Scandic Gdansk is a contemporary hotel at Podwale Grodzkie 9, on the edge of the historic centre and about two minutes on foot from the central station, which makes it one of the easiest places in the city to reach if you arrive by train. The 143 rooms are air-conditioned and modern, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, a mini fridge, a hairdryer and free toiletries, and the hotel can provide infant beds for families. Facilities are generous for the price. There is an on-site spa with massage, body scrubs and body treatments, a health club that is open around the clock, a bar, a cafe and a Mediterranean restaurant called Senso, so you can spend a rainy afternoon in the spa and eat without going out. Free bike hire is a practical extra in a flat city, and the 24-hour front desk, front desk safe and laundry services make arrivals and departures easy. The hotel also has a banquet hall and handles weddings and events, so it can be busy at weekends. Recycling and composting are part of daily operations, which is a nice touch for eco-minded guests. Altogether it is a sensible, modern choice for anyone who wants good facilities close to the sights and the transport hub.
Location and getting around
The Madison shopping gallery is about two minutes away and the Old Town Hall about three, so you are immediately on the edge of the historic quarter. Coal Market Square is around six minutes on foot, and the Main Town Hall and Neptune's Fountain on Long Market are about eleven minutes away, an easy stroll through the old streets.
The central station is only a couple of minutes away on foot, and trams and buses run nearby, which is handy for trips to Sopot and Gdynia on the suburban train. Gdańsk airport is roughly forty minutes by car, so many guests take a taxi or the train and bus combination.
The rooms and what to expect
Expect clean, bright Nordic-style rooms rather than historic charm, with good beds and quiet interiors. Because the hotel sits near a busy junction, a room on a higher floor or facing away from the road is worth requesting when you check in. A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, and self parking is offered for a fee, though most guests will not need a car.
Dogs are accepted for a fee per stay, with limits, so check the current terms when you book. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, with late check-out available for a fee when there is space.
Who it suits and what to know: Scandic Gdansk suits rail travellers, couples, families who value a spa and a gym, and visitors planning day trips along the coast. It is more modern and functional than the riverside boutique hotels, so if you want to sleep inside a historic merchant house you may prefer a property on the Motława. Rates are usually moderate and rise on summer weekends, during the amber fair and at Christmas and New Year, so check dates when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓143 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓On-site spa with massage
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓Senso Mediterranean restaurant
- ✓Bar and cafe
- ✓Free bike hire
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Scandic Gdansk?+
It is at Podwale Grodzkie 9, about two minutes on foot from the central station and three minutes from the Old Town Hall.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, there is an on-site spa offering massage and body treatments, as well as a health club that is open around the clock. Check which facilities are open when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check what your rate includes when you book.
