Podewils Old Town Gdansk
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want a 5-star by the river and the Old Town with service guests describe as personal and attentive. If you just want a great location and score for less, our Best Value pick matches the 9.2 for about €52 less a night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Gdańsk. It suits couples and anyone marking an occasion who wants a 5-star hotel with attentive staff and river views mentioned by guests. An airport shuttle is listed, and pets are allowed according to the property.
Skip it if you want a big-hotel feel with many reviews behind it: the score rests on 554 reviews, far fewer than our other picks. Skip it too if you are sensitive to bathroom details, as some guests report leaks or low fixtures.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Szafarnia 2, 80-755 Gdańsk, Poland. Guests rate the location 9.7 and describe a central position near the river and Old Town with scenic views.
St. Mary's Church is about 0.4 km away, around 5 minutes on foot. The Museum of the Second World War is about 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes. Westerplatte is about 6.4 km, close to 80 minutes walking, so it is far and needs public transport or a taxi. Times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
Podewils scores 9.2 out of 10 from 554 reviews, seventh by score among the 32 eligible properties in our sample. The score is high, but the smaller review base means each opinion carries more weight.
Guests praise the position near the river and Old Town, and the views. Staff also stand out: a friendly, helpful and professional team giving attentive personal service.
The recurring complaint concerns bathrooms. Guests call them spacious and well lit, yet some report leaks or fixtures set low.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €115.73 a night, about €231 for both nights. That is 54% above the sample median of €75.34. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Hotel Bonum Old Town, our Budget pick, was €42.55 a night with an 8.8 score and 3 stars. The Cloud One Gdansk, part of the Motel One Group, our Best Value pick, was €63.22 a night with the same 9.2 score and 3 stars. So the extra €52 a night over Cloud One pays for a fifth star, river setting, terrace and personal service rather than a higher score.
Breakfast styles listed are Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian and Buffet. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We looked at 37 properties in Gdańsk, 32 of them eligible. For the Luxury slot we pick the 5-star stay with the strongest review-confidence score among the upscale options. Podewils met that test with a 9.2 score.
Listed facilities: free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a terrace, pets allowed and an airport shuttle. Shuttle times and any fees were not confirmed.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check the room category and the cancellation policy for your rate.
If you want the shuttle, ask whether it is charged and book it in advance. If bathroom comfort matters, ask the hotel about the room you are being offered. Parking is not confirmed in our data.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Podewils Old Town Gdansk have an airport shuttle?
An airport shuttle is listed by the property. Times and any charges were not confirmed, so arrange it with the hotel before you travel.
Is it close to the Old Town?
Yes. St. Mary's Church is about 5 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, and guests describe the location as central near the river.
What do guests complain about?
The main recurring issue is bathrooms. They are described as spacious and well lit, but some guests report leaks or low fixtures.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €115.73 a night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.