PURO Gdańsk Stare Miasto is part of the Polish PURO group, known for design-focused hotels that are, in its own words, refined yet playful. It was created with the architects KD Kozikowski Design and the interior designers DeSallesFlint, and the result is a hotel that feels modern and relaxed, with a buzzy lobby, art on the walls and rooms that make the most of clean lines and good materials. It stands on Granary Island, the strip of land between the two arms of the Motława that is being transformed from war ruins into one of the liveliest new quarters of the city, and the Long Market and the Green Gate are just across the bridge. There are more than 211 rooms, each with a desk and soundproofing. The Magari restaurant serves food and drinks from morning until late, the INK Above bar offers coffee with a view in the morning and drinks later on, and the PRISMA Spa has treatments and a sauna, open to guests and locals alike.
Location and getting around: Granary Island puts you within a few minutes' walk of the Green Gate and the Long Market, with the riverside, the boat cruises and Hotel Gdańsk's brewery all close by. The Museum of the Second World War and the Solidarity Centre are a pleasant walk or a short tram ride north, and Gdańsk Główny station, for trains to Sopot and Malbork, is about twenty minutes on foot or a quick taxi ride.
The rooms: rooms are compact to medium in size, with a contemporary design, comfortable beds, a desk in every room and the soundproofing that matters in a lively area. Higher floors and corner rooms have the best views over the river and the Main Town rooftops; ask when you book.
Who it suits and good to know: couples, friends and solo travellers who want style and a central location at a fair price, and business travellers who need a good desk. Families may prefer a larger room or two connecting rooms. The neighbourhood around the hotel is still being developed, so expect some new construction nearby, and check the rate for breakfast, which is a good spread in the restaurant.
Why stay here
- ✓Design-led interiors
- ✓Soundproofed rooms
- ✓PRISMA Spa with sauna
- ✓Magari restaurant
- ✓INK Above bar
- ✓Work desks in every room
- ✓Breakfast restaurant
- ✓Walk to the Long Market
Good questions
Where is PURO Gdańsk Stare Miasto?+
It is on Granary Island, between the two arms of the Motława, a few minutes' walk from the Green Gate and the Long Market.
Does PURO Gdańsk have a spa?+
Yes. The PRISMA Spa offers treatments and a sauna, and it is open to both hotel guests and locals.
Is PURO Gdańsk quiet?+
Rooms are soundproofed, which helps in a lively area. There is some new construction on Granary Island, so ask for a higher floor if you are a light sleeper.
