MALBORK with its biggest in the world brick castle by Teutonic Nights. This was their capitol for many years and one of the most romantic places to visit when staying in Gdansk for more than a day.

here is their Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pikawa/208596792484979

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 06:48:47 +0000

In reply to Charlie on Travel. Gdańsk is beautiful but I must say Kraków is my favorite ! It has the same old world style streets, romantic restaurants and great location in proximity to other attractions.

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:17:34 +0000

In reply to Lizzie.

Hi Lizzie – thanks so much! Actually, when we stayed in Gdansk we Couchsurfed and were hosted by the most awesome family who lived a couple of towns along in Sopot. We stayed in one hostel for a night before our flight which was one of the cheapest in the area and wasn’t particularly nice (wouldn’t recommend it). Good luck with finding a great place to stay though! I’m sure there are lots of good ones in the area, and maybe check on AirBnb too? :)

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:36:47 +0000

Hi Charlie,

Love your blog!

Can you recommend a good place to stay! You’ve totally sold me on Gdansk! I’m a solo female traveller and my budget isn’t super tight, but I am all about finding the culture. Any recommendation from you or fellow readers are very welcome!!

Thanks a million :)

By: Charlie on Travel

Charlie on Travel — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 23:18:08 +0000

In reply to Marta Kulesza. Me too, I would probably say it's my favourite place in Poland!

By: Marta Kulesza

Marta Kulesza — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 04:43:08 +0000

Gdanks is one of my favorite cities in Poland! you brought back some memories from back home!

By: Natalia

Natalia — Mon, 05 May 2014 15:49:38 +0000

Hi :) Sorry for silence. Yes, I’m Pole.