Grano Life Gdańsk is a budget-friendly hotel at Jaglana 4, in the Granary Island area of the Old Town, and it stands out for offering a swimming pool and wellness facilities at a price that is usually well below the big-name hotels nearby. With 172 rooms it has the size to keep rates sensible, and the rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with free Wi-Fi and free bottled water. The pool area includes an indoor pool with sunloungers and a separate children's pool, so it is one of the best choices for families who want something to do on a rainy day. There is also a gym, a sauna, a spa with massage rooms, a business centre and an Italian restaurant and bar. The 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, luggage storage, a lift and tour and ticket information take care of the details, and pets are welcome. The hotel formerly traded under a different name, so you may see both names online. It is a plain, practical, friendly place rather than a luxury retreat, and it does what it sets out to do well: provide a comfortable, clean base close to the sights, with a few extras that make a long trip with children easier.
Location and getting around
The Green Gate is about six minutes away on foot, and the Main Town Hall and Neptune's Fountain on the Long Market are about nine minutes away. St. Mary's Church is around ten minutes and the Old Town Hall about seventeen. The central station is a twenty-three minute walk, so most guests take a short taxi or tram ride on arrival. Łódzka and Politechnika stations are a short ride away, and the airport is roughly thirty-six minutes by car.
The rooms and what to expect
Rooms are simple, bright and comfortable, without the historic styling of the riverside hotels. A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, as are self parking and a round-trip airport shuttle, so compare these costs against your plans. Check-in begins in the afternoon and runs until midnight, and check-out is at noon. If you are travelling with children, ask about the room layouts and the pool hours when you book.
Who it suits and what to know: Grano Life suits families, budget travellers, and anyone who wants to combine a city break with a swim. Its position is slightly further from the heart of the Long Market than hotels on Chmielna or Podwale Grodzkie, though the walk is short and pleasant. Rates are usually friendly, and they rise on summer weekends, during the amber fair and at Christmas and New Year, so check dates when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓172 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Indoor pool and children pool
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Gym
- ✓Spa with massage rooms
- ✓Italian restaurant and bar
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Grano Life Gdańsk?+
It is at Jaglana 4 near Granary Island, about six minutes on foot from the Green Gate and nine minutes from the Main Town Hall.
Does the hotel have a pool for children?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool and a separate children's pool. Check the pool hours when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check what your rate includes when you book.
