Gdansk is Poland's primary ocean port. Gdansk Bay borders the Baltic Sea and acts as an outlet for tourism and trade. When you combine the population of Gdansk with the nearby Tri-City urban area, the total number of people is over one million. Almost 500,000 people call the city of Gdansk itself home.

Gdansk was originally founded as a shipbuilding village in the 900s. At one point, Gdansk was Poland's largest city, and it supported its industrial center. Part of Gdansk's claim to fame is that was the birthplace of Lech Walesa, the Polish national hero who helped to end decades of Soviet Communist occupation. There are numerous tributes to Lech Walesa scattered throughout the city as well as some touching monuments to the hardships endured by Gdansk residents during the Soviet occupation and the World Wars that preceded it.

If you're looking for great accommodations in Gdansk, you have a range of choices. The Podewils Gdansk has received a number of travel awards, including a first-place finish in an evaluation sponsored by the American publication Easy Escapes. It's located within walking distance of the Gdansk Old City, right by the famous Gdansk arena.

The Podewils features every imaginable amenity, including two phone lines in every room, satellite TV, authentic antique furniture, internet connections, and much more. You can even visit the hotel restaurant for fancy cocktails and swinging jazz music. For help planning your Gdansk travel arrangements, turn to Poland and Beyond. We are more than a logistical support service--we are experts in the realm of Polish culture and history.