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Stopover in Gdansk

Although Gdansk Airport is not a big transport hub, there is still a chance that you might have a stopover in Gdansk. There is a free Wi-Fi at the airport that you may use to plan your further trip, but except for that Gdansk Airport doesn’t provide a lot of entertainment, and prices in airport shops and bars are significantly higher than outside the airport. Is it worth leaving the airport then? What are you able to do when you have only a couple of hours? Here’s what you can do when you have a stopover in Gdansk.

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Gdansk Tourist Card

What is Gdansk Tourist Card? Like most tourist destinations in Europe, Gdansk has developed a tourist card with the intention to ease the sightseeing in the city. You may consider buying Gdansk Tourist Card regardless of the purpose of your visit, as it comes in four versions to suit various needs. …

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Where to eat in Gdansk

As every large European city, Gdansk has a wide variety of food to offer. If you have a lot of money to spend, there are plenty of high-end restaurants to be visited. If you are on a tight budget, still you can find places with lots of dishes to choose from. So, if you are wondering where to eat in Gdansk, below you will find the answer.

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Currency Exchange in Gdansk

There are many currency exchange in Gdansk, especially in the city centre, so changing money is easy. However, there are places where changing money may make your stay in Gdansk more expensive. Check which places you should avoid and which currency is the best to change.

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Cheap supermarkets

We have to start with the fact that Poland is one of the cheapest countries in Europe, especially compared to West and North Europe. Anyway, it’s always good to know where to buy cheap food so let’s see what cheap supermarkets you can find in Gdansk and generally in Poland.

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Souvenirs from Gdansk

In the city centre, you can find plenty of souvenirs shops. As in every touristic city around the world, you can find mugs, magnets, T-shirts and so forth. But not only that. There’re also some unique souvenirs from Gdansk, which you can’t buy somewhere else. Let’s check what to bring from …

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Left luggage office and lockers in Gdansk

If you come to Gdansk only for a couple of hours, or just want to get rid of your luggage for a couple of hours and visit the city, you might want to look for left luggage office in Gdansk. You have a couple of options, two of them at the main railway station, called “Dworzec Glowny”.

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Where to park a car in Gdansk

Although we recommend that you use public transport or Gdansk public bike system while moving around Gdansk, sometimes one just to need to use his own car. If so, you need to know where to park a car in Gdansk and how much parking in Gdansk costs.